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In the last issue we heard from the engineers on the green team, and now it's Ski-Doo's turn. The yellow team tackles our
www.AmSnow.com online member's questions. Not surprisingly, many revolved around the new REV-XP sleds. Read on!
Q: What are the differences in the seats between the various XP models?
- AmSnow.com member Kent Kelsey, Iowa Falls, IowaA: There are two REV-XP seats; the standard and the more aggressive. The standard seat is on the MXZ Adrenaline and Trail packages and GSX model. The more aggressive one is on the Summit X and Everest packages and MXZ X and TNT packages. For performance and stand-up riding, it's narrower at the front, shaved on the sides, 15mm higher and much lighter.
Q: Is the lightweight single-ply track used on all production REV-XPs? By the way, I have ridden a REV-XP 800R. Awesome sled! I have ordered one and hopefully it doesn't have the stiff throttle pull that the demo had.
- AmSnow.com member Powerrider A: This is another case where you can't believe everything you read or hear. Yes, REV-XP sleds will be equipped with single-ply tracks, except the Summit sleds, where buyers choose between Challenger Lite and Powder Max tracks. Not sure if the throttle on the prototype you rode was correct or not - but the 800R PowerTEK will have a harder pull than the 600 H.O. SDI.
Q: I reviewed your '08 models at a snow show and was curious as to why the mirrors on the new GSX show objects so distorted? Is this going to be fixed prior to production?
- AmSnow.com member SnocatA: The mirrors you saw on the prototypes at the snow show were mocked up from a flat plastic sheet. Production models get high-quality curved glass mirrors. Check them out this fall!
Q: What does BRP plan to do with the hole left by the Mach Z, now that production has been axed? What about the people who ordered them or wanted one?
- AmSnow.com member Marc OlsonA: Consumers who ordered a Mach in Spring have already been contacted by their dealers. They can choose another '08 model, and we have offered them compensation for their inconvenience.
Q: Are there changes planned for the secondary on the new XPs? I am not a fan of the new system.
- AmSnow.com member clutchit3A: You really need to give this system a chance before making up your mind. The efficiency of this design is much better than previous spline/bolt-on designs. Now the secondary cam and sliding half is perfectly concentric with the jackshaft, allowing smoother and quicker shifting. Also, the lower coefficient of drag on the new design delivers up to 4 more horses to the drive axle - a big gain! Judging by your handle, we guess you're concerned about tuning for your specific needs - there will be optional cams available from BRP, along with the tools to make the job easier.
Q: I got a chance to ride a new XP at my dealer last spring, I only got to ride it up and down maybe a few hundred yards, but the transfer was incredible! Will all the new XP's be like that, or is it just the 800?
- AmSnow.com member SkidooingA: All will share the same chassis geometry, and all transfer weight very well - but we did change the coupling window to offer a wider range of adjustment and limit the transfer just a bit. An 800 will have an obvious advantage here compared to a 600.