Why I like tubbies

[butti]

Decided not to cut the boat shorter, but cut a nice D in a stock plate. Got it out today for a test at the lake, WOW, it really helps get the nose up with full trim, And shreds like a mother######. I cant wait to get to Westport next weekend, even one of the Blaster guy's wants to take a crack at the X2, good call Pete.

quit being a puss and cut the back,you WILL like it

 

[Crab]

quit being a puss and cut the back,you WILL like it

Pete is the master, no doubt. I just like making changes one by one to evaluate each one. With the cut plate, it damm near threw me off, but I really like it. It really brings the nose up with full tilt, I just need to finish and install my 750 motor. Picture of my stock 86, surf 88, and a 90 I just picked up.

 

[scott b]

My x2 is abut ready for paint. Was thinking about tubbies. Are they worth the money. And what difference to the handling do they make?
Not got the skills to cut the back. :banghead:
Pete your X2 rocks :woot:

 

[Legdragger]

Tubbies are a MUST for the X2 hull. It makes it a much more forgiving ride. I use the agressive Tubbie II's. They help it steer out of off balence situations like it has a front wheel turned in the direction you are leaning rather than the opposite a stock X2 has.

That combined with the shorter rear get the nose up and make it steer way quicker than it ever did.

Cutting the back can be done in 5 minutes with a sawzall. It is rediculously easy. Just leave about a quarter inch of the lip so it stays bonded together and sand it smooth. Taking the square corner is a MAJOR improvement in safety as well. You can side mount an X2 so much easier witht he tail beveled to match the flat 45 degree angle of the floorboard.

 

[scott b]

Tubbies for me

Right thats made my mind up. Someone over here had a pair for sale for £100. Just off to try and knock him down :wink:
Will give serious thought to the rear end trim :biggrin: .
Cheers pete.

 

[yamaslut]

Right thats made my mind up. Someone over here had a pair for sale for £100. Just off to try and knock him down :wink:
Will give serious thought to the rear end trim :biggrin: .
Cheers pete.

be careful of cheap imitations... make sure they are Blowsion Tubbies, or Tubbie 11's

 

[yamaslut]

Jessie,
no effect on rolls or back flips

 

[scott b]

Bloody typical. The cheap ones over here have gone. Better start saving for new ones from Blowsion. $270 :bigeyes: