**My FLM CCNeu Maxx Nearly Completed**

[Chadworkz]

Wow, is the Gorilla part bad, or just the FLM half-case? Or are they both crap and need work to work properly?

[Kcaz25]

Its FLM

[suicideneil]

Trouble with the FLM half case is its designed to only be used with the other half of the case, in which case the supplied screws fit perfectly, and the bearing recces' are the correct depth for each half to work together- when you use the gorillamaxx part with the half case, the screw holes are too shallow, so you need shorter screws to prevent them from bottoming out ( when the two halfs of the case go together it doesnt require really long screws to hold them together, just a few threads is fine for a positive connection, hence the shallow holes).

Seems like a half case option to be used with the gorillamaxx parts was an afterthought, made without making any alterations to the design ( I would have allowed more room for bearing play to be adjusted with shims, and deepers holes to screw the gorillamaxx cover in place; hindsight is 20/20 however....).

[Kcaz25]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

Trouble with the FLM half case is its designed to only be used with the other half of the case, in which case the supplied screws fit perfectly, and the bearing recces' are the correct depth for each half to work together- when you use the gorillamaxx part with the half case, the screw holes are too shallow, so you need shorter screws to prevent them from bottoming out ( when the two halfs of the case go together it doesnt require really long screws to hold them together, just a few threads is fine for a positive connection, hence the shallow holes).

Seems like a half case option to be used with the gorillamaxx parts was an afterthought, made without making any alterations to the design ( I would have allowed more room for bearing play to be adjusted with shims, and deepers holes to screw the gorillamaxx cover in place; hindsight is 20/20 however....).

I can believe the screw issue, but i have heard the fit is just as bad with both halves. And the gmaxx half does work with the stock half.

And yeah I use shorter screws but the motor mount screws holes are short as well which bothers me. Oh well I don't have a tap set. FLM has brilliant moments in every area and some a bit less than brillant in some areas aswell.

[suicideneil]

Well, that sucks, and at the last comment.

[Kcaz25]

I've been beating the heck out of the truck everything is still great! Definently the most consecutive runs without problems! I've moved to north alabama in a city called Sylacauga with a small RC comunity, a huge BMX track!, and a real rc track with lap counter, drivers stand, air conditioned single wide trailor that has but sadly been shut down for one or two seasons... likely because of the economy.

[mkrusedc]

Hey Zack good to hear from you. Glad things are well. I am in Gulf Shores, today. Just spent a killer day at the beach with the family.


Trucks are at home. My dive cups came in the day I was leaving. I will finish my build when I gat home. take care.

mark

[Kcaz25]

Thanks Mark. Too bad we didn't get to bash, oh well there is next summer and I am down there alot still. Dude you have to visit Foley Raceway, They race RC Tonight!! And its just 15mins from ya in Gulf Shores! I went to watch two weekends ago and it was sweet!

Yeah I didn't have time to finish my post... I wanted to ask everybody opinion on how to the local track back "on-line". It really needs a grass cutting and some weed eating but how would I go about helping stir interest?

Also I loaded my 4 UE Super Shocks with 80wt fluid blue springs in front and black in rear and still its bottoming out after any 10inch drop!! I hate that! Would it help to use 4 of my TRX Big bores as bypass shocks or as 4 regular shocks in addition to my Supers?

Any help in either of these areas is much appreciated.
-Zack

[Bondonutz]

Originally Posted by Kcaz25

Also I loaded my 4 UE Super Shocks with 80wt fluid blue springs in front and black in rear and still its bottoming out after any 10inch drop!! I hate that! Would it help to use 4 of my TRX Big bores as bypass shocks or as 4 regular shocks in addition to my Supers?

My 2 cents;
A couple years ago I built a complete American CNC Machine EMaxx I tried just 4 Ofna shocks but had to have 8 shocks to keep it from bottoming out, It was 16.5lbs.
I also think if you install 4 more shocks regardless what brand you'll find the 80wt being to much. I settled for 50wt all the way around with extra firm springs,don't remember what lb rating the springs were ?

[SnoopMaxx]

I use Hyper 7 front shocks in the back with Savage Flux red or pink springs

[Kcaz25]

What about 40wt in the big bores and 80 in the supers?

Yeah Snoop I like my Supers and they are easy to find on the bay. Do you run all 8 shocks? 60wt right?

[SnoopMaxx]

4 in the front with T-Maxx heavy springs and 40wt
and 2 in the back with 60wt

I had to strengthen the RPM tower

[nitrostarter]

Man, after reading through this thread and Mark's thread over and over, I have to itch to build a maxx again.... Anyone have a 3905 Roller?


Zack: I'll be in Gulf Shores on Aug 13-17. I planned on bringing the Summit and the Rustler. I may have to throw a BL system in the Summit and some LPR tires and try it out over there at the Foley track. Looks like fun for sure!

[Kcaz25]

Sounds like a plan man! I should be able to come down. Sadly no RC races to attend but they do race Go-Carts the 15th which should be fun to watch! I'll bring my Maxx and we'll throw it down. Just messin around on the track and whatnot. Any chance of you bringing James with ya? LOL

A well built Maxx should be in every hobby man's collection. Its the biggest vehicle ever to hit the scene. Changed everything.

[Rivermaxx]

Originally Posted by Kcaz25

A well built Maxx should be in every hobby man's collection. Its the biggest vehicle ever to hit the scene. Changed everything.

I agree with that.