Speed UTV take 3

[Groper]

If you don't think RG was the reason they pulled the Speed from the review then I have some oceanfront land right next to RD place for sale for cheap!!! DM me!!

Information and details on the property you mentioned please, cast buyer.

 

[zhandfull]

Just saw trailer with four or five speed cars heading east 91 in Riverside area. The only car number I caught was 57.

 

[pwerwagn]

That was mentioned a while go. I am talking about direct customer orders.

Looks like you can go on their website and still order one. I just tried and it let me go all the way up to my credit card info...

 

[BHC Vic]

I’ve seen a lot of people complain about working on dirty cars but never seen someone get charged to have it cleaned by the dealer

 

[Cole Trickle]

I’ve seen a lot of people complain about working on dirty cars but never seen someone get charged to have it cleaned by the dealer View attachment 1287591 View attachment 1287592

I hate working on dirty cars.....

Standard "dirty"cars you would take to a dealership would be considered clean in the off-road world. I'm sure they are sick of cars that got flogged out in the Desert for a week and dropped off with zero cleaning on the way home and are a complete mess.

 

[Outdrive1]

Cleaned/washed I could see, detailed? That seems extreme. Maybe he’s using the wrong term. When I call my Detailer and ask for a detail, he knows what I expect, something ready for pictures. If I say I want a wash, that’s just a wash.

 

[NIKAL]

I’ve seen a lot of people complain about working on dirty cars but never seen someone get charged to have it cleaned by the dealer View attachment 1287591 View attachment 1287592

That’s a great policy. I’ve seen some really dirty UTV’s dropped off at dealers, and I’ve heard some techs bitch about it too. It’s just that much harder to do a repair on a dirty car.

I agree with @Outdrive1 about Robby meaning cleaned not detailed.

The only two times I’ve taken my UTV to a dealer, it’s was fully cleaned, like pulling the skid plates and washing clean. I keep my stuff spotless and expected the dealers to do the same. Both times I was told it was the cleanest car to ever come in for warranty work.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Cleaned/washed I could see, detailed? That seems extreme. Maybe he’s using the wrong term. When I call my Detailer and ask for a detail, he knows what I expect, something ready for pictures. If I say I want a wash, that’s just a wash.

I’m sure they aren’t going to detail the car just to work on it.. they probably just hose it off. He used the wrong terminology I’m sure.

 

[sandshark1]

So here is the video Chad put out.. I believe the initial test was 150+’??

It stops in 79’ now. This was after @Fabhouse adjusted the clevis real quick.

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That is better.

 

[sandshark1]

That’s a great policy. I’ve seen some really dirty UTV’s dropped off at dealers, and I’ve heard some techs bitch about it too. It’s just that much harder to do a repair on a dirty car.

I agree with @Outdrive1 about Robby meaning cleaned not detailed.

The only two times I’ve taken my UTV to a dealer, it’s was fully cleaned, like pulling the skid plates and washing clean. I keep my stuff spotless and expected the dealers to do the same. Both times I was told it was the cleanest car to ever come in for warranty work.

Never understood why people bring a dirty UTV, motorcycle, or quad to a mechanic to work on. The only time I could see not cleaning it completely before bringing it in is if there is a leak and they need to see where it might be coming from.

 

[Singleton]

Never understood why people bring a dirty UTV, motorcycle, or quad to a mechanic to work on. The only time I could see not cleaning it completely before bringing it in is if there is a leak and they need to see where it might be coming from.

Buddies CanAm few years ago broke while we were out. He was pissed because he just got it back from the service shop - it went straight from dirt to shop, we dropped it off on the way home.

When shop said he needed to pay for a wash, he got even more pissed. I guess the same thing broke - I had to walk around to avoid the yelling match and to this day don’t ask who won.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Now we just need some pads that don't get cooked in 2 stops and we will be in business.

^LMAO ^. Let’s move on to “Lousy mpg gas milage”.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

^LMAO ^. Let’s move on to “Lousy mpg gas milage”.

