Building an xm out of xp

[kgb117]

I've got a bone stock 08 xp that I want to "update". The plan is to do: pilots ds 2 skis, s-36, t-motion, extreme air vents rear suspension update, aftermarket running boards, post forward, team secondary (new stickers lol jk). The goal is to achieve the same handling to that of an xm. The chassis is the almost identical isn't it? Would I be looking at 90% xm? I'd like to get an xm but if I can build one for cheaper that would help the budget.

 

[gdhillon]

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[fredw]

Personally like the smaller xp plastics over the xm, front of sled looks bigger...

i never seen much of any benefit with xm skis or spindles, over xp..

 

[maxwell]

I'm not sure what it is but I've ridden a bunch of converted xp sleds. They never handle the same as the XM. If I was you I would pick up a complete xm skid with track. Then get the spindles and skis. Then you should be as close as possible. The spindles are different and make a difference


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[PS94]

The steering post is different too, But i think you have the basics covered...I'd doo the spindles too!

 

[flabbajabba]

I'm not sure what it is but I've ridden a bunch of converted xp sleds. They never handle the same as the XM. If I was you I would pick up a complete xm skid with track. Then get the spindles and skis. Then you should be as close as possible. The spindles are different and make a difference


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yup i agree my 08 has the 36 kit a XM tmotion skid and flex track and when I ride an XM they still feel a little better.

 

[kgb117]

So what's the xp really missing? What makes the xm so balanced and flickable? Would an xm skid and track get me as close as I can get to building an xm? Should I consider the flex edge? I've read that it's a barely noticeable upgrade... Agree disagree? My track now is in perfectly fine condition so it seems unnecessary.

 

[kgb117]

And does the s-36 not come with new spindles ? I was looking at the SLP ones. I read some good reviews about them on snowwest

 

[the_real_wild1]

The kit doesn't come with spindles. Just arms shocks tie rods and ball joints

 

[maxwell]

Don't do the slp spindles. Also you need the flex edge it's probly the most important factor. And if your running the stock 2.25" that comes on the 08 then it will be a huge upgrade for you


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[POWDERSLUT]

yup i agree my 08 has the 36 kit a XM tmotion skid and flex track and when I ride an XM they still feel a little better.

go get yourself c3's post forward,,it'll make it as close to the xm as you can get..night and day difference over stock set up

 

[POWDERSLUT]

how anyone can ride them with the stock set up is beyond me,,do you stand on the bumper to ride photo.php

 

[hdkawi]

Did the post forward kit on mine was a great improvement
Also have 36" front
T motion and 2.5 ce track handles very close to my buddy's xm


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[j335]

Don't waste your money on the flexedge... S36, Polaris gripper skis, C3 post and upgrade track. If you need more help T-motion. With "low cost" upgrades you can get very close to the XM.

 

[kgb117]

If I was to get a full xm skid/track... Would the axle bolt holes line up or would I have to drill new ones?

 

[kgb117]

What kind of spindles would you recommend to replace them with?

 

[Bnorth]

What kind of spindles would you recommend to replace them with?

XM spindles.

 

[flabbajabba]

If I was to get a full xm skid/track... Would the axle bolt holes line up or would I have to drill new ones?

yes skid bolts right in

 

[Mikeymike]

Just do a two wheel kit on the skid and get simmons original flexi-skis.

 

[FranktheTank]

Most of the XM handling is in the spindles. Definitely something you want to do when looking for that XM feel. The post forward also adds too that XM feel. Set of good skis DS2 or The Grippers cant go wrong. If you running the stock 08 track the new 2.5's are a lot better. You can get an XP close to it. I agree the XP plastics are better all around.