My FLM Neu Maxx is Done (Pics)
 

My Current Setup:

FLM Chassis
FLM Shock Towers
FLM Hybrid Bulks
FLM Alu Tranny Case
FLM Skid Plates
Alu Front & Rear Bumper & Mounts
Robinson Racing Double Disk Slipper Kit
RBI Wheelie Bar
G1 Single Motor Mount
Neu 1515 1Y Motor
MGM 22418 brushless ESC
Two MaxAmps.com Lipo 8000HV 2S2P 7.4V Packs
Traxxas Lightweight Alu Turnbuckles
Titanium Pillow Balls
Airtronics 94361Z Rock Crusher High Torque Servo
MIP Shiny CVD Kit T-Maxx 2.5
Dual Hot Bodies Steel Differential Gear Set Lightning
Hot Bodies Front/Rear Diff Hardened Lightning
Golden Horizons Alum BB Steering Set
Bead Lock Size 40 Wheels
Integy Alloy Servo Guard Silver
Traxxas Shaft Low Idler Gear Shaft
Integy Super Duty MSR5 Shock (Yeah Don't say it lol)
MIP CVD Center Drive
MIP CVD Center Drive Kit


The first time I took it bashing, last night, I snapped a Titanium pillowball, and snapped the drive cup on the 1/8th hardened diff. I am going to have to put some plastic back on it to soften it up a little. The roll cage I am using is a Revo roll cage that has been modded and zip tied, I have a buddy custom building one to fit. I took off the shrink wrap on the MGM to do some soldering, it will have to be replaced. Also the wheelie bard needs to be replaced with something that doesn't stick out as it bends ridiculously easily. It weighs a ton and the shocks will have to be replaced as they just don't work (and are leaky to boot.) This is the first RC truck that I have ever built so comments and suggestions much appreciated.

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Very nice. I like the blue and aluminum theme. For shocks what about some SuperShocks or PowerStrokes? I'd replace the bumper brackets with the OE plastic ones. That will give you a little flex. If you are worried about weight couldn't you save weight on the wheels?

I wanted to use the SuperShock kit from UE but Mike is outta stock and every time I try to purchase anything from UE directly Paypal states that UE can't accept payments. Has anyone else had this issue? Currently I am thinking about mixing the Pro-Line Bypass shocks and the PowerStrokes. Good idea?

As for the bumper I may keep the Alu bumpers but go back to plastic mounts.

Nice looking setup, but yeah...not too sure about those integy shocks. The Traxxas big bores are nice ones too, they are tough.

Cant say much about the shocks, since Im using MRS4s on my Gmaxx. That is a very solidly built truck, but I would say go to plastic bumper mounts- good idea to have some give & a weak point, saves transfering the impact of a crash to the more vital areas. As for the cvd issue, I would email Mike and get some modified out put shafts for your diffs; these allow the use of 3.3spec slider shafts (you will need the 3.3knuckles & turnbuckles too). Other than that its a damn near perfect setup- is that a green Neu? Looks green in the photos. I would however loose the 2speed- not needed unless you do lots of lowspeed crawling aswell as high speed driving.

Nice idea on thhe slider shafts, I think I am gonna have to get some. As for the green color I noticed that too, it appears to be a very dark greenish color. Maybe a new paint? I ordered the Pro-shocks too.