Deft Tones Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Better performance now? (Not that it was bad before) I'm jealous Steve has a new D2. I might have to get a whole new V3i sooner than I plan. Enablers - all of you. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hillis Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You know, I never use the stock coil on my V3. Its always the 9.5 concentric, or the 5x10 DD, or the 10x12 SEF or even the 12" 300. But never that D2 coil. From the moment I first saw the D2 at the V3 release I've been turned off it. It looked garage made cheap. It would be ok if I made the coil in my garage for use on the V3. But not as stock on a $1700 detector. Side note. Coils are not parafocal on the V3. Each coil requires program tweaks. Good luck with your new V3i. I have stuff I want to post but no time. HH Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gillespie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The weight of the stock D2 coil is one reason I'm hunting a 6 x 10 DD coil for my V3i. But I really enjoy my V3i, yes very programmable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have added information on the new coil at this new thread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Tones Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Whoever redesigned the coil, good job, let them have a stab at the V3i and give it a similar makeover. Visually, it's a refreshing look that has me excited that perhaps that someone is already hard at work and on it! Two thumbs up for Whites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 The coil mount holes were in the middle of the coil and still are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Tones Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Why not extend the length of the mounting ears and provide two or more holes? Ultimate user adjustability. Has a coil ever been produced like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have seen a few coils made like that. More holes usually equals weaker mount however so there is that to consider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deft Tones Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Of course, and if the ears are slightly off center a guy still has two mounting options by turning it 180 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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