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LateViewer
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 11/17/05

Loc: Manhattan

CG5 Hyperturne
#5379901 - 08/21/12 07:20 PM

I have come back into contact with my CG5 and have been thinking of either tuning it or doing the hypertune to it. As is upgrading the bearings etc.

I have read through a bunch of threads and wonder if spending the money on the new bearings is worth it or will taking it apart, de-burring, sanding and re-lubing be enough to satisfy.

I am going to work on it, I just don't know if I want to spend another $175.00 to $225.00 on this mount.

Opinions?

Thanks

Al

Edited by LateViewer (08/21/12 07:22 PM)

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wolfman_4_ever
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 07/15/11

Loc: El Segundo, Ca, So. Cal

Re: CG5 Hyperturne new

[Re: LateViewer]
#5380310 - 08/22/12 12:59 AM

I had Ed Hypertune mine.. Money well spent.. I'm quite surprised how well it tracks..

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jchoy46
super member

Reged: 02/08/12

Loc: Port Orange, FL

Re: CG5 Hyperturne new

[Re: wolfman_4_ever]
#5380585 - 08/22/12 07:26 AM

if ya got the cash i would since it makes a big difference

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Alph
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 11/23/06

Loc: Melmac

Re: CG5 Hyperturne new

[Re: wolfman_4_ever]
#5380955 - 08/22/12 11:48 AM

Quote:

I had Ed Hypertune mine.. Money well spent.. I'm quite surprised how well it tracks..

Hmm? Isn't Celestron working on your mount right now.

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Alph
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 11/23/06

Loc: Melmac

Re: CG5 Hyperturne new

[Re: LateViewer]
#5380961 - 08/22/12 11:52 AM

Quote:

I have read through a bunch of threads and wonder if spending the money on the new bearings is worth it or will taking it apart, de-burring, sanding and re-lubing be enough to satisfy.

Don't expect miracles. Roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. Unless there is something visibly wrong with the bearing I would not replace them.

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wolfman_4_ever
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 07/15/11

Loc: El Segundo, Ca, So. Cal

Re: CG5 Hyperturne new

[Re: Alph]
#5381423 - 08/22/12 05:00 PM

Quote:

Quote:

I had Ed Hypertune mine.. Money well spent.. I'm quite surprised how well it tracks..

Hmm? Isn't Celestron working on your mount right now.

My Cge-Pro.. Not my CG5.. I just got my cge-pro back yesterday.. I have some tests to run..

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