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anyone plan on purchasing one (they aren't cheap) when they are available here in the states?

[video=youtube_share;uU0dsqBVbQ8&feature=relmfu"]BIGFOOT POLISHING SYSTEM - YouTube[/video]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjyIPoHpmSA]BIGFOOT RANDOM ORBITAL SYSTEM: Zero vibrations - YouTube[/video]

[video=youtube_share;C4Zpcn5Zcws"]BIGFOOT RANDOM ORBITAL SYSTEM: Shaped surfaces polishing - YouTube[/video]
 
I have been looking at these since SEMA last year and the air models as well. Glad to see Kevin is importing them for the US market. Nice well built machines. :buffing:
 
smack said:
Wow that is a lot of money for a D/A. That's awfully close to Flex 3401 money.
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it's Italian engineering and we all know that isn't cheap. i'm curious how it will stack up against the Flex. the only downside (correct me if i'm wrong) is you aren't able to change out the backing plate...
 
I used one at the NXTi training a couple weeks ago and I'm on the list for one from Kevin Brown. $394 + $5 shipping. Bad a$$ machine!!! :xyxthumbs:

It blows the Flex away! With the 21mm offset you would not want a smaller backing plate on it either. It's not the end all be all of tools that's great for everything everything, tight areas being on of them, but it IS one heck of a tool! Hop on Kevin's Facebook page for more info.

Here are a few pics of it in action at the NXTi training.

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From L to R:
Addison Good, Kevin Brown, Greg Nichols, me, Jason Rose. :)
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Rasky,
What do you think makes it impressive? The throw, power, 'feel', speeds, etc.?

Randy
 
ZimRandy said:
Rasky,
What do you think makes it impressive? The throw, power, 'feel', speeds, etc.?

Randy
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Very little vibration and ability to cut fast while still finishing down very well, which is something the Flex lacked IMO.

The correction it achieved on Bryans rental car above with D300 and a MF finishing pad were amazing, and it was pretty much LSP ready.
 
Pic of the guts with the backing plate removed (borrowed from Kevin's FB page :) )


It's almost like looking at the engine of a fine Italian sports car! :xyxthumbs:

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Thanks Rasky, but....come on. I don't need this kind of help spending my money!

I hope they have one at SEMA to check out. It looks like a very nice tool.

Randy
 
ZimRandy said:
Thanks Rasky, but....come on. I don't need this kind of help spending my money!

I hope they have one at SEMA to check out. It looks like a very nice tool.

Randy
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LOL! I hear you there man! I literally bought a new G110v2 the week before I went to NXTi and then they ended up giving each of us a custom G110. Then I try the Rupes and ordered one of those too! I seem to spend every dollar I make from detailing on more stuff! :D


They were at SEMA last year, which is what got the ball rolling and I'm sure they will be this year too. I tried it briefly at the show but it was with their pads and polishes only. They spent a LOT of time on perfecting the counter weight to virtually eliminate vibration when used with their pads. You will get a little more vibration with other pads but it's very minor and still much less than other tools. Kevin does a good job of explaining the benefits of this tool over the Flex on his FB page. If I wasn't at work I would copy paste what he wrote but I can't do it from my phone unfortunately and FB is blocked at my work.
 
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