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    [Help Thread] F2L Discussion and Help

    Hi everyone, been a while since I have posted on here. Coming to ask a question about a specific F2L case and hope to learn a more efficient way of solving it. As background, I am roughly a 30 sec solver. Most averages are in the range of 28-31. Using full PLL, mainly 2 step OLL (know a couple...
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    CCT Timer (CalCubeTimer) Issue with new laptop

    Hey everyone, I used CCT on my old laptop with no problems. I have it running fine on my new laptop, however every week or so the database (.xml file holding all my times) gets deleted / reset. I don't have to remake the profile, but everything was erased. Very confused by this and it has...
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    River Hill Summer 2012

    Yeah when I stopped by, there were a bunch of you filming away from the main table. Was only there for a minute. Just registered!
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    River Hill Summer 2012

    I did say hi, that is how I found out about the event actually! Lucky for me it was the last day to register (even though I would be content to just come by and watch).
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    River Hill Summer 2012

    Saw you guys by chance at the Columbia Mall today. Had no idea there was an event if I didn't ask. I will be there Saturday to have a good time hopefully. Looking forward to getting blown away by how fast everyone can solve and hopefully getting some tips! I'm around a 32 avg (probably worse...
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    Tips for getting sub-30

    Great advice both of you. Feeling better about getting down to 30 seconds now! I've actually been on this site a good amount and (I think) I have passed through my buying/collector phase lol. Already own 3 Rubiks, 1 Stickerless Guhong, 1 ZhanChi, 1 Reg GuHong, 1 FII, 1 Linghui, and Alpha 5...
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    Tips for getting sub-30

    Thanks for the tips! I can usually place 3, occasionally all 4 of the cross before starting. Will definitely try to get more comfortable with placing all 4 now. As for PLLs, like I mentioned I just wrapped up learning the G perms last week. Most of the others I can do in about 4 seconds or less...
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    Tips for getting sub-30

    Hey SpeedSolving community, Been cubing for about a year, but only started trying to get better over the last couple months. Over the last 2 months spent some time learning PLL and just finished full PLL about a week ago. I do cross, F2L, 2 look OLL, Full PLL. Currently my average is about 40...
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    3 in 1 Spray Help?

    Check my post about the VCube 5 I just posted in. Should help you out some lol I was in the same spot as you :(
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    V-Cube 5 advice / help / improve thread

    Just to update. Last night I took apart the V-Cube 5, cleaned, and put it back together. My process was: After disassembly, take old rag/paper towels to wipe down all the pieces. Then I put all the pieces in the sink with soapy water and cleaned them off to try and remove the old lubricant...
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    [Help Thread] "What cube should I get?" The Puzzle Choice Thread

    Hey everyone, I am relatively new cuber... Average time is about 50 sec if I do it the normal way (cross,corners,middle,other cross, all to top, etc) and about 1 min to 1:10 when I use intuitive F2L(trying to get better with it). Anyway... I've only owned a regular Rubik's Cube brand cube. I...
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    V-Cube 5 advice / help / improve thread

    thanks for the replies everyone. I spent a good amount of time tonight rotating every side and it still isn't breaking in in the slightest :/ before I lubed it i could do decent flicks with the v-cube but that is impossible right now. no time tonight, but tomorrow I will disassemble it and clean...
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    V-Cube 5 advice / help / improve thread

    If I were to clean off this lubricant, what is the best way to do so? Also, how long did it take for the stickiness to go away? My cube is not even fun to solve at its condition right now because it is so dang hard to turn initially...
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    V-Cube 5 advice / help / improve thread

    I used 3-In-One Professional: Silicone Spray Lubricant as pictured here: http://www.smallpartstore.com/img/3-in-one-10041-silicone-spray-lubricant-aerosol-can-11-fluid-ounce-3-od-263-length_2354_500.jpg You should also be able to see the image in my original post.
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    V-Cube 5 advice / help / improve thread

    Help! 5x5 V-Cube turns terribly after lube Hey SpeedSolving community, I recently bought a V-Cube 5 and it turned pretty well out of the box, but I was hoping to make it turn better by lubing it up. I bought this Silicone Spray online: To lube it, I followed the method as outlined here...
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