Well I kicked myself for never starting a build thread with my Tacoma, so I figured I’d start one for my RZR while its still early. While this thread could help others from avoiding my mistakes/successes, it’s mainly so I can keep track of my purchases or what have you.

I will update it as things progress, I take photos, whatever. Anyway, here I go!

Starting the early fall of 2015, I was shown pictures of the new RZR’s hitting the market and began to become aroused (who didn’t?) Prior to this time, I made fun of people with side-by-sides. Saying things like "just buy a car" or "Just buy a dirt bike" both of which were significantly cheaper than the steep price tag of even the base XP 1000. The more I internet shopped, the more I got hooked. And If you knew me, you’d know this is a problem. When I see something I want I get it. Regardless of the consequences or the impact on my credit score. Anyway to keep a long story short, I decided to trade in my 2011 BMW S1000RR and go full-retard on a 2016 XP 1000 Turbo.

Within about 2 weeks of deciding I wanted a SxS, there was a brand spanking new one parked in my driveway. So new in fact, It rolled off the factory line on 10-16-15 and was in my driveway on 10-29-15.

When I brought the machine home:

And here it is as it sits today:

Broken. Engine needed to be replaced at only 258 miles after a coolant leak was discovered in the intake plenum. $8,400 in parts an such later, she will have a new engine and new turbo.

I have owned the machine for approximately 75 days, and it has been in the shop for approx 56 of those days.

A week before the engine, it was discovered that the front dif seals were installed incorrectly, causing leaks.

My list of Mods grows everyday and will never end but here is my To-Do list:

Race-ready cage
Full doors
Door nets
Fresh air system for two people
seats
ECU flash
Shock upgrades, to include springs and valving
Front and rear bumpers
light bars front and rear
Radio intercom/etc
Exhaust

And my list of things already done:

30x10x14 Tensor Regulators
14×7 Sti HD5 beadlocks w/ 5+2 offset
American Flag whip
Evo blow off valve
5-point harnesses
Polaris metal roof
2.5lb ABC extinguisher

My overall plan is to start racing the desert races, whether it be VORRA SCORE BITD etc. But I still need a machine I can pack up and take to Moab for my annual trip with the lady.

This is all if I can keep it out of the shop of course…