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4. SLP Stage 2 Can and Pipe, Magnum Force clutch weights
Website: www.startinglineproducts.com
Phone: 208-529-0244
We wanted to add some horsepower and take away some weight and the SLP Stage 2 can and pipe does just that. The Stage 2 can and pipe takes off close to 14 pounds and adds almost 10 horsepower. Pretty impressive gains. The install is straight-forward and probably the easiest way to quickly gain HP. SLP was an easy choice for this install considering their attention to detail and reputation. The install of the Stage 2 setup took less than 20 minutes. Some sleds sound super mean but that is as far as it goes. Not with the SLP can and pipe you definitely notice the gains in HP.
We also used the new magnum force weights from SLP that allowed us to quickly adjust the clutching in the mountains. The set screws go in from the heel of the weight making it easy to adjust them. However once you’re dialed in, there is not a whole lot of adjusting to do. They work extremely well and engagement was very smooth, at all elevations.
5. Zbroz front and rear bumpers and coupler (K.I.S.S)
Website: www.zbrozracing.com
Phone: 435-753-7774
Zbroz builds a lot of aftermarket products for both sleds and UTVs, from narrower front ends to shocks, bumpers and coupler systems. We were excited to add their bumpers, front and rear to our build.
We ran the Zbroz rack system rear bumper on our sled build project. The great thing about this system is that the quick draw rack system is designed for added tunnel support, and it comes with four DZUS clips that you can disengage and pull the rack platform that sits on top of your tunnel off. This is an awesome function since it allows you to haul in gear and then simply disengage the rack platform and take it off and ditch while you ride, or you can simply leave it on. The system is very versatile. I used it to haul all of my photography equipment and drone around, with no issues at all. Currently I am working with Zbroz on a system just for photographers and videographers. Stay tuned if you are looking for and easy on/off system that is waterproof, dust proof and can take a serious beating.
If you are a serious or aggressive rider at all you need the Zbroz front bumper system. This system has all of the protection you need in a good bumper all while being light weight - 3.35 pounds to be exact (Polaris Front bumper with Skid plate). Comes with a UHMW Polyethylene skid plate which is a bolt-on design that does not require any kind of customization of the bulkhead. I can’t tell you how many times this system saved my bacon (or bulkhead). Early riding in baseless snow is a pucker game for sure. But with the Zbroz front bumper and skid plate, that pucker factor goes way down. Zbroz bumpers are powder coated and come in a variety of colors and look damn good on your sled.
On to the coupling bracket. The idea behind this is in the name. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid). That is precisely what Zbroz did when then designed this bracket system. The idea is to allow you to simply turn the blocks to a new position to go from no coupling (stock) to choosing how aggressive you want the upgraded coupling to be. This is great for your sled if you are running a turbo and want the option on a steep climb to keep the front end more grounded, giving you greater control over your sled during the climb. Or, simply turn it to the no coupling position and ride the back six inches of your track up the mountain.