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shady grady
 Post subject: 08' mirage drives??
PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:53 pm 
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Hey folks, new to this forum and I am ordering a Revo this week. Anyone know if the upgraded drives are between sent out with new kayaks? My local dealer wasnt positive that they were. Thanks.

Scott
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The Dog
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:22 pm 
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The two '08 Revo's I unwrapped this week had the latest drives.... At least as far as I know with regards to "latest".

Brian C
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shady grady
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:37 pm 
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Thanks dog. Anyone else getting getting newer drives?
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Gorkle
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I picked up my new Oasis yesterday. Drives were the new model. I guess it would have have been a few weeks in transit to reach me (Western Australia) so I guess the new drives must be well and truely in distribution.
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shady grady
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:33 pm 
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Thats good news. I went to the local dealer here in RI yesterday to verify in person they indeed had the new drives comign in too.

I ordered the Revo last night, YAHOOOOOO!
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Bluffer
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:56 am 
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Whats different about new drive vs old. Have a 06 model with turbos.

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The Dog
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:34 pm 
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Mostly the kidney shaped drum. Check some of Roadrunner's posts - he had a picture of the new ones.

Brian C
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Roadrunner
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:06 pm 
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I think the improvement is significant and have upgraded mine. Crank arm flexing problems due to drum warpage are gone, pedal skipping is no longer an issue for me, cable adjustment is 10 times faster and easier. Here's what's different:

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... 69099fdb8a

Here's how to upgrade in interested:

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=8642

There is no need to upgrade if you're not having problems, but if you're a heavy Turbo user especially, it's nice to know about! 8)
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