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Alright, i wana put some money into my sled, but im not sure how fast sleds advance.
to me it seems like it would be cheaper to take my cougar 550, and upgrade the skid and track, engine and be able to keep up with sleds that are newer and cost more.
or am i wrong and it would be cheaper just to buy/ trade for a newer sled that is already there.
fabrication isn't a problem because i have access to a machine shop and enjoy doing the work, especially if it doesn't have to be done to be out riding,
so what is better for the money for on off trail ( not super deep snow, but maybe some 3/4 foot snow at the deepest.
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Cougar 550 l/c ( does it have enough power? or will that be a limiting factor? can i upgrade it to make it not a problem?)
-Drop brackets
- bigger lug track( maybe rail extentions and bigger track)
- possibly upgraded skid, if needed
- bar risers, mountain bar
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Spend the money and get a sled with more power and a 136/144( i like big tracks, it makes so much sense to me)
what im asking is, is the cougar good enough for agressive on trail riding and some playing around in deeper snow ( WITH UPGRADES) or will i be fighting a loosing battle from the start and should i just look into getting a better sled in the next season or two? ( i would start looking now)
to me it seems like it would be cheaper to take my cougar 550, and upgrade the skid and track, engine and be able to keep up with sleds that are newer and cost more.
or am i wrong and it would be cheaper just to buy/ trade for a newer sled that is already there.
fabrication isn't a problem because i have access to a machine shop and enjoy doing the work, especially if it doesn't have to be done to be out riding,
so what is better for the money for on off trail ( not super deep snow, but maybe some 3/4 foot snow at the deepest.
______________
Cougar 550 l/c ( does it have enough power? or will that be a limiting factor? can i upgrade it to make it not a problem?)
-Drop brackets
- bigger lug track( maybe rail extentions and bigger track)
- possibly upgraded skid, if needed
- bar risers, mountain bar
_______________
Spend the money and get a sled with more power and a 136/144( i like big tracks, it makes so much sense to me)
what im asking is, is the cougar good enough for agressive on trail riding and some playing around in deeper snow ( WITH UPGRADES) or will i be fighting a loosing battle from the start and should i just look into getting a better sled in the next season or two? ( i would start looking now)