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Ive read alot about duning on here, but as someone stated several times, the whole world isnt covered in sand. So, I guess what I'm asking is, are you a duner or a mudder or maybe in between ? I personally hail from South Louisiana but currently live in Oklahoma City. I bought a 2012 XMR this past summer and I love love love that machine. I spent a solid day in the lake in 4 ft of water with not an issue one (i extended my snorkels and sealed everything the day after I got it). And if I figure out how, Ill post the videos on here.
We have dunes in OK but I'm more of a mud/trail rider who definitely doesnt pass up a sand pit when I come across one. Another thing I was thinking too was that, I think the reliability of our machines and mechanical issues can be better related to one another if we understand the atmosphere in which each other rides. Mudding of coarse has alot of sudden absorbed torque throughout the system when the larger lugged tires bite. Sand however (in my experience at least) seems to load the engine harder for longer periods of time depending of coarse on your tires you currently run. I myself bought an XRS last week, picked it up and put it in the garage without driving it at all, and had to leave for work for 2 weeks. Needless to say these 2 weeks are dragging by ! Ive been passing the time by ordering 30" moto monster tires, 14" Motosport M20's, audioformz top, and anything else I can get my mits on! The ole lady was raising hell cause shes having to haul all this stuff in the house haha !!
I've been reading post after post on here trying to figure out the best way to build my machine, and any advice is well welcomed. Like I said, wheels and tires and audio top are at home waiting. But for my style of riding, I think I will upgrade the diff to a QE, install powersteering, Light bars or lights, winch, and A 2nd battery.:big smile: :money:
PS: If anyone is interested, I contacted Looney Tuned Exhaust, they are trying to get a machine begin working on an exhaust system, nothing as of now
We have dunes in OK but I'm more of a mud/trail rider who definitely doesnt pass up a sand pit when I come across one. Another thing I was thinking too was that, I think the reliability of our machines and mechanical issues can be better related to one another if we understand the atmosphere in which each other rides. Mudding of coarse has alot of sudden absorbed torque throughout the system when the larger lugged tires bite. Sand however (in my experience at least) seems to load the engine harder for longer periods of time depending of coarse on your tires you currently run. I myself bought an XRS last week, picked it up and put it in the garage without driving it at all, and had to leave for work for 2 weeks. Needless to say these 2 weeks are dragging by ! Ive been passing the time by ordering 30" moto monster tires, 14" Motosport M20's, audioformz top, and anything else I can get my mits on! The ole lady was raising hell cause shes having to haul all this stuff in the house haha !!
I've been reading post after post on here trying to figure out the best way to build my machine, and any advice is well welcomed. Like I said, wheels and tires and audio top are at home waiting. But for my style of riding, I think I will upgrade the diff to a QE, install powersteering, Light bars or lights, winch, and A 2nd battery.:big smile: :money:
PS: If anyone is interested, I contacted Looney Tuned Exhaust, they are trying to get a machine begin working on an exhaust system, nothing as of now
