Noob question on crown / tube

[ROXOLO]

Okay so again pardon me of my ignorance but I keep seeing modders swapping a rep's crown + tube for gen or aftermarket (athaya comes back frequently) crown + tube.
what is the actual purpose?
-Is the aftermarket crown + tube closer to gen (I suppose it is), and in what way? Is the FEEL better? or is it visual? Both?
-do you improve water resistance as well by installing a better crown / tube?
-is it a modification that's easy to make? (I see the price is really affordable with Athaya)

Thanks in advance

 

[rufus7]

My guess is it is more reliable as asian tubes strip easily.

 

[Specter1000]

My guess is it is more reliable as asian tubes strip easily.

correct...personally, I just take extra care when winding or time setting. IMO it's a PITA mod, I've done it once.

 

[fredl187]

correct...personally, I just take extra care when winding or time setting. IMO it's a PITA mod, I've done it once.

What means PITA mod means? I want to do it too and am looking for the right tool to get the tube out of the case without any damage...

is this a proper tool?
https://www.google.de/search?q=schr...de#imgrc=aKd54hCBYL9geM&imgdii=lBbgB7sYSh2EFM

Thanks

 

[KJ2020]

What means PITA mod means? I want to do it too and am looking for the right tool to get the tube out of the case without any damage...

is this a proper tool?
https://www.google.de/search?q=schr...de#imgrc=aKd54hCBYL9geM&imgdii=lBbgB7sYSh2EFM

Thanks

Hi fred, PITA means "pain in the ass"

Yes, that is right type of tool but that one is showing as 'not available'. Make sure you get one with a bit large enough to fit the tube hole.

 

[fredl187]

Hi fred, PITA means "pain in the ass"

Yes, that is right type of tool but that one is showing as 'not available'. Make sure you get one with a bit large enough to fit the tube hole.

Great - thank you mate!

The showed was meant as an example, will head out tomorrow to a tool shop and will see what they have .

cheers

 

[Specter1000]

Sometimes the tubes can be pulled out with a set of needle nose. If they are soldered or brazed in, then you need to cut them out. I have tried to reflow the braze/solder but can never get it hot enough. I know on the Noob Omega cases you can pull them out, not sure on others.

 

[mid106]

What means PITA mod means? I want to do it too and am looking for the right tool to get the tube out of the case without any damage...

is this a proper tool?
https://www.google.de/search?q=schr...de#imgrc=aKd54hCBYL9geM&imgdii=lBbgB7sYSh2EFM

Thanks

Hi.
I think the tool that meets your hope is the product of the link below.

http://horotec.ch/news/MSA03.657/1/lang/2

For remove, search keyword
"Crown Tube Replacement" on Youtube
You can search for videos that you may find useful.