So I just received my 13 a few days ago and started the tear down process. This is going to be my wife's sled and so we are working on it together to make it "HERS". It is so awesome to have her in the garage rippin' and a tearin' right there with me.
Before
After
Anyways back on topic, I wanted show some of the subtle differences between the 11/12' and the 13'. I am extremely impressed with all the changes made to the 13. Polaris has truly stepped up the game this year. At first, when I thought about the 13, I thought, big deal just a belt drive and cool running boards. I was wrong! Having a manufacturer design and build these awesome products gives us, the consumer, a much better designed, quality built, and clean designed product. There are many little things that aren't noted. Here is what I have found so far:
-The silencer
It is fitted with a new mounting system. They eliminated the whole lower mounting bracket and designed another "hook" on the lower bulkhead. This eliminates weight and reduces the parts of the sled
-Hood Wiring harness
Polaris completely re-designed the configuration of the wire routing and made it easier to use for the consumer by relocating where you unplug the hood for removal, how sweet is that!
-Voltage Regulator
Polaris also re-designed and replaced the voltage regulator on the 13. The new one is much cleaner and simple. They also did a cool thing to I would guess "cool" the regulator by flipping the regulator upside down and recessing it into the clutch cover to let the fan effect of the clutch cool the fins on the regulator. I just hope if you blow a belt, it doesn't destroy it lol
-Carbon fiber over structure
I know, everyone knows about this, but in person this makes the fit n finish super clean.The coils and VE valve solenoid mounting is lighter and also better designed with the plastic formed mounts. It also cleaned up the wiring to the coils and such.
-Track
I also noticed the track seemed a little different to me than the 11/12 5.1 series. The paddles seem much stiffer and the teeth seem less deep resulting in my opinion a better design. Now it may be that it is new and not broke in, but I have a 12' sittin right next to it with a "F-Bomb" track mod and the tips are stiffer on the 13' with no trim.
-Rear Suspension
They must have changed some of the spring rates in the rear because I noticed a lot less sagging in the suspension. The bogey wheels in the front are also different(most people were aware of that). But the spacer shafts on the front track shock are different to accommodate the new wheel design. Lighter for sure.
They also have taller front bump stops on the rear suspension.
Misc. other stuff
Rear seat support bracket is lighter and has a one bolt vs two bolt flange, again less is more!
The vents for the hood are crazy light!
-Running Boards
The running boards are pretty easy to remove and the fit n finish is killer. Seriously, I would highly recommend any 11/12 owner to purchase these boards! They are dirt cheap for what you get.
I am kinda regretting not buying another 13' for me! Oh well my 12' Assault will have to do me another year.
Especially with this
Before
After
Anyways back on topic, I wanted show some of the subtle differences between the 11/12' and the 13'. I am extremely impressed with all the changes made to the 13. Polaris has truly stepped up the game this year. At first, when I thought about the 13, I thought, big deal just a belt drive and cool running boards. I was wrong! Having a manufacturer design and build these awesome products gives us, the consumer, a much better designed, quality built, and clean designed product. There are many little things that aren't noted. Here is what I have found so far:
-The silencer
It is fitted with a new mounting system. They eliminated the whole lower mounting bracket and designed another "hook" on the lower bulkhead. This eliminates weight and reduces the parts of the sled
-Hood Wiring harness
Polaris completely re-designed the configuration of the wire routing and made it easier to use for the consumer by relocating where you unplug the hood for removal, how sweet is that!
-Voltage Regulator
Polaris also re-designed and replaced the voltage regulator on the 13. The new one is much cleaner and simple. They also did a cool thing to I would guess "cool" the regulator by flipping the regulator upside down and recessing it into the clutch cover to let the fan effect of the clutch cool the fins on the regulator. I just hope if you blow a belt, it doesn't destroy it lol
-Carbon fiber over structure
I know, everyone knows about this, but in person this makes the fit n finish super clean.The coils and VE valve solenoid mounting is lighter and also better designed with the plastic formed mounts. It also cleaned up the wiring to the coils and such.
-Track
I also noticed the track seemed a little different to me than the 11/12 5.1 series. The paddles seem much stiffer and the teeth seem less deep resulting in my opinion a better design. Now it may be that it is new and not broke in, but I have a 12' sittin right next to it with a "F-Bomb" track mod and the tips are stiffer on the 13' with no trim.
-Rear Suspension
They must have changed some of the spring rates in the rear because I noticed a lot less sagging in the suspension. The bogey wheels in the front are also different(most people were aware of that). But the spacer shafts on the front track shock are different to accommodate the new wheel design. Lighter for sure.
They also have taller front bump stops on the rear suspension.
Misc. other stuff
Rear seat support bracket is lighter and has a one bolt vs two bolt flange, again less is more!
The vents for the hood are crazy light!
-Running Boards
The running boards are pretty easy to remove and the fit n finish is killer. Seriously, I would highly recommend any 11/12 owner to purchase these boards! They are dirt cheap for what you get.
I am kinda regretting not buying another 13' for me! Oh well my 12' Assault will have to do me another year.
Especially with this
