Challenger extended ride plate
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henryb
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I have tried a number of different settings, mostly in efforts to help with torque steer, but I have also played around with straight adjustments to get up on plane quickly. And I found you almost don't need any adjustment at all... the highest setting (no threads showing), seems to do the job for eliminating porpoising! And this setting will have the least impact on top speed as well.
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seb brunet
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I want one Aquaman1
Aquaman,
Got mine last last Friday. It took me about 20 minutes to swap out. I measured approx. 2 1\2" from bottom bolt of steering nozzle to bottom of the new ride plate (with 2 threads showing). Hopefully will be able to take it out some time in the next couple of weeks to try out.
Thank you very much.
Got mine last last Friday. It took me about 20 minutes to swap out. I measured approx. 2 1\2" from bottom bolt of steering nozzle to bottom of the new ride plate (with 2 threads showing). Hopefully will be able to take it out some time in the next couple of weeks to try out.
Thank you very much.
Aquaman1
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I sent you a PM
Aquaman1
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If you go back to post #11 that might help you out..
biffdotorg
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Thanks but its posts 11 and 12. In post 11 you were adjusting a different side from post 12
I think that really means you may have to experiment with the settings then. Yes, it would be PITA, but worth it in the end.
Logic would lend me to believe that the lower side would drag and possibly pull to that side. Then again, the lower side could push it in the opposite direction. So logic is not working for me. If you do experiment, please share the results, as others will benefit from your work.
I personally have not noticed any pulling to the right or left, so maybe I was lucky.
Although, the girls seemed to have noticed less spray. Is this possible? I think they were just too excited about tubing in this cold weather we have been having.
All I know is if anyone is considering this mod, just DO IT! You will not regret it. Even my 13 year old noticed the difference with her and I running across the lake. We used to have to play with the throttle when there was just two of us in the boat. Now it's stable at all speeds. And it gets on plane quicker for sure!
NICE WORK!
Aquaman - are you still in the ride plate business? Just purchased an 02 Challenger 1800 and would love to get one.
Aquaman1
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Yes I am. Unfortunately I placed an order last week and picked them up Friday and am shipping them out today.
Aquaman,
Finally had a chance to go out on the lake this weekend. Absolutley no porposing at all. Had the Challenger up to 52 mph and took the hands of the wheel and the old girl ran straight with no pull to the left or right. I had the father-in -law and my my 5 year old with me. The father in law has a 200? Sugar sand with a 175 merc and I think he may want one of these as well.
I need to get a full load of people yet on the boat to get a true test but very nice cheap and easy fix.
Awesome job Aquaman:thumbsup:
Finally had a chance to go out on the lake this weekend. Absolutley no porposing at all. Had the Challenger up to 52 mph and took the hands of the wheel and the old girl ran straight with no pull to the left or right. I had the father-in -law and my my 5 year old with me. The father in law has a 200? Sugar sand with a 175 merc and I think he may want one of these as well.
I need to get a full load of people yet on the boat to get a true test but very nice cheap and easy fix.
Awesome job Aquaman:thumbsup:
It works great now. Basically lower the side to which you have to steer to keep the boat straight. If the boat pulls to the right and you steer to the left (port) to get it to go straight then lower the left (port) side of the plate. If it pulls to the left and you steer to the right to get it to go straight lower the right side of the plate (as I had to do).
No problem and I appreciate it. I'll check back in a week or so to see the status. Thanks again!
spankzilla
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Post 11 and 12 contradict each other. Anyone know which way to actually go. Mine pulls hard to the right.
I noticed that too (see my post 161), but if you read it closely post 11 was his plan while post 12 was what he actually did. In any event, if it pulls to the right lower the left side (post 167).
biffdotorg
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It will if you have a Mercury SportJet. Was 2005 the last year of the Mercs in Islandia, or First year of the twin rotax 4-stroke?
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