That and “I don’t like the sound”

 

[pixrthis]

I’ve seen a lot of people complain about working on dirty cars but never seen someone get charged to have it cleaned by the dealer View attachment 1287591 View attachment 1287592

Is the correct channel to pass information between car owner and manufacturer on social media? That’s how teenagers handle shit, I’d expect adults to be more adult about it.

 

[BHC Vic]

My thoughts are how much is a wash? 20 bucks? Why not just do it instead of a charge a customer who’s taking his car back to get something fixed that should have been right from the start. Guys aren’t taking them in for a service they are taking them in to have stuff fixed that should have been right off the line. So it’s a hassle a headache and now a wash charge. Just seems petty

 

[dirtslinger2]

@RiverDave is losing control of this thread.......We're now bitching about car washes, and how folks interact with one of the owners of the company.

 

[BHC Vic]

@RiverDave is losing control of this thread.......We're now bitching about car washes, and how folks interact with one of the owners of the company.

I’m not bitching about anything. Couldn’t care less. Simply discussing poor customer service. Carry on

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

My thoughts are how much is a wash? 20 bucks? Why not just do it instead of a charge a customer who’s taking his car back to get something fixed that should have been right from the start. Guys aren’t taking them in for a service they are taking them in to have stuff fixed that should have been right off the line. So it’s a hassle a headache and now a wash charge. Just seems petty

That’s life. Pretty much every powersports dealership has that policy. No one wants to work on a muddy mess. That’s a worse outcome for all parties.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

@RiverDave is losing control of this thread.......We're now bitching about car washes, and how folks interact with one of the owners of the company.

Speed derangement knows no boundaries.

Karla told me today my “30 days out” call will be in “2 weeks”

 

[pixrthis]

@RiverDave is losing control of this thread.......We're now bitching about car washes, and how folks interact with one of the owners of the company.

So you’re bitching about me questioning Speed owners dealing with Robby in social media in a Speed thread in social media. Got it, I will go ahead and book my sensitivity training. Sorry I broke your rules.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

So you’re bitching about me questioning Speed owners dealing with Robby in social media in a Speed thread in social media. Got it, I will go ahead and book my sensitivity training. Sorry I broke your rules.

Take it to the other thread. It’s been said 2 dozen times.

 

[RiverDave]

@RiverDave is losing control of this thread.......We're now bitching about car washes, and how folks interact with one of the owners of the company.

Stacy is sick.. I am not feeling 100%.. I clean it out when I get a chance. Which will he in an hr

 

[dirtslinger2]

So you’re bitching about me questioning Speed owners dealing with Robby in social media in a Speed thread in social media. Got it, I will go ahead and book my sensitivity training. Sorry I broke your rules.

We'll start with, not MY rules.

I'm not bitching at all, just stating that the this thread was not intended for these posts, the other one is a free for all, post away in that one.

Here is the very first post from Dave on this thread.

This thread I’m hoping will end up being a section on here because there doesn’t seem to be any real world information on the cars yet. I will say in advance I’m not interested in any bashing or stupid comments etc..

If you don’t have any real world information or ideas there’s other threads for all the small talk.

 

[37 boat]

Speed derangement knows no boundaries.

Karla told me today my “30 days out” call will be in “2 weeks”

On what master number? I'm 538 and thinking about the same time frame.

 

[hallett21]

My thoughts are how much is a wash? 20 bucks? Why not just do it instead of a charge a customer who’s taking his car back to get something fixed that should have been right from the start. Guys aren’t taking them in for a service they are taking them in to have stuff fixed that should have been right off the line. So it’s a hassle a headache and now a wash charge. Just seems petty

I think it becomes a bigger issue when your not set up for cleaning the units. Mud/dirt runoff needs to be cleaned up. Especially if it’s happening in a dealership parking lot.

I doubt a dusty car is the issue (maybe it is). But I can see someone pissed bringing in a muddy car and saying “you deal with it”.

