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Kable · June 12th, 2011, 23:35

Stupid question. Reason for me posting it here :P Do FPS springs in AEGs have a way they most be put in? Like mine isnt the same on both side. One is normal and one is wound(sp) tighter. Why side goes in first?

HKGhost · June 12th, 2011, 23:45

Tighter coils goes to the spring guide end

Kable · June 13th, 2011, 00:05

Thx for the quick reply.

L473ncy · June 13th, 2011, 02:22

They're known by a few different names. Non linear pitch springs, irregular pitch spring, etc.

Supposedly non linear springs don't follow hookes law (I got this from googling), "k" can be variable and you require differing amounts of power to compress. Not to worry just install the spring with tighter coils on spring guide and you'll be fine.

Also, it's well documented so if required check this thread out: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37229

Sportco · June 13th, 2011, 10:06

While on the subject could someone (with ACTUAL experience) confirm that if you bust the maximum FPS reversing the non linear spring will drop the FPS by N fps..

What N value can one expect

Cheers

m102404 · June 13th, 2011, 10:20

It's highly variable with your setup and spring power...but expect anywhere from 10-40fps drop by reversing a non-linear spring.

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June 12th, 2011, 23:35	#1
Kable Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Joliette	Spring! Stupid question. Reason for me posting it here :P Do FPS springs in AEGs have a way they most be put in? Like mine isnt the same on both side. One is normal and one is wound(sp) tighter. Why side goes in first?

June 12th, 2011, 23:45	#2
HKGhost Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, ON	Tighter coils goes to the spring guide end __________________ Please email me as I'm not on ASC too often. Custom Build \| Upgrades \| Repairs \| Maintenance Contact: ghostgunwork@gmail.com / Private Message

June 13th, 2011, 02:22	#4
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	They're known by a few different names. Non linear pitch springs, irregular pitch spring, etc. Supposedly non linear springs don't follow hookes law (I got this from googling), "k" can be variable and you require differing amounts of power to compress. Not to worry just install the spring with tighter coils on spring guide and you'll be fine. Also, it's well documented so if required check this thread out: http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=37229 __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

June 13th, 2011, 00:05	#3
Kable Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Joliette	Thx for the quick reply.

June 13th, 2011, 10:06	#5
Sportco would-be wine thief Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St-Hilaire	While on the subject could someone (with ACTUAL experience) confirm that if you bust the maximum FPS reversing the non linear spring will drop the FPS by N fps.. What N value can one expect Cheers __________________ Level 3 Directory assistance operator Level 1 skapegoat It ain't the years, it's the miles.

June 13th, 2011, 10:20	#6
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	It's highly variable with your setup and spring power...but expect anywhere from 10-40fps drop by reversing a non-linear spring.

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