new bashing chassis?

[ClodMaxx]

ok, i know this is a pretty general and 'noob' question to ask, but i've been hunting for a good, solid bash chassis that allows for a bit more battery room than the stock chassis for over a year now. i can't seem to find what i'm looking for.

most people, i know, are using the FLM extended chassis or the gorilla chassis. i don't want extended (i like the shorter wheelbase and more body options) and i don't want one that drops the COG like a racing chassis does.

hardcore racing makes a somewhat duplicate stock chassis in aluminum, and it also drops the battery trays down a bit for a lower COG. but it's $200, and the last time i checked the hardcore site isn't up. the bomb-proof lexan chassis is cool, but that's also extended. and seems to no longer be made. converting a t-maxx chassis (like the UE one) seems like too much work to fabricate what i'd need for the tranny, etc.

is there another that may fit my bill better? i may just bite the bullet and get the FLM chassis. it's cheap, and i guess i could live with it. if that's the best of what i'm looking for.
thanks in advance...

[v1d9uy]

from what i can find i think FLM is as close as yer gunna get iv been looking for the same thing but i will prolly just get the FLM its got a decent price tag ... not cheap by anymeans but decent and its super strong ... from what everyone has told me anyways.

[MetalMan]

What's so bad about extended? I would imagine that with the extended chassis you have more body options. And it will handle better.

[Serum]

Get the FLM; you will love it. The best bassing chassis available at this moment.

[ClodMaxx]

thanks guys - guess i'll be ordering the FLM from mike soon. :027:

as for the bodies that will fit, i'll have to check. i have 5 pro-line bodies i'm painting for other customers, and are a mix of 2.5 maxx and 3.3 revo. i know for sure the 3.3 revo bodies are longer - i test fitted one on my current setup and it was too long. so, it looks like i'll have 3.3 revo bodies to choose from for the FLM. not too shabby.

hmmmm... the stock arms i have aren't going to look good with all that shiny metal... i may have to get the FLM arms, too. but then i'll have to get a whole new motor/esc, as my puny novak prolly won't carry all that weight. finally - a reason to upgrade! :005:

[neweuser]

Go FLM, you will be happy. And yes, the 3.3 Revo's fit the extended maxx, it's what I use on mine. You could go RPM arms, they are light weight and durable....they don't look all that bad....

[ClodMaxx]

thanks newe - that makes me feel better. i originally though only a few bodies worked with it... glad to know i have more options. so.....

i just ordered one from the monster. weeeeeeee... can't wait! :027:

[Serum]

Me neither! i am waiting for one too.!!

[neweuser]

You'll really like it, it's a nice chassis.

[hemicuda11]

I love mine with the batteries all the way forward I can finally punch the trigger and the front end stays down sometimes depending on traction. I like slinging rooster tails without flipping over backwards every time.

[Procharged5.0]

The FLM chassis is as good as it gets for bashing & limited racing (unless you can find a used UE Lightning Chassis).

You'll like it!

[ClodMaxx]

i got the FLM chassis on friday (THANKS MIKE!) but it's still in the package. i'm waiting for my supermaxx arms/knuckles this week, as well as a few odds and ends for that kit from UE. then i'll tear it all down and put all the new stuff on.

i'm hoping the extra length (from the chassis) and width (from the supermaxx) will keep my truck from flipping over whenever i turn too sharp at higher speeds. my truck is already on the heavy side, and if it lands upside down near the back, my body mount posts snap like kindling. i have already gone through 3 stock sets, 1 set of nylon posts that came with the racerX towers, and i think i'll try the rc-raven flexible posts. i have to keep the truck on the tires, and not on it's back!

i'll post pics when i have it all together. probably this weekend.

[Procharged5.0]

Make sure to use good shocks (UE's or comparable) and lower the chassis ride height as much as you can get away with. The setting along with the added length and the UE suspension go a LONG way to adding stability. REVO 3.3 like stability (if not better)

[ClodMaxx]

thanks for the tip - i've thought about lowering the ride height but just never have. guess i'll have to. i raised it a bit on the racerX towers, trying to get a bit (about 1/4") of clearance for general bashing. guess i need to lower it back down.

i have a set of powerstrokes that i'm very happy with, too. has anyone tried both the powerstrokes and the supershocks? is there much of a difference? i may just take the by-pass shocks off to save some weight.

thanks again!

[ClodMaxx]

wow. you guys weren't kidding. the extended chassis is something i'm smacking my head for not getting any sooner! that, along with the UE EXT kit makes this thing a complete dream to drive. it's certainly a whole new truck, and arguably the single (or would that be dual?) most important/influential purchase i've made to my truck.

the biggest difference has to be the stability (good call, procharged!). the extra length and weight moved forward keeps the power planted on all 4 wheels. the UE EXT kit makes the handling and suspension sooooo smooth! i can take turns so fast now, and instead of flipping from oversteer (the nasty habit i had pre-FLM and UE), it will just spin out.

i have powerstrokes, but dropped the by-pass shocks. my maxx is now all aluminum, so i have the heaviest springs on the coil-overs, and 60 wt. oil in them. it's not enough to support this 11.5 lb. beast. i have to add UE supershocks to my wish list. i've spoken to a couple people who ran powerstrokes as well as supershocks, and they say superstocks are quite superior.

thanks for the input everyone! and thanks mike for the chassis! i'm one happy customer. :027: