how do i reduce the noise made by a v.2 mechbox?

the title says it all. its been re-shimed and re-lubed but its so loud its not even funny.

When you say loud what sort of loud? The squealing of the gears, motor, or the movement of the piston?

NJSC wrote:When you say loud what sort of loud? The squealing of the gears, motor, or the movement of the piston?

im going to say piston, its not so much of a squealing as it is a bang almost.

Yeah that's probably the sound of the piston hitting the cylinder head. Do you have an aftermarket piston head? you could always try a sorbo pad.

NJSC wrote:Yeah that's probably the sound of the piston hitting the cylinder head. Do you have an aftermarket piston head? you could always try a sorbo pad.

everything is stock its a g@g piston piston head and cylinder head.

yeah I'd try sorbo if it bothers you that much.

NJSC wrote:yeah I'd try sorbo if it bothers you that much.

what is sorbo?

it's essentially a rubberesque material, sort of what older mousepads are made of. A circle of it is cut off and installed on the piston head (someone correct me if it's the cylinder head). So it will cushion the impact of the piston head striking the cylinder head. So instead of two hard surfaces striking it is softened. Some people swear by it saying that it gives more life to the gb shell due to reduced stress.

NJSC wrote:it's essentially a rubberesque material, sort of what older mousepads are made of. A circle of it is cut off and installed on the piston head (someone correct me if it's the cylinder head). So it will cushion the impact of the piston head striking the cylinder head. So instead of two hard surfaces striking it is softened. Some people swear by it saying that it gives more life to the gb shell due to reduced stress.

would i need to adjust my aoe after installing it? and where can i get it?

yes. you can find them online. there are several guys on ASF who sell them. Some people may even sell them on here.

NJSC wrote:yes. you can find them online. there are several guys on ASF who sell them. Some people may even sell them on here.

what about a systema quiet head ?

I haven't tried one. I'm pretty sure that Rhino does not suggest anything systema though.

NJSC wrote:I haven't tried one. I'm pretty sure that Rhino does not suggest anything systema though.

really i was given the impression that they are one of the best. any idea why?

Systema parts are overrated and overpriced

Silent heads are anything but silent.

Sorbo and adjusting Aoe is the way to go.

Silent_Option wrote:Systema parts are overrated and overpriced

Silent heads are anything but silent.

Sorbo and adjusting Aoe is the way to go.

any one in atlanta that sells the stuff and how much?

I sell sorbo pads, they fix angle of engagement.

For you, I'd suggest a 40oo pad which is pretty soft, and dampens piston noise. I have a thread on this forum, but it is a few months old, and not really bumped since a there's not much market here.

Also, I'd try a foam filled suppressor too, as that can also help.

surefire pigeon wrote:I sell sorbo pads, they fix angle of engagement.

For you, I'd suggest a 40oo pad which is pretty soft, and dampens piston noise. I have a thread on this forum, but it is a few months old, and not really bumped since a there's not much market here.

Also, I'd try a foam filled suppressor too, as that can also help.

whats the name of the thread? and how much for a pad?

Yes the padded piston cyl head sets are the way to go. You can actually buy matched sets from normal retailers now. We have the element silent set at Georgia Paintball in Marietta, and can buy the Padded Set on a special order. I have used the Systema Silent set, and it did reduce the bang noise substanstially. Mostly because it was not a flat surface on flat surface slapping each other. The tapered head of the Elemenet silent set with the soft contact ring Does reduce noise. If you want to come to the shop I can show it to you and explain it in much more detail.