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I decided i had had enough of my piss poor handling and porposing zxi. So I ordered a set of worx sponsons (ebay) well they showed up today so i installed them and couldn't resist testing them out.
First off installation is easy, pull off the old ones and clean up any remaining silicon. Next open up the worx sponsons and lay the appropriate set on each side of the ski (it comes with a spacer and the sponson) . There are 2 settings an "intermediate" and a "race" setting. I chose the race setting right from the start.
Put some silicon in each of the thread holes and also apply a thin layer to the spacer on the side that will go on the hull of the ski. The worx sponsons only use the three rearmost holes for mounting. The front remaining hole gets filled with a screw. I found it easiest to put the fin and spacer plate togeter and put the provided screws through before smacking it to the side of the ski. Line up all holes and screw it down lightly. After all threads are started, tighten them up good and snug.
Now for the handling. Let me say this mod is fantastic, it handles exponentially better than stock. No more unexpected sliding and much more predictable and firm turning. Be careful at first though because the difference is night and day. As for the porposing of the zxi, it is now a thing of the past. I was able to sit on the back of the seat and ride at any throttle/trim position with no porposing what so ever. As for top speed, according to the stock speedo, there is no difference in top speed. The guage read the same it always does with the trim all the way up at full throttle on calm water. I also got to test them out in the chop and i must say the ski is much more stable.
If anyone is thinking about this mod do not hesitate, you will not regret it. If there are any questions about this shoot them this way, i'll answer as best i can.
Nate
Oh yeah, next up i will be installing a worx intake grate. I've already started removing the old one, but as suspected it is stuck. I've got penetrating oil on it now and am confident it will be off tomorrow. I'll keep everone posted.
First off installation is easy, pull off the old ones and clean up any remaining silicon. Next open up the worx sponsons and lay the appropriate set on each side of the ski (it comes with a spacer and the sponson) . There are 2 settings an "intermediate" and a "race" setting. I chose the race setting right from the start.
Put some silicon in each of the thread holes and also apply a thin layer to the spacer on the side that will go on the hull of the ski. The worx sponsons only use the three rearmost holes for mounting. The front remaining hole gets filled with a screw. I found it easiest to put the fin and spacer plate togeter and put the provided screws through before smacking it to the side of the ski. Line up all holes and screw it down lightly. After all threads are started, tighten them up good and snug.
Now for the handling. Let me say this mod is fantastic, it handles exponentially better than stock. No more unexpected sliding and much more predictable and firm turning. Be careful at first though because the difference is night and day. As for the porposing of the zxi, it is now a thing of the past. I was able to sit on the back of the seat and ride at any throttle/trim position with no porposing what so ever. As for top speed, according to the stock speedo, there is no difference in top speed. The guage read the same it always does with the trim all the way up at full throttle on calm water. I also got to test them out in the chop and i must say the ski is much more stable.
If anyone is thinking about this mod do not hesitate, you will not regret it. If there are any questions about this shoot them this way, i'll answer as best i can.
Nate
Oh yeah, next up i will be installing a worx intake grate. I've already started removing the old one, but as suspected it is stuck. I've got penetrating oil on it now and am confident it will be off tomorrow. I'll keep everone posted.
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