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CMX sleds
- what's the scoop?
started by sledneck1978
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February 8th 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Didn't want to get off topic on the 13' poo thread so I started this one...
So are these things bad ass enough to justify the 30K price tag. To me they look like an edge or doo (before rider forward) with a turbo. I'm sure there are many mods from a sled from the big four but still...30K? There are companies that sell brand new pro-rmk's turboed and mountain ready for under 20. I guess I'm just curious...there must be something goin on with them that's good since they've maintained since 1996. So what's the scoop?
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February 8th 2012 at 9:05 PM
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Bames
Average Member
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Location: Central Maine, USA
Current Sled: '07 IQ HO CFI 600
2010-2011 Miles: 800
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$30,000 for a snowmobile... uhh..... NO!!!
2007 Polaris IQ HO CFI 600
2006 Suzuki GSX-R 600
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February 8th 2012 at 9:31 PM
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crdude
Note to self: I never want to rebuild a rzr trans again.
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Just like a a "holz" sled, pretty much everything is aftermarket/custom.
2010 Rush 600 <-- the sports car
2004 Pro XR 800 <-- Classic Muscle... Nuff said.
88 s-10 / 350 project
87 fiero w/ 44.7k miles
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February 8th 2012 at 9:32 PM
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bj.hardy
dsty
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Location: appleton, wi, USA
Current Sled: 12, Pro-R LE Orange Mad!
2010-2011 Miles: 2216
2011-2012 Miles: 1720
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Quote originally posted by crdude
Just like a a "holz" sled, pretty much everything is aftermarket/custom.
sounds expensive to fix when you hit the
"oh ****" button
-Hardy
My Toys
-2012 Pro-R LE w/ Orange side panels
-2009 Suzuki 450ltr
-2010 Duramax 2500 HD - goodies: EFI Live programming By: Guy - Ride Right Air Bags
-2011 Case DX45
-40ft P&J gooseneck trailer, torque tube, top deck, elec over hyd--
--Time to Feel the Rush--
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February 8th 2012 at 9:42 PM
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jake.parker
deerslayer
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Location: Monroe, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: Polaris xcsp 600
2010-2011 Miles: 250
2011-2012 Miles: 440.....
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they are nice sleds but most people can buy their parts and do it for half or most of the cost of buying one straight from cmx.
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February 9th 2012 at 2:47 AM
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crdude
Note to self: I never want to rebuild a rzr trans again.
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Quote originally posted by bj.hardy
Quote originally posted by crdude
Just like a a "holz" sled, pretty much everything is aftermarket/custom.
sounds expensive to fix when you hit the
"oh ****" button
Yes, they are. thats why many older (early 2000's) compleat mod sleds that costed around $18k, now sell for around $4k. still killer sleds... but you toast a trailing arm and you can no longer buy replacements, so you either have to go stock or have one built.....
2010 Rush 600 <-- the sports car
2004 Pro XR 800 <-- Classic Muscle... Nuff said.
88 s-10 / 350 project
87 fiero w/ 44.7k miles
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February 9th 2012 at 9:06 PM
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JEEPS101
TAKE'R EASY, N IF SHES EASY... TAKE'R TWICE
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2010-2011 Miles: ????
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Ive read up on these, watched the videos they have on the net. If you have 30k to blow on a sled than go for it. I personally dont think any sled is worth that kind of money. Im sure a good enough rider on any turbo 800 from the 4 companies could do just as much as the CMX. Besides how many CMX's do you see in the movies???
I dont mean to nock it, its a business that has been around and providing jobs and has stayed in business. So kudos to them.
(but 30k for a sled)
1997 Indy 500 (White Lightning)
1986 Jag 340 (the kitty kat)
1996 Jeep Cherokee (slightly modified)
1996 Saturn POS (savin gas and suckin A$$)
Motorcycle to come soon
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February 9th 2012 at 9:41 PM
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driftpounder
Canadian Psycho
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2010-2011 Miles: 649
2011-2012 Miles: 2070
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The 30k is way over the top, but CMX sleds are definately a well engineered weapon. I do think that most of the 800 turbos from any of the factory boys will take you just as high and as far for a lot less coin.
Need a TEAM helix? http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...team-helix
'11 Switchback Assault, Jaws can, more to come.
'04 Pro-X2 700, Airbrushed "Reaper" hood, 121/15/1.5 Intense, proper jetting and some clutching, MBRP can.
Sold
'06 Fusion 700, High Flow SLP Air Box, Hot Air Elimination Kit, Black/White primay spring and 10-74 weights, Team 719 Helix, MBRP can, 136/15/1.5 Ripsaw tracks usa kit.
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February 9th 2012 at 11:57 PM
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flatlander_summit
ND MEATBALL CREW
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Quote originally posted by JEEPS101
Besides how many CMX's do you see in the movies???
(but 30k for a sled)
The great riders aren't in the videos, they're out riding and having fun for themselves, likely hauling their sleds to the parking lot in a pickup that is worth 1/20th of their sled.
12 Pro Assault 155
08 Summit X 800 154
99 Summit X 670
98 MXZ 583
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February 10th 2012 at 2:34 PM
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some guys have money to piss away....I would rather build my own the way I want it. At a price I can afford. I'm not Crazy, I don't ride mountains, And I'm not extreme.120 ponys make me smile just fine
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF POO
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
2008 IQR factory racer #44
2005 IQR
2001 Edge X
1998 xc 700
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
1974 John Deere JDX Special
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February 10th 2012 at 2:37 PM
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Quote originally posted by dodger
some guys have money to piss away....I would rather build my own the way I want it. At a price I can afford. I'm not Crazy, I don't ride mountains, And I'm not extreme.120 ponys make me smile just fine
Right, but my question here is why would they buy one of those over a poo turbo? There has to be something about them besides the fact that it's a small shop
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February 10th 2012 at 2:49 PM
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flatlander_summit
ND MEATBALL CREW
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They have all the lightweight components added to the sled. It is cheaper than buying all the components yourself and paying to have the parts put on your sled. This way you have a "factory" mod sled that is ready for you from the start.
12 Pro Assault 155
08 Summit X 800 154
99 Summit X 670
98 MXZ 583
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February 10th 2012 at 4:23 PM
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^Interesting Jayme...To me they look worlds behind on the ergonomics though. Like I was sayin, they look like an old edge from a distance. Do they build the motors then or are they from another company? One thing I'll say, if they had a marketing company re-do their website it'd help em out. It's hard to find the info one is looking for. I realize it's hard to sell that to a small shop but in this day in age it needs to be done. My best friend owns a welding company and he is hands down the best welder I've seen. Lots of nuclear stuff, stainless, aluminum, you name it. I had to convince him to start putting his proposals on an electronic format so he can email them instead of handwriting them and faxing them LOL.
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February 10th 2012 at 4:51 PM
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the_hog
1200cc's of whoopass
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Current Sled: 09 IQr 600, CMX RMK 1200
2010-2011 Miles: 95
2011-2012 Miles: 60
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They work off a a arm chassis now, a Polaris Pro chassis to be exact. They are more than just a factory sled with add ons. Lots of his stuff is one off. I had the pleasure to talk with Mark the owner about 5 or so years ago. Me and buddy were driving through Clyde Park, MT where they are built on a Sunday and see the garage doors were open to the shop so we stopped. Mark came out and and talked with us and then invited us into the shop and showed us around and talked with us for a good 2 hours. He showed us all kinds of things he was doing, carbon fiber tunnels that weighed 17lbs let us handle carbon fiber trailing arms that were thousands of dollars. He is a great guy, he knew we were not in the market for one of his sled but treated us better than any dealer I have ever been two by showing us everything in his shop and BSing with us. Imagine how he treats a customer if he treated two 20 something year old rube kids like that. Mark is a great guy and does some amazing stuff. Check out his website. http://www.crazymtn.com/
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February 11th 2012 at 9:24 PM
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prox420
Whaaaammmpp!!!!
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Current Sled: '12 Summit 800etec 154
2010-2011 Miles: 200
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Got next to one today at the sled shop by my house while I was picking up parts for my buddies pro rmk that went onto a creek.
It must have been older but had its own style cmx belly pan and hood and tons if tricked out components on it. I didn't see any stock looking parts on it. It looked pretty capable.
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