SX3 drivers now have options when it comes to drive belts.
Some have experienced high wear rates and fraying on their standard belts, regular readers might recall that this includes me.
The solution to this problem is now at hand in the shape of some upgraded Bando belts recently released by Schumacher.
Japan based Bando know a thing or two about belts, they have been making and supplying belts to industrial and automotive OEMs for over a hundred years. Suffice to say these should do the trick!
The standard 6mm rear belt has not proven particularly problematic so no Bando alternative is offered. A standard 4mm replacement is however available for those keen to ensure as little drag as possible.
They certainly look to be tough as old boots, perhaps a slight sacrifice in flexibility is a small price to pay to guarantee a finish.
Some guys have been sealing the edges of the standard belts with cyno, this is what I have done with the rear belt with no noticable sacrifce in flexibility and maybe a little extra durability.
I will install these in my SX3 over the next couple of weeks and report back.
Oh Schumacher! You are spoiling us.
Details and prices of the new belts can be found here.
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