M5 set up for 11 yr old - skid swap Q

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nw-sickboy

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• Nov 10, 2018

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Just picked up an 06 M5 for my 11 yr old. Considering going to a 7T driver and a 162 Skid/track from an 08 M8... Good idea or bad? Will this skid bold up?

 

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• Nov 12, 2018

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The skid will bolt right in not sure how well the 500 will turn a 162 if I remember correctly those old m5s only had like 80-85 hp

 

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• Nov 12, 2018

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Teach him throttle gets him places, not long tracks :face-icon-small-hap

I agree with the above, not sure a 162 on a M5 would makes much sense.

 

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• Nov 12, 2018

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My 10 yr old has been on a m5 for two years.
Awesome sled but no way I’d put a 162 under it.

 

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• Nov 13, 2018

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i wouldnt do one single thing to that M5 except put old and gas in it. Let him ride it til he's sick of it and pass it on to the next kid

 

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• Nov 14, 2018

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Perfect- Thanks for the feedback

 

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• Nov 14, 2018

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I agree leave the shorter track. The 08 Float skid is lighter, but the torsion spring skid seemed to transfer weight better I thought. That might be better for a smaller rider anyway.