Product Description

SMOOTH DRAG CARBON DRAG KIT (ABU 5500C3 / 6500C3 2-SPEED)

Upgrade your rare 2-Speed Ambassadeur with the industry-leading Carbontex drag system.

The Smooth Drag ABU 5500C3 2 Speed / 6500C3 2 Speed Carbon Drag Kit is a premium aftermarket upgrade designed specifically for the complex gearing of Abu Garcia's "Sprint" and "2-Speed" round reels. Unlike the standard C3 series, the 2-Speed models utilize a unique main gear assembly. This kit provides the correctly sized Carbontex washers to replace the stock fiber or felt washers, ensuring your vintage tech handles modern braided lines and heavy fish without hesitation.

If your 2-Speed reel feels jerky when the line is pulled, or if the drag pressure has become inconsistent due to old, oil-soaked stock washers, this upgrade is the ultimate fix. Carbontex material delivers a low start-up inertia (no line-breaking "start-up spike") and maintains silky smooth pressure throughout the fight.

Product Features

• Part Type: Carbon Fiber Drag Washer Kit (Carbontex)

• Material: New Generation Carbon Fiber

• Kit Contents: Set of washers to replace the main drive gear friction stack.

• Performance:

  • Unmatched smoothness and heat dissipation.

  • Eliminates drag "chatter" or sticking.

  • Can be run dry or with a light coating of drag grease.

• Fitment: Exclusive to 2-Speed / Sprint models (Does not fit standard C3 reels).

Why Upgrade to Carbontex?

The Abu Garcia 2-Speed reels are engineering marvels, but their original stock drag washers were often made of materials that degrade over decades. Carbontex is rigid, durable, and resistant to heat and moisture. By installing this kit, you not only restore the reel's function but often increase the maximum drag output potential compared to the factory specs.

Tech Tip: The 2-Speed mechanism relies on precise spacing. When installing these Carbontex washers, ensure you remove all old washer debris from the main gear housing. We recommend a very light application of Drag Grease to the carbon washers for the best performance/longevity balance.

Compatible Models

This kit is precision-cut for the following specific Abu Garcia Ambassadeur models equipped with the 2-speed retrieve ratio:

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 2-Speed Series:

• Ambassadeur 5500C3 2-Speed (Sprint)

• Ambassadeur 6500C3 2-Speed (Sprint)

Fitment Warning:

• This kit will NOT fit standard 5500C3 or 6500C3 single-speed reels.

• This kit will NOT fit the newer "Blue Yonder" or standard C4 series.

• Please verify your side plate says "2 Speed" or "Sprint" before purchasing.

Installation & Schematic Verification

The 2-Speed Ambassadeur has a more complex internal structure than standard round reels. We highly recommend consulting the specific schematic for your reel's year of manufacture.

• Schematic Reference: You can view and download the specific 2-Speed PDF schematics at www.reelschematic.com.

• Replaces OEM Parts: This kit replaces the stock fiber washers found in the main gear stack (often associated with parts similar to 20907 / 20960 depending on the specific diagram).

Note: Ensure you observe the order of the metal and fiber washers carefully during disassembly. The 2-speed shifting mechanism can be sensitive to stack height changes, so ensure the Carbontex washers are seated flat.