Types of core you would use on ZhanChi
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hammerhead
Regular
If I switch cores, I automatically go for Alpha I cores. Thin shape and great quality,
Bapao
Premium Member
I just use the core that the cube came with. I'm not fast enough to feel the difference of a core swap it seems.
izovire
Veteran
I will use a ... ummmm... hmmm...
let me think about it.
let me think about it.
izovire
Veteran
I know....A Zhanchi core!!!
Selkie
Premium Member
I always use C4U cores in all my DIYs, though I do have some AI AV and Maru ones.
Bapao
Premium Member
Do you also swap the screws/springs or do you only switch the core?
Selkie
Premium Member
I try various configurations. Ordinarily I settle for C4U core and standard springs (C4U springs seems to lead to a bit of a Lingyun popfest!) though I do have a Lingyun that feels really nice with Maru core and springs
Olji
Premium Member
C4U screws and springs in my guhong made it very fun, exploding faces and no corner cutting whatsoever made it a challenge to solve it \o/
Bapao
Premium Member
The screws are too short for most of the cubes I've tried them in (only tried 3 or 4 to be honest). I currently have my MHZ(C4U) core plus screws in a storebought, the screws don't go into the core very far though. I might try CC screws in it which are much longer.
The MHZ springs are too long for the store bought and I haven't found a cube where they properly fit the center pieces yet (too wide).
Selkie
Premium Member
Not sure on A2, As I have neither ever had an A2 or A2 core and do not know of any of the common hardware suppliers who sell them.
Certainly AI and AV are commonly used in hybrids. Maybe the AII is the same core as AI?
Certainly AI and AV are commonly used in hybrids. Maybe the AII is the same core as AI?
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Deleted member 12389
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My A2 cores (at least I think its A2 which I bought in 2008) suck. Pop every cubes I tried in (not suitable for those who prefer loose tension). At tighter tension, you sacrifice corner cutting...
So far C4U +Lingyun=nice.
May try Maru core+lingyun when my next shipment comes in.
So far C4U +Lingyun=nice.
May try Maru core+lingyun when my next shipment comes in.
MoRpHiiNe
Regular
do cores really change that much? I think if I get the ZhanChi I'll just be keeping the original core in it... Then again, I don't have many cubes =P.
RaresB
Premium Member
Personally I don't find core changes beneficial at all. The improvement is negligible unless the previous core broke or is stripped. Anyhow I always go for type a1 cores.
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Deleted member 12389
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I know A2 cores change my cubes (compared to the original cores). I know C4u core helps me tighten my lingyun more without sacrificing speed. Why it so- don't know.
Having said that, I don't muck around with my guhong or lunhui - they are "good" as is
cyoubx
Veteran
Maybe you make the screws straight in your c4u core. A crooked screw leads to loose faces.
