[mcguyver]

OK, I haven't updated this in awhile, so here goes:

The SuperMAX motors are out, this is not really news. But I installed my first one today, and it came in a 2008 Version Up Kit from Jugglez. They are easy to spot, the have a grey pinion gear, and a shiny silver endbell that's aluminum. They do not fit into Prime CNC'd lowers, and must be filed down on the bearing housing just a hair. Not all Prime bodies are this tight, but it was a known issue. The motors fit fine in a stock lower.

The new motors incorporate the published mods for the older 490 from the factory, so they should be trouble-free.

And a note on installing the 2008 kits. You must change the trigger as well, as the 2007 trigger contacts are about 1/8" longer than on the 2008, and you could damage your switch if you try to force the EL-001 (main) board in without changing the trigger.

Also, if you have a 2006-2007 Gen 3-3.5 MAX, and you have an electroics failure, the main board is not hard to get (I have 1-2 usually), but the EL-003 (switch) board is not easy to find, and if you do, it can be upwards of $200 USD. In this case, it's best to get the VUK for $350-$400 USD, and you get a motor and more stable electronics with the option to get a mini-board to replace the EL-003 if you want to do LiPo.

Now with 2008 guns, if you damage the control cable (EL-004) that runs between your EL-001 and EL-003, you best try to repair it. They are currently not available anywhere, and if it's totally destroyed, you can manufacture a new one from 2 x 2007 EL-004. I've done it before and seems to work fine.

I'll post up some more updates as I think of them.