15" wide cammo 162 x 3"

[glassman]

Just read elsewhere that camoplast will finally be making a 15" wide 162 x 3" track and it will bolt right on the 2013's with a driver change. That will give these things yet another leap ahead of the competition. A little different lug design though but it will still be a great mod. It will be nice to have warranty.

 

[High Velocity]

15" wide 174 X 3 also ????????????????

 

[mountainhorse]

Talking to Camoplast directly... they said that they would not offer the 3" paddle tracks in 15 wide from the factory... Maybe someone is selling them pre-cut?

Where did you read this?




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[winter brew]

Those lug tips looked trimmed. ???

 

[robertyoke]

Those lug tips looked trimmed. ???

they look like the new style CE no tits on the ends.

http://tracksusa.com/challenger_extreme.html

( New 9174, 9175 & 9176 Design)

 

[High Velocity]

Talking to Camoplast directly... they said that they would not offer the 3" paddle tracks in 15 wide from the factory... Maybe someone is selling them pre-cut?

Where did you read this?




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It was posted on Snow & Mud. Mountain Magic in Edmonton is taking spring orders on it.

We are now taking bookings and deposits for the newly designed 15" wide 3.0 pitch 3" paddle 162" track from Camoplast. Track also has new paddle design. Book now and receive the best price available due to spring booking discounts. Delivery will be in the fall. Phone MOUNTAIN MAGIC at (780) 474-9400 for more details.

Bruce

 

[modsledr]

I wonder if Track-Canada is cutting them in house?

Eric, any chance they wont be selling in the U.S.?

 

[INDEEP]

They said a 3 inch 156 was coming out too. That was over a year ago.

 

[glassman]

This is a factory, uncut 15" wide track, only availiable so far in the 162" length. Im sure it will be availiable everywhere for next season. Seems like it must be in demand as it will be a great bolt on item for the 2013 Pros (#1 selling mountain machine this year) as well as the Pro Climbs.

Look at the picture, no cut edges and new lug design.

 

[sledneck_03]

the edges are tipped in for the cat tunnel, you can see by the picture the lugs tipped in a bit.

 

[diamonddave]

This sounds great but I am just wondering how guys are going to re-gear for the belt drive?

 

[glassman]

You will need to run smaller drivers. Same as gearing down, no? And besides, how long do you think it will be before some aftermarket builder makes a bunch of gearing combos?

 

[mountainhorse]

Well... I'll be a monkeys uncle!!

Got the official word today. They will make a circular pressed (drum molded), 1 ply track in 15" wide... from the Camoplast factory... The previous 3" lug tracks were made in a completely different mold using flat platen and vulcanizing techniques. This track will be stronger and more durable.

They are working on the internal drive lug configuration right now.

No part number yet and no pre production models on the snow yet... but promised as an offering.

Only in 162" length as said above... 3" pitch.. (stock track pitch is 2.86")

BUT... In addition to drivers... you WILL also need to do a D&R (drop & roll kit) to the drive shaft on the PRO RMK.

A 7 tooth 3" pitch driver is only 0.29" smaller in radius than the stock 2.86 pitch 8 tooth drivers... you need to come up with more room somehow since the 3" paddle is actually about .65 inches taller, in radius, than a stock track....The stock track has only about 1/4 to 5/16" clearance at the tight spot on the tunnel (at the fwd roof of the tunnel).

The stock series 5.1 measures out a 2.35" where the 3" paddle tracks measure a true 3" deep.

That on top of the fact that a 3" paddle will move more snow through the tunnel would require more clearance than a 2.5" lug or stock track.

The 3" lug tracks on a PRO RMK would not be a "Bolt-On" upgrade with a driver change however...

Would require new 7 tooth 3" pitch drivers which would increase clearance by .29" (Avid has these)... ... AND it would require some cutting and fitting of a D&R which Ice Age and Avid have for the 2011/12's...

On top of the drivers... you would need about another 5/8" clearance (min) to make a 3" track work on a PRO. IMO... a conservative D&R would give you the best results in combination with smaller drivers rather than a large D&R...this would alter the already excellent geometry and handling character of the PRO RMK chassis the least amount.

Although no D&R parts are avail yet for the 2013's and will probably take some time in development after the sleds are out next season... A D&R should be easier on the 13's since you would need less parts to make the kit and cost less to boot... New bearing carrier on PTO and mag sides... drop "bucket"... longer belt... But still cutting into a new sled to pull it off.... at least on a PRO RMK.

My 2 cents.

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[4Z]

Someone beat you to it...

Well... I'll be a monkeys uncle!!

Got the official word today. They will make a circular pressed, 1 ply track in 15" wide... from the Camoplast factory..

No part number yet and no pre production models on the snow yet... but promised as an offering.

Only in 162" length as said above... 3" pitch.. (stock track pitch is 2.86")

 

[Jimb]

From the pics and reports I've seen / heard a three inch will fit without a drop and roll. Not sure if it was this site but the picture I saw it looked like there was well over an inch clearance around the cooler of the 2013.

These new tracks will be popular, let's hope camo actually has them out in time for

 

[mountainhorse]

The driveshaft on the 2013 is in the exact same location as the 2011 and 2012... In fact, they had the new drive system mounted to a modified 2012 chassis with the new running boards and belt drive added using the 2012 steel driveshaft (the 2013 drivshaft is aluminum) for display purposes.

I do not see where the extra 1" would come from for this...

I wish it was a "bolt on" as well... HOPE I'm wrong... but I just don't see it happening in this chassis without a big investment in money, time, and chassis mods. If I'm way off-base here... sincerely, point it out.






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[Jimb]

My iPad won't let me upload the pic, but the thread is "my 2013 pro rmk pictures & video" by user name Scott

 

[mountainhorse]

I'll check with my sources at the Polaris factory today and get back on this.

Hope I'm wrong.





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[mountainhorse]

Scotts pics

The lug tip clearance on the pro at the Front of the cooler IS about 3/4" ....

BUT...

That is not the tight spot on in the tunnel... that is at the roof of the tunnel just below where the jackshaft runs across..

Here is the pic of the 2012 chassis (note the aluminum over-structure compared to CF) that was modded with the new belt drive and new running boards... It ran the 2012 steel driveshaft.

You can see the clearance at the FRONT of the tunnel but not above it...

On the 10th, I was able to invite a group of 5 other riders to meet with Polaris industries Engineers, management and marketing for a full days ride on the new sleds and have a formal Q&A session with them. Asked all there this same specific question.

In this pics from Scotts thread... you can also see the ice "plaque" build-up on the tunnel that reduces clearance... I will for certain be adding a thin sheet of UHMW or Teflon to cover that entire area and prevent this buildup.

 

[Jimb]

I will say regardless, track changes should be a treat with a belt drive, no case to take apart oil to deal with etc.