whats all different in front end plastic of xm to xp

fredw · Oct 10, 2012

have the chance to swap to the xm plastics in the front end for new build, local parts dealer has no clue on the differences between between the two... from looking at the xp i would guess there to be a new right side belly pan, a new leftside belly pan, a new style nose cone and front bumper, and finnally the top end plastic would be different... but all still using the same frame.... does this sound right

there is no parts skimatics yet up for the 13 so not really positive

might do the 400 dollar replacement for skis and spindles to go to the xm as well

snopro · Oct 10, 2012

fredw said:
have the chance to swap to the xm plastics in the front end for new build, local parts dealer has no clue on the differences between between the two... from looking at the xp i would guess there to be a new right side belly pan, a new leftside belly pan, a new style nose cone and front bumper, and finnally the top end plastic would be different... but all still using the same frame.... does this sound right

there is no parts skimatics yet up for the 13 so not really positive

might do the 400 dollar replacement for skis and spindles to go to the xm as well

Dealers are still waiting for BRP to upload parts fiches for the XM's as of 2 days ago when I was looking for new part numbers. Hang in there Fred and give them a chance.

ferniesnow · Oct 11, 2012

For what it's worth Fred, one can't easily access the inside to put a muff-pot on top of the pipe.

So, IMHO, a big change in the upper plastics.

oler1234 · Oct 11, 2012

Xm or xp.... It's the same chassis. I remember hearing a update kit to xm body panels.

snopro · Oct 11, 2012

The footrests are totally different. There is no kits in the catalogue. It is all speculation till dealers get parts fiche.

oler1234 · Oct 12, 2012

footrest are diffrent... i dont think skidoo is going to re-tool the factory for this one. I know for fact i have scabbed chassis parts of 12's to put on my 08 fwiw

maxwell · Oct 12, 2012

i cant see the center console fitting because the steering post is in a different position. i suppose a little trimming it would fit. possibility that the sidepanels would fit with the new bellypan and side pans etc. remember the first couple versions of the xm were all handbuilt based off an xp chassis. so theres no reason why this stuff shouldnt fit but again all speculation. alsop the guage cluster is completely different so again center console?

snopro · Oct 12, 2012

I guess it comes down to how pretty you want it to look when you are done. Anything is possible in todays world but as far as everything lining up perfect like its meant to be....................no chancy Mr. Whelan.

fredw · Oct 12, 2012

c3 has designed there own running boards and some guys have removed the pole at the drivers foot to give them more room... not sure how this compares to the xm, but would figure that the frames are very similar, c3 had a chance this spring to check one out and feels it should be fairly simple

be nice once the parts finch is up for the new sleds

Ballzdeep · Feb 6, 2018

fredw said:
have the chance to swap to the xm plastics in the front end for new build, local parts dealer has no clue on the differences between between the two... from looking at the xp i would guess there to be a new right side belly pan, a new leftside belly pan, a new style nose cone and front bumper, and finnally the top end plastic would be different... but all still using the same frame.... does this sound right

there is no parts skimatics yet up for the 13 so not really positive

might do the 400 dollar replacement for skis and spindles to go to the xm as well

Super old thread, but id love to know how ya made out....did you ever do the swap for XM on the XP?

fredw · Feb 6, 2018

Yes we did, all worked well excerpt the foot sturps, needed some tlc to make it work on new style..

Ballzdeep · Feb 6, 2018

fredw said:
Yes we did, all worked well excerpt the foot sturps, needed some tlc to make it work on new style..

good to hear, i'm gonna attempt this swap. If you have any pics still kicking around please feel free to PM me them haha Thanks for the reply. :beer:

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