Part I 2013 POLARIS RMK.. COMING FEBRUARY 10th, 2012 !

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Being an extrusion they would almost have to be the same width, unless they CNC machine some off the inside edge for some taper.

 

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They are extruded aluminum, for the same weight it will be stronger. My guess is that they are the same if not lighter as it appears to be less overall material than the stamped sheet. My only concern is if they will be brittle as extruded aluminum doesn't really bend.

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trooper... I'll bet they use a trick alloy like 7129 t-5 for these... that is what rails are made from.. and some bumpers on cars/truck/equipment.... I've seen plenty of bent rails that did not crack (I've seen some cracked rail too to be fair)!

 

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Being an extrusion they would almost have to be the same width, unless they CNC machine some off the inside edge for some taper.

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Count the peaks on the tread at the front and rear... they are tapered... I'd bet they are machined ... and they have a radius on the bottom to meet the tunnel with some good surface area for bonding.






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Count the peaks on the tread at the front and rear... they are tapered... I'd bet they are machined ... and they have a radius on the bottom to meet the tunnel with some good surface area for bonding.






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Good eye! Mountainhorse. Explains why they didn't opt for the tunnel flange stiffener. Also looks like a cast or forged? (possibly hydro-formed but probably not) kick up with lightening holes looks pretty good.

 

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Pretty hot thread this morning.

 

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Nice. Glad to see more than bng's! Looking forward to seeing the rest of it.

 

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Scott said:

Pretty hot thread this morning.

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cool seeing poos new stuff while i wait for 2013 960 etec.

 

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snowmobiler said:

cool seeing poos new stuff while i wait for 2013 960 4tec.

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Sounds heavy.

 

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cool seeing poos new stuff while i wait for 2013 960 etec.

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The Pro will be lighter....that 3rd cylinder on the etec is a heavy SOB





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More....

Keep your eyes peeled here and on FaceBook people :face-icon-small-ton... I'm sure there is more to come..:camera::camera:











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Continued on Part II

Click here http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300308