I got it! They actually exist!

The truck driver got lost and didn't show up until about 2pm, but everything worked out (including getting the tires changed out).

Not only is this thing TALL.... But it is WIDE too! For the Ground Clearance photos I used 3 unopened Bud Lights stacked ontop of each other. Almost 13" of GC!!! For the width photo I used a 48 inch level.

Due to it's width it seems very stable so far. And I think the 26" Titan 589 M/T's look great on it. I still have the rear bumper to install, some rack extensions and the 2500 pound Warn winch. I'll update the pictures then.

I put up a temporary website, until I have some more time to work on it. So far I love it......
www.mindspring.com/~chrisandlisa/AC500i

 

Hey dude , thank you very much , They are real , My nerves can settle down now , My dealer called today said mine would be here friday or saturday, dude I cant wait ,Great pics remenber to let it warm up , ha ha ha ha good luck man happy trails

 

Looks good. How much $$$ are the dealers getting for one?

 

Out the door (quad, destination, tax, etc) was 6599 with Warn 2500 pound winch. I would have paid more, this thing is a monster

 

Hay Rides4fun what a outstanding looking machine. I am going to have to get me one of them before they are all gone. The question is do I get an auto or manual trans. After looking a your machine I think I am being converted for buying 500 sportsman to a 500i cat. Good luck with your machine.

dick

 

Rides4fun......Man that is one great looking guad....my hats off to you...I just wish I had one just like it....Only thing is it sure looks like it is a very heavy machine...how does it handle and run?

 

Man that is a great looking machine. I like the idea of the manual tranny. Everybody seems to like the autos but not me. I hope you like it and have as good luck with your AC as I've had with all mine in the past. Be sure to let us know how it handles.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

That thing looks sweet! If I had my 660 engine, diff-lock, and steering ease in that chassis, I don't think I would say another word about any quad. It just looks flat mean.

 

What is the top speed of your 500i? Very nice looking quad. How does the power compare to the bigger 4x4's? Was thinking going griz but if the 500i is as good as it looks ill be going that way.

 

mtecate4g

I personally don't know but, from what I've heard it's ~55.

If top speed is important to you, I would look some other quads, AC's are not top speed vehicles. They are work horses, that ride through the trails with little effort. Having riden most other big bores, what I like most about the 500i, is how is swollows bumps, ruts, and holes. I don't go around, I go through them. Hill climbing is excellent as well, amble torque and excellent traction/balance.

To be honest with you, the fastest I've been on any of the trails I've been is 30mph. I find the technical stuff more fun(mountain trails, steepness, mud, creeks), which is generally from 5 to 15 mph. I would argue that the torque is comperable to the other bigger quads, but more than adequate for most things. If you want bragging rights, I believe this years testosterone winner is the Polaris 700, next year who knows, they always get bigger. Bottom line is what you are going to do with it. The 2002 Grizz 660 is comperable to the GC/Travel but should have more top speed, if you need it.

Just my .02 on the size and top speed thing.