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Moon57

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Drilling for a Sidewinder
« on: December 24, 2007, 08:31:41 AM »
After having success with polishing up a Mammoth I decided to order a Sidewinder from Buddies. What I'd like to find out is what layouts you guys use on yours and the reactions you get. I hope to use the Sidewinder when there isn't enough oil to use the Mammoth. I've got a Riot Zone I put a high polish on and hope to use that under the Sidewinder.
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Re: Drilling for a Sidewinder
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2007, 09:28:39 PM »
If I remember correctly, mine is about 4.5" off PAP with pin under. I removed the rough buff and keep it around 2000. It can handle as much oil as I typically see, but it usually carries better than my Mammoth.

I know you've recently rediscovered your Mammoth, but I'll bet you'll like this one as much, if not more.  Mine gives me a few more boards late on the lanes, and can get through carry-down well.


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Rc Charger

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Re: Drilling for a Sidewinder
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2007, 07:13:21 AM »
Mine is 4 x 3 pin down I didn't like the ball untill I took the cover up to 2000.  For me it's a great look on most all patterns that I have played on.

Hope this helps
Rob

Moon57

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Re: Drilling for a Sidewinder
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2007, 04:36:16 AM »
Thanks for the suggestions. Sidewinder arrives tomorrow. The Mammoth is a 5 x 3 1/2 pin above, at 4000k. I may drill the Sidewinder with the same layout as the lower particle load should give it a little less hook and the hybrid cover should  give it a little longer length than the Mammoth. Then I should have wiggle room to play with the surfaces. The particle story continues....
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