[NJC]

dont get anything new for it, keep the stock barrel, keep everything stock. keep it mech, tippmann electronics (From what i have seen/experienced [crossover excluded[) suck, and break easy.

[Woodyballer29]

Loungin, on 15 July 2012 - 10:04 PM, said:

I do intend to upgrade to GoG Extcy. Right now i have 98C, VL Orion, PMI Black Maxx, and a Mokal Mirage.

So here is what I would do. Sell the VL, PMI, and the Mokal. Put that money towards your Extcy and keep the 98c as your only gun until you can buy your Extcy. But before that you need to make sure you got good equipment, this may seem like a never ending road of money but it does end, don't worry. Make sure you got a good mask, 2 hoppers (one can be shake and shoot for the 98c) the other should be an electronic hopper. Whilst you have your E-hopper you can use it on your 98c instead of your shake and shoot but once you get your Extcy then put it on there. Next you want to make sure you have a good HPA tank(s) for your gun(s) 68/4500's are the most common and hold the best amount of air while not being to big or too small. Then once your done that you have to do one more thing. Get good soft goods. Then get your Extcy. If I missed anything perhaps somebody else can let me know.

[FeFF]

I won a 98c at the field the other day and will keep it as my back up marker.
The only upgardes I think are worth buying are the new flatline barrel that threads in. The rocket cock ( just keeps dirt and paint out of the insides ) and maybe a regulator if your willing.
But because its a tippmann money pit I did it this way... I went on eBay and found a gun with all the upgrades I wanted and bought it. I won a very newish gun with all that for 80.00, the price of a flatline. Now ill sell the rest of this items gear with a standered barrel. Standard air etc and make 50.00 back.

I play almost all woods ball and understand why the tippmann. Easy durable and none macanical is Awsome in a pinch...

I also have a extcy so if you have any questions just ask... Beyond love this gun!

[FeFF]

Ps don't buy a cyclone upgrade. More trouble then needed. If you want a upgrade buy a bt4 rip drive. 100 times better. That's its you have the electronic trigger.

If not there's no real need for anything more then the good old gravity feed hopper.

[Loungin]

Thank you. I also have the diablo ar-1. Yeah I have a few. Like Will I be able to keep up with the invert mini and guns similar? Bec my friend who I play with has one and some of his friends have some good ones too and I want to be able to keep up. The only newest I been against was some super expensive guns playing against some pros and some ppl that have the x7 phenom

This post has been edited by Loungin: 16 July 2012 - 05:28 PM

[FeFF]

A stock extcy does 21 bps with a good hopper. I then bought a freak barrel kit. As everyone says the next gun with buying is 450.00+
Glad to say she is able to easly keep up lol

[Loungin]

What hopper goes with it? And how much is a freak kit?

[kingJurzy]

Loungin, on 16 July 2012 - 08:33 PM, said:

What hopper goes with it?
Any of your choosing (has to electric)



And how much is a freak kit?
Not worth it on any markers unless you have a cocker to (insert your marker's barrel threding here) thread adapter.

This post has been edited by kingJurzy: 16 July 2012 - 08:36 PM

[Loungin]

Oh so don't bother with the freak kit?

[FeFF]

I bought mine no where neer msrp. I'm a eBay / craiglist whore so I only paid 20.00 on eBay for the barrel kit. It's a matter of opinion on wether you love it or hate it. I love it.
Hoppers just need to be electric. At least a halo, EVO 2/3 you can get better hoppers then those but a gun for 250 nothing more needed.

[epic woodsballer]

Dont listen to the other people. Half of them probably dont even own a 98c. And they are only money pits if you get crazy with them. The rule of thumb upgrading these is stay away from plastic crap like mags,shrouds,and other body kits that dont do anything to help your gun except for add weight. I suggest getting a longer barrel, or an apex tip.If you really want you can get a stock and remote line if you think thats more comfortable for you. But my number one upgrade i think you should get if you dont have already is a hpa tank and a good mask. Hope this helps.

[Jarz]

Here's what I'd do: Keep the eXTCy in the back of your mind; focus on other gear first.

- Get the best mask you can afford. Popular choices are Empire E-Vents, JT Proflex's, Dye i4's, Empire E-Flex's, Sly Profits, V-Force Grillz, V-Force Profilers, and more. Try them on to see which ones you like best.

- Buy a good electronic loader. For the most bang for your buck, I'd recommend the Invert TOO.

