Spyder AMG: Maintainance and upgrades.

[Steve Hancock]

Just taken delivery of a spyder AMG classic. It came with a Evo2 (not Y-boarded), a dye excel barrel, and a centerflag 3000 preset + bottle. Bought it from starjefski (Cheers, buddy!)

Basically i was wondering which comsumables (O-rings, oil etc.) would be worth having in a tool box and links to where i could get them from?

What routine maintanance tasks i should carry out to keep it in running order? Particularly the reg.

Also, what further upgrades would make a big difference to the markers performance?

And finally the ultimate technical question, how do you get that sticky crap left from stickers off?

Cheers,

 

[ChrisWhiteSTEL]

Some answers i have worked with lots of spyders and there is a certain techniques you need to know to stop your marker getting spyder rot

First off to get the easy bits done. Sticker tacky gum left, you need a citrus cleaner, or that sticker remover that has a strong orange smell. In R.S. Catalogue or Web Site it is code: 236-1874.

General maintenance is a light gun oil whch i will try and find a distributer for... think Planet might sell some.

The reg should be fine just ever couple of games check it is clean and its seals are in good condition.

Overall a light coat of oil on the bolt and striker, and make sure the o-rings are oiled but not soaking. This will cause swellng otherwise.

Planet do the o-rings for the AMG i thought, as one pack does a range of spyders, and the other does the earlier spyders like Spyder One.

Also always carry spare 9v batteries, you always get a flat one when u dont have a spare

The AMG is not something you can upgrade easily, as it has been pretty much maxxed as it is. Team Bad Company use AMG's as they are with maybe a barrel and fast hopper and thats it. Work you can carry out if your confident is smoothing the face of the bolt so it cups the ball and if u get an adjustable reg, widening some of the airways leading into the face of the valve.


Hope this helps!

 

[3pm]

Sticky crap

Hi mate if you need some wipes to get all sorts of sticky crap off things let me know and I will send you some on tuesday after I pick some up from work. Also chris is correct planet do spare kits and lube. Buy both from same place to save postage.

 

[ChrisWhiteSTEL]

The spray i suggested is £3.66 a can and lasts for ages as u only need a very little amount and it works on all sticky residue as the citrus breaks it down and you can just wipe it off.

GO TO THE ITEM PAGE ON RS SITE!

 

[le-pig]

extras,= a big hammer
maintenance,= a bin bag

 

[ChrisWhiteSTEL]

Dont diss da spyders - its the people who own em who wreck em! Looked after they are fine!

Just cos u couldn't keep maintenance up on your simple mech spyder Le-Davo-Pig, no need to think everyone is as incapable as yourself!

I would with quite happy with Bad Companies AMG Exclusive kickin their fourth win this year and $50,000 purse each time!

 

[le-pig]

ahhemm

3 out of 3 spyders fcuking up big time aint a good track record,yeh we may have been unlucky,but if we can service,cockers,tippys,e-blades,angel lcd's ,fly's,impys,shockers and timmys
spyders should be ok

 

[ChrisWhiteSTEL]

Nah, spyders and different and not for the faint hearted!

If you can machine or work the parts yourself then they work fine and can be improved on very quickly.

 

[fuxup]

The AMG is a cool 1st marker ,make sure you get a spare's kit from planet eclipse .The only upgrade i got for mine after the 1st time i played with it was a freak kit ,certainly helps out cos i know the stock barrel aint all that .Turn the REG down to about 400-500 psi and the marker will run fine .Must admit tho that once you learn how to get the trigger rockin you will be lookin for a new marker cos you start choppin balls all the time .Have fun with it

 

[ChrisWhiteSTEL]

Yup it works nice and lower pressures, but if u have a Eggy2 and do a bolt face mod as i suggested, chopping shouldn't be a problem.

There is an anti-chop bolt you can get for spyders with an adjustable tension which allows the bolt face to retract when you half feed a ball into the chamber. Really good idea and works a treat on the latest spyder electro's. After all, the only thing that turns it electro is the grip and re-designed striker.

Go for it!