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Wild Boys · 05-27-2005, 09:23 AM

I just got a brand new XP 310 from T.K.Maxx. YAY! I have not opened it yet, as it is going to be modified. I plan on drilling the nozzles bigger, making the pump stronger, putting balloons in the pressure tanks (XPS mod) and painting it. I just wanted to ask this. In Doom's Balloon PC and XPS article it says that if you are doing 20 balloons you should seal the chambers. Would I have to seal the chambers if I put 8-12 balloons in. Also, would the gun have a noticable increase in power and range if I put this amount in? Sorry if that question was a bit stupid but I just want to make sure so this all doesn't seem a waste of time. Finally for now, I don't want to sacrifice shot time too much so how badly would this amount of balloons affect it? Help would be very appreciated and would help me mod the gun quicker without doing it wrong. Thanks.

Godzillasoaker65 · 05-27-2005, 05:02 PM

I don't think it would lower the shot time much. I don't know how far it will go, or anything with stats, because I have never done a sucsesfull XPS before.

Every time I try the balloons come off, and clog the trigger valve, or pipes. Probably just me though.

Ben · 05-27-2005, 05:05 PM

The only reason you would have to seal the chambers on is if the balloon rubber is sticking out so much that you can not put them back into the internals. If the rubber is not sticking out too much, you do not need to seal the chambers on.

Also, I find that most modified XP 310s do not work out very well. I wouldn't recommend modifying air pressure water guns because they weren't designed at all for elevated performance. You'd be better off just using a CPS 1000/1200/2100.

death angel · 05-27-2005, 06:03 PM

Hmmm....
When I did the XPS mod on my 105, it worked out very well. I put 9-10 balloons on and it didn't have to much of an affect on the shot time. It was a bit more powerful, and could shoot at any angle. The chambers sealed on pretty well, I just had to use some strength to shove it on to the slot.
I don't know if it works out different on a XP 310, though.

Wild Boys · 05-28-2005, 04:15 AM

I have decided against modding the gun now. It just doesn't work with the balloons. I may nozzle drill it though. Thanks for your help.

Dark Elite · 06-05-2005, 10:06 AM

Well, I have heavily modified my XP310 (which is now very aged!), and never had any problems with it. The XPS mod I did definetely increased the range of the soaker, without much difference in the way of shot time. In fact, literally all I did for the XPS was to put the ten or so balloons in it and I got the performance I wanted.
The XP310 is pretty robust, and isn't so powerful that any change you make could destroy it. I would recommend modifying an XP310 anytime. Nozzle drilling is also useful, as nozzle 2 is, well, pretty useless. Anyway, my two cents on the 310 ^_^

05-27-2005, 05:02 PM	#2
Godzillasoaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Springfield ma. which one do the simpsons live in? Posts: 259 UserID: 288	I don't think it would lower the shot time much. I don't know how far it will go, or anything with stats, because I have never done a sucsesfull XPS before. Every time I try the balloons come off, and clog the trigger valve, or pipes. Probably just me though. __________________ Soak, or be soaked that is the question!

05-27-2005, 05:05 PM	#3
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,016 UserID: 1	The only reason you would have to seal the chambers on is if the balloon rubber is sticking out so much that you can not put them back into the internals. If the rubber is not sticking out too much, you do not need to seal the chambers on. Also, I find that most modified XP 310s do not work out very well. I wouldn't recommend modifying air pressure water guns because they weren't designed at all for elevated performance. You'd be better off just using a CPS 1000/1200/2100. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas. Do not send me a PM or email about reading a certain post unless it's been a few days since you've posted. I try to read every post but do miss some.

05-27-2005, 06:03 PM	#4
death angel Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: someplace Posts: 96 UserID: 146	Hmmm.... When I did the XPS mod on my 105, it worked out very well. I put 9-10 balloons on and it didn't have to much of an affect on the shot time. It was a bit more powerful, and could shoot at any angle. The chambers sealed on pretty well, I just had to use some strength to shove it on to the slot. I don't know if it works out different on a XP 310, though. __________________ Nintendo DS Forums! No longer undiscussed!

06-05-2005, 10:06 AM	#6
Dark Elite Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leicestershire, England Posts: 228 UserID: 255	Well, I have heavily modified my XP310 (which is now very aged!), and never had any problems with it. The XPS mod I did definetely increased the range of the soaker, without much difference in the way of shot time. In fact, literally all I did for the XPS was to put the ten or so balloons in it and I got the performance I wanted. The XP310 is pretty robust, and isn't so powerful that any change you make could destroy it. I would recommend modifying an XP310 anytime. Nozzle drilling is also useful, as nozzle 2 is, well, pretty useless. Anyway, my two cents on the 310 ^_^ __________________ Visit <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:red'>Sam's Supercars <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'><span style='color:orange'><span style='font-family:Arial'><u>My Weaponry</u> CPS2100 (Thank You King Soaker!) 1 Liquidator/Pressurizer 1 Max-D 6000 1 XP310 w/my own power mod and 8 balloon XPS mod 2 piston-pistols (backup)

05-27-2005, 09:23 AM	#1
Wild Boys ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 256 UserID: 346	I just got a brand new XP 310 from T.K.Maxx. YAY! I have not opened it yet, as it is going to be modified. I plan on drilling the nozzles bigger, making the pump stronger, putting balloons in the pressure tanks (XPS mod) and painting it. I just wanted to ask this. In Doom's Balloon PC and XPS article it says that if you are doing 20 balloons you should seal the chambers. Would I have to seal the chambers if I put 8-12 balloons in. Also, would the gun have a noticable increase in power and range if I put this amount in? Sorry if that question was a bit stupid but I just want to make sure so this all doesn't seem a waste of time. Finally for now, I don't want to sacrifice shot time too much so how badly would this amount of balloons affect it? Help would be very appreciated and would help me mod the gun quicker without doing it wrong. Thanks.

05-28-2005, 04:15 AM	#5
Wild Boys ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 256 UserID: 346	I have decided against modding the gun now. It just doesn't work with the balloons. I may nozzle drill it though. Thanks for your help.

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