SenileGenXer
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There is something great about spring swaps especially on big cubes. It's fairly easy to do, you don't have to file anything down and get cube dust everywhere. Below is my list of spring swaps and the results I've gotten so far. I'm usually installing softer shorter springs than the default to get an easier turning cube. I know some of these are very standard but some are not. Feel free to add your own to the list.
Working well:
Fangshi Shaung Ren + Sorter shorter springs = Less frictiony Fangshi. I cut down the vcube 4 soft springs about 4mm for this.
55mm Zhanchi + Fanshi springs + one extra set of washers = Magic. It's not smooth yet crunchy it's now liquid but the pieces almost rattle.
Shengshou 4x4 + DaYan springs = No good. The outer layers get far too loose even free moving and the cube can't be controlled.
Shengshou 5x5 + Cyclone boys 3x3 springs = I think this is the right balance for this cube. Faster than stock, more control-able than DaYan springs.
Shengshou 6x6 + DaYan springs = Good. Not as loose as the others but better. Isn't as fast as the 5x5 but good.
Mini Shengshou 7x7 + DaYan springs = Very Good. The center layer is stiffer than all the others but this little puzzle is very enjoyable.
Shengshou 7x7 + SS 6x6 springs = Magic. I can't believe how this thing moves. Somebody else has to try this and tell me I'm not crazy.
Indistinguishable:
Cyclone Boys Simplified + Dayan Springs = No change still a good inexpensive stickersless cube.
Not working well:
Shengshou 5x5 + DaYan springs = Good. Moves much easier. Like with most spring swaps you need to tighten the cube to avoid pops but the cube is far faster tight with these springs than loose with the default. There is a limited sweet spot and something was just missing with this mod so I eventually gave it up.
Shengshou 4x4 + SS 5x5 springs = Faster. Faster but this one borders on being like the 4x4 + dayan srings. This one is crazy because the new springs look and are shaped exactly like the old ones but are just a touch softer. The springs are so much alike I wonder if it's a placiebo effect. None the less the cube is looser and faster.
Shengshou 4x4 + the absurdly soft springs from a Vcube 4 DIY = Very fast. It takes no force to turn but it's catches more if you go very fast. I wish this worked but it doesn't.
Shengshou 6x6 + the absurdly soft springs from a Vcube 4 DIY = Faster than the dyan springs in this puzzle but I worry about poping. Took these out and went back to DaYan springs for this puzzle.
Working well:
Fangshi Shaung Ren + Sorter shorter springs = Less frictiony Fangshi. I cut down the vcube 4 soft springs about 4mm for this.
55mm Zhanchi + Fanshi springs + one extra set of washers = Magic. It's not smooth yet crunchy it's now liquid but the pieces almost rattle.
Shengshou 4x4 + DaYan springs = No good. The outer layers get far too loose even free moving and the cube can't be controlled.
Shengshou 5x5 + Cyclone boys 3x3 springs = I think this is the right balance for this cube. Faster than stock, more control-able than DaYan springs.
Shengshou 6x6 + DaYan springs = Good. Not as loose as the others but better. Isn't as fast as the 5x5 but good.
Mini Shengshou 7x7 + DaYan springs = Very Good. The center layer is stiffer than all the others but this little puzzle is very enjoyable.
Shengshou 7x7 + SS 6x6 springs = Magic. I can't believe how this thing moves. Somebody else has to try this and tell me I'm not crazy.
Indistinguishable:
Cyclone Boys Simplified + Dayan Springs = No change still a good inexpensive stickersless cube.
Not working well:
Shengshou 5x5 + DaYan springs = Good. Moves much easier. Like with most spring swaps you need to tighten the cube to avoid pops but the cube is far faster tight with these springs than loose with the default. There is a limited sweet spot and something was just missing with this mod so I eventually gave it up.
Shengshou 4x4 + SS 5x5 springs = Faster. Faster but this one borders on being like the 4x4 + dayan srings. This one is crazy because the new springs look and are shaped exactly like the old ones but are just a touch softer. The springs are so much alike I wonder if it's a placiebo effect. None the less the cube is looser and faster.
Shengshou 4x4 + the absurdly soft springs from a Vcube 4 DIY = Very fast. It takes no force to turn but it's catches more if you go very fast. I wish this worked but it doesn't.
Shengshou 6x6 + the absurdly soft springs from a Vcube 4 DIY = Faster than the dyan springs in this puzzle but I worry about poping. Took these out and went back to DaYan springs for this puzzle.
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