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Post by PinewoodPerformance on Apr 28, 2004 6:58:17 GMT -6
Randy at www.maximum-velocity.com is knowledgeable and friendly. Only a few minor complaints that I have heard, what is your experience.
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Post by John Palmieri on May 6, 2004 5:30:58 GMT -6
Yeah, He does have a lot of great products and is fast. But the one problem I have is on his blocks of wood. He says that his blocks of wood are $3 cheaper than other places. But there are only 3 wheels touching the ground. Most scout racers are 4 wheels touching so you have to add $3 to get all 4 wheels on the ground ? shouldn't it be easier to drill a block that has all 4 wheels touching ?
John.
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Post by Maxv on May 8, 2004 15:50:18 GMT -6
I saw these two comments and thought I would share our rationale.
Sorry if the amount seems high, but handling charges are very common in the mail order business and $2.00 is lower than many companies charge. Basically, the $2.00 covers the overhead associated with shipping. This includes the rental of the postage meter, the meter label, address, and return labels (amazingly these are not trivial), tape, packing material (newspaper/peanuts), boxes for First Class Mail and UPS shipping, gas to the post office, and most significantly the labor to pack the box. There are other costs including reshipping of packages where the address is incorrect or the Postal service loses the package.
Our stock product is 3 wheels touching, which is widely accepted by scout packs. Only about 1% of purchasers of blocks/kits request the 4 on the ground option. When they do, we either make one from scratch (which takes a lot of time because of the setup involved), or we plug the existing hole and redrill it (less time, but not non-trivial).
If you have other concerns, please let me know about them.
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Post by 58corvette on May 10, 2004 22:16:29 GMT -6
I must agree on the level of service and quality of their products. I have purchased all of their tools and they work well. However, I might make a recommendation for changing the pro wheel shaver tool. It works great for deburring but I can't see how you would truly make the wheels absolutely round while using preasure from your thumb while turning the wheel. How does this hit the high spots on the wheel? If the wheel starts out of round, it would simply stay out of round. Am I missing something here? I would think that a dial in or screw in type blade would work best to ensure the same distance at all times while turning, much like a lathe. Otherwise, I am completely happy with their products + great website.
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Post by PinewoodPerformance on May 10, 2004 22:30:23 GMT -6
They aren't Randy Davis's Tools. MaxV is just a vendor for Derby Works products. My Good Friend RacerX is the creator and patent holder for all the Pro Line Tools. RacerX loves the feedback and is also a Moderator here on the boards. I am sure he wil pop on in the morning and let you know if he has anything planned for those type of issues or if he has a fix for the situation or...well, He'll respond!
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Post by Threader on May 11, 2004 11:51:28 GMT -6
Good luck with Randy. Service and parts all seem good.
As long as you need input.
I agree that the pro wheel shaver tool needs some help. I do not even think it serves the purpose of making the wheels round. Maybe we could be clued in on what we are doing wrong?
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Post by RacerX on May 11, 2004 15:09:42 GMT -6
Hey, Hey, Hey, Racer X is checking in!!! The Pro Wheel Shaver can be a bit tricky and take a little practice but I will try to clue everybody in on the best technique. I don't like the current insructions, they were originally designed for the safest possble way to use the tool, but I think the following technique will serve everyone better. 1. Fit all of the wheels to be shaved to the mandrel of the Pro Hub and square the hubs. 2. Check your wheels for low spots, I lay them out in order from least to most variation. This gives you a starting point. 3. Start with the easiest wheel or the one with the least variation, set the blade to the low spot and lock it. Now holding the tool in your hand, with the shaver between your index finger and thumb, rotate the tool over the wheel while holding it by the tread surface with your inder finger and thumb of your other hand. You will shave a good amount off on your first pass, from here you want to apply light pressure on the wheel, pushing it up towards the blade of the shaver and continue rotating. Your final passes will make very light, fluffy shavings and you can take longer strokes which makes the shaving very consistant and makes the wheel round. Don't skimp on this, shave until nothing is left to shave at this setting. 4. To preserve this setting when removing the wheel, loosen the pinch bolt on the Pro Wheel Shaver at the Pro Hub Tool and rock it back. Replace the wheel and tighten pinch bolt and complete the process with the other 3 wheels in this setting. Once you have finished, start the process again at a deeper setting and repeat until all of the wheels are round and the same size. Remember, slight pressure on the wheel, long strokes and cut untill you do not get any more fuzzy shavings. You should find that your wheels are very consistant. If you can, check them with a caliper or mic, measure them in 3-4 places and you should have .001" or less variation. With a little practice and patience, you will get better wheels than most bought or lathe cut wheels. I and others have checked properly shaved wheels with a dial indicator and found it easy to get wheels with less than .001" runout. Also do not forget to true or shave your inside edge of the wheel, this area also is known to have a wobble and can make the car kick-back if the wheel makes contact with the inside edge of the guide strip. This is an area that is looked over on most mass- lathed wheels. I hope these tips help, feel free to e-mail me or post any questions or comments. We will have a new "twist" on the Pro Wheel Shaver and a slightly modified standard version as well. All customers will be able to make the mods to their existing tools. As always we will keep trying to make tools that are easy for parents and childern to use and to help make their cars compete at the highest level. Racer X Bill Launius
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Post by PinewoodPerformance on Jul 12, 2004 10:43:11 GMT -6
Derby Worx next round of tools will be able to be purchased exclusively through Maximum Velocity this season! These are a must have for all competitive pineheads! The things they do this season will mayke you wonder why you never thought of it, extremely usefull andeasy to use... keep an eye on this site as the season grows closer!
