cool, post your thoughts once you get it. Myself I've been eyeballing it, still debating on getting it but I've got way too many RDA's now and really don't want to add to the collection unless it's outstanding.
Watching as well. Curious to see if this addresses all the things I dislike about the Templar.
I’ve heard from several folks it runs very hot, especially with the shorty cap. Cooler builds may be most desirable. Best of luck with it!
I’ve heard from several folks it runs very hot, especially with the shorty cap. Cooler builds may be most desirable. Best of luck with it!
they posted on the instagram the heat tests with similar build between layercake and other RDAs like Goon. It runs considerably cooler or similarly. Idk tho, been waiting for another reviewer to tell on it. so far only ambitionzvaper
I needs one
I don't know if its worth $55 - it is nice, very fun to install coils, can drip through the drip tip, smooth air and decent flavor (have to try different coils before I make a decision) but the "District F5VE" ring is super loose, and if you take the cap off it gets very messy very quick
Also still need to try it squonking, it's gonna be rad for that because of the o-ring in the base, and the air for single coil mode is just right (for me - slightly restricted)
I’ve heard from several folks it runs very hot, especially with the shorty cap. Cooler builds may be most desirable. Best of luck with it!
That's only in your imagination.Need a good replacement for my trusty goon.
Cool! Definitely something to considerThat's only in your imagination.
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These SBTR caps are fairly expensive, but IMO they're so worth it. By lining up the air holes positioning them partly in front of the wicks the airflow can be restricted just the right amount and will hit the coils at an angle to stir up all the flavor depth goodness, same as with the Head Shot RDA... blowing new flavor chaser's life into the legendary Goon deck and into that old flavor chasing noggin of yours.
Cool! Definitely something to consider
gets messy,
The seeping is the worst.
is loosey gooey
Bummer about this rda Meg. Glad you put it out there though. Hopefully others will read this thread before purchasing this.
One thing I've noticed is heat seems to be a problem with attys that have these big blocks off metal for mounting the coils.
Here's the thing. This RDA is not built for low ohm coils - it just isn't. I got it for my mini predator which takes 18350 batteries. I built it with micro fused claptons at .4 ohms and cut off half the airflow. No leaking at all so far. Not hot at all. I like to drip 12 mg nic salt. So this is great. My only beef is the top cap - a little too wide for MTL. I rather like it.
I have the 1.5 Goon. For squonking it's okay with a build around .3 and I use the full ultem - never the SS cap. I would trade my 1.5 in minute (only have the squonk pin though).
Here's the thing. This RDA is not built for low ohm coils - it just isn't. I got it for my mini predator which takes 18350 batteries. I built it with micro fused claptons at .4 ohms and cut off half the airflow. No leaking at all so far. Not hot at all. I like to drip 12 mg nic salt. So this is great. My only beef is the top cap - a little too wide for MTL. I rather like it.
I have the 1.5 Goon. For squonking it's okay with a build around .3 and I use the full ultem - never the SS cap. I would trade my 1.5 in minute (only have the squonk pin though).
I hear ya on the goons. I have the original 22mm and it really doesn't get hot despite running 3mm coils with 6 wraps each and one of the three air holes closed on each side with a wide bore 510 drip tip. The fucking flavor is phenomenal on the little bugger.I traded an RDA I only used for pictures, anyway (Drop) so it worked out, anyway lol
I never thought about how (clone)Goons stay cool until I touched my Layercake and it burrrrrns usssss
Flavor was also well below (clone)Goon 1.5 btw, and then that loose as hell metal ring that's just for looks, and seeping liquid...ugh
I hear ya on the goons. I have the original 22mm and it really doesn't get hot despite running 3mm coils with 6 wraps each and one of the three air holes closed on each side with a wide bore 510 drip tip. The fucking flavor is phenomenal on the little bugger.
So how long before you PIF the layer cake? You don't sound happy at all with it. Gonna make it a pretty shelf piece to show friends when they stop by?
I didn't know you fired up your business. I clicked the link in your sig and you make some awesome coils Meg!!! Congrats.Wellll, it is so easy to install coils, I can use it to check resistances or prefire coils and stuff for the bidness - or coil photography, if I ever get more time for that hnnnng
Two o-rings on the inner barrel but very small and thin and two choices for the ring - black and gold - I use the gold. It is a loose fit. But you can adjust for a tight draw.On the Layercake, is there supposed to be an O-ring around the metal "District FIve" ring anywhere? Something may be amiss with mine
Two o-rings on the inner barrel but very small and thin and two choices for the ring - black and gold - I use the gold. It is a loose fit. But you can adjust for a tight draw.
