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Hey guys so Im a noob to the pwc world. This will be mi first. Cant decide between buying a new rxt x 260 or a used 08 rxt x 255. Im looki g for reliability wich is why i dont want anything modified since ive heard horror stories about abused pwc's.
Also dont know about this mods that they do with the wellring or changing the valves and retainers to riva. Is that stuff safe? Does it void warranty, how many hour is reasonable for a used pwc ? Sorry for all the questions but i really wanna get it right the first time.
Thanks
OK, so you want to know more about the 2010 RXTX260 vs the 2008 RXTX 255.
First the 260. It is a great ski, but there are no mods from RIVA for this ski yet. Reason is the GPS controlled speed limiter. Any performance increases are muted by the speed limiter. Getting past that it is the fastest stock three seater on the market due to the S-3 stepped hull 67-69 mph, it has the IBR controls and brakes.
Now the 2008 RXTX255. It has the same motor except for the ECU is tweaked on the 260. They do make a RIVA STAGE I kit for $1,200 although it doesn't modify an engine internals. It does give you 6 mph for a top speed of 73 mph. If you want to see a kit with engine upgrades it is my 2006 RXT 215 with a RIVA STAGE III kit $6,000, titanium valve train, racing ECU, bigger injectors, blow off valve, racing thermostat, bigger intercooler, thru hull exhaust and so on. Gives you 295 hp @ 8350 rpms. Top speed 75-77 mph !!!
Hour meters are just a record of time not events. So you can't just assume a ski is in great shape just because it has low hours. Now it is better to have a ski with low hours if there hasn't been any newb mistakes while it was prev. owned i.e. run with low oil, sucked sand in the pump, ran it dry on the trailer too long or flooded the crankcase while flushing it on the trailer. So IMO the best thing is a seatrial and visual inspection.
Both skis have stainless thrust washers in the supercharger and ceramic wear rings.
I own both the new hull 2009 RXT-IS 255, and the old hull 2008 GTX 215, 2006 RXT RIVA STAGE III. There are differences between the two. The new S-3 hull is faster and handles chop better due to a 22 degree deadrise V hull and the step.
I hope this is what you where looking for.
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