8 things I DONT LIKE about my 2022 Can-am X3 XRC Turbo RR

[@jso31]

I am 6'5" 270lbs and have no problem getting in and out. Car is wicked fast for stock. Beating (GAPPING)Yamahas and Polaris in the sand with stock knobby tires.

[@mikesnook6210]

Definitely visibility is tough, I added side mirrors and the camera rear view mirror combo. Makes a huge difference!

[@JakeAlexander]

I was going to do side mirror but with the upper doors being fully enclosed id have to get some that go down low like in a car instead of up on the cage. Once i get my radio installed im going to be putting a back up camera in

[@rz8210]

I added the mb quart stero which happens to have a video input in the back. Bought a cheap 18 dollar backup cam from walmart. Works good for the few times i have needed it.

[@thebadguy3764]

I,m 5’4” sitting in my 2017 Maverick xrs 72” was a little tuff to see coming up to down grades, I added. 2” coupling nut w/studs behind the seat. I added side mirrors by chupacabra down low on the pillar ( install upside down ). I installed a ball mount center of dash for the magellan trx w/ 6” arm from Ram mount puts the screen closer to view, I love that I can see tight turns before hitting them! I have no complaints with this car over 7000 miles and no break down other than limp mode like 3 times. Our rides push 100 mile distances on the west cost desert & mountain range. My buddy’s have razors constantly breaking down! I just got a smoking deal on a new 2022 Can Am w/ lots of upgrades including retractable 4 point harness, so I know exactly how to set this one up!

[@JakeAlexander]

Heck yeah! Congrats in the new machine. Do you know why xrs went into limp mode?

[@seadoomania]

Two keys would be good the rest is nothing to worry about

[@mikesnook6210]

I had her program a second key for $75… worth i just in case…

[@garyhenion9459]

Maybe it’s just me but I’d be happy to have the old school tach and mph gauges than the digital readouts I don’t seem to notice the visibility issue but I do have a max so I can see more if I turn my head, probably my gripe would be that they don’t come with side mirrors

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I am about 6'2 265 and own a 2020 XRC. Its the best machine that i have ever driven for the combination of desert running and rock crawling. The seats are all day comfortable for me, which is rare...

Sorry about the late and noob question, but for a dynamic range of adventure types (dunes, rocks, etc), would you recommend the RC over the RS?

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@ combination, yes...

[@dustyfarmer]

I find the gear selector digs me in the side of the leg when in low or high & needs to be bent up straight or moved to the centreline of the console. The 4 point retractable harness's retract when worn & ride up your belly so I made a 5th point loop strap to hold them in place. The brake light switch is slow to operate & cuts power via the ECU if you go quickly from brakes on to power on or try to bring up the revs with your foot on the brake which is a big issue when your on a gnarly rock climb and lose traction half way up & try to restart your climb. I fixed that issue by disconnecting the hydraulic brake switch wiring plug up on top of the steering column area. I had to have the ECU reflashed as the winch would cut out when pulling in if the battery voltage dropped below 12 volts which with the tiny battery they come with was every time I used the winch, fixed now. Two tires slow leaked from either the bead or through a porous cast alloy rim, I painted the welded seam in the rim, smoothed the sealing beads on the tire & used TECH 735 bead seal on the surfaces, torqued the beadlock to spec & I still have one with a very slow leak now. Still far better than my old POLARIS RZR1000XP.

[@JakeAlexander]

I did notice the brake switch lag when I installed the chase bar. Luckily all my tires are holding air…for now atleast

[@dustyfarmer]

@@JakeAlexander I found the slow leak low tire pressure issue a big deal when power sliding from left to right if you just jump in & go for a ride & don't check it prior. Only one or two P.S.I and they dig in or slide. That brake lag is 100% slow action on the switch & ECU. It can be deadly when driving in the bush, it's a major fault.. Disconnect it and fix it. You rarely need brake lights but you do need 100% instant throttle response every time you step on the accelerator pedal

[@dustyfarmer]

@@JakeAlexander That brake lag was there always,. try drying your brakes after driving through water...The ECU cuts the power out.

