Time to get back into it

Mactruc · 01-23-2008, 09:28 PM

I'm getting back into paintball after my 5 year break. I was going to buy a new marker, but it seems that a monkey wrench has been thrown into that, so I am gonna dust off my old spyder's and try to pick up old parts and finally make that spyder I always wanted.

This is what Ive got with. Old compact A and and old spyder std. Thinking Ill get my hands on a electric frame (where can I find these? will Frames off the newer spyders work on these old ones?) and a Bob Long Millenium Body. At least it would look more exciting then. Anyone else have either any ideas on what to do with these older spyders or where to get some parts for them?

PJ · 01-23-2008, 09:33 PM

Not sure if it works on these bodies, but you could always turn it into a Spimmy (Spyder-Timmy).

Grolli · 01-23-2008, 09:56 PM

I am pretty sure that all the spyder electro frames (up to 2005, to include the double trigger) are supposed to work on all spyder markers. I just sold 2 old ones (E99 and an Avant) that had the ACS bolt. Nifty little gizmo that after I installed it, I never broke another ball in that marker.

As for parts, Ebay will be your friend. You should be able to pick up older electro spyders for around 40 bucks.

Mactruc · 01-23-2008, 10:08 PM

What is this "Spimmy" that you speak of? It sounds expensive (bad) but like a good project (very good). Have a link to how-to on this one? Might be worth checking in to.

Edit: Found them on google, will not work with these bodies as they are the old "fatty" style.

pizzaluvr · 01-23-2008, 10:18 PM

It is basically a Bob Long Intimidator(Timmy) inside a Spyder body. Check the "Voided Warranty" section on the place we do not speak of(PBN).

Mactruc · 01-23-2008, 11:20 PM

Will NOT return to PBN.. have a post about that. Looking at that almost made me give up the idea of getting back into paintball.

When the marker is worth more than your IRA you have a problem

quick.spyder · 01-23-2008, 11:24 PM

Otter has some info on it here.

Mactruc · 01-23-2008, 11:40 PM

Otter is still around? That is AMAZING. Ive looked into the guide though and my fatty style striker is problem it seems

Chaos · 01-24-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mactruc

This is what Ive got with. Old compact A and and old spyder std. Thinking Ill get my hands on a electric frame (where can I find these? will Frames off the newer spyders work on these old ones?) and a Bob Long Millenium Body. At least it would look more exciting then. Anyone else have either any ideas on what to do with these older spyders or where to get some parts for them?

So you want to build something like this then....

Not sure about all eframes but,the Booyaah one fit fine

Mactruc · 01-24-2008, 01:42 AM

YOU HAVE MY GUN! how did you steal it

Anyway, what do you have there. Body, valve, barrel, everything, fill me in please

01-23-2008, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mactruc Rec Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 71	Time to get back into it I'm getting back into paintball after my 5 year break. I was going to buy a new marker, but it seems that a monkey wrench has been thrown into that, so I am gonna dust off my old spyder's and try to pick up old parts and finally make that spyder I always wanted. This is what Ive got with. Old compact A and and old spyder std. Thinking Ill get my hands on a electric frame (where can I find these? will Frames off the newer spyders work on these old ones?) and a Bob Long Millenium Body. At least it would look more exciting then. Anyone else have either any ideas on what to do with these older spyders or where to get some parts for them? __________________ "It's almost easier to be single; then you only have to lie to yourself." In order to get gear I am currently selling/trading: PSP with "other" firmware Some Verizon Phones Looking for mask and HPA tank!

01-23-2008, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
PJ Hawaiian-shirted hooligan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,490	Not sure if it works on these bodies, but you could always turn it into a Spimmy (Spyder-Timmy). __________________ Paul AIM: PJDarknight CPPA #1145 / PPIG #496 / LPPC #103 / POG #1047 / Team Rogue Cell #7 PJ's Gallery on MCB Feedback on MCB

01-23-2008, 10:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mactruc Rec Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 71	What is this "Spimmy" that you speak of? It sounds expensive (bad) but like a good project (very good). Have a link to how-to on this one? Might be worth checking in to. Edit: Found them on google, will not work with these bodies as they are the old "fatty" style. __________________ "It's almost easier to be single; then you only have to lie to yourself." In order to get gear I am currently selling/trading: PSP with "other" firmware Some Verizon Phones Looking for mask and HPA tank! Last edited by Mactruc; 01-23-2008 at 10:15 PM.

01-23-2008, 11:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mactruc Rec Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 71	Will NOT return to PBN.. have a post about that. Looking at that almost made me give up the idea of getting back into paintball. When the marker is worth more than your IRA you have a problem __________________ "It's almost easier to be single; then you only have to lie to yourself." In order to get gear I am currently selling/trading: PSP with "other" firmware Some Verizon Phones Looking for mask and HPA tank!

01-23-2008, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mactruc Rec Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 71	Otter is still around? That is AMAZING. Ive looked into the guide though and my fatty style striker is problem it seems __________________ "It's almost easier to be single; then you only have to lie to yourself." In order to get gear I am currently selling/trading: PSP with "other" firmware Some Verizon Phones Looking for mask and HPA tank!

01-23-2008, 09:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grolli painting people since '94 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota Posts: 81	I am pretty sure that all the spyder electro frames (up to 2005, to include the double trigger) are supposed to work on all spyder markers. I just sold 2 old ones (E99 and an Avant) that had the ACS bolt. Nifty little gizmo that after I installed it, I never broke another ball in that marker. As for parts, Ebay will be your friend. You should be able to pick up older electro spyders for around 40 bucks.

01-23-2008, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
quick.spyder Active Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 272	Otter has some info on it here.

01-24-2008, 01:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mactruc Rec Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 71	YOU HAVE MY GUN! how did you steal it Anyway, what do you have there. Body, valve, barrel, everything, fill me in please __________________ "It's almost easier to be single; then you only have to lie to yourself." In order to get gear I am currently selling/trading: PSP with "other" firmware Some Verizon Phones Looking for mask and HPA tank!

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