Is it neccesary for the Fangshi v2 to be lubed?

[Spacial Rend]

My first speed cube, the Fangshi v2 should be coming next week and i was just wondering, does it need to be lubed? I mean i know you would want to lube any cube but i don't really want to pay for some lube unless i know that it really needs it. And if i do need to lube it, will a spray of silicone work well?

 

[Phillip1847]

Not necessarily, but I imagine buying a speedcube and not lubing it is rather contradictory. I have a fangshi v2, and when I got it, it has a very scratchy, sort of satisfying feeling when you turn it. Its satisfying for about 5 seconds, then it gets annoying(personally). Lube took out that sound. I am not experienced enough to say much else.

 

[antoineccantin]

I'm not sure about the fangshi v2, but I know that some people prefer the v1 without lube.

 

[Spacial Rend]

Ok thanks. I don't think ill lube it, then.

 

[ianliu64]

I did, and it works fine...

 

[kcl]

Ok thanks. I don't think ill lube it, then.

You'll want to buy some traxxas 30k and lube the core. The pieces don't need any.

 

[ianliu64]

You'll want to buy some traxxas 30k and lube the core. The pieces don't need any.

Unless you want a gummy cube.
I still think it needs a bit of lube on my pieces.

 

[KonKaii]

The v2 was also my first speed cube...having it for a few months now I definitely enjoy the feel.
Personally, I can't really differ between it lubed or unlubed....
Sound wise - it has its trademark sandy feel when unlubed - soft and more quiet when lubed.

Lube or not, that is your choice. Personally I liked both set ups but I now only lube the core and use Maru on the pieces.

 

[mark49152]

Lube is essential in the core and optional on the pieces. I like it with pieces lubed as it makes it faster, smoother and quieter, although it's still good without.

Lube doesn't distribute itself well in a Fangshi because of the holes, so if you want to lube the pieces, dismantle it, rub a little lube on your fingers, and smear the edges until they are shiny, especially around the contact points. Don't use too much, shiny is enough, and no need to do the corners as well.

 

[Lchu613]

Yeah, lubing it doesn't do that much. Although it makes it a bit smoother/quieter sounding.
It might also make it break in more slowly.

 

[Spacial Rend]

Ok, thanks for the help guys. I don't think ill lube it as i don't have any, but once i get some ill put some on.