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    Default Make Rubik's 4x4 best cube in 5 minutes

    This is a very easy modification I did to spite the complex ways to do this, but it's really effective. So basically, you need just a file. Therefore, this is the Four-by-File mod. I have had 2 successes out of 2 attempts with this mod, but both were with a Rubik's brand. I don't know how this would end up on a Meffert's cube, but my guess, which is why I've never done it, is that the ball can misalign itself with the already-loose Meffert's cube. Results guaranteed.

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    HOW TO DO IT
    Just take your 4x4x4 apart, and you will see that cool ball with grooves in it. grab your file and stick it in a groove. "Slide" the file along the groove in a full circle ONCE, and repeat for the other 2 grooves. Clean, lubricate, and reassemble

    Now your Rubik's 4x4x4 is better than any Meffert/Eastsheen you ever get! And it took just 5 minutes or less!

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    still no springs... Still loosens up...
    Cool idea though, im not tryin 2 b a thread killer here
    2x2 Ao5 9.91 (need to learn CLL... a lot...) 3x3 Ao3: 30.62 so close 4x4 Ao5: 2ish 5x5 Ao5: 4:30ish, Let's not talk about 6 and 7.

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    Quote Originally Posted by (R) View Post
    still no springs... Still loosens up...
    Cool idea though, im not tryin 2 b a thread killer here
    When you figure out how to apply springs to a Rubik's/Meffert's 4x4x4, please tell!

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    I will like the avatar btw
    2x2 Ao5 9.91 (need to learn CLL... a lot...) 3x3 Ao3: 30.62 so close 4x4 Ao5: 2ish 5x5 Ao5: 4:30ish, Let's not talk about 6 and 7.

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    My Rubik's 4x4x4 was the worst cube ever. It is now missing 3 stickers and a corner because I got so sick of it, and made a 1x1x1.

    No mod could have made that thing better.
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    you could try putting springs under the screws that holds the triangular pieces in the core. i wonder how would it turn out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rentlix View Post
    Now your Rubik's 4x4x4 is better than any Meffert/Eastsheen you ever get! And it took just 5 minutes or less!
    Have you tried any good Mefferts/Eastsheen 4x4x4 cubes?
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    Lol. It may well be better than meffert's or eastsheen, but it will never surpass QJ. (ftw)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Innocence View Post
    Lol. It may well be better than meffert's or eastsheen, but it will never surpass QJ. (ftw)
    QJ is the KO of all KOs. I don't care about the quality of their cubes because they're illegitimately stealing ingenius designs to run the inventors out of business. I have not and will never buy from or suggest a QJ for any reason.
    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas Garron View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Rentlix View Post
    Now your Rubik's 4x4x4 is better than any Meffert/Eastsheen you ever get! And it took just 5 minutes or less!
    Have you tried any good Mefferts/Eastsheen 4x4x4 cubes?
    Yes, check my YouTube channel for such proof. Eastsheen's a good cube for beginners learning how to solve it, but solving for speed, it takes a great deal of effort to not lock up the cube. Meffert, on the other hand, I liked a lot, its just that it broke, and I haven't gotten replacement yet.

    Long story short, my Rubik's 4x4x4 is my best one, with better cutting than the Meffert and smoother turning than the Eastsheen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rentlix View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Innocence View Post
    Lol. It may well be better than meffert's or eastsheen, but it will never surpass QJ. (ftw)
    QJ is the KO of all KOs. I don't care about the quality of their cubes because they're illegitimately stealing ingenius designs to run the inventors out of business. I have not and will never buy from or suggest a QJ for any reason.
    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas Garron View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Rentlix View Post
    Now your Rubik's 4x4x4 is better than any Meffert/Eastsheen you ever get! And it took just 5 minutes or less!
    Have you tried any good Mefferts/Eastsheen 4x4x4 cubes?
    Yes, check my YouTube channel for such proof. Eastsheen's a good cube for beginners learning how to solve it, but solving for speed, it takes a great deal of effort to not lock up the cube. Meffert, on the other hand, I liked a lot, its just that it broke, and I haven't gotten replacement yet.

    Long story short, my Rubik's 4x4x4 is my best one, with better cutting than the Meffert and smoother turning than the Eastsheen.
    QJ and meffert's come from the same factory. Eastsheens are good if you know what you are doing, locking up really isn't a major issue.

    And wouldn't logic dictate that:
    If plain Meffert's is better than plain Rubik's.
    and Rubik's + Mod is good
    then Meffert's + Mod should be even better.
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