Hobie Mirage Drive GT to Mirage Drive 180 v2 Conversion

In this video I cover the method I used to upgrade a Hobie Mirage Drive GT to a Mirage Drive 180 V2. This is a fairly advanced conversion, so be sure to watch the whole video and be sure that you're comfortable with all the work involved before taking the plunge!

[@Displaced_Yinzer]

I did this about 6 months ago. Very easy to do and now that I have a 180 drive I find it an indispensable tool especially for fishing along the jetty.

[@AmericanKayakSupply]

Nice! It's definitely a worthwhile upgrade.

[@YakLocal]

Did you have the grey GT drive? I have the all black will it work on the original one? I have the V2 with bigger drums

[@Displaced_Yinzer]

@@YakLocal yes, I had the grey GT Drive. I don't know if you can go from an old drive to the 180 Drive.

[@rthomas34]

Great vid. Helped with my conversion very much. Only issue I had was that my Mirage Drive GT had no bearings whatsoever. I guess the previous owner didn't want to deal with them? I didn't notice any slop when I put everything together but I went and ordered the bearings anyways.

[@kenz1031]

So this is how I convert the Mirage drive on my 2016 to a 180 drive?

[@johnadams5293]

Use a small rubber band to hold the bearings together. Just a tip

[@cawfeecatt1553]

do the kick up fins work?

[@kevink9397]

One important note/comment regarding the bearings. You've opened up the patient. For a nickel's worth of grease, clean, inspect and regrease your bearings. It's just foolish not to take this one preventive step.

[@xManiaKKillERx]

What did you need to do that? I have the Mirage Drive and I'm interested in convert mine too

[@nathanturner2482]

its all shown at the start of the video, including part numbers

[@djttimeebp8249]

Will the gt fit in my 2010 hobie mirage sport?

[@louisadams3326]

how long did this take you to do?

[@nicklausmisiti5204]

Does this also upgrade to the kick flip technology?

[@maxwellmark]

No..the kick up fin requires a different spine assembly

[@timisoutdoors]

Had no clue this would run me north of $500.

[@Oo7Hola]

I kept my GT and when I have to go reverse. I just take the drive out and flip it real quick. And guess what? I am going reverse and didn’t spend a penny;) and when I have to go forward again. I just drop it back to the standard position

[@andrewconnors5475]

Where did you get the parts from? I cant find them all in one place