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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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Default Frame Sliders: Vortex vs. T-rex

The T-rex is only $25 while the Vortex are $75. How does the T-Rex compare to the Vortex? I feel like theI'm just paying an extra $50 for the just name by getting the Vortex.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 03:03 AM
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They are pretty much all the same. Mine are 20 dollar ebay sliders. They function just the same. Just make sure you get the ones with long bolts and extend out a lot. Also make sure they are delrin.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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i got some cheap ones from ebay too, they went on fine and look great. i dont know much about frame sliders but they seem strong and i hope i never have to use them.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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get ones with a replaceable puck
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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got mine off ebay i have t rex check it out.

 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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I got some for my F4i from ebay but both of the bolts are the same length . Anyone can tell me what length they are suppose to be ?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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their going to be the same length. one might actually be a little thicker than the other. Also, when the frame sliders are on the bike, most of the time the right frame slider will stick out farther than the left.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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dont waste your time with no-cuts!!! Cut the holes n do it right or forget about em altogether.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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my buddy wrecked his bike with knock-off sliders and they did nothing, in fact the bolt that held them on bent and caused MORE damage than if he simply didn't have sliders. i recently wrecked my bike with vortex sliders and they did an amazing job. pay the extra money to get the extra quality.





notice the LACK of damage to my fairings and how well the slider shaved down. also keep in mind it's a FRAME slider not a fairing slider, there will always be some cosmetic damage, but my bike is mechanically perfect and perfectly straight.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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+1 for Vortex.
 
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