trading my viking for a lasoya timmy?

[-=Squid=-]

What are common problems people have with timmys? What stuff do I need to have around as spares or tools to work on them?

[Crazy]

keep them greased and get a shocktech ram kit, you will never have to buy ram bumpers again. And i agree with torbo, best intimidators i've seen are the ones people don't mess around with.

[paintballrulzs]

AKA will be around just as long as Bob Long crazy... They will continue supporting there products.

I dont think that timmys will lose there resale... hell, a clamshell/WAS classic can be sold for over 600.

I agree that they will hold their resale. I was saying a bare stock (non was or clamshell) could get like 600.

The only real problems I have heard of is that the stock detents wear out pretty quickly. My friend just got rid of his for a DM4 (lil rich kid that has to have the best). The gun always ripped. Its up to you on what gun you choice. I think the Viking might hold more of a resale, but I think it would take longer for you to sell it. Not many people are looking for vikings, but everyone is looking for a nice timmy. Basically what I am saying is say a year from now you tried to sell it, you may have to wait longer to sell the viking, but the timmy would sell pretty quick.

[Crazy]

This can be solved with either a) a slotted bolt, or b) harder detents. I believe pirhana detents fit intimidators and are much harder.

[ilikePB]

I'd keep the Viking, AKA isn't going anywhere, They were around before the Viking and Excaliber, they'll be around for a while. I guess if you don't mind having a gun that everyone else has it's not a big deal. I don't see the point in trading, the Viking can keep up with a Timmy and you have rare gun coolness factor.

[-=Squid=-]

I shouldnt have made this thread


I dont know what to do!

[tony3]

I'd go with the timmy. I like the feel of them more and ablity to get parts for them is nice. Most shops carry timmy parts, not many carry viking parts. What if you gun is messing up at the field? Not many people will be able to fix a viking, lots of people will be able to fix a timmy. The timmy is worth more money. A stock lasoya is worth 900, with upgrades 1k. It's not hard to sell the timmy if you need to.

Mantainence wise, timmys are simple if you don't mess with them. I know a kid thats never lubed his in 6 months play and it still works great, I was breaking down my whole gun after 1 day of play and I messed it up. If it isn't broken DON'T fix it.

Go for the timmy, you won't be dissappointed.

[-=Squid=-]

Timmy it is. Thanks for the advice all.

Any good upgrades?

This one comes with a shocktech ram and ram cap. What else is recommended?

[Fatjon]

I had a lasoya and loved it. The only thing i did is put an adjustable ram cap, and shocktech bolt. I miss that thing and wish i would have never sold it. But one day i will get another timmy. Go with the timmy. There so light and reliable. I dont know of the problems these people are talking about but the only thing i had to do to mine is put detents in them. Just keep some extra spyder detents and youll be fine.

[ilikePB]

A Viking won't mess up(or very rarely) and if it does send it to AKA they'll fix it. Plus, you don't need to upgrade them to make them perform. Vikings are not hard to sell either, they aren't on the b/s/t forums for very long when they do go up. It's your money and it's mostly preference, if you like the way the Timmy shoots go for it. Timmys are sweet but I like Vikings better for the most part.

[FlameboyC11]

I'd keep the Viking also. Having one is now almost a collector's item, like an xmag. They aren't going to be made again, and since they can't be bought new anymore (unless you want a havily milled, custom and very expensive gun) the price isn't going to go down on resale. The timmies will, and besides, vikings look so much better than a chromed out spyder...

[Adrenaline_Junkie]

Id keep the Viking. If you want i have an E-Mag with Angel Air I can trade you for the viking . LOL The Viking is a way better gun IMO.

[wobbles82]

I would say..good choice with the Lasoya, Timmy's are great markers. Just one question, did you have an 03 Viking? Or even an 04..if either was unmilled then you definately made out, the Lasoya will definately be lighter, haha. It wont be as efficient..just because Vikings are sickening on efficiency, but it will be around there, Timmys do pretty well on air. As far as upgrades..you have the most important, the ram cap already done, and you even have a shocktech ram, even better. You can always get things like slotted bolts..or slot them your own which is very easy, but I personally have used my stock detents, and non-slotted bolt forever with no problems, just check the detents occasionally, bend em back, etc. If theres anything else to upgrade it might be the trigger..the stock Lasoya trigger is very nice, but believe me...a CP roller or a Techna anything..your gonna forget what a Viking is. I would also keep the Lasoya trigger guard if you decide to do some changing, the trigger guard is pretty big, and great for keeping your fingers away from the trigger if your running to the 50 or so. Im sure youll be very happy.

[-=Squid=-]

Its final. Were trading.

I imagine if for some reason I dont like it I shouldnt have trouble getting a viking again.

[tony3]

Yeah, it wouldn't be hard to get another viking. Have fun with your new gun, you'll love it.