[Help Thread] Lubrication Thread

[Ninja Storm]

I mean I like the Weilong better too, but I refuse to see biased opinions.. I guess you're right though.

Yeah, I understand that people like the cube more, but just because I prefer the Guhong doesn't make the Guhong the best cube ever.

 

[kcl]

Yeah, I understand that people like the cube more, but just because I prefer the Guhong doesn't make the Guhong the best cube ever.

True dat. IMO the Guhong v2, Zhanchi, Weilong, and fangshi are all equal.

 

[rj]

"no weilong is best cube if you don't agree you're stupid"

There's no use arguing with this guy, he'll say his opinion over and over and won't realize why he's wrong.

FOR MY STYLE, the Weilong is better. It is harder to pop PERIOD.

Oh no. They are two completely different cubes. And yeah, all cubes need lube. The amounts vary, but all cubes are better with some lube.

That is your opinion. Stop stating it like fact.

 

[kcl]

That is your opinion. Stop stating it like fact.

Oh I forgot. Slow cubes that wear down faster are always better. You don't seem to get I'm talking about the core.. Any cube is better with a lubed core. It improves corner cutting, speed, and helps the cube last longer.

 

[Ninja Storm]

FOR MY STYLE, the Weilong is better. It is harder to pop PERIOD.



That is your opinion. Stop stating it like fact.

You're missing my point. Yes, you can like the Weilong, but you DON'T NEED to shove your opinion down other people's throats. You can't just tell people "The Weilong is the best" without context. Instead say something like "I think they Weilong is better than this other 3x3 because it has things that I like, and the other 3x3 isn't what I look for in a cube." You're misinforming newer cubers and are trying to have people conform to your highly biased opinion by bending the truth.

 

[rj]

Oh I forgot. Slow cubes that wear down faster are always better. You don't seem to get I'm talking about the core.. Any cube is better with a lubed core. It improves corner cutting, speed, and helps the cube last longer.

What about washers? Stop being sarcastic. There are many of us who disagree with you.

 

[kcl]

What about washers? Stop being sarcastic. There are many of us who disagree with you.

Because we all love the sound of grinding metal in a cube. I'll stop being sarcastic when you stop spreading biased opinions all over the forum.

 

[rj]

You're missing my point. Yes, you can like the Weilong, but you DON'T NEED to shove your opinion down other people's throats. You can't just tell people "The Weilong is the best" without context. Instead say something like "I think they Weilong is better than this other 3x3 because it has things that I like, and the other 3x3 isn't what I look for in a cube." You're misinforming newer cubers and are trying to have people conform to your highly biased opinion by bending the truth.

Fine. From now on I will recommend a Rubik's DIY.

Because we all love the sound of grinding metal in a cube. I'll stop being sarcastic when you stop spreading biased opinions all over the forum.

I like that sound. You also have biased opinions. Lubing the core is a good option, not necessary.

 

[kcl]

Fine. From now on I will recommend a Rubik's DIY.

You're totally missing the point. If you quit being hard headed and listen, you might understand. Your opinion is fine. Just don't automatically recommend the Weilong to everyone on planet earth. People ask for smooth cubes, you recommend Weilong. People ask for crispy cubes, you recommend. People ask for fast, people ask for slow. Your recommendation never changes. Do you ever read their whole post?

And yes. Lubing the core is necessary for optimal performance. If you're cheap and refuse to pay $5 for some traxxas, you get to live with a cube that isn't as good as one that's lubed.

 

[ianliu64]

I've just ordered a Fangshi Shuang Ren V2 and some weight 4 cubicle lube. I heard that the pieces on the fangshi dont need lube. Is this true?

 

[Ninja Storm]

I've just ordered a Fangshi Shuang Ren V2 and some weight 4 cubicle lube. I heard that the pieces on the fangshi dont need lube. Is this true?

I don't know about the second version, but the first version does not need lube on the pieces.

Still make sure to lube the core!

 

[ianliu64]

I don't know about the second version, but the first version does not need lube on the pieces.

Still make sure to lube the core!

Would it be bad if I put lube on the pieces?
Or would it increase or decrease the performance?

 

[windhero]

Would it be bad if I put lube on the pieces?
Or would it increase or decrease the performance?

Lubing always helps (unless you overlube). With the fangshi the problem is that the edge pieces have these small holes in them, and as a result all of the lube ends up in the gaps. The lube just cumulates in the gaps instead of on the surfaces and in the end lubing doesnt help that much or you have to lube way too often.

 

[Lchu613]

Actually, in my experience lubing the ShuangRen does actually slow it down...

It might respond better to lower-viscosity lubes though (I'm using Calvin's High Viscosity and Lubix)

 

[rj]

Maru lube would make it faster.

 

[TheNextFeliks]

Maru lube would make it faster.

For about 10 solves.

 

[rj]

For about 10 solves.

No, longer then that. Maybe a day.

 

[Lchu613]

Depends on how many solves you do in a day

 

[Michael Womack]

What can I do with my empty bottle of maru lube?

 

[Username]

What can I do with my empty bottle of maru lube?

1. Fill it
2. Throw it away