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First impressions of the VSF116610LN

d3s19n

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Yeah you can tell the rep cyclops sits shorter--just less material used = not as good black hole... guess i'm calling my crystal guy!
 

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Next time you have the bracelets off can we get some pics of the endlinks in comparison from side view mainly. Maybe there’s some differences This might help determine why the ARF bracelet doesn’t fit properly. Thanks in advance.


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Next time you have the bracelets off can we get some pics of the endlinks in comparison from side view mainly. Maybe there’s some differences This might help determine why the ARF bracelet doesn’t fit properly. Thanks in advance.


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Tried today some of the recommendations form these comments and had no luck even after bending some extra spring bars I had.What’s funny is that the VSF bracelet pops in with no effort.

it appears that the ARF SELs maybe a tiny bit longer than the VSF. here are some pictures of the end links

ARF On the right VSF left.
 

d3s19n

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Thanks for these pics!

So i don't think it's been said yet but another possible solution is to use skinnier springbars in conjunction with the bending of the tips. The more room there is for it to move in the SEL, the more lug hole positions it can reach.
 

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Thanks for these pics!

So i don't think it's been said yet but another possible solution is to use skinnier springbars in conjunction with the bending of the tips. The more room there is for it to move in the SEL, the more lug hole positions it can reach.

I did try that but the result was not acceptable lol although it did engage it had to much play and way to loose
 

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I did try that but the result was not acceptable lol although it did engage it had to much play and way to loose

Yeah Thanks for the pics mate, damn! I was hoping to use the ARF bracelet if the Vsf wasn’t great. If you take a pic from the sides with one SEL on top of the other we may be able to see if the spring bar holes are drilled the same distance from the SEL corner. I’ve noticed they vary between the factories so I’m wondering which one is closest to the gen.


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saucin

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Sorry i mean leave the end links and the first 4 links replace the rest with arf. The clasp is what makes them janky

Agree 100%. This is an easy “fix”. I did this with my Noob V3 Daytona and the bracelet is fantastic now.

The other option is to simply apply a SMALL amount of WD40 to the movable parts and let it work it’s magic. I’ve done this as well and the bracelets have improved “feel”. People have confirmed this worked great on the RXF subs (most likely the same bracelet that’s on the VSF).


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d3s19n

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just being a voice of reason here, the arf and vsf bracelets are sort of different colors and might appear mismatched
 

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What a shame. I actually put an ARF bracelet on my ZZF V2S Hulk and it fit perfectly. Even the SELs look good.
 

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I’ve just put an ARF bracelet on my V2s 114060 and although a perfect fit I’d hoped for a bit more recess than the zzf did. That said the quality difference is worth it. Much more weighty and quality in feel plus the profile to the first link is perfect on the arf.
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kevBquick

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That’s is some what the plan. I will be modding both as follows

ARF will get Gen x-tal, Gen DW, VSF Dial, VSF Bezel/Insert Assembly, everything else stays ARF

VSF will get Gen x-tal, Gen DW, Gen Dial, Gen Hands, Gen Bezel assembly with click springs, Gen crown, and new ARF Bracelet.

Do you have part numbers for the gen xtal and dw? I think i would like to upgrade my ARF sub which is a v2. after looking at these photos, its a must now.
before i was not really into making frankens....but now....i can't unsee it.
 

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Here’s mine - received today. Stunning.


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Here’s mine! Arrived today. Dial and DW print are flawless using a 10x jeweler’s loupe.
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