Top Guns/bravos...need advice
#31
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It should be said that how well a bravo drive holds up at higher power depends a lot on what upgraded parts you use and how it was set up. With set up being the key to success.
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I think driving style and water conditions matter more then anything to be honest... It's not new news that bravo style drives don't take much anise in a heavy Cig
#34
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Obviously a twisted shaft has nothing to do with setup, and yes, water conditions and the way you drive the boat has a lot to do with it. I guess what I should have said was that if you are running mild power (600 Hp +/-) a bravo that has upgraded internals and is put together well will probably live longer than one out of the box.
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Everyone has an opinion. With that being said we have all read or encountered a Bravo failure or two on a Cigarette with moderate to big power. It's like trying to balance a bowling ball on pencil, sure you can do it but try dropping that bowling ball from 6" away from pencil over and over again. It's just not ideal.
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Everyone has an opinion. With that being said we have all read or encountered a Bravo failure or two on a Cigarette with moderate to big power. It's like trying to balance a bowling ball on pencil, sure you can do it but try dropping that bowling ball from 6" away from pencil over and over again. It's just not ideal.
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I would be really curious to hear about somebody using drive guardians on one of these big heavy guns with bravos. I was talking to a racer this past weekend at a poker run and he spoke very positively about it. It would be interesting to see if they help on these heavy Cigs.
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Ah, just buy it. Then spend tens of thousands of dollars upgrading like the rest of us end up doing. Welcome to the Cigarette support group, it's a nasty habit.