xmetal waterbox question/s

[Ericfox]

I am going to get the xmetal waterbox with front exhaust.

I want to get rid of the rear exhaust... what do you guys to do get rid of the rear exhaust? Is it better to leave it in? Dont know if I want to install a scupper valve..... I imagine that is an option though to fill the hole....

 

[felonyryder]

hope you don't ride on a lake cuz everyone will hate you in no time, built mine for the ocean tested and tuned on the lake 3 times and no more friends at the marina i personally think it sounds awesome. I added one ways out the back.

 

[Matt_E]

I hope you don't ride in areas that have any people with hearing around.
XMW WB + Front only exhaust = guaran'f'n'teed to piss people off.

 

[Mark44]

Way to loud for me.

Mark44

 

[felonyryder]

matt how did you mount your exhaust with the tubbies on there?

 

[Matt_E]

Cut off a piece of the tubbie.

My front exhaust is for sale.

 

[yamaslut]

I am going to get the xmetal waterbox with front exhaust.

I want to get rid of the rear exhaust... what do you guys to do get rid of the rear exhaust? Is it better to leave it in? Dont know if I want to install a scupper valve..... I imagine that is an option though to fill the hole....

I would fill the hole w/ foam and glass over it after removing the pipe, of course... that's what I did

 

[tor*p*do]

watch the video on page 2 of this thread:

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/24519

and you will understand why people do not like the sound of these boxes

kinda like a chainsaw in the middle of the lake . . . :mischievous:


:bad3:

 

[yamaslut]

watch the video on page 2 of this thread:

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/24519

and you will understand why people do not like the sound of these boxes

kinda like a chainsaw in the middle of the lake . . . :mischievous:


:bad3:

personally I think it sounds good... it's acomplete non factor in the surf anyway..

 

[tor*p*do]

I didnt say I didnt like it
just that "people" on my lake would crucify me if I was riding a ski that sounded like that!

 

[Ericfox]

Hmmm.... I see what you guys are saying... I watched the videos in that thread, and now will only do the rear exhaust with the x-metal box if I get it at all.... do you guys recommend this waterbox, or maybe another? Maybe just stick with the stocker.... definately I think the front exhaust might not be the best idea for the lakes I ride at....

 

[Mark44]

Nothing wrong with the stock box IMO unless you just want to ride on the band wagon.

Mark44

 

[Matt_E]

Yay bandwagon! :biggthumpup:

I wouldn't have an XMW waterbox if I hadn't gotten a good deal on mine.
It is noticably lighter than stock (not just in your hand, but actual riding)

 

[randalj1]

Matt, you said you had rear only, how is that with the x-metal for noise and how did you block off the front tee?

 

[yamaslut]

Matt, you said you had rear only, how is that with the x-metal for noise and how did you block off the front tee?

rubber cap... it's a plumbing part...

 

[Ericfox]

couldnt you just weld a round piece of aluminum on there? and then just cut it off if you ever want to use it again? I guess the rubber piece should hold ok though.... no leaks?

 

[Matt_E]

couldnt you just weld a round piece of aluminum on there? and then just cut it off if you ever want to use it again? I guess the rubber piece should hold ok though.... no leaks?

I wouldn't. Why do it permanently, it could hurt resale value.

 

[FL-cracker]

It will be about like this... but I have the old box.

YouTube - Little V-wake clip

 

[#ZERO]

I would use the front exhaust with a stock waterbox to cut down on the noise factor.

I used four layers of 18oz. biaxial fiberglass inside of the hull and three layers of chopped glass on the outside with 3:1 epoxy resin to fill the exhaust hole.

 

[Ericfox]

I think I'm leaning more towards xmetal box with rear outlet only whenever I change up...