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- Location
- Arlington TX
Yeah, i'd like a FX1 thats almost as wide as a SJ, wider tray and 144 pump. So either shorten a SJ to FX1 length/ etc.... or make a FX1 wider, pump etc. Move the pole forward a little.
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- Thread starter shmity1
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Yeah, i'd like a FX1 thats almost as wide as a SJ, wider tray and 144 pump. So either shorten a SJ to FX1 length/ etc.... or make a FX1 wider, pump etc. Move the pole forward a little.
- Location
- Ocala, FL
I don't mind the narrow hull but a wider tray seems like it would be nice. And I've never ridden with sponsons but it seems like that could be fun too.
And it needs to have the sxr style gunwales and shaved gas cap/plastic pivot things
If I were to manufacture these:
I don't think only one ski would do, we would need a budget/beginner ski, freestyle, and race. 3 hulls, 3 2-stroke engines; 650, 800(low rpm tune), 800(high rpm tune). All engines would be interchangeable with only the cylinders and pistons changing. All engines would use same Direct Injection kit with 4 different ECM chips, the 4th chip being programmable. No more cast pipes (manifolds ok) and the pipes will be performance tuned to their respectable genera. 2 types of interchangable jet pumps (144/150) running nearly the same components where possible. 2 interchangeable tank sizes (2gal, 5gal) with internal fill. Pole should be lightweight and aluminum, welded tube or single oval bent tube would fit this requirement best. Factory implemented bilge pump with proper mounts and easy replacement with standard pump types (tsunami/rule). Hydroturf (or equivalent), factory equipped for aftermarket footholds. EPS foam everywhere including tray. Smaller hull like 300sx, epoxy, hand laid woven, tubbies, a moderate amount of rocker, Bolt on trimmable hull extensions (no extension yields -3"). Easily User Serviceable including an engine that can be removed by only unplugging wires, and maybe 2 nuts for the starter. 300lb limit on the budget and race skiis, 260lb limit of freestyle. Government Lobbying to allow this thing to be produced and RIDDEN
No rear bond rail that hangs down on the sides.
No Suspension.
No Brakes.
No Off Throttle steering
No Reverse
No Gauges.
No Purple.
No Choke.
No Turbos.
No Fiberglass Waterbox
No Barges.
No Seats.
I don't think only one ski would do, we would need a budget/beginner ski, freestyle, and race. 3 hulls, 3 2-stroke engines; 650, 800(low rpm tune), 800(high rpm tune). All engines would be interchangeable with only the cylinders and pistons changing. All engines would use same Direct Injection kit with 4 different ECM chips, the 4th chip being programmable. No more cast pipes (manifolds ok) and the pipes will be performance tuned to their respectable genera. 2 types of interchangable jet pumps (144/150) running nearly the same components where possible. 2 interchangeable tank sizes (2gal, 5gal) with internal fill. Pole should be lightweight and aluminum, welded tube or single oval bent tube would fit this requirement best. Factory implemented bilge pump with proper mounts and easy replacement with standard pump types (tsunami/rule). Hydroturf (or equivalent), factory equipped for aftermarket footholds. EPS foam everywhere including tray. Smaller hull like 300sx, epoxy, hand laid woven, tubbies, a moderate amount of rocker, Bolt on trimmable hull extensions (no extension yields -3"). Easily User Serviceable including an engine that can be removed by only unplugging wires, and maybe 2 nuts for the starter. 300lb limit on the budget and race skiis, 260lb limit of freestyle. Government Lobbying to allow this thing to be produced and RIDDEN
No rear bond rail that hangs down on the sides.
No Suspension.
No Brakes.
No Off Throttle steering
No Reverse
No Gauges.
No Purple.
No Choke.
No Turbos.
No Fiberglass Waterbox
No Barges.
No Seats.
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- Location
- Portland, or
Excellent posts, most of them. Turbo diesel??
The simpler the better. Think KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid).
800cc direct or fuel injected is the ticket. Yeah, you could go bigger but you don't really need to. you can get 160HP out of an 800cc engine at 8000rpm.
Ideal situation is two hulls, one specific for racing and one for freestyle. Can't make one that can do both. Same engine just different pump configurations. Same engine ECU just with available aftermarket tuning capabilities.
Lots to think about and consider.
The simpler the better. Think KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid).
800cc direct or fuel injected is the ticket. Yeah, you could go bigger but you don't really need to. you can get 160HP out of an 800cc engine at 8000rpm.
Ideal situation is two hulls, one specific for racing and one for freestyle. Can't make one that can do both. Same engine just different pump configurations. Same engine ECU just with available aftermarket tuning capabilities.
Lots to think about and consider.
Vumad
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- Location
- St. Pete, FL
Superjet based Yamaha X2