Dual coil full open:I'm turning this thread into a "I love clone Goon 1.5s" thread
Look how tight the air will go on these things (one dual coil mode, one single coil) tighter than I would use
- fully open is good for the types of single coils I use
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Which goons y'all talking about. I've got a 22,24 and an lp. Maybe I need to jump on that flavor train. Got some dual staggered fused in the 22 and it's way too hot for a tubeThat's only in your imagination.
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These SBTR caps are fairly expensive, but IMO they're so worth it. By lining up the air holes positioning them partly in front of the wicks the airflow can be restricted just the right amount and will hit the coils at an angle to stir up all the flavor depth goodness, same as with the Head Shot RDA... blowing new flavor chaser's life into the legendary Goon deck and into that old flavor chasing noggin of yours.
Man that's how I like them. Super sloppy.Sounds like my ex
Holy shit a tk stack? That's cool. I've got a copper, stainless revolver and black saw bladeStuck it on my TK stack with a micro fused clapton at around .38 - it works but damn it gets hot if you chain vape like me.Tell me that's not pretty though!
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Jeff Palladino (The Vape Machinist) makes a custom cap for the 24mm Goon RDA (1.0 or 1.5 doesn't matter, as they are interchangeable). I have both the copper and the brass. It completely covers the side of the deck, i.e. including the edge along the bottom of the deck so for the aesthetics it doesn't matter what color/finish your Goon deck has. He now also lets you choose between a few other popular RDA decks when you order this cap. It is 26mm diameter on the outside so it'll sit flush on the SBTR "Project Neptune Spear" tube mech by R6two, which is this amazing little gem:Which goons y'all talking about. I've got a 22,24 and an lp. Maybe I need to jump on that flavor train. Got some dual staggered fused in the 22 and it's way too hot for a tube
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Jeff Palladino (The Vape Machinist) makes a custom cap for the 24mm Goon RDA (1.0 or 1.5 doesn't matter, as they are interchangeable). I have both the copper and the brass. It completely covers the side of the deck, i.e. including the edge along the bottom of the deck so for the aesthetics it doesn't matter what color/finish your Goon deck has. He now also lets you choose between a few other popular RDA decks when you order this cap. It is 26mm diameter on the outside so it'll sit flush on the SBTR "Project Neptune Spear" tube mech by R6two, which is this amazing little gem:
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EDIT: The copper version hits so incredibly hard you actually might die the same way Osama Bin Laden died.
Meg said it was a juicy rda. Condensation seepageIm just gonna leave this here. Im a huge goon fan og,lp and 1.5's. Got a clone layercake on the way from 3f just cause every1 talks bout it and wanna see. Authentic aint happening by this guy...so if anyone has clone layer for sale while i wait 3 weeks more for delivery..holla at me
Yikes..well guess wont hurt that much since its a cloneMeg said it was a juicy rda. Condensation seepage
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I know it looks sleek as hell. I may pick one up myself. Gotta buy a new phone today after work. Mine is practically a desktop right now. Spotify runs in it but if I get any other notify it dies. Boo NexusI'm thinking maybe Meg got a defective one - I have a clone and an authentic, and neither one of them leaks, gets sloppy, etc. The main difference between the two is the airflow is a little wider on the clone.
They still make nexus? Lol...Whats next? NOTE 9?I know it looks sleek as hell. I may pick one up myself. Gotta buy a new phone today after work. Mine is practically a desktop right now. Spotify runs in it but if I get any other notify it dies. Boo Nexus
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Your review was killer btwI'm thinking maybe Meg got a defective one - I have a clone and an authentic, and neither one of them leaks, gets sloppy, etc. The main difference between the two is the airflow is a little wider on the clone.
Thanks! It was really more of a comparison of the clone vs. authentic than a review. I may do a full review soon though. If anyone wants to see the comparison, you can view it HERE.Your review was killer btw
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6p was the last Nexus. 2 years old. Os update screwed everyone phone up. Just dies whenever. Just gonna get a burner that will work til tax time next year.They still make nexus? Lol...Whats next? NOTE 9?
I cant wait to get my damn cake...im like a fat kid right now....I WANT MY CAKE!!!!!
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