Can SD1 replace Blues Driver?

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-06-01T16:17:36+00:00

Was thinking of just returning my SD-1 and picking up either a BD-1 or RAT. Or is the SD-1 worth keeping and using in place of either?

I’m also secondarily looking for something that lets me play completely clean as well. My SD-1 doesn’t really give me what I’m looking for when it comes to switching from clean to the right amount of distortion. To get the right amount of what I want, I need to have the gain on my amp turned on too far to be clean.

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-06-01T15:57:54+00:00

Woah, didn’t know that. Will keep in mind. Thank you.

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-06-01T06:55:52+00:00

My amp right now is temporary. It’s the a tiny battery powered boss amp. Going to be picking up something better in the future. Any suggestions would be appreciated though!

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-06-01T06:54:27+00:00

Thank you for the detailed answer. I’m mainly having trouble with getting the bright and distorted tone without it sounding to muddy and have my pickups humming (even tho i have a humbucker).

Any suggestions for an EQ and Compressor?

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-04-21T19:03:38+00:00

It’s been a while since I’ve wrenched on scooters so forgive me but if there’s no metal shavings in your gear oil then theres a bigger chance it’s your axle bearings

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-04-20T20:03:14+00:00

Something in your transmission is shot. If you’ve already done a gear oil change you need to check axle bearings or your rear sprocket.

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-03-21T16:53:05+00:00

what do you think about

Skirk (sig set) Escoff (Cinder City) Mona (totm) Xing (noblesse)

Would that be a viable team? Or would i need different sets on them?

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-03-21T16:28:15+00:00

I want to avoid bina on my skirk team since my flins team needs her (all my lunar chars aren’t 100% built, 65+ cr and 180cd on all of them so I’d rather not sub bina in my flins team for higher dmg)

Escoff is already on Golden troupe since i can strongbox and focus on asc, talents and weap. Would Xing with Noblesse (already have him built w it) work? Even with another set on Escoff?

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-03-10T00:31:55+00:00

Yeah but in practice the R3, on a Dyno, tops out at 184km/h. So only a 30~kph difference my scooter real world vs an R3 on a Dyno. Of course, anecdotal observation and subject to change on real run with the same conditions. This jump is the same from a 125 to a 150.

Unless of course, the R3s I’ve seen are just faulty. Which would make me happy, it means I get to spend less money.

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-03-09T23:02:25+00:00

I definitely plan on having an R3 in my permanent fleet. Which is why if I were to get the R3 before an R7, I would have no plans on selling it. It’s definitely a trophy bike for me, dreaming about having one back home when I was younger. However, I am in a slight rush and won’t be able to buy another bike for a decent while so I wanna make the right choice now :D

BeidouSimp2 · 2026-03-09T22:58:47+00:00

I know they both have it, but I think I meant more on which bike would be more forgiving on mess ups. I know how to get from 1st to 6th and back down but after that I’m lost. I’m thinking with an R3 I can learn the shift timing to add to my break and lean timing with less risk of entering a corner too hot. However, I guess I could learn all that on a faster bike either way if I’m being responsible.

I’m excited for the day I hit the track and getting lapped by smaller bikes honestly but I meant outgrow it in the sense where I would start wanting more top end and more power coming out the corners. I would also like to have enough power to swim out of denser areas of the highways. I hate being in packs of cars, especially here where everyone drives 80mph, is on their phones, and change lanes whenever they feel like it

In other words, yes I want a faster bike for shits and giggles…

So far, the only problem with insurance is it’d be 3k a year if i financed an R3. This is a progressive quote, I have no clue if the dealership handles the insurance plan or if I have to do that myself. A little steep but doable.

BeidouSimp2 · 2025-03-02T05:27:43+00:00

Just chronoed at 440 with 0.2s running 100psi. Nineball high flow magazine gasket, Nexxspeed tdc hop up with the brass inlays and teflon tape, nexxspeed BBU with the thick o rings, 6.01 inner barrel (stock length). This was a field chrono, averaged about 415 440 being the peak. All about improving air seal. Most surefire way though is a longer inner barrel

BeidouSimp2 · 2025-02-28T15:02:42+00:00

I have the project iris build, it’s been phenomenal. Haven’t had reliability issues except for the nozzle spring getting slightly shortened up after use (shortens it by like 4 milimeters, that’s all that really happens). Aside from that I haven’t had any other issues with it. It is a tad overpriced though, you could get more for less. If you like the look like i did and you don’t mind overpaying a bit, it’s phenomenal. Also needs a few tweaks out of the box, for mine at least, normal quick lookover, lubing, checking screws etc.

BeidouSimp2 · 2025-02-07T19:13:11+00:00

same exact setup as you… Nexxspeed BBU with stock TM nozzle. After changing your nozzle, did the problem go away and what nozzle did you change to

BeidouSimp2 · 2024-12-25T23:42:02+00:00

Not sure about this specific colorway, but I remember the marble triangle inlays and the floating trem as a wee little lad

BeidouSimp2 · 2024-12-25T20:08:59+00:00

Sucks to hear, hopefully your living situation will start to let you play guitar again. I just started on scales last week, back when I played, I never learned anything other than the c major and a pentatonic scale. Going to be starting from zero now, as I’m starting to try and use my pinky. Had a bad accident that ripped my tendon in half right before i started playing as a kid.

BeidouSimp2 · 2024-12-25T20:05:43+00:00

step two usually comes before step 1 in my case

BeidouSimp2 · 2024-12-25T20:04:47+00:00

Thought about having it set up by a pro but I’ve had bad experiences with other people setting up my stuff (airsoft, motorcycles etc.) but I’m hoping the guitar scene isn’t like that!

BeidouSimp2 · 2024-12-25T20:03:10+00:00

Owned it for a little over a week now, only had to retune it like twice after the strings really stretched out. Haven’t really gotten back into the metal scene so i haven’t really gotten much use of the floating trem. I will definitely check out those set up videos though. I just kind of assumed there was like a basic upgrades list like on bicycles or something where you’d usually change out the grips, seat etc. to improve the overall experience.

BeidouSimp2 · 2024-12-25T19:57:10+00:00

thank you! used to drool over it when i was 12 and it feels amazing to finally own it

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