ICS and 9.6v batteries...

joker, the frickin ninja · July 11th, 2006, 04:28

I have been looking to buy my second AEG for about a month now, and I am heavily leaning towards the ICS M4. I only have 1 quick question about it. I dont plan on upgrading it for a few months until I have more cash on hand, and even then I only plan on giving it a tightbore and maybe a light(ish) spring, so I need a battery that wont harm the internals. Does ICS build their guns similar to the way CA does where you can safely use a 9.6v battery with a stock gun? I can't really find much info on ICS internals, but sorry if I overlooked something.

Thanks in advance.

porry · July 11th, 2006, 04:48

im sure you could use a 9.6v. I used an 8.4v with my ICS m4 when i had it, no problems. The ICS motor sucks balls though, my motor was burnt out fairly quickly with my 8.4v. the EG1000 i threw in afterwards worked no problem. Thats about the only downfall of ICS, they use motors that are not as great as eg1000, atleast that would be my experience.

joker, the frickin ninja · July 11th, 2006, 04:53

I also have 1 question that is a bit off topic, but its so small I dont feel the need to create a new topic. About how heavy is it compared to say a CA M15? I heard they use lighter weight metals, which is a plus for me.

porry · July 11th, 2006, 05:10

As far as 007airsoft is concerned, both guns weigh right about the same, i think the ICS m4 even weights a bit more than the CA m4.

JoeyJackhammer · July 11th, 2006, 05:41

I've been using the stock motor in my ICS M4 with a 9.6v 1700 mah battery for about 2 years and have not had a single issue with it. This is with a PDI 150% spring as well.
I put a Guarder 2003 ver. outter barrel on mine and it is very heavy. Weighed about the same as a friend's RPK (until he put his NV on :P)

Kokanee · July 11th, 2006, 08:01

Just make sure to check your bushings - if they are plastic/nylon order yourself a set of the ICS copper bushings and install, you should be gtg.

Death March · July 16th, 2006, 12:27

I'm running an ICS M4 with the MA-56 upper gear box (M120 spring) 9.6v 1700mAh battery and ICS 3000 motor and Systema Gears.I'v been using this set up for a couple months now and run's top notch for me!

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July 11th, 2006, 04:28	#1
joker, the frickin ninja Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky	ICS and 9.6v batteries... I have been looking to buy my second AEG for about a month now, and I am heavily leaning towards the ICS M4. I only have 1 quick question about it. I dont plan on upgrading it for a few months until I have more cash on hand, and even then I only plan on giving it a tightbore and maybe a light(ish) spring, so I need a battery that wont harm the internals. Does ICS build their guns similar to the way CA does where you can safely use a 9.6v battery with a stock gun? I can't really find much info on ICS internals, but sorry if I overlooked something. Thanks in advance. __________________ KWA M11 WGC Custom M4 Commando

July 11th, 2006, 04:53	#3
joker, the frickin ninja Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky	I also have 1 question that is a bit off topic, but its so small I dont feel the need to create a new topic. About how heavy is it compared to say a CA M15? I heard they use lighter weight metals, which is a plus for me. __________________ KWA M11 WGC Custom M4 Commando

July 11th, 2006, 05:41	#5
JoeyJackhammer Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Moose Jaw, SK	I've been using the stock motor in my ICS M4 with a 9.6v 1700 mah battery for about 2 years and have not had a single issue with it. This is with a PDI 150% spring as well. I put a Guarder 2003 ver. outter barrel on mine and it is very heavy. Weighed about the same as a friend's RPK (until he put his NV on :P) __________________

July 11th, 2006, 04:48	#2
porry Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: outside Edmonton	im sure you could use a 9.6v. I used an 8.4v with my ICS m4 when i had it, no problems. The ICS motor sucks balls though, my motor was burnt out fairly quickly with my 8.4v. the EG1000 i threw in afterwards worked no problem. Thats about the only downfall of ICS, they use motors that are not as great as eg1000, atleast that would be my experience.

July 11th, 2006, 05:10	#4
porry Banned Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: outside Edmonton	As far as 007airsoft is concerned, both guns weigh right about the same, i think the ICS m4 even weights a bit more than the CA m4.

July 11th, 2006, 08:01	#6
Kokanee Ministry of Peace Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	Just make sure to check your bushings - if they are plastic/nylon order yourself a set of the ICS copper bushings and install, you should be gtg.

July 16th, 2006, 12:27	#7
Death March Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manitoba	I'm running an ICS M4 with the MA-56 upper gear box (M120 spring) 9.6v 1700mAh battery and ICS 3000 motor and Systema Gears.I'v been using this set up for a couple months now and run's top notch for me!

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