UE, Billy Trucks, FLM, RCM - Page 2 - RC-Monster Forums

_paralyzed_ · 01.08.2009, 11:31 PM

Word.

ssspconcepts · 01.08.2009, 11:43 PM

well...if you guys do buy the gear...I will buy a set of them set backs. Just please make sure they are smooth and polished like the UE originals.

_paralyzed_ · 01.08.2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ssspconcepts

well...if you guys do buy the gear...I will buy a set of them set backs. Just please make sure they are smooth and polished like the UE originals.

That's where I may be able to save some money. If I can get parts machined I can sit and polish stuff all day. My wheels are turning.....

lincpimp · 01.08.2009, 11:54 PM

Hmm, I see other oportunities in the MT section of the market than fooling with some almost 10 year old stuff for atruck that is getting a bit long in the tooth. Don't get me wrong, I like maxx trucks, and have a few, but there are better designs out there (revo for example) that could do with some re-engineering. I would like to see a lightning-esque chassis for the erevo, something interesting that really plays on its strengths.

Also, I have to say that an electric specific chassis for the lst would definately sell, especially if the steering setup was redone, and the chassis stretched a bit. I am working one something like that myself, but it would be nice for a real company to start making stuff for us LST fans. Flm did the savage chassis, and it is nice. They should branch out and include some other vehicles.

UE did not patent his stuff for a reason, and he should not be pissed. He quit making stuff when there still was a demand, and now someone has take up his slack. Sure, UE parts are know for their elegant design and durability, and knock offs will only look the same. I will always wonder why anyone would want to add a bunck of al parts to a truck that is not that strong to begin with, but that is just me and that is why I have a bunch of maxx trucks with plastic everything and lightweight wheels. That is how they survive best.

_paralyzed_ · 01.08.2009, 11:56 PM

i gotta get a waterjet..............

jayjay283 · 01.09.2009, 12:39 AM

F/Make a business plan there Para MIGH HELPPIS RICH DADDY

01.09.2009, 03:09 AM

Someone told me that U.S. patent(lol N.A.F.T.A) cost around $10,000.I suspect that 10G is mostly patent attorney fees

jayjay283 · 01.09.2009, 03:16 AM

im down if you fags make a business plan that makes sense

JERRY2KONE · **Information. -** 01.09.2009, 03:50 AM

I am sure that MonsterMike can clarify this issue, since I know he touched on this very subject in regards to his slipperential on one of the other threads a month or so ago. It is very expensive in deed, and your product design needs to be worth some pretty good moola in order for you to be willing to spend that kind of $$$$ for a patent, and as SSSC stated there will be other companies who will folllow suit and come out with something very similar(copy), but not quite exact in design but we will all know where their ideas have come from. This is just the nature of the business world.

We all know there is a lot of emotions about this subject with UE and without all of the info involved with the UE designs it is hard to know exactly what is right and what is wrong. It is kind of a grey area. From what everyone says the UE super shocks and 6 & 8 spider gear diffs are really Ofna made products rebadged. So why all the fuss if someone wants to reproduce products that USED to be made at UE that you can no longer purchase from them? UE has all but faded away and haulted production on any of the products that we want to purchase of the Maxx line. In fact if you go to their website and look through the catalog 90% of their stuff is out of stock and has been for a year or more. Many of us have tried to communicate with UE to find some glimmer of hope that they will recover and get back in the game of supporting the R/C community and supply replacement parts for already sold items, but everything is a guarded secret except for the empty shelves.

There are a very few people who will speak badly about the UE Maxx line of products, because we all know what a great product design they produced. So no one is bad mouthing their products, but the up to date support is pretty much gone. Whether it is RCM, Integy, Kershaw Designs or whoever else what is the problem with someone wanting to step up and provide us with an alternative source for replacement parts???? LIfe goes on. Sorry if this offends anyone, but this is reality.

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Originally Posted by Erevocanuck

Someone told me that U.S. patent(lol N.A.F.T.A) cost around $10,000.I suspect that 10G is mostly patent attorney fees

jayjay283 · 01.09.2009, 05:28 AM

Ill place this simple I hope, you don't need a patent if some retards dont have the name..I.E..I.C.. Powell Paralta.. Mike bro you are the skate king of brushless, etch you logo on it and you are UE, Robin is getting lame, hate to dog but lets face facts. Patent or none, maybe got jacked..$50g patenet 1 twist of a wire its not yours. Just make it for the love of god. we may all have heart cancer by 50. Enjoy it while we are young brother

_paralyzed_ · 01.09.2009, 05:53 AM

the market is still there. http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlimited-Engine...3A1%7C294%3A50

George16 · 01.09.2009, 06:25 AM

Hmmm, let me make a copy of my VBS using the CNC machine onboard the ship

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JERRY2KONE · **Yep. -** 01.09.2009, 07:07 AM

I wonder what it will sell for? Hey Harold out of curiosity let us know what they get for it. Will it sell for over $800? Anything less these days is a bargain. I wouldn't mind having another one, but not for the going price. I think $400 would be the limit for me, and even at that price it is kind of steap.

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Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

the market is still there. http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlimited-Engine...3A1%7C294%3A50

BL_RV0 · 01.09.2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by George16

Hmmm, let me make a copy of my VBS using the CNC machine onboard the ship

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Sweet, Make them for $100 a pair and I will be down for a set!

JERRY2KONE · **Done. -** 01.09.2009, 10:30 AM

We both know that it can be done if you have the skills. Not to mention that you have vertually unlimited material stocks onboard. I was on three sub tenders and their machine shops were unbelievable. Our MR shop could make anything that a sub could want from any kind of material. Give it a try. Start small and work your way up to the VBS.

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Originally Posted by George16

Hmmm, let me make a copy of my VBS using the CNC machine onboard the ship

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