burnoutink said:
-the Air Box I gotta do somthing with this summer, I cracked where the light pod assm. bolts on, so thats drilled out and zap strapped together, I think I gotta lose the Light assembly. and Im totally interested in modding the box.
-Im gonna keep the exaust above the tunnel, theres seriously so much snow on an avareage day im breaking trail through 3ft of powder, I feel like It might be better. I dont get stuck very offen but when I do Its usually really Bad. Theres seriously so much snow that gets thrown under there.
-I think its geared at 20/40 from what I was told by the previous owner, does that sound right? I dont no anything about gearing but Im totally interested in how It works on my sled.
-I need to get a better seat WRP or Skinz and find a way to get a sowboard rack on there. I got some plans. Im gonna post them on here later.
-I think porting my track might not keep it afloat as well in the deep?
15 would deffinatly give it a better carving radis when tipped over. I went 16 as well but even the sled shop guys are like Holy S--- Look at how it sits on top of the Snow and dosent sink. Well thats cause we did the timbersled skid, and brackets, went with the wide track, the rear weighs nothing so its got a massive contact area for the track to sit on top of the snow.
Stil lots of snow out here
I'll try and get you some pics of my air box mod.
That's probably your best keeping your exhaust above the tunnel. And since you need a seat too, I'd look into Skinz seat and exhaust. I used to want that but my sled came with the boss and undertunnel so I just left it until I go with a turbo.
20/40 sounds correct. That would be the stock gearing. Mine is geared down to help with the longer track as well as to give it more torque for pulling the hills.
Porting helps to keep the snow out of the suspension, thus keeping the sled lighter, it used to be a really big thing back in the day, not sure about anymore. If your ever thinking about running the water with the Apex (I have never tried, don't think I will, front end seems too heavy) don't port the track. I doubt it would be less flotation by porting it. You can read this thread if you want more info.
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-45353.html If you are going to port though, spend the money and get this
http://www.bd-xtreme.com/bdxpro-liteseriestrackportingtool.aspx don't use just a hole saw, it will leave cords showing. That tool actually will heat up and more so melt the rubber around the hole. Like I said porting is not really that big anymore.
But glad to hear you went with the Timbersled rear brackets as well, those stockers are heavy. (didn't see them in your last pic though)
And can't remember what all I've shared with you anymore lol but I sure do like having the better boards on my sled as well, really helps keep the snow off of them compared to stock.
burnoutink said:
i think since the release of the REV there has been 10 years of hype.
but 10 years later people are realizing, they came out with a good body and a garbage engine. There Grenades right out of the crate its scary. when I had to buy my Apex, It was between APEX and XP and dear God, Im so glad I went with the Apex, its 10 times more reliable.
People Call my Sled an Anchor, a Tank, a Car.
There right, Solid as anchor, Built like a Tank, and you can drive everyday without it grenading, just like a Car.
.....hope to get out at least once more this season.
Most people call mine the tank or lead sled, my dad and others that ride with me and Yamaha call it "the tractor". Nothing like climbing up thinking your about stuck, snow starts passing you from track speed, but the Apex and 174 just keeps "tractoring" up, then you turn out with little to no speed left and snow goes flying out behind you leaving about a 3-4ft deep trench as you turn around and head back down. I'm going to get a "tractor" decal made this year for it.
I'll try and post some youtube videos for you and everyone else that has been wanting hillclimb pics. I've got a few from 10-11 winter.