Got my Flex today!

04LemansZ · 07-01-08, 08:01

Can't wait to test it out. Also got a bunch of LC pads

DennisH · 07-01-08, 08:16

Be sure to check the allen screw that holds the backing plate on, there have been a bunch of loose ones from the factory that has caused damage to the backing plate. I would also check it before each detail.

Legacy99 · 07-01-08, 08:24

Do you stil have to oil the material type O ring?

Kenney · 07-01-08, 08:24

where did you order it from?

04LemansZ · 07-01-08, 08:32

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Originally Posted by DennisH

Be sure to check the allen screw that holds the backing plate on, there have been a bunch of loose ones from the factory that has caused damage to the backing plate. I would also check it before each detail.

Cool, thanks for the heads up.

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Do you stil have to oil the material type O ring?

Not sure...maybe someone else can chime in. Why do you have to oil it?

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Originally Posted by Kenney

where did you order it from?

I ordered it from Detailed Image. Great service, quick shipment and a good bit cheaper than some of the other sites.

jayjacque · 07-01-08, 08:36

Lucky dog. I'm a little green with envy

DennisH · 07-01-08, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Do you stil have to oil the material type O ring?

When you take off the backing plate there is a felt ring that some say needs some light machine oil - I oiled mine but I had backing plate damage even with a tight allen screw. I ended up filing down the back plate so it doesn't make contact with the housing and that seem to of solved the problem. I do like the machine but it does have problems with the backing plates!

BigAl3 · 07-01-08, 08:52

congrats on the new purchase!

Legacy99 · 07-01-08, 08:58

Its a shame that you have to alter the bp to make it work.

Legacy99 · 07-01-08, 09:01

Was about to order a flex, but Ill just wait till all the bugs are worked out.

BigAl3 · 07-01-08, 09:02

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Originally Posted by Legacy99

Its a shame that you have to alter the bp to make it work.

that isn't going to be the case for everyone. just like anything else, there will be few problems here and there...

SuperBee364 · 07-02-08, 08:56

Very nice setup. Be very careful about using the yellow cutting foam pads, though. I'd use the PFW pads every time instead of the yellow cutting foam. Those pads are just nasty.