How can I make the RX-1 feel lighter in the front like an apex?

[sledfvr]

The apex feels way more nimble in the front than the rx-1 does. They are basically the same chassis, so what is the difference? I have the rider forward on the old one ton. I'm thinking about dropping the rear suspension mount a hole and see if that helps. Any other ideas?

 

[Givemeaboost]

Just turn up the boost.

 

[NM]

Let your limiter straps out one hole and crank up the spring pressure a bit on the front skid shock.

 

[johnny be bad]

The apex feels way more nimble in the front than the rx-1 does. They are basically the same chassis, so what is the difference? I have the rider forward on the old one ton. I'm thinking about dropping the rear suspension mount a hole and see if that helps. Any other ideas?

apex run a different delta box thats not as steep as your forward post. had one on my old vector, thing turned like crap. have the apex top box and post now. nite and day better.

 

[sledfvr]

Thanks. I knew there had to be something different between the two. I may have to try an apex delta box. I always run aftermarket skids on my t-rx1's with straight rails. It probably helps the apex out having kicked up rails. I guess if I still want to be able to climb the steep chutes then I'll just have to live with a hard steering pig.

 

[0007]

The RX1 and Apex have pretty much the same chassis
The steering is relocated but you can get a kit from wildchild that will put your steering in the same spot
The biggest difference is the rear skid, essentially the 05 RX1 with a relocated steering is same as Apex, other than track length of course

 

[johnny be bad]

The RX1 and Apex have pretty much the same chassis
The steering is relocated but you can get a kit from wildchild that will put your steering in the same spot
The biggest difference is the rear skid, essentially the 05 RX1 with a relocated steering is same as Apex, other than track length of course

wild child post is more agressive then a stk apex. i know i had one of them on my last sled and hated it. if you compare the delta boxes you'll see there different in angles.

 

[0007]

Kurt used my RX1 to mock up the kit he sells and I used it for 4500km
I thought it was great
Regardless, it's the skid that makes the sled feel light on the front
We first noticed that with the 05 RX1, it transformed the sled

 

[O.B.]

what is the delta box? I have a boosted 06 vector mountain with a wild child foward post and it is hard to turn what would be the fix? That is the only thing I don't like.

 

[Slat Rat]

I have a wildchild on my 04 RX1 Mountain. with an 09 Apex Mountain skid and it is realy close to the Apex. Just slightly heavier. Huge improvement the skid made the difference

 

[snobeel]

I am pretty sure that the frames are the same except for steering geometry. I run an 04 rx with home made steering relocate measured to be the same as an apex. I also run an apex tunnel and skid on my original frame. It riveted directly together. Based on my experience pre mods, the weight of the sled regardles of skid and steering geometry is reliant on two things skid set up as addressed already and steering effort. The harder it is to steer the heavier it will feel. My suggestion is to be sure that the steering is in good order, such as bushings greased or oilites, be sure that the spindles are straight and well lubed. The stock spindles cases tend to bend and then bind on the spindle. Be sure to use cold weather grease. I like the Timbersled front end, because it gets rid of some of those issues. If the steering is good then go to work on the suspension adjustments. An rx can be made to handle the same as any apex. I swapped sleds on day with a friend to try his apex and had to chase him down to get my sled back. The whole setup is key.

Good Luck,

Jack