Best Track length for Turbo's

GRINreeper · Jun 30, 2010

I know there are a few threads related to this subject, but I thought a poll might be a more clear way to get an answers from more people.

I don't want to get to specific on riding styles, Just what do you think the best all round track is for a Turbo sled.

Things you might be doing:

-High marking/blowing over the tops of hills
-trail riding (and not cause we want to)
-boon docking
-meadow trashing
-the odd race across a lake
ETC...

GRINreeper · Jul 9, 2010

I am interested to hear testimonials from the guys that had a 162 that went to a 174. The 174 category got a better result that I thought. I am really on the fence as to what track size to go with this coming season.

skibumm · Jul 10, 2010

That Impulse powered nytro needs a 174 under it to utilize all that grunt. I would do a 174x3x16 after seeing what the sleds with that combo can do!:face-icon-small-sho

xtrememotorworks · Jul 10, 2010

I like the 162 for all around, but here is a Impulse race kit that goes pretty good with a little 156

GRINreeper · Jul 11, 2010

xtrememotorworks said:
I like the 162 for all around, but here is a Impulse race kit that goes pretty good with a little 156

Awesome !! That thing sounds like it is running some serious boost !! :face-icon-small-hap

So if I understand the measurements right....if you cut a 162 and stretched it out on the ground, it would measure 162" ?

so with that said the difference in foot print of a 156 and a 162 is about 4" of actual on snow track length. or in sq./in. would be 60 sq/in more than a 156 if both tracks were 15" wide. (am I on the right "track") The 4" in length doesn't sound like all that much, but it does provide quite a bit more surface area. using the same math a 174 vs 156 would provide 270 sq./in. more than a 156.... substantial difference I would think.

a guy almost needs to have sleds to try back to back in the same conditions to make any real judgment.

Wheel House Motorsports · Jul 11, 2010

I ride with/have ridden with LOTs of guys with 174's on very low powered sleds, say just stock 800's or maybe a head and pipe, so NOTHING like a turbo for power. the bigger track makes a HUGE difference in where they go, how high they climb, and how they get there.. slower, more under control, less stucks, etc etc etc.. comparing them side by side on the trailer, they look very similar, but it makes an impressive difference once you hit the snow. the 174 also really helps deal with the ski lift issue with the higher power. I have seen some 174 800's climb in pow infinately farther than just 162's... and thats with very little power.. add more, it just gets better.

xtrememotorworks · Jul 11, 2010

Ya the Nytro/IQR was pushing 25lbs on that vid. No doubt the longer track floats better and only 4in makes a world of difference on the snow. But things like rolled chaincase and a well set up skid will put more track on the ground with a 162 than a 174 thats wheeling all over the place. Then there is the "fun" factor. The shorter sleds still jump well, rear skids/tunnels hold up better and are easier to throw around. Would be nice to have a big chute 174 turbo 4stroke and a 155 430lbs 2stroke play sled

huseby76 · Jul 30, 2010

The longer they are the cooler they look. Ha ha kidding. My votes for the 162 but i have never ridden on a 174 so i could be persuaded.

mkhoskins · Aug 1, 2010

my vote

I have always ridden a 162x15, yesterday I bought a tnytro with a 165x16 custom from camo....I am thinking this will be right inbetween so should be really really fun, but my vote is for sure no less than a 162!:face-icon-small-hap

sled-fiend · Aug 1, 2010

mkhoskins said:
I have always ridden a 162x15, yesterday I bought a tnytro with a 165x16 custom from camo....I am thinking this will be right inbetween so should be really really fun, but my vote is for sure no less than a 162!:face-icon-small-hap

A 165", interesting, any other odd numbers they got going there?

GRINreeper · Aug 2, 2010

mkhoskins said:
I have always ridden a 162x15, yesterday I bought a tnytro with a 165x16 custom from camo....I am thinking this will be right inbetween so should be really really fun, but my vote is for sure no less than a 162!:face-icon-small-hap

congrats on the sled !

Interesting track size, sounds like it might be a happy medium. is it 2.5" paddles?

GRINreeper · Aug 2, 2010

huseby76 said:
The longer they are the cooler they look. Ha ha kidding. My votes for the 162 but i have never ridden on a 174 so i could be persuaded.

I think this could be the reason a lot of other people vote the 162, simple fact that they have not ridden 174. I am still torn, already running a 162, I doubt that I would find a huge maneuverability loss.... and huge gains on the hills and in the powder.

huseby76 · Aug 4, 2010

audmike said:
I think this could be the reason a lot of other people vote the 162, simple fact that they have not ridden 174. I am still torn, already running a 162, I doubt that I would find a huge maneuverability loss.... and huge gains on the hills and in the powder.

If you went to a 174" what would you do with cr162 tunnel?? I could use one.:face-icon-small-hap

GRINreeper · Aug 4, 2010

huseby76 said:
If you went to a 174" what would you do with cr162 tunnel?? I could use one.:face-icon-small-hap

I would have chad put a new cap on my existing tunnel.

huseby76 · Aug 5, 2010

audmike said:
I would have chad put a new cap on my existing tunnel.

I was being a smart azz.. Good call he makes some good stuff, i'm hoping to pick one of his up this fall possibly.

mkhoskins · Aug 8, 2010

weird size

Ya for some reason the guy I bought it from didnt want to do a 174 so he called and had camo do a 165x16 and it is a 2.75'. I know it is a weird size but with a lot of ponies pushing it I think it is a good medium between the 174 and 162.....we will have to see. I cant wait to report back and tell you how it feels!:face-icon-small-win

GRINreeper · Aug 8, 2010

mkhoskins said:
Ya for some reason the guy I bought it from didnt want to do a 174 so he called and had camo do a 165x16 and it is a 2.75'. I know it is a weird size but with a lot of ponies pushing it I think it is a good medium between the 174 and 162.....we will have to see. I cant wait to report back and tell you how it feels!:face-icon-small-win

please do !!! it would appear to be the middle ground between a 162x2.5 and a 174x3

rotax · Aug 30, 2010

While I voted 162, I'd say its more application [and user] specific.

But I could, with high certainty, guess the ~160" range is going to get the most hits.

So if thats what you need for an answer, you got it.

Another year, the same SW.

arfrce · Aug 31, 2010

So I am wondering about the odd size.

Would that give you a limited amount of tracks to choose from?
Or would they be more expensive since they are an odd size?

Just curious.

Wheel House Motorsports · Sep 2, 2010

arfrce said:
So I am wondering about the odd size.

Would that give you a limited amount of tracks to choose from?
Or would they be more expensive since they are an odd size?

Just curious.

?? what are you talking about? just curious, the comment kinda confused me.

in those lengths.. theres only one option, camo x either 2.5 or 3" paddles.

Best Track length for Turbo's

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174"

174+ if they made it

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