- Get yourself an HPA tank. I'd highly recommend you get a carbon fiber tank now, because you'll want one eventually, and it's better to skip buying a steel one first. The 68/4500 is the most popular size, and I'd recommend the Ninja 68/45, but Empire makes a great basic carbon fiber tank that's a little cheaper.

- If you don't already have one, a pod pack is great. I love the Empire React 2012 pack, but there are tons of good ones. Don't forget pods, though!

- Grab some elbow and knee pads. Planet Eclipse makes awesome pads, in my opinion, but I hear good things about Dye, Empire, and Sly also.

By now, you should have all of the gear you need, and you can upgrade to the eXTCy and have great gear to go with it. Here are some other pieces of gear I like to use, though.

- Paintball pants are a great, durable piece of apparel that have become something I can't play without. I wear Empire Prevails, and I love them (I loved the price, too), but there are many more paintball pants with varying styles and prices.

- A jersey is a great piece of equipment. Eclipse makes a great jersey, but so many more are out there too.

[The Bacon Man]

Just keep it stock man.

Barrels do nothing. Freak, longer barrel, etc. All the same. A long barrel actully can decrease range.

The cyclone sucks. Blender that doesn't feed good and can only be used on tippies.

You will NOT get ANY more performance by upgrading it. I highly recommend you listen to Jarz.

[Woodyballer29]

Jarz, on 17 July 2012 - 11:09 AM, said:

Here's what I'd do: Keep the eXTCy in the back of your mind; focus on other gear first.

- Get the best mask you can afford. Popular choices are Empire E-Vents, JT Proflex's, Dye i4's, Empire E-Flex's, Sly Profits, V-Force Grillz, V-Force Profilers, and more. Try them on to see which ones you like best.

- Buy a good electronic loader. For the most bang for your buck, I'd recommend the Invert TOO.

- Get yourself an HPA tank. I'd highly recommend you get a carbon fiber tank now, because you'll want one eventually, and it's better to skip buying a steel one first. The 68/4500 is the most popular size, and I'd recommend the Ninja 68/45, but Empire makes a great basic carbon fiber tank that's a little cheaper.

- If you don't already have one, a pod pack is great. I love the Empire React 2012 pack, but there are tons of good ones. Don't forget pods, though!

- Grab some elbow and knee pads. Planet Eclipse makes awesome pads, in my opinion, but I hear good things about Dye, Empire, and Sly also.

By now, you should have all of the gear you need, and you can upgrade to the eXTCy and have great gear to go with it. Here are some other pieces of gear I like to use, though.

- Paintball pants are a great, durable piece of apparel that have become something I can't play without. I wear Empire Prevails, and I love them (I loved the price, too), but there are many more paintball pants with varying styles and prices.

- A jersey is a great piece of equipment. Eclipse makes a great jersey, but so many more are out there too.

^This.

The Bacon Man, on 17 July 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

Just keep it stock man.

Barrels do nothing. Freak, longer barrel, etc. All the same. A long barrel actully can decrease range.

The cyclone sucks. Blender that doesn't feed good and can only be used on tippies.

You will NOT get ANY more performance by upgrading it. I highly recommend you listen to Jarz.

I second that.

[Loungin]

Okay thanks. I was looking at the dye rotor, that a decent choice?

[The Bacon Man]

Loungin, on 17 July 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

Okay thanks. I was looking at the dye rotor, that a decent choice?

Yup, Rotor, Prophecy and Pinokio are great.

[Jarz]

The Bacon Man, on 17 July 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

Loungin, on 17 July 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

Okay thanks. I was looking at the dye rotor, that a decent choice?

Yup, Rotor, Prophecy and Pinokio are great.

I love the Z2, but that's just me.

[The Bacon Man]

Jarz, on 17 July 2012 - 12:13 PM, said:

The Bacon Man, on 17 July 2012 - 11:51 AM, said:

Loungin, on 17 July 2012 - 11:36 AM, said:

Okay thanks. I was looking at the dye rotor, that a decent choice?

Yup, Rotor, Prophecy and Pinokio are great.

I love the Z2, but that's just me.

I love my original Prophecy. I got the LTD kit for $130. $20 speed feed, $20 lid, $40 in extra shells, $80 LTD upgrade, and the plain old Prophecy was going for $120... $110 in savings.

[Loungin]

Sounds good.

[epic woodsballer]

The only upgrade for the 98c I would get is the apex barrel because it adds a lot more distance to your shots.