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The original frame has been redesigned with stronger ribbing, New materials were used to make it fuelproof and 30% glass was added for strength. Also much ribbing has been added to eliminate flexing and servo control.
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The original pan was not fuelproof , the steering rods opening also made it too flexible. Once the pan starts melting the servos will not respond correctly and you may loose control of the sled..Also once snos gets in the pan from the steering arms hlose, your electronics will get fried.
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The original drive pulley had to be glued, we found the gear design collected snow and caused jamming.
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The original Y axles were made of ABS a too weak material for the purpose of maintaining a strong suspension.
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Receiver box.
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The original bearing shaft was made of ABS, after a short test we found out it easily broke.
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Drive belt: The original drive belt stretched
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Rear idlers: The original Idlers allowed snow to enter the area also the bearing pockets were too shallow. Allowing the track to jump.
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To check if you have the new frame, measure the exaust hole, it should be 2 3/8 inches long, the original one is 1 1/8 long. also the 2 posts on top for the frame have been removed.
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In addition to making the new pan fuelproof, strenghtening ribbs were added and the steering shaft opening has been closed to stop water from entering the pan.
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The new maindrive pulley has been glued and machined to minimize snow build up. Many types have been redesigned since.
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The new Y axles have been changed to a glass filled material and ribbing has been added for strength.
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A receiver protection box was added in 2002 and upgraded in 2005 the newest one should say ArtAttack on the lid.
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Radii were added to the new shaft and Lexan with 30% glass was used to produce a much stronger shaft.
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The new drive belt has been redesigned with Kevlar, streching has been eliminated.
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The new idlers eliminated the problem and the bearings will now sit correctly when fully inserted.
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