New Flex XCE??? Updated 3401???

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Along with there new XFE-7 seems as they have something else?

Saw this posted on another page. Apparently it's a revised 3401 but won't replace it. Same 8mm forced rotation.

The XCE is lighter, more quiet, smoother. It's has a lot of the PE14 features built in like the way it is cooled.



 
Now that would be nice. Now if we can get a 5" backing plate to fit 5.5" pads....
 
Would love to get some specs and info on this thing. Where it fits in their lineup and what not. Is it me or is the info coming out of SEMA this year very sparse, untimely, and incomplete this year? Whatever the case, let's see more!
 
That has my interest more than the new XFE! ... as a replacement for my 3401.
 
Everyone is stealing my pic hahahahahaha!!!!

I will say I am in love with this machine but Bob and Chris both want to emphasize that the XCE is NOT replacing the 3401.
 
Hi Evan,
If you have the information could you please explain what Bob means by XCE is not replacing the 3401. Both are 8mm and forced rotation?.
 
Evan.J said:
Everyone is stealing my pic hahahahahaha!!!!

I will say I am in love with this machine but Bob and Chris both want to emphasize that the XCE is NOT replacing the 3401.
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Which means exactly what, though? Is it a better machine with better features and the 3401 suppose to be more of just an entry now? Is the XCE positioned below the 3401?
 
My source who is at SEMA and tried the XCE said it's 15mm forced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
mohebmhanna said:
Hi Evan,
If you have the information could you please explain what Bob means by XCE is not replacing the 3401. Both are 8mm and forced rotation?.
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roguegeek said:
Which means exactly what, though? Is it a better machine with better features and the 3401 suppose to be more of just an entry now? Is the XCE positioned below the 3401?
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The 3401 is still going to be around as it's such a huge work horse in the industry. Not just retailers like us use the 3401 but production shops and and body shops use the 3401.

The new XCE is made for the market of the DIY and the weekend warrior to make using the forced rotation a little easier.

Still these machines will be used by many and when you get the chance to test it out you will see the difference


E92M3_Mark said:
My source who is at SEMA and tried the XCE said it's 15mm forced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Check your source mark I have been demoing the XCE most of the day and it's 8mm throw while the XFE is the 15 mm free spinning.

Both new polishers look very identical.

If you have any questions I will do my best to get answers
 
Evan.J said:
The 3401 is still going to be around as it's such a huge work horse in the industry. Not just retailers like us use the 3401 but production shops and and body shops use the 3401.

The new XCE is made for the market of the DIY and the weekend warrior to make using the forced rotation a little easier.

Still these machines will be used by many and when you get the chance to test it out you will see the difference
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So, technically, what's the difference? Are we saying since it's lighter, smoother, smaller, yada yada... that it's the better forced-rotation DA now? Do we have an idea of pricing compared to the 3401?
 
Thanks Evan J. From what I gather its a less robust 3401 geared more toward the casual user and not heavy duty, serious pro's like the 3401.
 
Evan.J said:
The 3401 is still going to be around as it's such a huge work horse in the industry. Not just retailers like us use the 3401 but production shops and and body shops use the 3401.

The new XCE is made for the market of the DIY and the weekend warrior to make using the forced rotation a little easier.

Still these machines will be used by many and when you get the chance to test it out you will see the difference



Check your source mark I have been demoing the XCE most of the day and it's 8mm throw while the XFE is the 15 mm free spinning.

Both new polishers look very identical.

If you have any questions I will do my best to get answers
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Evan THANKS for info on XCE looks like from a hobbyist point the XCE will be on my XMAS list. The 3401 was just alittle to much for me..
 
Evan.J said:
The 3401 is still going to be around as it's such a huge work horse in the industry. Not just retailers like us use the 3401 but production shops and and body shops use the 3401.

The new XCE is made for the market of the DIY and the weekend warrior to make using the forced rotation a little easier.

Still these machines will be used by many and when you get the chance to test it out you will see the difference



Check your source mark I have been demoing the XCE most of the day and it's 8mm throw while the XFE is the 15 mm free spinning.

Both new polishers look very identical.

If you have any questions I will do my best to get answers
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How is the free spin DA on curves and in general under pressure ?

What direction does the BP rotate in ?


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Thanks Evan J. for chiming in. Would love to get a hands on side by side of the two machines. Love my Flex but hate how hot it runs and its definitely not as smooth as my g21.
 
Definitely adding that to my never stopping growing arsenal together with MarkII pre-ordered already.

If it's good as the 3401 and better, its an easy buy.

How are the vivrations? Heat? Also backing plate. Thanks
 
Evan.J said:
The 3401 is still going to be around as it's such a huge work horse in the industry. Not just retailers like us use the 3401 but production shops and and body shops use the 3401.

The new XCE is made for the market of the DIY and the weekend warrior to make using the forced rotation a little easier.

Still these machines will be used by many and when you get the chance to test it out you will see the difference



Check your source mark I have been demoing the XCE most of the day and it's 8mm throw while the XFE is the 15 mm free spinning.

Both new polishers look very identical.

If you have any questions I will do my best to get answers
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This is so cool!! Thank you for all this information!! I will be looking into the XCE when it comes out!
 
I will say the new XCE runs much cooler than the 3401.
 
Evan.J said:
I will say the new XCE runs much cooler than the 3401.
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I just saw a video upload of Renny Doyle using the new XCE on Flex's Facebook page. It was about 20 seconds. From what I could see the DA is very quiet compared to the 3401. It looked very easy to use too!! If you say it runs cooler even better!!

I hope I am on Santa's Good List so I can get one!! But again thank you so mch for pointing out the XCE. I am happy to see Flex bring 2 DA's. A free float and a forced rotation. I like the latter and that is on my I am gonna get list!!

Take care!!
 
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