Yeah, I paid about the same for the Flex too Bob, and then discovered I DIDN"T like it even though for that amount of $$ I sure as hell tried. I ended up trading it to Mr. Helme for his Cyclo.
Yeah, I paid about the same for the Flex too Bob, and then discovered I DIDN"T like it even though for that amount of $$ I sure as hell tried. I ended up trading it to Mr. Helme for his Cyclo.
All I have in this world is my word, and my balls and I don`t break `em for no one, you understand?"
As I have mentioned on fb , I got a chance to wrap my hands around a LHR 21E this weekend thanks to Chris Dasher ( PorscheGuy 997 ). IMO this machine outperformed the Flex 3401 with which I have had limited experience. The Rupes was extremely smooth and fairly quiet. I found plenty of power from the 3 setting and on up.It was easy to handle and took very little effort to go in any desired direction.The front of the machine didn`t heat up like the Flex does on the nose where I rested my hand. Next on my list is to try the smaller 15 model later this week. If it performs anything like it`s big brother, It will be hard to decide between the two.
Paul Sparks
Distinctive Auto Detailing
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AG price today on the 3401 is $329.00.Originally Posted by Auto Concierge
Originally Posted by Legacy99
For the amount of time the Rupes 21 saves me, I would gladly pay more.
The Rupes worked great in every application (cutting to finishing) and is very easy to handle. The only problem is that I want a 3" Rupes now...
Originally Posted by Paul Sparks
Thanks for making it down this weekend and helping out so much! I`ll buy you a drink in Detroit...
Originally Posted by PorscheGuy997
Bingo. When you really look at it, the Rupes 15 is only $20 more than a Flex, and the Rupes 21 is only $70 more, and that difference pays for itself VERY quickly.
I haven`t sold my 3401 yet, but I might as well since it`s just sitting in a bag on the shelf and has been for over a year now. Almost don`t even need the Dynabrade anymore, either.
Charlie
Automotive Appearance Specialist - Serving Greater Lansing, Michigan
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Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn
I sold my Flex when I got my Dynabrade, but now that I`ve got the Rupes I`m considering letting the Dynabrade go too.
I just ordered the RHR21E, the right handed version.
The second mouse gets the cheese!
Originally Posted by Joe@Superior Shine
I`m sticking with the left handed version, but ordered its reverse rotation cousin.
Should be just the ticket to Flex users are on the fence about "switching back".
It`s Reverse Rotation but Not Forced: RRLHR21ESNF.
There are right and left handed versions? Why?Originally Posted by Kevin Brown
Originally Posted by Legacy99
He`s just kidding
Charlie
Automotive Appearance Specialist - Serving Greater Lansing, Michigan
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I think I was sent the left handed version Kevin...can you send out a right handed one asap! :high5:
Originally Posted by C. Charles Hahn
Thanks, thought they might have a gas powered Rupes.
Kevin, just a thought on the Rupes. Does anybody change the electrical cord and plug on the Rupes.. Seems to me like it very rigid and doesn`t have the suppleness of comparable cords on all others.
[quote name=`Kevin Brown`]You can change the backing plate on the LHR 21ES from a 6" to a 5".
Rupes also makes the BigFoot LHR 15ES, which is virtually identical to the LHR 21ES.
LHR15 ES:
• 5" backing plate
• 15mm-diameter orbit
• 5,000 RPM/OPM maximum speed
• $349 approximate
LHR21 ES
• 6" backing plate
• 21mm-diameter orbit
• 4,200 RPM/OPM maximum speed
• $394 approximate
Keep in mind that when you drop backing plate diameter, you are essentially shrinking the "platform" size.
Kevin can you clarify what you mean by platform size? I understand you cover more ground with a 6" pad, but isnt the main advantage the 21mm orbit compared to smaller orbits? Would having a 5" backing plate with 21mm out perform other 5" set ups including LHR15? Or am I not understanding this correctly?
I currently have the Flex 3401 with both backing plates and use 5" plates on my Griots,PC also. Just looking for clarification as I want to add the Rupes or rather replace other polishers with the Rupes if its that versatile.
Charlie
Automotive Appearance Specialist - Serving Greater Lansing, Michigan
http://www.cchautoappearance.com/
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