Type C I DIY problems

[olivier131]

Hmm...I don't get it really well these days. People are talking about type C, C1.5, C2 or retooled C.

Oh, i didn't know that exists different type C ! I bought my type C at Dealextreme 3 months ago, so what version it could be ? How to be sure ?
What version is the best ? Where can i find the best version ?
Yes i know, lot of questions... :confused:

 

[OregonTrail]

Just got my grey Type-C (I). I don't have any experience setting tensions, so it's either too loose for me and pops whenever I go moderately fast, or it's as it is right now, which is as tight as my storebought. I actually get slightly worse times with it right now, and I was hoping it would allow me to improve :|

So what steps should I take now?
1. Break in
2. Lube
3. Adjust tension

??

Should I use sandpaper to get rid of the molding nubbies? (Or will this introduce friction to the cube?)

Ay, I thought a supposedly decent cube would improve my times...

 

[4Chan]

I have a grey/gray type C (1).

Odd, for me, it felt amazing at first, and began to feel more and more smooth and less amazing over time.

It went from amazing to okay, but I guess this is personal preference coming into play.

 

[OregonTrail]

I have a grey/gray type C (1).

Odd, for me, it felt amazing at first, and began to feel more and more smooth and less amazing over time.

It went from amazing to okay, but I guess this is personal preference coming into play.

I think it's the fact that I don't know what a good tension feels like.

Is there a standard way of doing this?

 

[miniGOINGS]

Ok, here is my experience with Type C's. Good out of the box, slowly get bad, but don't lube them yet. Just wait untill they suck, like really suck. Then keep using them. Then, when you do lube them, they are amazing. I do not suggest using sandpaper.

 

[OregonTrail]

I started adjusting tensions and the cube is much nicer. Just got a few sub 30 solves which is really nice for me at this time.

 

[oskarasbrink]

Hmm...I don't get it really well these days. People are talking about type C, C1.5, C2 or retooled C.

Oh, i didn't know that exists different type C ! I bought my type C at Dealextreme 3 months ago, so what version it could be ? How to be sure ?
What version is the best ? Where can i find the best version ?
Yes i know, lot of questions... :confused:

the only c's that are known are c and c-II

 

[olivier131]

the only c's that are known are c and c-II

but sometimes i see "Type c 1.5" ...

 

[oskarasbrink]

the only c's that are known are c and c-II

but sometimes i see "Type c 1.5" ...

from who and where?

 

[olivier131]

the only c's that are known are c and c-II

but sometimes i see "Type c 1.5" ...

from who and where?

In this thread for example ! At the first page

 

[daniel0731ex]

the only c's that are known are c and c-II

but sometimes i see "Type c 1.5" ...

and also retooled type c.

 

[olivier131]

the only c's that are known are c and c-II

but sometimes i see "Type c 1.5" ...

and also retooled type c.

and so, what is the best ???

 

[daniel0731ex]

they're all the same. it's only the center piece that are different.



this is a retooled type c:
http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8686&highlight=center



i'll post another thread about the type Cs later when i got home

 

[olivier131]

Ok, thank you for all daniel0731ex.

In fact, when we buy a Type C, we're not sure to have the 1.5, the retool, or the original... They came randomly

 

[Cride5]

crap... my type c I diy center caps are too hard to get off..(really, really, really hard) any ideas for a solution?

If your type C is like this, and the centre caps have the two little tabs on them, then try prising it off from another (adjacent) side of the centre piece. They should be removable with just your finger nail if done from the right side