First utv purchase. Need expert advise

[Frcefed]

So not really sure what section to post this up in but here it goes.

Ideally I would like to build a tube chassis and go race SCORE/BITD. But I plan to get one season in locally in a mostly stock machine with a long travel. I live in the Midwest so I would be running in MOOR.

So initial SxS purchase.

2person short wheelbase, lighter, faster?

4person, longer, more stable?

From my snowmobile experience I am no fan of polaris engines so I'm looking toward the Can-Am.

Need input on what class to look into building for. There might already be a thread like this and I didn't find it. Any help/contacts is appreciated.

Thanks
Brian

 

[BiggJim]

So not really sure what section to post this up in but here it goes.

Ideally I would like to build a tube chassis and go race SCORE/BITD. But I plan to get one season in locally in a mostly stock machine with a long travel. I live in the Midwest so I would be running in MOOR.

So initial SxS purchase.

2person short wheelbase, lighter, faster?

4person, longer, more stable?

From my snowmobile experience I am no fan of polaris engines so I'm looking toward the Can-Am.

Need input on what class to look into building for. There might already be a thread like this and I didn't find it. Any help/contacts is appreciated.

Thanks
Brian

We prefer the long wheelbase cars, but there is a give and take either way. I personally would choose the Polaris hands down in this fight. The Polaris take's a lot less effort to make it a race car. If you decide on Polaris give us a call as we have a chassis package available all the way up to full race ready turn key package available.

 

[Frcefed]

Thanks for the quick response. Called and got some very needed information. Now to talk to the keeper of the check book and take a ride out to California.

Let's go racing

 

[Frcefed]

bump any one have any input on the CAN AM side of the fence?

thanks

 

[crazywatson]

I'm not a racer but I know Can Am just came out with a new model and made allot of improvements. K nobody has one built into a race car yet. My friend Barb just ordered one and is waiting for it to be delivered in November. She got the turbo model but there is a n/a version.

 

[BLR]

I'm not a racer but I know Can Am just came out with a new model and made allot of improvements. K nobody has one built into a race car yet. My friend Barb just ordered one and is waiting for it to be delivered in November. She got the turbo model but there is a n/a version.

As Crazy said I'm waiting for my turbo
I put money down on a Commander before I even know what they looked like, Im glad I did..it wasn't the suspension we were all hoping for but as far as engine performance I was very happy..
When the Maverick came out there wasn't enough of a difference to warrant another SXS..however when the turbo came out was a definite reason to up grade and there is talk of an ECU reflash in the works..
Can Am may have issues in some areas of design, however I think they have less then Polaris
Good luck with what ever you decide to purchase

 

[Frcefed]

Thanks for the input. I love turbos, as every vehicle I currently own is made better/more fun by the turbo. But the issue is that a turbo is not currently legal in desert racing so I would definitely have to go N/A.

I am really looking for input from a professional chassis builder as I want my own racing machine.

I am a welder/fabricator by trade, but I dont have a Jig table yet as I am in process of remodeling my house and the garage is in the works.

I know its probably not possible but I would really like to volunteer my time as a welder/fabricator in exchange for access to a building facility and actually a spot on a race team.

I know big dreams but who really volunteers to weld technically for Free, I just want to learn.

Thanks to all that can help me reach my goals, and let me know if I can help anyone else.

 

[Frcefed]

any input on 2door over 4door?