[@kevinandrew4943]

For rear visibility, the BRP camera mirror is well worth the cost and great resolution!

[@JakeAlexander]

I’ll have to look into it

[@rz8210]

Added my reply to the wrong comment.😂 the mb quart stereo has a video input, add a 18 dollar backup cam from walmart...works great

[@chrisgoetz3889]

Yeah but how do all of these issues feel pinned to the seat as the turbo lights up and the front end points to the sky 😁

[@JakeAlexander]

I probably should of mentioned how the cage is riveted together and the shotty welds.

[@joshwalton8561]

How about the 1 reflector in the front

[@JakeAlexander]

@@joshwalton8561 that fell off though 😂

[@dustyfarmer]

@@JakeAlexander Same HELLA reflector can be used as a replacement. I think if they are assembled in cold weather they drop off. Mine had the same issue, not much to stick to on the housing. POLARIS' RZR have heat gun marks in the plastic for pre-warming sticker placement. The cage Can-Am X3 is riveted prior to welding.

[@JakeAlexander]

@@dustyfarmer I’ll probably end up just taking the reflector on the other side off instead of fixing the missing one.

[@jimbess3906]

Having the same 2022 x3 xrc turbo rr as you have, fully inclosed, you have the exact same complaints as I do besides the dash cluster. Don't need to look at the dash doing warp speed down a skid trail or in the worm trails in the sand. Love your videos man. Can't wait to see you cons or likes on the x3 👍

[@JakeAlexander]

Warp speed or nothing! Lol thanks man!

[@jimbess3906]

So, I am really bad with how you tube works and basically all the internet. Been trying to send you a picture of my x3. Any chance I could text it to you? Yeah, asking for your phone number but I don't have to be hitting you up all the time about random stuff.

[@JakeAlexander]

@@jimbess3906 im guessing you probably don’t have Facebook or Instagram either. Or you could email it to me [e-mail]

[@angelohernandez5248]

I always hate the dash as far as the settings on the dash it’s a pain in the ass to try to change the settings

[@BetaEnjoyIt]

I wish can am did a 200hp commander styling more upright seating love my can am but hate that you can’t see anything out of it

[@kennethbaca7610]

I perchance a 2002 the car been in the shop 9 times for the same leak from the water pump, BRP been off line for the past three weeks. I should have stayed with polaris,

[@gjones5153]

Are you limited on where you can ride this 72” wide sbs

[@hayworthfarmandadventures]

I have a new 2023 xrc. Is there a way to turn off the rear differential locker or does it stay locked all the time?

[@JakeAlexander]

Always locked

[@hayworthfarmandadventures]

@@JakeAlexander ok thank you for the reply

[@JakeAlexander]

@@hayworthfarmandadventures not a problem

[@xcit]

Thanks for the video. The gripes arent minor all the issues are relevant. Missed a bunch though. Here goes - terrible maintence access. Oil filter , putting oil in and air filter all the most ridiculous spots for quick maintence. Kawasaki although less horsepower has all these components super easy to access and even a window to see how dirty your oil is. The stock roof is 500 bucks for the cheapest roof you can imagine Ive had milk cartons thicker. Kawasaki thick fiberglass with sunroof , Polaris nice metal roof strong not flimsy like the can am. Small stock tires,horrible squeaks the worse of all utv's. 1st day riding is my x3 it had more squeaks than years of driving both my kawi and polaris. Getting in and out is a complete nightmare. So many body panels thin cheap black plastic. Headlights small and dim. No running lights where as the Kawi and Polaris have them. The doors or lack there of is laughable. no outside door handle but a stupid inside pull cord that belongs on your winch hook.Blind spots everywhere terrible vision. For off roading poor seating posistion we are not riding in a corvette rock crawling is a joke with the vision no idea where your placement is for the tires. I could go on forever but for over 20k BRP really cheaped out on so much of this ride its disgusting. Plastic firewall good luck to the poor bastard that r\has a stick or branch go thru into your family jewels. Kawi has metal its called protection. I had a 2020 polaris for over 1k and a kawi 2021 for 1k both are better build quality, doors, roof, seating posistion, maintenece although the polaris oil filter is a joke for on its removal it it blocked by the frame so its a pain to wiggle out.. Sadly the kawi was the best fit and quality, thicker arms and bigger tranny. full doors and its not hollow thin shell of nothing its an actual door. comfort durability and maintanence is superior. Only sxs I cant speak upon is the Honda which i am sure is more reliable than them all. if you are a fan by and just desert run get a can am for everyone else pass on this POS.

