It depends what needs improvement.
More range- Flatline or Apex barrel
More accuracy- CP 2 piece barrel
less weight- carbon fiber barrel (AZ carbon) and tank (Crossfire)
Cold weather problems-cyclone squishy paddles
Dont like bottle shouldering- folding butt stock and remote line (rap4)
too slow- Electric or response trigger
Looks bad- numerous body kits (opsgear, trinity paintball)
The tippmann A5 is supposed to be used in paintball.
Any of the Opsgear Opposing force marker kits. The most realistic on the market.
If you show a general interest and show that you are interested in playing seriously, over time your parents should understand. As for the Upgrades, the A5 have numerous upgrades that can be put in. Including new barrels, new tirggers, new frames, ect.
This statement is half true but half untrue. The tippmann A5 and 98 custom do indeed have different threads. But after the A5 tippmann made the X7 which has identical threads to that of an A5. Because of this a barrel with "Tippmann A5" threads, will fit on a tippmann x7, but will not fit on a tippmann 98 custom.
No. the thread pattern is NOT the same
Yes.
There are no manufactured ones
There are no manufactured ones.
No, the screw set is off and there is holes for the cyclone feed.
Opsgear.com. look up A5 shrouds on the bottom left
Unfortunately no. It would require heavy modification and machining to fit.
I believe it is a5/x7 threaded.