**My FLM CCNeu Maxx Nearly Completed**

[BL_RV0]

As for durability of 17mm hubs- I've spun 1 hub on my HST, and that's with a year of abuse. Great IMO.

[Kcaz25]

Originally Posted by Chadworkz

17mm hexes are more than strong enough for even the most hardcore abuse, so you shouldn't have any problems with them, even doing standing back flips...23mm hexes are really just a novelty, and aren't really needed strength wise, but they do open up a few more wheel options.

Also, if you choose to mount your Badlands' beads on the inner-most bead lip of the wheel, you actually glue the part of the sidewall that touches the outer-most bead lip, so that there is no gap and nothing can get forced between the tire and the outer-most lip...it works very well.

Another option is to just run true LPR/3.7" tires on LPR/Half-Ups/3.7" wheels, which are designed to have a very short sidewall so that there is no sidewall bulge.

An even better option is to run the new Pro-Line VTR wheels and tires, which have ultra-short sidewalls and absolutely zero sidewall bulge, so there is no sidewall roll what-so-ever. They aren't ROAR approved yet, but they are in the process, and should be soon...at least before the next Worlds

Problem is, Badlands don't come in LPR or VTR, so you will have to either glue the tire beads to the inner-most bead lip of the wheel, or cut the beads off to enlarge the inner diameter of the tire to the bead diameter of the wheel you like.

In all honesty, though, mounting Badlands on the MT/3.2" or LPR/Half-Ups/3.7" wheels in the normal way does not cause any problems or negative side-effects...it just looks funny sometimes. The only time you would even notice it or need to fix it would be if you were racing competitively.

I've seen some guys strip em maybe it was user error, but I've never heard any striped 23mms, but I hate the slump and I really think it effects handling. I'm trying to keep up with my cousins losi 1.0 8t come on! I need all the help I can get. Blah, blah a Maxx will never keep up with a truggy. I don't believe it nor do I care. Nothing against truggies.

Should I try to wait on the new Proline VTR setups? Probably not? They sound awesome got a link chad?

I don't like the double glueing idea not with BL. Although i will tape the next tires that I get.

I hate it. This is standard size maxx right? With proline offset of course.


Still don't know what to do.

[mkrusedc]

Originally Posted by Kcaz25

Mark did you get the inside joke about the Garbage brand bulks?


Still don't know what to do.

Yep I did. On another topic check out kershaw designs for thier Maxx spring upgrade. It looks interesting.

http://204.186.93.64/SlipperSpring.htm

[Kcaz25]

Originally Posted by mkrusedc

On another topic check out kershaw designs for thier Maxx spring upgrade. It looks interesting.

http://204.186.93.64/SlipperSpring.htm

It is listed under all the maxxes and revo varients do you reall think it would fit the 3906 though. You know if Mike would just build the CD unit this would be non issue. He reallyyy needs to hire more help. I think hes running the risk of hurting his amazing rep. With the whole rarely answering emails thing because he has so many projects going that he can't keep up with. He did finally answer one my recent ones though. I may post up what it said. Its kind of open ended...

[Chadworkz]

[Here] are the VTR tires...
[Here] are the VTR wheels...

Anyway, I actually prefer 23mm hex-adapters, because I think the Dace 23mm hex-adapters are simply the best ever made! They are made out of billet 7075, have a larger clamping surface, and are crazy-light...not to mention they look rad!


Also, my Badlands on my Pro-Line Velocity 23mm HD ½" off-set wheels do the exact same thing, as well as my Bow-Tie MTRs, just not as bad.

[Kcaz25]

Chad I thought I posted a big reply but I guess not. Sorry not going to retype it. I still don't know what to do but you have absolutely helped alot.

Mark have you seen post 174 and 175?

[mkrusedc]

Originally Posted by Kcaz25

Mark have you seen post 174 and 175?

Sorry,

My 17 mm hexes hold up fine even with my brother-in-law landing full throttle. When I first was upgrading my hexes I was told that there are more rims in 17mm than 23mm and that is why I went with them. I do not know if that is still true.

I think that spring will work on the 3906, but you could shoot Dan an email and ask before you purchase.

Is that jordan...'s tranny? You got some sweet parts there.....

[Kcaz25]

Neither are ready to install!! The diff case has to have a new helicoil! (seller didn't warn me) So 2moro its off to Texas for an online buddy with a helicoil kit to fix. These trannies have always had known fitment issues but not known to FLM. Its close but there is a good bit of resistance. I've gotta get some more clearence somewhere in there. The screw holes line up though which is good.

[Kcaz25]

No I just got the FLM half case remember because of the flexing and despite FLM email claiming the case is good it is not. Too much binding.

I emailed dan he said the slipper will fit.

I may go with the 17mms then.

[Rivermaxx]

So whats the deal? does the gear asembly fit or not ? I am thinking of getting one of these 1/2 cases but not if the gears dont fit right. 17 mm are strong enough wheels i wouldnt woort about breaking them.

[suicideneil]

Sounds like a familiar issue- the bearing hole in the half-case isnt deep enough for the input shaft, so the bearing crushes against the gear when its all screwed together.

Fixable if you have a vertical mill and endmill bit, otherwise it needs specialist attention or returning to FLM for rectifying.

Rather annoying really as my stock plastic halfcase is rather ropey, but I wont replace it with an FLM item if its going to give me headaches, and I aint spending $100 on a full metal tranny from somewhere else just to get the half that I want.

[Kcaz25]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Sounds like a familiar issue- the bearing hole in the half-case isnt deep enough for the input shaft, so the bearing crushes against the gear when its all screwed together.

Fixable if you have a vertical mill and endmill bit, otherwise it needs specialist attention or returning to FLM for rectifying.

Rather annoying really as my stock plastic halfcase is rather ropey, but I wont replace it with an FLM item if its going to give me headaches, and I aint spending $100 on a full metal tranny from somewhere else just to get the half that I want.

Right. I think. Couldn't I use a dremel?

[Chadworkz]

Couldn't you just use a 1mm thinner bearing in the problem bearing hole?

[Kcaz25]

CLICK HERE to see what size the bearing is said to be and what it looks like. It is a 5X11 bearing so would this work? CLICK A 5X10

EDIT I guess it has to be 4X11?? And what is a flanged bearing?

Thanks,
Zack

[mkrusedc]

Originally Posted by Kcaz25

And what is a flanged bearing?

Thanks,
Zack

It has a lip or flange on one side of the bearing. See pics in the link"

http://www.qbcbearings.com/RFQ/CoverPg/BallBearing.htm