do i need shims for my xlr.

[redrockhunter]

finally got my xlr all dialed in. the problem is though centershot is 1 inch. do i need the shims or limb swap thing. i just got this bow new in jan 09 from las. i thought the newer bows had these bugs worked out?
if it needs shims, who do i call?
thanks

[Daniel Boone]

If your grouping well at 1".

You can call Elite and they will send you a kit.

DB

[Elkski]

if you are ripping bullets then be happy 1" is not far from spec...what was it 13/16"??
I am not sure what a current shim kit entails??? anyone care to comment on what shims came and how they measured up and if it was easy to find a set to move the cam closer to the cable guard and equal the old shim pack spacing. Both my shim kits were a very early version and I wont comment on how they measured up compared to the bags markings..

[RNO]

I think I emailed Denny@Elite.com. How does the string play out when you look down the cam, does it have a hard bend off the cam track toward the riser? If so, I would ask for the shims.

[RNO]

I think I emailed Denny@Elite.com. How does the string play out when you look down the cam, does it have a hard bend off the cam track toward the riser? If so, I would ask for the shims.

Here is a good example. I am using a picture from a post by b vanfossen
If you look for his thread you will find he was provided the same advice by several others. His string is running off to the outside, mine ran toward the riser.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk25/b_vanfossen/top002.jpg

[Tfox]

finally got my xlr all dialed in. the problem is though centershot is 1 inch. do i need the shims or limb swap thing. i just got this bow new in jan 09 from las. i thought the newer bows had these bugs worked out?
if it needs shims, who do i call?
thanks


Few questions.

Did you just paper tune or did you walk back tune and group tune?
Also,how does the spine spec out?

I personally would never shoot a bow that the arrow wasn't in line with the powerpath(centershot) of the string/cams.They are very unforgiving this way.

Not saying you aren't having shim issues but I would make darn sure that the obvious things are perfect before I got into tearing the bow down.You are a full 3/16 (if 13/16 is correct)out of spec so I would definately fix it.

[heaterht]

specs are 7/8's centershot. You are 1/8 out so you are real close. Some ppl have had good success when they were this close by swapping bottom and top limbs. It's worth a try first, if the centershot still wants to be out to the left then spacers may be the next option.
Dan