biulding IQ Race sled for pow riding

[poorider]

If you are so sure about that,why don't you trade your '08 D8 for a stock gen 2 RMK? A VE tunnel without the gas rack is as light or lighter than the stock tunnel on an IQR.
By the way the one,the one that Winter built for me is 418 lbs.
Do it right or don't do it at all!!!!

maybe you didn't notice i already have a stock (mostly) gen 2 rmk? I'm sure your ve tunnel is nice, maybe you also didn't notice I was responding to your statement that you can't get a taper with an extension.

Why would you even suggest trading a dragon for a gen 2 anyway? did i say the gen 2 was a great sled? No. I just said the taper comes from the extension, not the tunnel design to prove the point that yes you actually can get a taper in an extension. it might not be the way you would do it, but it is an option, and a lot cheaper one than replacing the whole tunnel. Sheesh, you just can't say anything on here without someone getting their panties in a knot can you?

 

[FurryCURT]

I know! I could have swore i seen one around.... And you would think some one who was selling such an item would post something... People thease days! You know i have looked all over adn can't find one. You would think if osme one kne of a sled like that they would post it on hear or put it in they'r sig or somethin

TAHOEDLI has an 05 for sale in the swap meet section... look under chassis/tunnels http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80954

 

[springer]

The piont is that if you truely want a deep powder sled , take the time do not cut corners , and you will have a really bad a$$ sled when you are finished. Look at the pictures posted.Talk to the three or four guys that have got this type of project down to a science,they have been there, done that.. Yes a tunnel extension is cheaper and alot easier to install.However on that one day that you can't get though the trenches or go as high on the hill as you would want,don't blame the sled.We could debate this forever,the final choice is up to the builder,and what you truely expect from your time and money spent. Good luck in our decision!

 

[MBR44]

My bro and I have VE's on our 1200's. Here is a link for rev tank options as well with pics of our sleds if you would like to see what the VE looks like.
http://www.hardcoresledder.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=344270

 

[Clarke673]

Well still $2000 on a tunnle is a lot of money and i plan on it being mostly a jumping sled.

 

[Snowstar]

Hit up 1200psi, I believe his tunnels are alot cheaper. I would use one of his if mine didnt have a VE tunnel installed on it. BTW nice install on the tunnel Brad.

 

[CROW]

I built this one for $5500ish, sold for $7500

2006 IQ 440

Carl's Cycle 660
BRTech Thrasher hood
141x2x15
Modified tunnel/bumper
'08 IQr pipe
Modified 600ho Sno-Stuff can
21/45 gears
REV tank
BOSS seat
Custom tunnel extension
Vented panels
Scratchers
Ice-Age billet rails
8" Avid wheels
Summit footrests
Powemadd handguards
AkIQPilots bolt kit
Slydog Powderhounds
Brad's 2" drop spindles
Fox Floats
Modified stock cooler into U-cooler
Headlight delete

 

[Sledneck9]

might not be a bad idea to call some of the race teams. I had a buddy that did that and found a 06 for 1800.00 that was in good shape.

 

[pinnedunderdoo#3]

wow you made money off a sled that has to be a first

 

[CROW]

Yeah, definitely rare. I've regretted selling it ever since. Fun sled.

 

[doors4u]

The one I built had all Holz parts on it and held up extremely well. I will try to find the link to the build thread. 144 x 2.5 Camo Extreme. Holz tunnel extension and cooler. I will try to get some pics.

 

[AkHockey10]

I know both LeeDoo and IQRDR (?) both have IQR 144s"... they might have some tips..

 

[IQRIDR]

Mine is only a 136" but it is getting the 144x2.5 camo extreme right now. I am powdercoating the entire sled, suspension, everything and doing a 800 or 910 big bore, little bit of a project but it's gonna be fun to ride this year. Relocating the skid a little too, thats about it..

 

[pinnedunderdoo#3]

i always thought those sleds looked awesome but aint a fan on how high they sit and why they dont really got a front bumper...

 

[udlose]

Something to chew on!!... with an 800 CFi, oh yea!!!

Those are some bad lookin' sleds MH. I am a little partial to the second one since it's sitting in my garage.

 

[mountainhorse]

I kinda like this All red sled...

 

[Clarke673]

I have never seen red plastics before?

 

[CROW]

Those aren't really red plastics, it's a photoshop job from way back.

 

[mountainhorse]

yep

 

[LeeDoo]

I know both LeeDoo and IQRDR (?) both have IQR 144s"... they might have some tips..

I have a tip... if you don't have a massive amount of time to burn, don't bother with an IQ-R conversion. Don't get me wrong, they are awesome jumping sleds and that's just what I want, but they aren't an easy or cheap project. I wasted most of last winter getting my mod right... should be good to go for this year though!