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[Skidoox]

entered

 

[ACMtnCat]

Entered?

 

[TURBOSOUTH]

If this were going to be mine, I would have to have a turbo because boost is awesome! I would go with a boss seat for the storage. I would probably want some better boards or something like that. I don't need narrowed body work because I stay on two ski's. No wrap needed due to the fact most of them are ugly, I like stock look. I like to keep it simple I don't have to be the fastest or prettiest I just want to have fun!

 

[BikerPepe`]

I'm way to ignorant to try and act like I know how to put this together any better than anyone else... but it sure would be awesome to step up from my '04 KC9 to this monster-bred, super-cat you guys are slapping together.

I don't suppose I'll win anything, but one can dream. Thanks for the opportunity SnoWest & Arctic Cat!

 

[Jaynelson]

Thanks for putting this out there SW!

Since the kitty's love the boost, I vote for a turbo kit.

Also I agree that the 2.6 PC is a great track. Even leaving money out of it, I'd have a hard time switching it out.

 

[67crusty]

Improve the steering geometry. Better skis. Drop at least 15 lbs from the front end. Better shocks all the way around.

 

[d1100t]

So what's the next step in this build?
I'm looking forward to seeing more pictures of this project

 

[CatndHat]

I for one would have liked to see the 15 vs the 16 jack shaft side by side to note change differences. Did cat beef it up when it went to Team application, OR did you use an available after market brand?

 

[summ8rmk]

I for one would have liked to see the 15 vs the 16 jack shaft side by side to note change differences. Did cat beef it up when it went to Team application, OR did you use an available after market brand?

Team is an all new jack shaft that is part of the inner half of the secondary, kinda like Doo.

Los frijoles estan muy caliente dijo la mama osa!

 

[FatDogX]

Everyone has great ideas and it should be awesome but this thing will definitely need a one off custom WRAP!!!! to finish things off.

 

[05900]

Is it done yet?

 

[RMK-King]

I think the clutches should get the PCC treatment with carbon covers and TI bolts.

 

[Jeepbman]

Count me in never ridden a cat

 

[srt20]

Different seat for sure.

 

[tannerloeffen]

Awesome sign me up!!!

Everyone who participates in this thread will be entered!

 

[mightymoko]

catattack

 

[elkhunt]

Attack 20 track! do they make it in a 3" yet

 

[Fanjet]

3" track
Skinz running boards
Lowered seat
Can
Tunnel bag
Front and rear bumpers

 

[christopher]

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

Number​

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

Category​

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

Brand Names​

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

 

[MountainFanatic]

Challenger X3.2 162 please