How do you make a maru 4x4 good?

[Zarxrax]

I got my maru 4x4 a few days ago, and despite the high praise it's gotten, I'm less than impressed with it.
The only other 4x4 I have is an eastsheen, which I absolutely hate, so I was kinda hoping that the maru would be way better than that, hopefully smooth and nice to turn, almost like a 3x3.
But, while the maru is definitely an improvement over the eastsheen, it still doesn't feel like a good cube to me. Locks up a lot, doesn't cut corners too well, VERY loud and clicky.
Does it just need some significant amount of breaking in, or some lubing or something? Maybe there is some way I could mod it to improve things?

 

[waffle=ijm]

break in
lube with maru lube
break in some more

 

[uberCuber]

shouldn't this be in the one answer question thread?
and yes, just use some maru lube and break it in..its all it needs to be the best 4x4 ive ever used

 

[Zarxrax]

How much breaking in does it need?

Also whats the best way to apply the lube? I'm guessing I shouldnt try taking it apart.

 

[Lynrax]

The best way to lube a cube is to take of the 2 wings and put a drop on each side.

Then you turn the cube 90 degrees and repeat it





Breaking in a 4x4 should be like 40-50 solves or less

 

[dabmasta]

How many drops of Maru lube? And how do you open maru 4x4 to lube it

 

[Feryll]

How many drops of Maru lube? And how do you open maru 4x4 to lube it

You don't...

open...

the cube...


Just make it try and cut a wide corner, and some of the insides should be in clear sight. Put some drops on that area and repeat over the day, and it'll be good. I put like 3 servings of 3 drops each, and lube whenever you feel it needs it.

 

[JeffDelucia]

Just loosen it about a half turn on each side lube with jigaloo and break it in.

 

[dabmasta]

How many drops of Maru lube? And how do you open maru 4x4 to lube it

You don't...

open...

the cube...


Just make it try and cut a wide corner, and some of the insides should be in clear sight. Put some drops on that area and repeat over the day, and it'll be good. I put like 3 servings of 3 drops each, and lube whenever you feel it needs it.

I just realized what I said. I mean't pop. Thanks thought I will do

 

[VP7]

How many drops of Maru lube? And how do you open maru 4x4 to lube it

My maru turned like crap.
Take apart and remove the little bumps.
Use the lube or crc.

 

[dabmasta]

How many drops of Maru lube? And how do you open maru 4x4 to lube it

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My maru turned like crap.
Take apart and remove the little bumps.
Use the lube or crc.

I don't really want to mess up my cube. Ill break it in for a while, and if nessecary I'll remove the bumps

 

[masterofthebass]

teh bumps go away after solving it a bunch. I can see them, but you can't actually feel them on my cube.