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ao_tenshi · July 2nd, 2015, 14:54

Hey all,

This is not an issue, but more of a question to the community of experienced airsoft players.

I recently, for the first time, installed a sorbo pad (Scatterplot SorboPads - 3/16") into my KWA M4. What I've done is sandwiched the sorbo pad between the cylinder head and the original rubber pad. Also adjusted AOE on the piston.

Had some gearbox seizure issues earlier, but that was resolved using a shorter length spring.

Now, I heard a lot about sorbo pads reducing the sound of the gearbox, which was my original motivation (along with stress on gearbox) for the install. However, to my disappointment, I did not notice ANY difference in loudness from the piston impact sound. Did I do something wrong or had wrong expectations? (Specifically, the loudness of the piston hitting the cylinder head sound is clearly unchanged) :banghead:

Any suggestion on reducing the sound in this gun would be appreciated.

July 2nd, 2015, 14:54	#1
ao_tenshi Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Realistic sound reduction expectations with Sorbo Pad Hey all, This is not an issue, but more of a question to the community of experienced airsoft players. I recently, for the first time, installed a sorbo pad (Scatterplot SorboPads - 3/16") into my KWA M4. What I've done is sandwiched the sorbo pad between the cylinder head and the original rubber pad. Also adjusted AOE on the piston. Had some gearbox seizure issues earlier, but that was resolved using a shorter length spring. Now, I heard a lot about sorbo pads reducing the sound of the gearbox, which was my original motivation (along with stress on gearbox) for the install. However, to my disappointment, I did not notice ANY difference in loudness from the piston impact sound. Did I do something wrong or had wrong expectations? (Specifically, the loudness of the piston hitting the cylinder head sound is clearly unchanged) :banghead: Any suggestion on reducing the sound in this gun would be appreciated. Last edited by ao_tenshi; July 2nd, 2015 at 16:29..