Project 2015/16 Arctic Cat M 8000 SnoPro Build, Part 4 Forum members priority list

[f7firecatkid]

the next level gauge is worth the money on the reflash.

 

[christopher]

So, would you like a brand new 2016 Arctic Cat sled for FREE?

ENTER HERE
http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394235

 

[gottoride!]

Sign me up to win!

Nice build !!!!!!!!

 

[ACPat]

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Update On Project 2015/16 Arctic Cat M 8000 SnoPro Build

Part 4—Forum members priority list

Published online: Apr 29, 2015 Arctic Cat Steve Janes Viewed 57 time(s)
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of articles about converting a 2015 Arctic Cat M 8000 SnoPro into a SnoWest Forums 2016 Project Cat giveaway sled. Throughout the summer and fall we will be working with SnoWest Forum members to build the perfect snowmobile … and then we will give it away to a Forum member at the end of the build.)

Since our last installment, we’ve been busy on two fronts: first, analyzing the comments of forum members on what you would like to see on this Project Cat; and second, visiting with key Cat engineers on what direction they would like to see the project go.

Cat is still reviewing the comments of forum members and our suggestions for additional modifications … and we will likely get back to business within a few days after they give us their blessing on a few of our suggestions.

But just so you know where we stand, we’ve compiled a list of the top 25 suggestions from the first 10 pages of the forum posts (see chart below) that will offer some ideas on what we are considering.

First, the top suggestions were to do exactly what we’ve started—upgrade the 2015 Arctic Cat M 8000 SnoPro with 2016 parts. Second on the list were the suggestions to change the front and rear suspensions. Of course, by upgrading to 2016 parts, we’ve made vast improvements on the suspension. But still there were a lot of interest in looking at aftermarket suspensions such as KMod, Skinz or Tom’s.

Coming in at No. 3 are changes in the exhaust system. Although many of the suggestions were to add a lightweight can, others felt that specific exhaust systems from companies like Starting Line Products or Diamond S would be the best way to go.

Right behind the exhaust came the call to change the running boards … perhaps to either BDX, Skinz or Airframe.

Rounding out the top 5 suggestions was a strong call for the three-inch track.

From there the list goes on, including adding a belt drive system, lightweight parts, lightweight hood, custom wrap, clutching, etc.

The chart below shows in order (first column) the number of requests for this particular modification, (second column) type of modification and (third column) the specific brand names mentioned and how many times they were mentioned.

We’re sure Arctic Cat is closely reviewing this list as well, looking at what snowmobilers want and trying to figure out how they can improve their snowmobiles to meet these specific needs in the future.

As soon as we get the green light (pun intended) on our next session of modifications, we’ll start focusing on the important things … like what to call our project on what kind of custom wrap we should put on it.

Priority List​

<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top">

Number​

</td> <td width="132" valign="top">

Category​

</td> <td width="391" valign="top">

Brand Names​

</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 77
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Arctic Cat
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> 2016 updates from Arctic Cat
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 62
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Suspension
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> KMod (9), Skinz (4), BDX (2), Tom’s (3)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 52
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Pipes
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> SLP(13), Diamond S Ti(9), Jaws (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 50
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Running Boards
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> BDX (9), Skinz (7), Airframe (6), CR Racing (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 46
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Track (3-inch)
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 45
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Belt Drive
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> TKI (16), C3 (1)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 43
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Lightweight parts
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Patrick Carbon (4). Complete Titatium (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 32
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Lightweight hood
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> BDX (6), Fire n Ice (3), C3 Fiber (3)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 31
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Wrap
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 30
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Clutching
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Team (18)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 28
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Bumpers
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Speedwerx (6),
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 26
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Vents
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Skinz (5), Frogskin (3), BDX (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 24
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Skis
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> SLP (12)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 22
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Big Bore
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> BMP 940 kit (4)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 22
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Tether
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Teth-Air (1), ProArmor (1)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 21
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Turbo
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> TSS (2), Boondocker (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 21
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Narrow it up
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 20
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Supercharger
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Speedwerx (8)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 18
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Storage
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 16
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Seat
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Skinz (4), WRP (3)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 16
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Steering
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> CFR Bars (2), C3 Post (1)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 13
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Fuel Tank
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Oil Injection Delete (3), Mountain Addiction (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 9
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Powdercoating
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 7
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Handwarmers
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> RSI (4), Rox Ghost Handguards (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 4
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Gauges
</td> <td width="391" valign="top"> Next Stage (2)
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 3
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> LED lights
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="67" valign="top"> 3
</td> <td width="132" valign="top"> Skid Plate
</td> <td width="391" valign="top">
</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

Do you have to be a USA citizen or can any American be eligible ? Even if the Canadian side of north America pays for shipping ? Thanks

 

[raiderider]

if the A/C had a belt drive it would be the best sled out there.

 

[ddbigcat]

if the A/C had a belt drive it would be the best sled out there.

Agreed

 

[Pandoras Box]

If cat really is watching for what people want,,,,

Why don't they just ask the people riding polaris and doo, what would it take for you to ride a cat? Sorry out the brand loyal part and doo the rest.

It would be something like this.

Drop at least 25lbs
At least Copy the axys on width (panel and boards) and height of boards and panels.

Narrow the seat so it doesn't push your leg off the sled if you have to lay it way over.

Lower the T on the steering post as low as possible so we have more options. ( I cut mine down 2" and added a summit x riser. Now all the way up is stock height but I can go down 2")

Bump the hp +5

Add steering, (if setup right is no harder to steer)

Build a wide keel ski and offset it to the outside 3/4". This will let the sled roll on the keel before the outer edge hits, you would be surprised what it does for backcountry handling.

To start with what we have is way harder to build into this, but if we had this it would be easy for anyone to add to, like wider boards, less steering, even taller bars, add weight, reduce hp, chitty skis. That would be easy. But in all reality only a few would change one thing and that's a maybe. I'd rather have a 30lb lighter sled that may need a brace here or there than spend on average $100 per pound lost.
Just rename it the backcountry-pro as a sub model of the pro climb.

Just sayin and I could say more, lol

i agree ^^^

 

[COP-OUT]

TKI LLC Belt DRIVE

I would like to see a a TKI LLC drive belt system on the Arctic Cat. Tom KozBa has great customer service and would be a worth-will addition to your build.

 

[mt.sledder]

belt drive and a turbo.

 

[mt.sledder]

not just any turbo, Silber Turbo!!!!!!!