New Flex XCE??? Updated 3401???

Kamakaz1961 said:
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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That is awesome! I need another polisher for the shop rig. This will probably be the one - with the new Rupes tool.
 
TBH I don't think the market needs yet another long throw DA. I would've gone nuts for a smaller 3401 type machine for tight areas.
 
ryandamartini said:
TBH I don't think the market needs yet another long throw DA. I would've gone nuts for a smaller 3401 type machine for tight areas.
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I thing the long throw Flex might sell some units initially, but die off quickly. The XCE will sell very good, though.
 
With my small amount of "muscle memory"...
(coupled with whatever little bit of muscles that
I have left)...the 3401 was never my cup-o'-tea.

E92M3_Mark said:
Looks like it spins clockwise.
I'm buying this one!
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^^^:props:^^^
Count me in for this spinning-wheel:
I like the way it goes 'round and 'round.



Bob
 
ryandamartini said:
TBH I don't think the market needs yet another long throw DA. I would've gone nuts for a smaller 3401 type machine for tight areas.
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Agreed on both counts.

I like the 3401 best with 6.5" pads. Maybe it was designed with that size in mind, but it just seems to run very naturally with that size pad. Maybe the 4, 7/8" plate isn't covering enough of the pad for me as well..

A forced rotation 3 " - 5" facilitating machine.... that would be interesting. I wouldn't be concerned with the throw eithet. 8mm works fine for me.
 
FUNX650 said:
With my small amount of "muscle memory"...
(coupled with whatever little bit of muscles that
I have left)...the 3401 was never my cup-o'-tea.


^^^:props:^^^
Count me in for this spinning-wheel:
I like the way it goes 'round and 'round.



Bob
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NNNNNooooooooo!!!!!!! I think this is the 2nd time I have to disagree with AGO's Human Encyclopedia!! I am a Flex 3401 Guy! Always will too!!

But with Flex's free floating DA I still am not interested in that one. I am very interested in the Flex XCE a forced rotation DA!

But overall, floating DA, Forced rotation DA, Cyclone DA means one thing...choices for all of us!! Ford, Chevy and Dodge battle of the DA's. Since I am a Ford guy the Flex is a Ford to me....LOL

But disagreeing with you for like the 2nd time....man!! LOL

Im the MAN
 
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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Eric - XCE or 3401?
 
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