Doug Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 If your're going to stud your sleds you WILL need tunnel protectors if you use studs. The Matryx has flat heat exchangers so it not like the Axys. Tell your dealer NOT to install the snow flap. It makes installing the tunnel protectors and studs much more easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Not sure if I’m going to stud my Axys Indy yet or now. Heard horror stories about the tunnel protectors causing them to overheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: Not sure if I’m going to stud my Axys Indy yet or now. Heard horror stories about the tunnel protectors causing them to overheat. Only stud the center belt and you don't need tunnel protectors on the Axys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, Doug said: Only stud the center belt and you don't need tunnel protectors on the Axys. I haven’t studded outside the rails on a track since 2002 so I’m good with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 2019 Axys run without tunnel protectors no problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 40 minutes ago, Doug said: 2019 Axys run without tunnel protectors no problems. I’ll do 96 on doubles, if I stud mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastsleddr Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 12 hours ago, SayatodaU.P.eh? said: Not sure if I’m going to stud my Axys Indy yet or now. Heard horror stories about the tunnel protectors causing them to overheat. I have aluminum tunnel protectors for that! They work awesome! I won't drive a unstudded sled---but that's me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayatodaU.P.eh? Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, fastsleddr said: I have aluminum tunnel protectors for that! They work awesome! I won't drive a unstudded sled---but that's me. I’m not a fan of riding an unstudded trail sled either I’ve just really taken a liking to the ice ripper style tracks but don’t want to put that much money into it. I can get Woodys at a decent discount, and have a brand new set of 6” carbides sitting here for pro steers so I will probably just toss 96 gold diggers on double backers in it next fall, before I ride it. Then I’ll need my legal brap brap chaaan. And a Jimbo special clutch kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I agree with Doug on the idea of not needing tunnel protectors if staying with just inner belt studs. I wish Polaris would go back to integrated tunnel protectors, but then I'm sure guys would bitch because it would end up being an added cost. Anyway ... don't sweat adding tunnel protectors - not needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Bontz said: I agree with Doug on the idea of not needing tunnel protectors if staying with just inner belt studs. I wish Polaris would go back to integrated tunnel protectors, but then I'm sure guys would bitch because it would end up being an added cost. Anyway ... don't sweat adding tunnel protectors - not needed. You will need them on the Matryx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bontz Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, racerdave said: You will need them on the Matryx. Yup - had them installed on last year's sled and have them ordered for my XCR. I was just echoing Doug's comment about not needing them on the AXYS chassis if staying on the inner belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Bontz said: Yup - had them installed on last year's sled and have them ordered for my XCR. I was just echoing Doug's comment about not needing them on the AXYS chassis if staying on the inner belt. Have tunnel protectors ordered for my XCR also 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I just purchased a new 2022 Indy 600 129” If I stud it in the center do I need tunnel protectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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