Board Thread:Questions and answers/@comment-27306930-20160108011757/@comment-27306930-20160112053113

Alrighty then, tonight's project: flywheel replacement on a Stryfe. I feel quite invigorated ! And after four double vodkas, quite full of myself. So let me start by saying after butterflying the Stryfe, I was very impressed by the internals and the extra lengths Hasbro went to make this blaster a conscientiously, high quality, safe toy for children. So I ditched all that BS and removed all the interlocks and safety features so that grown adults can fully appreciate it. Toy ??? Oh no, my friend, not any longer, not any longer ;-)

Truth be told, I only removed the clip override switch. The rest of the interlocks seemed pretty sane, so I just left them be. So then, the removal of the old flywheels from the motor spindles is tricky, but definitely doable with a couple of flat blade screw drivers. It's suborn, but don't relent, keep prying and they'll come off with enough persuasion.

It's the insertion of the new flywheels that's more tricky. You have to pay attention to how they're aligned with the barrel, and aligned with respect to each other. Just glance down the barrel and make sure everything's symmetrical. That's the trick really, it's all in the symmetry.

Once they're on, you just reassemble and take your Stryfe to the test range, um, I mean yur basement. I think you'll find there's little if any difference. Maybe, just maybe, the darts go a bit faster and straighter. As I've said before, we cant mix the words "sane" and "accurate" in the same sentences without sounding, well crazy. But it is a bit better. I practiced with Nerfs, ACCurates, FVJs, GEN3s, and BuzzBee suction darts. They all perform a "little" bit better. And by "little" I mean a tad, a smidgeon, a gnat's hair.

So my advice ... spend the 16 bucks. Get the improved flywheels. Say a little prayer to whatever god you believe in, then go forth and upgrade. You and your deity will be happy with the results. Sort of I guess ;-)