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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 2/10/2006 4:57:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		both of those look great. but i can't get your vids to work on your homepage..

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 2/10/2006 10:06:42 PM   
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I haven't wired my lights up yet. I was going to plug them into the receiver as well. Do I still need a dropping resistor?

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 2/11/2006 12:35:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, except for the white LED headlights. Use something like a 100 ohm each for the side LEDs and one for the rear taillight LED. Those white LEDs in the headlights must need a lot of current and voltage so they run directly off of the BEC.

Yep I know the vids on my rocket camera writeup don't work, I'll get that fixed! Thanks for looking!

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 2/14/2006 6:47:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, this thread has really gone cold! I guess everyone either has no snow or too much!

I have mounted a Kodak MC3 camera to my sled. I'll update my website with photos and onboard video soon. Ski trip is about two weeks away. That's when my sled will taste snow for the first time. I also ordered and received a Traxxas high torque steering servo from RC Boyz (on EBAY.) I'll probably replace the standard Futaba servo I am using now. One thing I did like about the Futaba servo is that the mounting brackets had closed mounting holes. This servo, like many others, has mounting holes that are open. I'll have to rethink my tie wrap arrangement.

I also sat a GI Joe on my sled and was surprised to see that he is too small. I was thinking these New Brights were 1/6 scale. But Joe is 1/6 and he just does not look right. What scale are these sleds? Someone bought a rider from EBAY, right? Any ideas where I can get one or what I need to look for? Is there an action figure that is the correct scale? How about ideas on making one? I believe the onboard video will be better looking over the sholder of a rider.

Ted Mahler

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 2/14/2006 7:31:39 PM   
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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 2/23/2006 9:13:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		did any of you guys use the stock frame. cuz i saw one guy who went all out on it and built one with an aluminum belly pan and tunnel.

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 10/24/2006 10:14:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am responding to your pictures of the pocket sled that you said you could only find in China and the UK (that was an old post I ran across). I actually sell them in Illinois so if you want more info, let me know. Thanks!

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/5/2006 7:48:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have been enjoying my modded new brite skidoo recently. Has anyone else been messing around with theirs?



I'd be interested in these pocket sleds lemutz.

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/5/2006 10:01:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well I had to replace the motor in mine. Last year I worked so hard to get it ready for my trip Colorado and once there it ran 10 feet and stopped dead. When I returned home to Texas I open the motor and found it had digested a staple! Moral: Keep a clean workplace. Now it is sitting and waiting for this years ski trip. I've posted my New Bright conversion web site before but here it is again: www.tedsrockets.homestead.com Click on the snowmobile.

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/6/2006 6:51:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm not satisfied with the stock gearbox and new motor/pinion combo so I'm looking for a new gearbox or designing a new belt drive system.

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/6/2006 9:58:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sweet,,, go for it! Post some photos as you go along. I just did the "easy' way so I could get it up and running quicky. I've also heard that pumping too much power into the New Bright starts to bring out the weaknesses in other parts of the system. I guess a full hop-up can "snowball" on you!

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/7/2006 5:47:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'm a little out of my element here, so bear with me... What kind of info are you looking for? They're too new to the U.S. so I've never seen one with mods, all I can give you is factory specs and performance info.

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/7/2006 5:39:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Lemutz,

How far are you from Davenport, IA 52806?

Can those pocket sleds be adult riden, can't determine the size from the picture?

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/7/2006 10:12:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		The spec sheet for the Angell (above) show a weight max of 75 kg, about 165 lbs. It also shows a top speed of 25 km/h, or about 15 mph. That's about as fast as a person out for a jog.

Personally the Angell might be a fun toy, but I think your money's better spent on a used conventional sled. Even a 10 year old machine will typically have very low mileage, since snowmobiles are seasonal and recreational. Many only get a few days' use a year. And with almost any sled built since 1990 you'll have no trouble going 100 mph, even if you weigh more than 165 pounds.

My thoughts. Now back to the New Bright rc machine.

I've seen lots of references to modding the track and ski suspension to make them truly functional. I've cut out the faux-limiter straps in the track suspension which seemed to improve it but haven't done anything else. What's next?

Also, has anyone found parts or material that will replace the spindles in the ski assemblies? The entire set-up is extremely flimsy. I'd like to find a way to make the skis behave more like a real sled, turn reasonably well and hold together for a little while.

Dave

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RE: SkiDoo Snowmobile (let the mods begin) - 12/8/2006 4:12:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm currently adding oil shocks to my suspension and just recently added a high torque servo to the front steering. Next will be making aluminum parts to beef up the suspension and steering.

Fun project.