Viscosity of Lubix Found! Cheaper Alternative!

[satellitedanny]

Very interesting but before we all rush out to replace our Lubix, have you tested how it compares with Lubix in other ways as well as just how smoothly the cube turns? Specifically the following:
1. You get a larger quantity of oil for less money, but do you need to use the same amount of it to get similar results or are you using more?
2. Does it damage/dissolve the cube in any way?
3. Does it last as long in between needing to be relubed as Lubix would?

If it is still comparable in all of those as well, this is definitely good to know though

1. Yes, you use the same amount in the core; lube it like Pixel shows you.
2. No, Diff oil is 100% silicone oil, like Lubix.
3. It should last as long since they are essentially the same thing. even if it lasts only 2 years (for example) you still have like 38cc that you can use (Ofna is 40cc I think)

 

[cincyaviation]

An alternative is something that yields similar results but is not the same exact product. The title of the thread is "Viscosity of Lubix Found! Cheaper Alternative!". He tested it in two different cubes and saw that the results were the same, therefore he found an alternative to Lubix.

I wasn't arguing that this isn't an alternative, i was arguing that he didn't actually "find" the viscosity of lubix.

I also tested the viscosity. I put some lubix in a small container and some diff oil in another container and I stirred both of them with a thin stirring thing (one for each container) and they were very similar.

The title says "Viscosity of Lubix found". He did not find the viscosity, he merely found a substance that was similar to lubix. Stirring both and seeing that they are "similar" is not finding the viscosity. When i read the title, i was under the impression that he had found the actual viscosity, so we could go out and find something that is the exact same.

 

[FatBoyXPC]

In the original Lubix thread, I posted a link similar to this (might have been this link), but I'm too lazy to look it up.

http://www.twf8.ws/new/tech/shocks/shock.htm

It appears after reading this, that you should look for cts/cst, not weight. On my bottle of shock oil, it does say that it's 350cts/cst, not 300.

Seth is right: He didn't find the viscosity of Lubix. He found something similar. Yes that's an alternative, but it is not the same as finding the viscosity.

 

[daniel0731ex]

Sheesh, what's going on here? What's up with this Lubix fuss recently?

I thought that we've already established that Lubix is just those polydimethyl siloxane oils (or whatever they're called, I'm not an expert in Chemistry) that you could get really cheap at your local hobby store?

 

[EnterPseudonym]

>people are just finding this out
hahaha oh wow

I find this interesting.

>he never thought lubix was a gimmick
lololol

Seth is right: He didn't find the viscosity of Lubix. He found something similar. Yes that's an alternative, but it is not the same as finding the viscosity.

I know the viscosity for a fact.


also that's a bad deal on the 30k diff fluid. I got 60ccs for $11

 

[Owen]

Awesome.

 

[EnterPseudonym]

Well, at least good ol' capitalism will make Donovan drop his prices, or maybe he can focus on making more elites.

 

[masterofthebass]

I have 60,000cSt coming. I will make a comparison.

 

[daniel0731ex]

I have 60,000cSt coming. I will make a comparison.

*problem solved*

Moral of the story: cut that empty talk crap, just do it.

 

[EnterPseudonym]

So whenever Dan does something, it's more official than if someone else did it?

 

[daniel0731ex]

So whenever Dan does something, it's more official than if someone else did it?

Frankly, yes.

Nahh lol just kidding. I'm just remarking that, instead of doing empty talks on the internet, try it out for yourself if you intend to make a point.

 

[EnterPseudonym]

I have solid proof, but i would be "infringing on trade secrets". I disapprove of this thread anyway.

 

[MadHatter1213]

i lube with my lubix lube. lube the core!

 

[EnterPseudonym]

more like
i lube with my lubix lube with lubix. lube the lube!
dont take my mocking too serious Donovan

 

[satellitedanny]

>people are just finding this out
hahaha oh wow


>he never thought lubix was a gimmick
lololol



I know the viscosity for a fact.


also that's a bad deal on the 30k diff fluid. I got 60ccs for $11

Yeah, I know, I found a better deal, but I didn't want waste gas to drive for 15 minutes just to get it for 3-5 $ cheaper.

 

[EnterPseudonym]

So, there's this AMAZING invention, it's called "the internet". You can find a bunch of stuff on it. It's like the new Wal-Mart, but with better prices!

 

[EricReese]

Yes, it is more valid when Dan does something, because he actually knows what he is talking about.

 

[danthecuber]

Yes, it is more valid when Dan does something, because he actually knows what he is talking about.

I do??????? /sarcasm

 

[satellitedanny]

So, there's this AMAZING invention, it's called "the internet". You can find a bunch of stuff on it. It's like the new Wal-Mart, but with better prices!

I didn't want to wait a few days, I'm pretty impatient so I just walked for 5 minutes to some hobby shop.

 

[EricReese]

I do??????? /sarcasm

It is so frustrating talking to you. You are by far the most immature member I've ever seen. Clearly I was referring to Dan Cohen (masterofthebass)

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