[@0311chapman]

He said reach around ah huh huh 😆

[@dustyfarmer]

Put some copper fly screen in front of the radiator too. It will catch the seeds & bugs.

[@robertcroslin2883]

Thanks for your honest review. 👍 Concur!! 😅

[@JakeAlexander]

Not a problem!

[@randykrus9562]

You're crazy man, that color combo is sick., I can see why they kept them another year.

[@teresalynne9951]

Can you tell me where you got the wind diffuser? I cant find that style/color anywhere!

[@JakeAlexander]

The windshield? I got it from bent metal. They are a company out of Utah I believe.

[@donmaust923]

Are those can am upper doors? And do you like them?

[@JakeAlexander]

Yeah, they are the brp upper doors. I like them a lot. I leave them on year round. I have a video installing them if you want to check it out. Super easy install.

[@abqgunner9070]

😆 I started this video 🧂salty,because I kind of fall on the can am side of this since I own can am,but this video was pretty awsome and had great points,all minor thing I also could also agree on as a owner for sure. Also there are some minor differences between just early 2021 to late 2021 that we have noticed, small changes on model to model of the x3.... awsome video brotha. 👍

[@JakeAlexander]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@nealpetitt4058]

I just got my 22 2 weeks ago. Coming from a rzr I would have to agree with those dislikes

[@JakeAlexander]

I do miss how easy it was to get in and out of the rzr’s

[@chrisgoetz3889]

@@JakeAlexander try a quick disconnecting steering wheel. I'm fat so I just work with it. It does give a lot more room getting in and out..

[@JakeAlexander]

@@chrisgoetz3889 I have definitely thought about it

[@cjcallen5974]

i got a 22 and it came with 2 keys, green one and white one...

[@JakeAlexander]

I must’ve got ripped off

[@RobertYouther]

RC sticker on the doors is Orange on 21.

[@JakeAlexander]

Yeah, i think that’s the only difference in color tho, right?

[@joekearney]

I had similar thoughts on my reviews of my 2022 base DS turbo 64” . I absolutely love the thing but visibility for technical riding is bad and unfortunately I didn’t get the PDrive on the 120 (more like 130hp) unit. It got all the other upgrades except that. The 23 base models get the PDrive now . The clutch noise drives me crazy it’s so loud at 5100-5300 rpm . I’m probably going to have a camera and screen put in mine because when we have a big snack bag and large ice chest in the back you ain’t seeing jack ****. Overall it’s an amazing SxS and that stuff is easily over looked , they just really should address the issues soon. * Also the factory brake pads are horribly squeaky .

[@soonermike4]

I have the tan black XDS RR 22. I dislike how hard it is to adjust the seat after someone else drives mine. However there’s no other UTV I’d rather own. If ya see an X3 on a dealers floor, buy it!!

[@JakeAlexander]

Agreed. They make lowering kits for the seats that are supposed to make them slide better as well. If i let someone drive mine I tell um not to move the seat 😂

[@chrisgoetz3889]

@@JakeAlexander or cut the back spacer in half and you can have 3 different seating positions. Top middle or bottom just depends on spacer placement 👍

[@motorcyclestig8539]

The 21 x3 rc has the orange RC on the door the 22 can am has the gray RC on the door thats how i tell them apart lol. I went with a pro r at the last minute because of the things you mentioned. I still love the RCs alot but the interior, cup holders and visibility on the pro r in my opinion are nicer and i like the ride command alot but people do put there Ipads in the can am and download the ride command app so thats one way to get around that in the X3. Sweet ride though thats the one i was going to go with.

[@JakeAlexander]

I got mine before the Pro R was revealed or that might’ve been a solid contender! Congratulations on the machine!

[@banksduramax05]

I just got dumber watching this video! 😂 #SNL

[@JakeAlexander]

Sorry to hear about that.

