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Well, since there happen to be some people on this forum that are fast, I would like to ask: How can you set up a Meffert's minx for speed? I know that it has something to do with the springs, but I'm not really sure what to do.

Thanks for any help!
 
I got my new Megaminx from Mefferts friday.
After talking to Erik we both agreed that it is the same as the old ones.
The spring are very tight and so far that has given me two loose layers. They screwed themselves out and I had to take the spring out and try to make it shorter, not easy and good for speed, so Im on the lookout for new springs.
As far as I could see from the picture on Pochmanns site the pieces are the same and has not been modified, so Im sanding like Stefan shows on his site.
But I do like it but its still too stiff. I have like 3 weeks before Benelux to get it in shape. (so why am I sitting in school)

Henrik
 
I wouldn't not listen to Erik about the megaminx. :)

Anyway, I just got mine today. It is some what stiff, but after I change the springs nad lube it and stuff, my times will drop big time.
 
3x3x3 springs are not long enough.

I already tried.

And loosening the screws work, until they start to unscrew themselves.

So I got annoyed and took the screws out completely. Now it turns really easily, and can cut corners to a degree.
 
So how long do you guys think the spring should be? I took out on on the Minx, but I can't rememebr how long it was, maybe 2 cm but I'm not sure. I want my megaminx to turn really good. I took it apart and lubed it, and it helped a lot, but it still isn't as fast as it can be with new springs and washers.
 
Ok, I just got mine in the mail. I don't have a razor blade with me, but do you guys have any tips on how to get the caps off? My first solve, w/o any modification was a 8:30... hopefully it'll get better.
 
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