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October 12, 2023
Shop Talk - Your RANGER XD 1500 Questions Answered Ep. 31
Understanding the Polaris RANGER XD 1500: Pat Mcardle Answers to Community Questions
In this episode, Pat Mcardle answers your toughest questions about the RANGER XD 1500.
Join Polaris engineer Pat Mcardle on Shop Talk as he dives deep into the technical aspects of the most popular Polaris vehicles.
Timecodes
0:14 – Why are we reducing friction on the steel belt?
1:23 – Just have a clutch and 6 speed!
2:13 – It should make 150 HP.
3:08 – $50,000???
3:49 – Is there a lot of complexity?
4:30 – How good is the CVT?
4:49 – Is the CVT durable?
6:37 – Is the clutch tune flashed to a computer?
6:51 – Will there be transmission burn without low gear?
7:56 – No unitized hubs on the front?
8:32 – Why don't we make a DCT?
11:00 – Is there more leg room?
11:31 – Are Pat & Chris brothers?
