Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: It was time for some of the guys, time stands still for no one. It really was. I’m a great fan of them also but, it was time. Fresh blood and fresh ideas are needed to expand their racing and consumer marketing. Now, that being said, if Textron tries to abandon Cat’s racing prowess and long standing roots, it’s over. Close up the snow side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Zambroski said: It really was. I’m a great fan of them also but, it was time. Fresh blood and fresh ideas are needed to expand their racing and consumer marketing. Now, that being said, if Textron tries to abandon Cat’s racing prowess and long standing roots, it’s over. Close up the snow side. November 19th, I'm hoping it lives up to the hype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Mileage Psycho said: November 19th, I'm hoping it lives up to the hype. Me too. I hear some good things and I’m interested. I’m looking at some new metal after this season myself. We’ll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Zambroski said: Me too. I hear some good things and I’m interested. I’m looking at some new metal after this season myself. We’ll see. Maybe a 650? Oooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 24 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Damn Skippy!!!!!!!!! Plus, any bad sled thread is still better than any good political thread. That's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Anler said: Maybe a 650? Oooo! I’ve already got that you retread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: It was time for some of the guys, time stands still for no one. come on guys like Kirk hibbert were shown the door really ? who do you replace him with ? a kid with a cad program is no replacement for experience like that .you think the rest of the family will ever look at the factory again after that ? the list is long on experience they mistakenly showed the door . look what went down when they lost Rory to poo clutching went to shit for 5 yrs . took team to get them back on track . big mistake not investing/testing on the track also it is what built the company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Anler said: Maybe a 650? Oooo! won't that be sad a 650 to spank your mighty time bomb . think that hand grenade will still be on its first motor by then ? it could be it is 50/50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: won't that be sad a 650 to spank your mighty time bomb . think that hand grenade will still be on its first motor by then ? it could be it is 50/50 Dude, he’s got a Poo with 4K plus on the ticker. Tell me you’d be caught on that thing away from any main roads close to town. : 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Dude, he’s got a Poo with 4K plus on the ticker. Tell me you’d be caught on that thing away from any main roads close to town. : Yeah well it's always the most fun right before it blows up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Anler said: Yeah well it's always the most fun right before it blows up! They should put that in the brochure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Anler said: Yeah well it's always the most fun right before it blows up! so last week was a blast then ha you hope it only blows up. prob is when poo goes they go big real big line softball size holes in the case big . good times good times Edited November 5, 2019 by Ez ryder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s pump Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 8:12 PM, Anler said: Dayum! Droo is laying down some judo chops! I think he's into the White Claws... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Ez ryder said: come on guys like Kirk hibbert were shown the door really ? who do you replace him with ? a kid with a cad program is no replacement for experience like that .you think the rest of the family will ever look at the factory again after that ? the list is long on experience they mistakenly showed the door . look what went down when they lost Rory to poo clutching went to shit for 5 yrs . took team to get them back on track . big mistake not investing/testing on the track also it is what built the company Nobody cares about snow cross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 22 minutes ago, 168hp CAT 800 said: Nobody cares about snow cross you don't have to care but racing is where advancement in parts and ideas come from .just the experience from wrenching for 20 yrs on a team is insite you can not get no matter how much you learn on a laptop . just a reality . oh and the pic say a diff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: you don't have to care but racing is where advancement in parts and ideas come from .just the experience from wrenching for 20 yrs on a team is insite you can not get no matter how much you learn on a laptop . just a reality . oh and the pic say a diff I really liked it when race sleds had to be consumer models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, 168hp CAT 800 said: I really liked it when race sleds had to be consumer models most of the cats were never far off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev144 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: most of the cats were never far off Could you lick anymore cat taint? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: most of the cats were never far off Zero engine tech is developed in the race program and as we can see by the procross abortion zero chassis tech is relevant there as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 34 minutes ago, f7ben said: Zero engine tech is developed in the race program and as we can see by the procross abortion zero chassis tech is relevant there as well Holy..... You really can top yourself sometimes!! I mean...this is better than your clutching comment(s)!!! Or.....certainly equally as stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Holy..... You really can top yourself sometimes!! I mean...this is better than your clutching comment(s)!!! Or.....certainly equally as stupid. Derp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 hour ago, f7ben said: Zero engine tech is developed in the race program and as we can see by the procross abortion zero chassis tech is relevant there as well Be a lot cooler if they had to use consumer model engines IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 32 minutes ago, 168hp CAT 800 said: Be a lot cooler if they had to use consumer model engines IMO There’s minimal changes allowed in racing SX sleds mils now. Just tighter domes and a “hot” ECU. Engine “innards” must be stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted November 5, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Mileage Psycho said: November 19th, I'm hoping it lives up to the hype. 16 hours ago, Zambroski said: Me too. I hear some good things and I’m interested. I’m looking at some new metal after this season myself. We’ll see. Same. Not expecting much chassis wise but a new big bore would be fantastic! Sorry zam I shouldn't have quoted you.....I know the 570 fan rocks your world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted November 5, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, 168hp CAT 800 said: I really liked it when race sleds had to be consumer models Yeah that was before the high flying action started happening much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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