Q2 XL string noise
09-13-2002 | 02:03 PM
#11
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From: Central Illinois USA
RE: Q2 XL string noise
Jim,
While looking at your cam from the side you will notice that your cam has two small holes in it, one at the top and one at the bottom. If you take a straight edge (square) or a string and lay it along (or line it up with) these two holes the straight edge or string should be parallel (or close) to your Zebra string. If it is not you may need to add or remove twists from your cable to get your cam in time. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be close. If the cam gets too far out of time then you will get some string noise and some hand shock.
Your shop guy would be correct IF he was speaking about cam synchronization which is different thant cam timing. In cam synchronization (two cam bows) you must synchronize the rollover of the upper and lower cams. However, with your Q2XL that has one cam and an idler wheel, this is not needed. But, the solo cam itself DOES need to be in time with the system. Good Luck!!
While looking at your cam from the side you will notice that your cam has two small holes in it, one at the top and one at the bottom. If you take a straight edge (square) or a string and lay it along (or line it up with) these two holes the straight edge or string should be parallel (or close) to your Zebra string. If it is not you may need to add or remove twists from your cable to get your cam in time. It doesn't have to be perfect, but it should be close. If the cam gets too far out of time then you will get some string noise and some hand shock.
Your shop guy would be correct IF he was speaking about cam synchronization which is different thant cam timing. In cam synchronization (two cam bows) you must synchronize the rollover of the upper and lower cams. However, with your Q2XL that has one cam and an idler wheel, this is not needed. But, the solo cam itself DOES need to be in time with the system. Good Luck!!
09-13-2002 | 03:04 PM
#12
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From: Bridge City TX S.E.Texas
RE: Q2 XL string noise
JimBow,
This is my second year with my Q2XL. My setup is 30 1/2 in draw length at 67#. My arrow weighs 395 grns and flys 286 fps. I have read all the replys on this topic and I would agree with all that has been said. I would especially think cam timing is suspect. I also switched to rubber string silencers, but once I made that change and tuned it in, it shoots very quietly. One additional thought comment, the zebra twist string has been pretty stable on my bow (peep issues) AFTER about 500 arrows or so.
KEEP THE WIND IN YOUR FACE.... FLETCH
This is my second year with my Q2XL. My setup is 30 1/2 in draw length at 67#. My arrow weighs 395 grns and flys 286 fps. I have read all the replys on this topic and I would agree with all that has been said. I would especially think cam timing is suspect. I also switched to rubber string silencers, but once I made that change and tuned it in, it shoots very quietly. One additional thought comment, the zebra twist string has been pretty stable on my bow (peep issues) AFTER about 500 arrows or so.
KEEP THE WIND IN YOUR FACE.... FLETCH
09-14-2002 | 09:26 AM
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Fork Horn
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From: Beavercreek Ohio
RE: Q2 XL string noise
Thanks Guys, I checked cam orientation and It seems off a bit, (The guy at the pro shop knew what I ment, He always called single cam adjustments timing as not to confuse people.) Since I don't have a press I'll take it to a local dealer who is a pretty honest guy (just not a Mathews dealer.) Thanks very much for the advise Jim
