I don't know, perhaps he found it easier to just make the plates thicker. It basically does the same thing. Thicker plates or thicker x-braces; there both gonna make it stronger, but only one is probably needed. Anywho, they do sell the spairs actually. I noticed that earlier today.

I'm really happy the plates are finally thicker on the GorillaMaxx. Think I will get one for my new Maxx I'm doing.

Argh, why have they changed the mount, it's not adjustable anymore... hmm.

The motor mount isnt bad, but the price is horrid.

Yikes didn't see the price. I really think the mount is a step backwards. You can't adjust it as much and you can't mount twin motors.

I could hack up a stock one to look like that for about £5.

I agree, the motor mount now looks like a stocker, with half cut off. They should have made it the exact same as before, except mount it to the transmission case, IMO.

I just want to get my truck project running, spring is here and i am eager to play with it. There is one thing i don't like about the FLM chassis, the battery mounts. I could mount underneath, but my packs would take a beating.

The x-braces are also stronger, because they no longer have the milled slots on the underside.

How do you know that about the milled slots Dafni?

Is the FLM chassis compatible with the RC-Monster extended center CVD's?

I never had a problem with that part of the braces bending. I had the problem
of right in front of the transmission mounting spot. It is designed like a y
and that y allows it to bend easily. I think it will suffer from same weak spot.

The FLM chassis includes an extended CVD for the rear. You can use a regular MIP center CVD in the front.

Thanks.

Also, one of the drawbacks of the FLM is because i have to mount my A123 packs underneath, it will be the lowest part of the truck, probably ruining them. Plus the higher CG from batts, and higher motor, and the heaviest part of the chassis being up high.

This sucks, there is no chassis out there that is good enough/cheap enough. The G3 is my best bet, but it's just the extra $100 i'll spend, I'm running low right now as far as budget. Maybe i'll just wait until the snow is completely gone, and then purchase.

If you're planning on racing, just do the G3. If you only bash, why are you worried about the CG? IMO, the FLM chassis keeps the Maxx a monster truck, whereas the G3 chassis brings it a bit closer to being a truggy.

That's what i want, something like a truggy. Just because i don't race, doesn't mean i can't benefit from much lower CG. I hate how the truck will jump up on 3 wheels not going very fast. And the lower plate makes it look very nice.

Have you considered a race-bomb chassis? Its half way between an FLM and G2/3 type chassis, not sure of the price though.

What ever happened to the idea of weight savings? Now that the chassis are thicker, the motor mounts are heavier (than previous gen gorillamaxx motor mount), less milled slots...I can only imagine the weight gain on these chassis pushes this new Generation of gmaxx wall past the weight of stock.

I don't think they are going to be much stornger either. That is the bad thing.