The start of my FLM Maxx! - Page 3 - RC-Monster Forums

Ninmaxx · 12.05.2007, 09:11 PM

Ok I have all the parts and I've halfway put it together. I will post pictures soon too.
The FLM Stuff had a few nicks and scratches but w/e..

Ninmaxx · 12.13.2007, 06:04 PM

Well I'm going to sell the FLM maxx on eBay, I'm not even going to run it.. I'm going to mill my own at my dad's shop, where I can even powder coat it.. I'm make something of better quality than FLM. I'm not trying to put FLM down or anything It's just for the quality I got I could make something better for 25% of the price..

neweuser · 12.13.2007, 06:10 PM

Good luck......do you have a FLM chassis? Extended? PM if so...

macr0w · 12.16.2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninmaxx

Well I'm going to sell the FLM maxx on eBay, I'm not even going to run it.. I'm going to mill my own at my dad's shop, where I can even powder coat it.. I'm make something of better quality than FLM. I'm not trying to put FLM down or anything It's just for the quality I got I could make something better for 25% of the price..

Why did you build it in the first place?

Ninmaxx · 12.16.2007, 08:10 PM

I didn't have time to build my own so I bought FLM set, for the money I paid I expected higher quality, but then again if you want something done right, do it yourself..

ssspconcepts · 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninmaxx

I didn't have time to build my own so I bought FLM set, for the money I paid I expected higher quality, but then again if you want something done right, do it yourself..

Just curious what your specific issues with FLM are? I have two of their trucks and aside from one of the tranny screw holes not being drilled deep enough, I have not had any problems. All I had to do was cut off about 1/8" from the length of the screw and presto everything was good to go. There were also a few other areas where some minor grinding/polishing was needed to make the parts fit perfectly, but it wasn't that bad.

My guess is that you may be having similar problems...but trust me in the grand scheme of things its not that bad....stick with it.

Ninmaxx · 10:48 PM

Fitting it together was the biggest problem.. a hole in the bulkhead was not drilled correctly and a screw will not fit, lots of nicks and scratches, and the chassis was very heavy and bulky and seems like total overkill for an rc car..

Why stick with FLM when I have 3 CNC machines, and powder coat booths availible at hand...
I thought I could save some time with FLM and not have to machine my own, but it looks like I will have too!

ssspconcepts · 12.16.2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninmaxx

Fitting it together was the biggest problem.. a hole in the bulkhead was not drilled correctly and a screw will not fit, lots of nicks and scratches, and the chassis was very heavy and bulky and seems like total overkill for an rc car..

Why stick with FLM when I have 3 CNC machines, and powder coat booths availible at hand...
I thought I could save some time with FLM and not have to machine my own, but it looks like I will have too!

Well I don't want to be a damper on your creativity...but it is harder than it looks. What kind of cnc machines do you have?

Ninmaxx · 12.17.2007, 11:11 PM

Lol I don't know it's my dad's business but we have a machinest to do it, he says all's I need to do is draw the part and he'll have it machined. And I'll be able to do it for cheap, and I can powder coat it =)

suicideneil · 12.18.2007, 04:09 PM

That sounds like an ideal setup/solution. Careful though, before you know it people will be sending you orders for custom chassis too....

Ninmaxx · 12.18.2007, 05:44 PM

Lol would be cool to start my own line of products =)

macr0w · 01.02.2008, 01:51 PM

That's odd. I have been running FLM bulks since my E-Maxx was new. And I got the extended chassis about a month or 2 ago. They went together like butter and work great. I really like the chassis.

I am pretty tough on my truck and this stuff has taken it all. Anyone who knows me can testify to how I run my truck. I would recommend FLM to anyone who asked me.

Anyway, good luck with your parts. Post some pics of the finished pieces.

neweuser · 01.02.2008, 01:53 PM

I run the FLM bulks and never had an issue. Not to mention, FLM has great service!!!!

Ninmaxx · 01.02.2008, 03:25 PM

I understand that something can work for one person and not work for another (me as the another), I have have CNC that I could use and manufacture my own line of parts that Rc'ers want! FLM is great, but it's not what I expected to get.. My dad is really pushing me to do this and start a business and I think it is a great idea!

Ninmaxx · 01.02.2008, 03:28 PM

Also I'm thinking of machining components for the new E-maxx #3905 using 6061 or 7075 aluminum!