Anybody seen one of these?

[Bastardchild]

Anybody seen one of these up close and in person? I've watched tons of videos of them over the past handful of years, but never seen one. I think they are mostly up north and I'm stuck down here in Fl. I think they are probably even rare up north. When I originally stumbled across them a few years back they were called the Hoot ETV, now I think Winchester has bought them and rebranded it the Winchester Growler ETV. It looks pretty cool and would be perfect for the type riding I do, but I think it would get high centered a lot now adays because everybody has 38s and 40s on their sxs's these days. I will be selling my P5 probably within the month and Im leaning on getting a 700-2, but Im also thinking of something completely different also. Maybe an Argo 6x6 or Max 6x6. Something with a T-20 transmission so I can do zero turns. Anyway, sorry about my ramble. Heres a pic and vid.

 

[Alan_Vander]

never seen one but did see the argo last summer

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[DG Rider]

@CptOvo (won't let me tag him) who had P500 also bought an Argo and did some videos.

 

[dpnorth]

Anybody seen one of these up close and in person? I've watched tons of videos of them over the past handful of years, but never seen one. I think they are mostly up north and I'm stuck down here in Fl. I think they are probably even rare up north. When I originally stumbled across them a few years back they were called the Hoot ETV, now I think Winchester has bought them and rebranded it the Winchester Growler ETV. It looks pretty cool and would be perfect for the type riding I do, but I think it would get high centered a lot now adays because everybody has 38s and 40s on their sxs's these days. I will be selling my P5 probably within the month and Im leaning on getting a 700-2, but Im also thinking of something completely different also. Maybe an Argo 6x6 or Max 6x6. Something with a T-20 transmission so I can do zero turns. Anyway, sorry about my ramble. Heres a pic and vid.

Duuude! I think you could straddle left or right track and not have to worry about bellying out 90% of the time. Just needs 6 paddle tires and would be set down here! That and a trolling motor.


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[Sheetmetalfab]

Those things (and argo’s) are about as reliable as a polaris.

just an fyi.

 

[Ohio4x4]

I've played with one a bit. It was chain drive no suspension and was fun for a little while playing in a pasture but when I took it to the woods it beat the crap out of me. Might be cool for swamps and such but doesn't move well on open water.

 

[Bastardchild]

All good info.

 

[Russ989]

I’ve never seen one of those but my uncle had an Argo and it’s not for the type of riding you’re going to be subjecting it to. I’d lean towards the 700-2 IMO or a 1000-3. Just my two cents.

 

[Bastardchild]

I’ve never seen one of those but my uncle had an Argo and it’s not for the type of riding you’re going to be subjecting it to. I’d lean towards the 700-2 IMO or a 1000-3. Just my two cents.

I value your 2 cents. Im leaning towards a 700-2 for sure, but just trying to keep an open mind too. Thanks for the input my friend.

 

[Russ989]

I value your 2 cents. Im leaning towards a 700-2 for sure, but just trying to keep an open mind too. Thanks for the input my friend.

Any particular reason you’re leaning towards the 700-2? Just curious.

 

[dpnorth]

Any particular reason you’re leaning towards the 700-2? Just curious.

Because his portals and wheels from P5 fit I reckon.


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[Alan_Vander]

Because his portals and wheels from P5 fit I reckon.


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i dont think p5 portals will fit a 700. think the spline size diameter is different. could be wrong. but if hes wanting to have more fun and more upgrades. go with 1000-3. im just about at wits end with messing with accessories for the 700. thinking about selling it and going to 1000-3 with 8 inch portals forward arched a arms and 35s.

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[Bastardchild]

Any particular reason you’re leaning towards the 700-2? Just curious.

You never see custom 700s and my portals are for a 700 to begin with is the main reason

 

[Bastardchild]

i dont think p5 portals will fit a 700. think the spline size diameter is different. could be wrong. but if hes wanting to have more fun and more upgrades. go with 1000-3. im just about at wits end with messing with accessories for the 700. thinking about selling it and going to 1000-3 with 8 inch portals forward arched a arms and 35s.

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Back when I put portals on my P5, portals werent available for the P5, but they were available for the 700. I compared all the parts from my wifes P7 she had at the time with the parts from my P5, and came to the conclusion that the P7 portals will fit the P5. Spline count is the same, hubs, calipers, knuckles, etc...I took a chance and ordered P7 portals with the intentions of putting them on my P5, but if they didnt fit I would just put them on my wifes. They bolted right up. Had to do a little work with a rat tailed file in the ball joint holes on the portal backing plate to get the P5 ball joints to seat enough to get the castle nut far enough on to stick the cotter pin through the balljoint, but other than that it fit. I sent pics of the P7 portals on my P5 to the company I got them from and like 3 weeks later they listed P5 portals on their website. Then shortly after that other companies announced they had P5 portals. They actually had them all along, they just never did the research to realize their portals for the 700 would fit the 500. Lol

 

[CumminsPusher]

I value your 2 cents. Im leaning towards a 700-2 for sure, but just trying to keep an open mind too. Thanks for the input my friend.

I think if I were you I’d consider the 700-4. You are a highly motivated large group type. I think even though you have a 1000-5 the extra seating may come in handy. The extra roof length is also nice for gear protection, and the side doors make for much easier access to the beds contents. Resale is better on the multi passenger Honda’s. Obviously you do lose a slight bit of bed and weight goes up a bit, but I see you packed in there tunes blaring asking the guy in back with cooler for another.

 

[Russ989]

You never see custom 700s and my portals are for a 700 to begin with is the main reason

I can’t wait to see what you come up with!

 

[Alan_Vander]

Back when I put portals on my P5, portals werent available for the P5, but they were available for the 700. I compared all the parts from my wifes P7 she had at the time with the parts from my P5, and came to the conclusion that the P7 portals will fit the P5. Spline count is the same, hubs, calipers, knuckles, etc...I took a chance and ordered P7 portals with the intentions of putting them on my P5, but if they didnt fit I would just put them on my wifes. They bolted right up. Had to do a little work with a rat tailed file in the ball joint holes on the portal backing plate to get the P5 ball joints to seat enough to get the castle nut far enough on to stick the cotter pin through the balljoint, but other than that it fit. I sent pics of the P7 portals on my P5 to the company I got them from and like 3 weeks later they listed P5 portals on their website. Then shortly after that other companies announced they had P5 portals. They actually had them all along, they just never did the research to realize their portals for the 700 would fit the 500. Lol

utv solutions?

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[Bastardchild]

I think if I were you I’d consider the 700-4. You are a highly motivated large group type. I think even though you have a 1000-5 the extra seating may come in handy. The extra roof length is also nice for gear protection, and the side doors make for much easier access to the beds contents. Resale is better on the multi passenger Honda’s. Obviously you do lose a slight bit of bed and weight goes up a bit, but I see you packed in there tunes blaring asking the guy in back with cooler for another.

I typically ride alone while the wife piles all her girlfriends in hers, but I can see where a 700-4 would be handy now and then. I would have to chop the cage and take off the rear section and make it look like a 700-2 first thing. The guy that designed the 700-4 rollcage needs glasses, and the people that told him it looks good need to be fired! Lol

 

[Bastardchild]

utv solutions?

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Yes. My P5 is on their website now once I sent them the pics. Then they started offering them lol.

 

[dpnorth]

i dont think p5 portals will fit a 700. think the spline size diameter is different.

700 axles are the main reason @jak9922 was able to fab up the P5 long-travel kit as well.