[@julianquintana2195]

Fact 1 I really agree 👍

[@dooplicator]

I have the solution for the spare key problem! Happy to send you a unit to review for your viewers.

[@JakeAlexander]

Send it over!

[@Propelled]

How hard is a belt swap?

[@JakeAlexander]

Not hard at all. Just have to take the clutch cover off. Spread the secondary. Swap the belt. Put the clutch cover back on. Done.

[@pjfan173]

Can Am needs a 10” touch screen

[@JakeAlexander]

I can dig it

[@julianquintana2195]

Omg. We have the same car, I agree with most , the flat dash look awkward, visibility I got use to it, cubholders they are to behind its a pain to get my beer, the key thing sucks, when getting out of the car it isn't the easiest thing, the color thing I know is the same as 21 but someone that knows easily defereciate them, I love the color I believe the 2023 xrc colot is trash tho. But yeah definitely you hit all the point great video🤣🤣

[@chrisgoetz3889]

I don't know, the behind my elbow position does keep mud off of my beer though..

[@julianquintana2195]

@@chrisgoetz3889 that's a good point. But we out here in the desert don't really deal with lot of mud. But neither rzr have a good cup holder, they are way in front so. I guess that is what makes this toys special

[@tonyp2865]

Why put windows in an X3, it's like putting pannier bags on a motocross bike.

[@StarknightMT_official]

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[@savagevlogs8464]

From rockton pa?

[@JakeAlexander]

Im from Michigan

[@elli003]

Get in a RZR then ask yourself what would you rather have ? Unless you want low-end torque and crawl slick-rock all day, you'll go with the X3.

[@b3motorsports796]

My 2022 can am xrc turbo rr came with 2 keys.

[@rotz357]

Visibility is why i like the renegades better. You can ask for a 2nd key lol

[@JakeAlexander]

You can? Lol do they charge you for it? You just ask your dealer?

[@rotz357]

@@JakeAlexander yes, you need the machine there tho. When i got my can am i just asked for a 2nd key and i got like 20 percent off for buying it that day since i got a new can am that same day. Depends on the dealer if they charge you or not and how much. Caz ive heard of people getting a 2nd key free when they ask. I paid like 70 bucks. Kinda expensive but worth it in case of emergency

[@Coyote.five.0]

you can keep asking and asking for all the good stuff brp has already showed us how they operate their can am x3 division, even their sponsor top top top world champion drivers give R&D to brp in all the things the can am x3 needs and the drivers them selfs admit to brp being so slow on how they upgrade the machine, shit how long we waited for a simple double sheer front end like 6 years or more lol haha. i love my can am but i love it for what it is and not for what my expectations are. be happy with what you buy brother or god will pull your ears if you get what im saying.

[@ruggeddude1560]

LOOK UP CRASHED TOYS AN YOU'LL SEE HOW INSURANCE COMPANY DON'T FIX THESE THINGS BUT THEY TRASH THEM. THAT'S ANOTHER THING YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT.

[@tonybaloney5606]

The cup holder position is the stupidest thing ever!!! I've swamped so many beers because of the stupid placement. I thought Can Am could do better.

[@JakeAlexander]

Agreed!

[@hotauce2420]

Get an SUV next time

[@jamesswain2923]

How much leg room not much ehh

[@JakeAlexander]

Plenty of leg room. No complaints about that. I’m 5’11” and the seat still can slide back more. My previous rzr’s had the seat all the way back.

[@jamesswain2923]

@@JakeAlexander ah shit. I have not tried one out. Where I ride I have lots of trails and mud. No sand dunes. Wood trails in Canada. I ordered a krx but won't get it for a couple weeks and I'm worried I won't be happy with the amount of power. I like the x3 but maybee to much power. What do I do. Lol. Help anyone

[@JakeAlexander]

@@jamesswain2923 when im in the trails or riding back roads I usually leave the x3 in eco mode. Not positive what the power output is in eco. I think I’ve hear around 175hp. That’s more then enough for in the woods. It also saves on fuel consumption. Then you still have sport mode for when you need it

[@gjones5153]

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