Hey vape fam! BOB here from VAPORESSO—let’s talk modding: the wild, weird, “wait, is that even a vape?” world where players turn devices into art (or chaos) 
. I’ve judged vape contests, hung out with custom builders, and seen things that make our LUXE XR look like a toy. Today, we’re spilling the tea on the most over-the-top mods ever, why they’re both amazing and insane, and how VAPORESSO balances “cool” with “actually usable” 
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1. The “Squonk Tank” Monster: 100ml Juice + Car Battery Power 
Last year at Vape Jam London, a builder from Berlin rolled in with what looked like a mini backpack. Spoiler: It was a Squonk mod on steroids. He took a Dovpo Topside Dual (already a beast with 10ml capacity) and Frankensteined it to a 100ml medical-grade storage bag，then wired it to two 21700 batteries and a car jump-starter pack for “unlimited power”.
The thing hit 300W—clouds so big, we had to open the venue doors. But here’s the catch: It weighed 3 pounds, leaked juice on his shirt every time he pumped it, and took 10 minutes to set up. He called it “The Road Trip Special.” I called it “a portable mess.”
Don’t get me wrong—Squonk tech is cool (we love how it feeds juice to coils smoothly!). But this? It’s like turning a skateboard into a pickup truck. Our PT80S AIO does the “no-mess juice delivery” thing with its 5ml xTANK and SSS anti-leak design—without needing a gym membership to carry it.
2. The “Mechanical Art” Overkill: Brass, Leather, and a 2K Screen 
Russian Custom Mods’ Infinity Bonneville is already a head-turner—industrial brass body, radiator-style top, 11 wild colors. But a UK modder took it further: he wrapped the frame in hand-stitched alligator leather, added a 2K touchscreen (stolen from a old smartphone), and programmed it to play Star Wars animations when you fire it.
It looked like a luxury watch—until he tried to use it. The screen cracked when he dropped it (brass is heavy!), and the leather soaked up condensation like a sponge. He spent $1,200 on it. I spent $80 on a GEN SE with a color screen that actually fits in my pocket—and doesn’t require a case made of cowhide.
Modders love flexing materials, but we at VAPORESSO use practical stuff: The TARGET 100’s waterproof woven shell feels premium and survives coffee spills. No alligators needed.
3. The “Cloud Competition” Beast: 8 Coils + RGB Light Show 
Cloud chasers are a different breed—they want “bigger than your head” vapor, no matter the cost. A guy in Florida built a mod with 8 parallel coils (most use 1 or 2) and wired RGB LED strips around the tank that sync to puff size. It hit 400W, sounded like a hairdryer, and made clouds that could hide a person.
But here’s the danger: Mechanical mods like this (no safety chip!) are ticking time bombs. One wrong coil build, and it short-circuits. He got lucky—until he didn’t: The coils burnt out mid-competition, and hot juice splattered his hand.
We build for cloud lovers too! The ARMOUR S hits 100W with dual 21700 batteries, pairs with our iTank 2 for thick clouds, and has a safety chip that shuts it down if coils go rogue. No RGB needed—unless you want it (we won’t judge).
4. The “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” Mod: Speaker, Charger, Vape 
A YouTuber tried to make a “do-it-all” device: He glued a Smok X-Priv Plus (with its touchscreen and animations) to a Bluetooth speaker, added a phone charger, and even a tiny flashlight. He called it “The Festival Essential.”
It worked… once. The speaker died when juice leaked into it, the charger fried the battery, and the flashlight blinded him mid-puff. Modding golden rule: If it does 10 things, it’ll do 9 of them badly.
Our LUXE XR keeps it simple: dual pods for MTL/RDL hits, 1500mAh battery, and a sleek design that fits in your pocket. Want music? Use your phone. Want a light? Buy a $5 flashlight. Your vape shouldn’t be a Swiss Army knife.
Why Modding Is Cool (But We’ll Stick to “Smart Crazy”) 
Don’t hate the modders—they’re the reason vape tech evolves! They test limits, invent new features, and remind us that vapes should be fun. But here’s the thing: Most extreme mods are for show, not daily use.
At VAPORESSO, we take the best parts of modding (customization, power, style) and make them practical:
- Customizable: GEN SE has 7 colors and 3 screen themes—no leather stitching required.
- Powerful: ARMOUR S hits 100W safely, with anti-slip grip for real-world use.
- No mess: PT80S’s SSS anti-leak tech beats any homemade Squonk hack.
Final Verdict: Cool Mods = Function + Flair
The craziest mods are fun to look at, but let’s be real—you’re not bringing a 3-pound backpack vape to the grocery store. The best “custom” is a device that fits your style and works when you need it.
Our XROS 5? It’s got a contoured mouthpiece (comfy!), 6 color themes (vibes!), and CoreX coils (flavor!). No modding needed—we did the work for you.
Want to geek out over mods? Follow our Instagram—we repost the wildest builds. Want to vape something that’s cool and usable? Grab a LUXE XR or XROS 5.
Happy vaping—may your mods be safe, your clouds be thick, and your juice never leak! 