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Ocotillo Wells SVRA

Barbara

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I have a DS RR, so my opinion is probably void!!

They were introduced in mid-late 2020? I know that nearly everyone recommends getting the smart shox if given the opportunity.. 2023 msrp difference is about $1700 it looks like. If I were buying a 72" machine, I would definitely go with the smart shox setup...

The opinions from forum members, YT videos, and various articles recommend smart shox atleast more than 60% of the time, every time. 😅

 

I opted for non-Smart Shox. I try to stay away from dealers whenever possible and they seemed like an item I would be forced to go to a dealer for if I had issues. Seems like there are a lot of posts from people with issues from the system. Instead, I took my shocks to Tom Morris and had him work them over. Car rides awesome.

 

I don’t have Smart Shoks. However, it’s the future, and great technology. You could probably do 2 things here, buy the Smart Shok model, “OR” get ready for this curve ball. Get the regular X RS, and give SDI a call, and ask how much their system is.
I have their system on my Raptor, and it’s unbelievable! And I’m not a paid spokesperson, LOL. Their system on the Raptor allows the shocks to react 500 times a second. With multiple settings. IDK if Can Am’s system can match that?

 

I don’t have Smart Shoks. However, it’s the future, and great technology. You could probably do 2 things here, buy the Smart Shok model, “OR” get ready for this curve ball. Get the regular X RS, and give SDI a call, and ask how much their system is.
I have their system on my Raptor, and it’s unbelievable! And I’m not a paid spokesperson, LOL. Their system on the Raptor allows the shocks to react 500 times a second. With multiple settings. IDK if Can Am’s system can match that?

Excuse my ignorance, SDI?

 

I have a 22 X3 XRS RR SS. I only have a couple hundred miles on the machine. I like them so far. I came from a 21 turbo S Velocity with standard shocks, and the X3 is miles ahead in terms of comfort and handling. Get the Smart Shocks and be a guinea pig like me!

 

I have smart shox with ST springs and am super happy with them. You can feel the difference in the settings. In firm you can noticeably tell the system stiffenens the outside shocks in turns, dive in braking and acceleration. Wish it had the full stiff button in the dunes. The XRC is the best choice if you want regular adjustments.

 

smart shocks are worth their weight in gold. Its awesome to have the extra help when cornering and braking. Then you have different modes for different terrains. I spent thousands more just to get a sxs with smart shock system and i would do it again.

 

I never even considered how much these would help under braking - to me this alone would likely be worth the money. In the grand scheme, can you really add the option for $1700 later? Not really... So do it now. lol

 

Thanks for the feedback, I think I’ll get the smart shox……if I can find one in stock near me.

 

Smart shocks Without a doubt. We have a tuned smart shocks car and I use the shock settings the entire ride. It's part of the drivers "tools" for sure. I'm constantly switching based on speed, terrain of course, and even certain turns to help with body roll.

 

I have SS on my max and love it, but for a specific reason. I don't run any sway bars, so I can run the shocks in soft and have full articulation for crawling, but when we hit a connector road (or anything fast) I can flip it to normal which then the computer helps compensate for body roll. The firm setting is way too stiff for anything I'll be doing, so it doesn't get used.

 

That’s a good point.

 

I would like to thank everyone for the input, I found a X3 with smart shox in stock at a dealership within reasonable driving distance. I sent them an e mail yesterday……if everything works out I may take it home this week.

 

Post pics if you get it. Good luck!

 

If I was buying a new X3 today it would be a Smart Shock model hands down.

 

Hello, who tuned your smart shocks?? I am looking for someone to tune mine

 

ST did mine and it has always felt great. Another top name is Tom Morrison that alot of people are very happpy with his work. Out here in Vegas there is another guy that everyone says does great work Robert Campbell at Iron Born Offroad.

 

I'm curious how many racers run smart shox in their Can Am's?

If not, why?

 

I’ve also wondered the same.

 

I’ve got a 2022 XMR RR and 2022 Pro R Ultimate. I know this is a Can Am forum but there is no comparison, smart shocks on the Pro R win hands down. I got a hell of a deal on the XMR and it’s my daily, but the Pro R is unbelievable because of the suspension.

 

I have an 18 that Tom Morris sprung and valved. Friend just bought a new 2023 smart shocks.
My car rides night and day better than his. He cant believe it. Now if he takes his to Tom, not
sure how it would go.

 

I have an 18 that Tom Morris sprung and valved. Friend just bought a new 2023 smart shocks.
My car rides night and day better than his. He cant believe it. Now if he takes his to Tom, not
sure how it would go.

Now that I would be very curious about, can't remember what he said about working on them

Tom did my late 18 as well last year.