1996 seadoo xp sponsons?

[glsmohio]

Im working on redoing my 96 seadoo xp. Would you guys put new sponsons on? Do they really help? If so what kinda would you do? Any one got a good used set or best place to get them?

Thanks

 

[Spimothy Leary]

they make a noticable difference, much more tight in the handling...

no more slide turns, no more 180 slides, but will corner on rails.
[MENTION=51824]Matt Braley[/MENTION] has some for sale in the classified section if I remember.

 

[Matt Braley]

Yes I have a complete set for $125 shipped and one more set of the top of the line Beach House brand for $175 shipped. I've found that all aftermarket brands work pretty good. There are only a few different brands.

 

[glsmohio]

they make a noticable difference, much more tight in the handling...

no more slide turns, no more 180 slides, but will corner on rails.
[MENTION=51824]Matt Braley[/MENTION] has some for sale in the classified section if I remember.

Dang, Im not really sure i want to give up the slide turns, or 180 slides, What do guys think of the reduction nozzle and the extenders on the back by the ride plate?

 

[glsmohio]

Yes I have a complete set for $125 shipped and one more set of the top of the line Beach House brand for $175 shipped. I've found that all aftermarket brands work pretty good. There are only a few different brands.

Thanks Matt, I got my holder by the way. What other goodies do you have for the 96 xp?

Thanks
Scott

 

[glsmohio]

I was just looking at some of the sponsons and it looks like you can adjust them? can i set them so i can still spin and if i want to change them to make it ride on a rail?

thanks for all the help!!

 

[Matt Braley]

No I agree with Spim 100% if you like spins and slides at all stay away from AM sponsons. They make it track like your on rails. If your going along pretty good, turn it, and hit the trigger it will throw you like a rag doll. I understand why BRP could not sell a machine like that. They were for tight turns in buoy racing originally but many people prefer the ride for tight creeks or whatever.

I have everything for the 96XP many times over.

 

[redbaron]

[MENTION=51824]Matt Braley[/MENTION]
I have beach house sponsos but the ski jump too much u know what is the best adjust to gain top speed
Right now adjust is allway up and from position

No I agree with Spim 100% if you like spins and slides at all stay away from AM sponsons. They make it track like your on rails. If your going along pretty good, turn it, and hit the trigger it will throw you like a rag doll. I understand why BRP could not sell a machine like that. They were for tight turns in buoy racing originally but many people prefer the ride for tight creeks or whatever.

I have everything for the 96XP many times over.

 

[racerxxx]

When it starts to porpoise, trim it down and move forward on the seat so your chest is against the bar pad just about. Move as much weight towards the bow add you can. Don't tell me you can't unless your bigger that 6'2 and 230#, that's my size and I can do that and ride just fine until it smooths out, then creap back on the seat again. It's worth a try, it works for me.

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[redbaron]

When it starts to porpoise, trim it down and move forward on the seat so your chest is against the bar pad just about. Move as much weight towards the bow add you can. Don't tell me you can't unless your bigger that 6'2 and 230#, that's my size and I can do that and ride just fine until it smooths out, then creap back on the seat again. It's worth a try, it works for me.

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the previous owner removed the VTS the trim is straight .
The position of the sponsos will not affect performance ???
any suggestions to gain some extra miles I can't pass at 53 mph

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[Matt Braley]

All the way up and forward is all you can do for top speed. They may be rubbing off 1 to 1.5mph from your top speed but it's well worth it for the difference in the feel in my opinion.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

agree with the above, generally speaking sponson's aren't going to make a dramatic difference in overall top speed, maybe 2% (1mph) but more than make up for it in cornering, i'm not a fan but probably because i'm stubborn about change after 200+ hours on stock setups. Two different rides.

if you want top end speed you need to start with an aftermarket pipe, (factory, rossier) & impeller its really not that expensive to add 4-6 mph and you can add midrange power too with ECWI, after that it gets pricey and not recommended.

at best a realistic goal for a non tuner would be 57-59, getting there quickly, & maintain acceptable reliability and keeping budget in line.

 

[redbaron]

agree with the above, generally speaking sponson's aren't going to make a dramatic difference in overall top speed, maybe 2% (1mph) but more than make up for it in cornering, i'm not a fan but probably because i'm stubborn about change after 200+ hours on stock setups. Two different rides.

if you want top end you need to start with an aftermarket pipe, impeller its really not that expensive to add 4-6 mph and you can add midrange power too with ECWI, after that it gets pricey and not .

The ski have upgrade parts
Rossier pipe with not water regulator
44mm carb. 2 fuel pump
R&D head cover
84mm piston bore
180 psi both cylinder
Riva intake grade
Not sure with the impeller. Size



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