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Post by Turnerx5 on Feb 2, 2005 12:55:33 GMT -6
I have ordered from Maximum Velocity several times. They are trustworthy and run a nice shop. Shipping has always been quick, and the owner Randy will respond to your personal inquiries.
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Post by speedrr on Mar 27, 2005 20:44:45 GMT -6
I have ordered from Maximum Velocity several times. They are trustworthy and run a nice shop. Shipping has always been quick, and the owner Randy will respond to your personal inquiries. Same here,great service and 2-3 day shipping!!!!!!
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Post by colopwdfan on May 28, 2006 16:15:12 GMT -6
Two thumbs up for both Max V AND DerbyWorX. I don't find their (MV) handling fees out of line. I use most of the vendors that frequent these pages and the fees are not out of line. Complaint about using "newspaper" totally silly... called recycling. Like what we want to teach the kids. I used to do alot of selling via eBay and used newspaper because it works, it's free, it's light (cheaper or no cost in weight to buyer. And besides I like reading ads etc from other parts of the country. I was around for the VERY first EARTH DAY, btw. lol John Row
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Post by SpeedGeek on Jun 2, 2006 17:38:36 GMT -6
I like Randy's blocks. His blocks are higher than the standard BSA version, so you can rip them down the middle and get two cars out of one block. It's a small thing, yes, but somehow strikes a chord with me.
I'm also in process of trying his machined speed axles. WarpSpeed swears (can I say that?) by their quality, and they sure look to be of the highest quality. If Warpo likes them, I won't argue with that.
Areas of concern: I wish for a less expensive form of tungsten. I've discovered sources of different forms that are easier to work with and much less expensive. I have a hard time spending $20 each car just on mass, especially when it is difficult to install.
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Post by 234 on Jun 2, 2006 20:03:39 GMT -6
Speedgeek
Go to E-bay and do a search for carbide inserts. If you take your time you can come away if a lot of tungsten for a very good price. Tooling inserts come in many shapes and sizes and once in a while someone puts up some used inserts that you can get very cheap. I was able to purchase about 9 pounds of tungsten recently for around $32 This is a much cheaper alternative than buying cubes or cylinders.
Hope this helps a little
Leo
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Post by MaxV on Jun 4, 2006 18:23:39 GMT -6
Tungsten Carbide is a little cheaper than pure tungsten. But of course that is because is has less tungsten and is thus not quite as dense. I recognize though, that the density may be enough for pinewood derby use.
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Post by hillbilly on Feb 7, 2007 3:41:07 GMT -6
I have it good. Randy and MaxV are on my way to and from work. I have been buying products from Randy for about three years now and have always been very pleased with my results. My son and I have picked up Two Grand Champion, 5th in district, 5th in state and Best of Show awards to back it up.
I even stopped by his shop today, unannounced to show off the new car. Randy was quick to assist me with locating the CM and gave me some pointers on where to place the remaining bit of weight up front. He is a great guy and easy to work with. Not to mention I could hang out at his shop and look at all the fun gizmos for hours.
K
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Post by Welsh Racing on Feb 7, 2007 18:38:20 GMT -6
so far so good 4 me. I'm in the process of deciding if MV's theory that tube-o-lube is faster than hob-e-lube is correct in my eyes. I'll let you know.
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Post by backcreekpinecars on Feb 15, 2007 12:50:38 GMT -6
I rencently had to call Randy as Fed Ex would not come up my driveway due to snow - Randy had to re-direct the shipment for me to pick up!
First order form him and will not be the last - great job, quick delivery - but more importantly - GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE - THANKS RANDY!
Dave
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Post by j2ce on Feb 15, 2007 16:52:40 GMT -6
Two thumbs up for Max V. They have worked with us in all aspect of the orders and they are friendly. I usually receive thing before the delivery data and have never had to worry of damage to any of the supplies and tools. In regards to the tungsten weight. Shipping can get expensive but that is every where. If your strap for cash. Just to what my kid does and design the car in such a way that you can remove and use it on the next car. Most if not all of his cars that are in display have no weights on them. Also you may want to try some of his designs that use lead. My daughter used the stealth design with lead weights inexpensive to build and came in 14th in WIRL December stock races. Not bad for her first race. She has a new one ready for this year we're just waiting on the Racing season to be over Pack, District and then it is off to Georgia. Good luck and well wishes Randy.
Javier Robles and Family
j2ce
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Post by my4345track on Feb 23, 2007 15:23:24 GMT -6
Only place to buy!! ;D,, Honest,fast shipping,fast response to help you!
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Post by maxx on Feb 26, 2007 17:46:14 GMT -6
2 thumbs up here also for MaxV ;D ;D ;D.
Worked with me through a custom order, a few emails and one phone call later and everything is good to go.
You could not ask for better service,Randy is very easy to deal with and works hard to get you the things you need ;D.
Maxx
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