rzrgade
Active VIP Member
Well it's time to do a quick update on how the mav turbo has worked out so far .
I wanted a reliable , fast , capable sxs that was fun and more of a sport machine . It needed to be mud capable , but that was not its primary objective...
My findings are based of of my prior experience with an AC wildcat & numerous rzrs , used as comparables....
I don't want to get into the area of ... Don't need a turbo, dune machine , to big etc etc... That is a whole other topic .
The machine is a 2015 turbo mav xds with lots of aftermarket goodies , some needed / some not . Stock running gear / motor / clutching other than a dalton kit for 30 inch aggressive tires & and a sport low bypass.
Here we go :
Power .....9/10 awesome , smooth reliable , no turbo lag and more than a trail machine ever needs...makes it lots of fun with 150'roosts at the step of a peddle.
0 issues with motor or clutching so far and despite what some people say (lol) the turbo works flawless in the mud !!! It's a beast...
Running gear: 9/10 again very happy ! Stock belt 1000k with o issues so far... Clutching is great and I use low 90% of the time (75 k in low range) so no shifting between ranges.. No diff / axle/trans or any other issues so far whatsoever. One torn boot/ my fault. Stock axles work great , and I don't baby it ....all wheel bearings , tie rods , ball joints are like new at 1000k. I did put on aftermarket tie rod shafts , when I bought it , stock Canam ones are junk.
This really impresses me as I think this is a major weakness on the Polaris sxs's.
Brake pads Loks like they will last for about 1800k +\~
Handling / suspension:8/10 : very good ! For a 64 inch wide machine it is very nimble , yet incredibly stable .... The turbo model is 5 inchs longer wheelbase which really helps the ride. Along with much better shocks and a better suspension setup, really makes the ride great & adjustable... I run at about 16 inchs of ground clearance and it works great . Don't get stuck much, but handles speed great too!
the stock springs have sagged more than I would like and the back end kicks up a bit more thanitshould I think. But it's themost capable fast trailable sxs I have ever driven ....not as good at speed as my old wildcat, but much more nimble with better vision....steering is bang on with 3 modes. Vision is great. Visco QE lock works well, but I prefer the Popo 4/4 system . But this is more reliable I think . It does take some time to get use to it ..... However.
Fit & Finnish 7/10...good . The stock mud flares both broke( trees) due to their location . The carbon fibre paint is peeling and of poor quality . Seats are fantastic , so are the ergonomics . The cab is crazy hot , not unbearable but too hot none the less.... Stock. I have done mods to restrict that heat.
A lot of noise in the cab , mid engine .... But not too bad.
Skid plates are a cheap poor design with a crazy seam in the middle , they are junk !
cage , frame and quality of finish wiring , fasteners etc are light years ahead of all the others....they are harder than a Popo to work on though! Lol
Reliability 10/10....nothing has broke !1000 k pinned with 30 inch tires .....what more can I say !
All in all very happy , great machine and a blast to ride !!
Very few issues ... I would highly recommend it , and the price will be very good with the release of the new X3.
hope this helps any one looking for insight on these machines !!
Cheers !
I wanted a reliable , fast , capable sxs that was fun and more of a sport machine . It needed to be mud capable , but that was not its primary objective...
My findings are based of of my prior experience with an AC wildcat & numerous rzrs , used as comparables....
I don't want to get into the area of ... Don't need a turbo, dune machine , to big etc etc... That is a whole other topic .
The machine is a 2015 turbo mav xds with lots of aftermarket goodies , some needed / some not . Stock running gear / motor / clutching other than a dalton kit for 30 inch aggressive tires & and a sport low bypass.
Here we go :
Power .....9/10 awesome , smooth reliable , no turbo lag and more than a trail machine ever needs...makes it lots of fun with 150'roosts at the step of a peddle.
0 issues with motor or clutching so far and despite what some people say (lol) the turbo works flawless in the mud !!! It's a beast...
Running gear: 9/10 again very happy ! Stock belt 1000k with o issues so far... Clutching is great and I use low 90% of the time (75 k in low range) so no shifting between ranges.. No diff / axle/trans or any other issues so far whatsoever. One torn boot/ my fault. Stock axles work great , and I don't baby it ....all wheel bearings , tie rods , ball joints are like new at 1000k. I did put on aftermarket tie rod shafts , when I bought it , stock Canam ones are junk.
This really impresses me as I think this is a major weakness on the Polaris sxs's.
Brake pads Loks like they will last for about 1800k +\~
Handling / suspension:8/10 : very good ! For a 64 inch wide machine it is very nimble , yet incredibly stable .... The turbo model is 5 inchs longer wheelbase which really helps the ride. Along with much better shocks and a better suspension setup, really makes the ride great & adjustable... I run at about 16 inchs of ground clearance and it works great . Don't get stuck much, but handles speed great too!
the stock springs have sagged more than I would like and the back end kicks up a bit more thanitshould I think. But it's themost capable fast trailable sxs I have ever driven ....not as good at speed as my old wildcat, but much more nimble with better vision....steering is bang on with 3 modes. Vision is great. Visco QE lock works well, but I prefer the Popo 4/4 system . But this is more reliable I think . It does take some time to get use to it ..... However.
Fit & Finnish 7/10...good . The stock mud flares both broke( trees) due to their location . The carbon fibre paint is peeling and of poor quality . Seats are fantastic , so are the ergonomics . The cab is crazy hot , not unbearable but too hot none the less.... Stock. I have done mods to restrict that heat.
A lot of noise in the cab , mid engine .... But not too bad.
Skid plates are a cheap poor design with a crazy seam in the middle , they are junk !
cage , frame and quality of finish wiring , fasteners etc are light years ahead of all the others....they are harder than a Popo to work on though! Lol
Reliability 10/10....nothing has broke !1000 k pinned with 30 inch tires .....what more can I say !
All in all very happy , great machine and a blast to ride !!
Very few issues ... I would highly recommend it , and the price will be very good with the release of the new X3.
hope this helps any one looking for insight on these machines !!
Cheers !
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