Bottomline Carbides

[loudelectronics]

I just bought some bottom line carbides. They say they are for the Nytro but the studs are too big to go through the metal stock spacer. Is this a big deal to take the spacers out? It looks like there would be considerable slop in the carbide. But I do not know. Do I bring them back or try and use them?

 

[justinator]

I would drill out the spacers if you dont want to return the carbides. If theres slop in the carbide studs they will break off or spoil your skis

 

[Trussman]

My buddy did this with a Viper I sold him. He tried to drill out the hole in the ski & couldn't figure out why it wouldn't drill..........until I convinced him to pop out the aluminum bushings & put em in the drill press. They'll just spin if you drill them in the ski..........

 

[RowdyRoddy]

Just as a side note, I ran that type of carbide in the past. Excellent quality!!! I'd buy them again.


RR

 

[loudelectronics]

So in order to put them on I have to drill out the spacer. Do all carbides come with the same size stud? What if my next carbides are smaller studs?

 

[Nice Rumble]

Return them and buy Triple Points from Bergstrom. Perfect OEM fit, no drilling.

 

[loudelectronics]

I returned them and got some shapers with 7.5" carbide. A bit to much I think. I was able to take corners with the stock ones much faster then these bad boys. I guess I just got used to the push and accounted for it. These just take the sled where you point and now it is tough keeping that inside ski down. I should have went with the 6" or less. I tell you though, they work really well in the soft snow and have much better control.

 

[snowbiscuit]

lighter steering?

I have the standard 08 fx, any tips on making the steering lighter?

 

[loudelectronics]

decrease the ride height in the front be reducing preload on the springs.