Premium Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Palu49 said: Wait what do they use? Same female 12v plug that's on the current sleds, it's just inside the heated goggle compartment now. @p51mstg I have one specific question for you to ask: have they done anything at all about the brake bearing/driveshaft interface!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, Not greg b said: Why cat would put a cigarette style power port on a sled is beyond me. This isn’t 1995 anymore and I don’t know anything that uses that type of plug anymore Maybe they did that in case Gym tries one out and wants to plug in his commodore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Sled_Hed said: Maybe they did that in case Gym tries one out and wants to plug in his commodore. It has to be. Gym must be on the design team and stole secrets from his 9r. But what uses those giant 12v plugs these days?? I can’t think of anything and my last 3 cars have had USB ports and no 12v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, Not greg b said: It has to be. Gym must be on the design team and stole secrets from his 9r. But what uses those giant 12v plugs these days?? I can’t think of anything and my last 3 cars have had USB ports and no 12v Yeah definitely not much. I do still have a phone charger with that end in my beater work car but everything has USB now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkly balls Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Why the hell are they still using that Atri style gauge on an all new platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, Not greg b said: It has to be. Gym must be on the design team and stole secrets from his 9r. But what uses those giant 12v plugs these days?? I can’t think of anything and my last 3 cars have had USB ports and no 12v it's so we can still light a smoke if the bic is broke 8 minutes ago, wrinkly balls said: Why the hell are they still using that Atri style gauge on an all new platform? why do people care so much about a gauge? rpm, temp and distance to the nearest strip joint is more than adequate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palu49 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, Not greg b said: It has to be. Gym must be on the design team and stole secrets from his 9r. But what uses those giant 12v plugs these days?? I can’t think of anything and my last 3 cars have had USB ports and no 12v I think they all do besides ski doo, you gotta buy it for $60 after you pick your sled up. I haven’t owned a vehicle more modern than 06 so I wasn’t aware of the better options 😂. Maybe the good old 12v receptacle is more weather/moisture resistant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Palu49 said: I think they all do besides ski doo, you gotta buy it for $60 after you pick your sled up. I haven’t owned a vehicle more modern than 06 so I wasn’t aware of the better options 😂. Maybe the good old 12v receptacle is more weather/moisture resistant? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkly balls Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 32 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: it's so we can still light a smoke if the bic is broke why do people care so much about a gauge? rpm, temp and distance to the nearest strip joint is more than adequate Ok , If you say so Jim!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, wrinkly balls said: Ok , If you say so Jim!!!! I'm starting to see a similarity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, wrinkly balls said: Ok , If you say so Jim!!!! well, he's correct for once I thought this was about snowmobiling, not a who makes the neatest ipad competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not greg b Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: well, he's correct for once I thought this was about snowmobiling, not a who makes the neatest ipad competition? Duct tapeing a cell phone in place of their current brick, would be a substantial upgrade 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsky Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 44 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: well, he's correct for once I thought this was about snowmobiling, not a who makes the neatest ipad competition? Not really about ipads it's just cat has had more than a decade to get this thing out the door. They don't need an ipad but man, that same old tech does not instill a lot of confidence that they did much to really push the game forward. They have to at least match the competition but if they want to move the needle on sales and regain so many that jumped ship years ago they need to get back to leading and bringing the next best thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 20 minutes ago, jdsky said: Not really about ipads it's just cat has had more than a decade to get this thing out the door. They don't need an ipad but man, that same old tech does not instill a lot of confidence that they did much to really push the game forward. They have to at least match the competition but if they want to move the needle on sales and regain so many that jumped ship years ago they need to get back to leading and bringing the next best thing. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Not greg b said: Duct tapeing a cell phone in place of their current brick, would be a substantial upgrade right, see below 1 hour ago, jdsky said: Not really about ipads it's just cat has had more than a decade to get this thing out the door. They don't need an ipad but man, that same old tech does not instill a lot of confidence that they did much to really push the game forward. They have to at least match the competition but if they want to move the needle on sales and regain so many that jumped ship years ago they need to get back to leading and bringing the next best thing. the current gauge needs to go no doubt But... many of us would prefer simplicity and make the iPad an option on already overpriced sleds, same as estart... make that crap optional like Polaris does. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 https://instagram.com/stories/arcticcat_snow/3014326296896552118?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krom Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 46 minutes ago, Sled_Hed said: https://instagram.com/stories/arcticcat_snow/3014326296896552118?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= That's the new base gauge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Premium said: Same female 12v plug that's on the current sleds, it's just inside the heated goggle compartment now. @p51mstg I have one specific question for you to ask: have they done anything at all about the brake bearing/driveshaft interface!? That’s a very good question! I’ll see if I can find out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sled_Hed Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 4 hours ago, krom said: That's the new base gauge Looks promising. I'm not saying they should totally abandon a more basic guage but it's apparent there is customer demand for a more technological one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 8 hours ago, Crnr2Crnr said: right, see below the current gauge needs to go no doubt But... many of us would prefer simplicity and make the iPad an option on already overpriced sleds, same as estart... make that crap optional like Polaris does. I love the gauge. So I disagree it does not "need to go". Has everything I need and isn't some big stupid ass screen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, mnstang said: I love the gauge. So I disagree it does not "need to go". Has everything I need and isn't some big stupid ass screen you really only need one gauge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnstang Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Crnr2Crnr said: you really only need one gauge... You need to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Could not be verified, because they didn’t have the schedule with them: demo ride schedule includes ERX at the Ditchbanger Nationals, Feb 11. Minnesota may or may not see another venue for actual rides, but nobody could tell me for sure. The schedule is basically finalized and will be released very soon. If you can get to a demo venue, do it. Cat is very proud of the Catalyst and enthused about the future of the brand, as they should be. Second day of riding for me, and it was awesome. The Cat people have been outstanding. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkly balls Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 6 hours ago, p51mstg said: Could not be verified, because they didn’t have the schedule with them: demo ride schedule includes ERX at the Ditchbanger Nationals, Feb 11. Minnesota may or may not see another venue for actual rides, but nobody could tell me for sure. The schedule is basically finalized and will be released very soon. If you can get to a demo venue, do it. Cat is very proud of the Catalyst and enthused about the future of the brand, as they should be. Second day of riding for me, and it was awesome. The Cat people have been outstanding. Is the new 600 making more HP then the current ctech? Does it feel stronger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 9 hours ago, mnstang said: You need to go can't... I don't have a gauge with a GPS 34 minutes ago, wrinkly balls said: Is the new 600 making more HP then the current ctech? Does it feel stronger? great question! faster revving? where's the powerband? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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