I compare it to bringing in a boat with a bilge full of oil to the mechanic. That oil needs to be dealt with regardless. I don’t even drop off the boat dirty when it’s my fault for breaking it lol.

 

[Heylam]

I guess they should buy the special edition “Speed” pressure washer.

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

We'll start with, not MY rules.

I'm not bitching at all, just stating that the this thread was not intended for these posts, the other one is a free for all, post away in that one.

Here is the very first post from Dave on this thread.

This thread I’m hoping will end up being a section on here because there doesn’t seem to be any real world information on the cars yet. I will say in advance I’m not interested in any bashing or stupid comments etc..

If you don’t have any real world information or ideas there’s other threads for all the small talk.

So, were you a tattletale all the way back in grade school or is this something you have taken on as an adult?

 

[RiverDave]

I’ll clean this thread up tomorrow.. maybe even vacation some people. Stacy’s sick as shit.. I’m just starting to get it and kinda grumpy

 

[Singleton]

I’ll clean this thread up tomorrow.. maybe even vacation some people. Stacy’s sick as shit.. I’m just starting to get it and kinda grumpy

Everyone in my crew and those that joined us in Havasu last weekend is under the weather. Ruins my house when my wife is ill, house does not function well when she is down.

Get better soon

 

[bentprops]

I’ll clean this thread up tomorrow.. maybe even vacation some people. Stacy’s sick as shit.. I’m just starting to get it and kinda grumpy

Load up on elderberry, i take it daily and rarely get sick. Also i know Havasu is full of std. It will stop the herps as well. I get cold sores and haven't gotten one since. Just fyi

 

[stonehenge]

Looks like you can go on their website and still order one. I just tried and it let me go all the way up to my credit card info...

Thats great news for any potential buyers.

 

[sandshark1]

Thats great news for any potential buyers.

They will be number 15,001 or whatever number of orders they are at plus 1.

 

[stonehenge]

We are gonna try this a third time, except this time without the arguing for the sake of arguing.

Got a legit question? I will be happy to answer it from a deposit holder’s perspective..


Latest news is apparently they are dropping 12 cars and seeing how it goes. The fact that number is 12 and not 20+ is a little concerning to me as a deposit holder.. I was under the impression they were going to drop at least 20.

That said LOF won’t be arguing in this thread

I might be crazy or even retarded, but I have this weird feeling a few might have this thread mistaken with the other thread. Click to expand... read and enjoy. Just saying.





"This thread I’m hoping will end up being a section on here because there doesn’t seem to be any real world information on the cars yet. I will say in advance I’m not interested in any bashing or stupid comments etc..

If you don’t have any real world information or ideas there’s other threads for all the small talk."

This is cut and pasted from the other feel good thread. FYI

In case you are confused here is link to that thread...

Speed UTV - discussion

This thread I’m hoping will end up being a section on here because there doesn’t seem to be any real world information on the cars yet. I will say in advance I’m not interested in any bashing or stupid comments etc.. If you don’t have any real world information or ideas there’s other...

www.riverdavesplace.com

(if you are keeping track this is thread number #4)

And by all accounts that thread is very positive. So if in need for a speed safe space, may I respectfully suggest cruise on over there and relax, enjoy!


Just a friendly suggestion is all.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

In the last presentation video they showed off the three step hinge on the drivers door. After opening and closing one of the doors on a speed at coyne last weekend (cars looked really good in person) I’d say that I’d really won’t that feature. Anyone with a current car have that hinge on theirs? Would be nice if they had that available for upgrade.

 

[dirtslinger2]

In the last presentation video they showed off the three step hinge on the drivers door. After opening and closing one of the doors on a speed at coyne last weekend (cars looked really good in person) I’d say that I’d really won’t that feature. Anyone with a current car have that hinge on theirs? Would be nice if they had that available for upgrade.

My car does not have it, I wish it did, because the front doors want to close themselves and not stay open.

 

[RiverDave]

In the last presentation video they showed off the three step hinge on the drivers door. After opening and closing one of the doors on a speed at coyne last weekend (cars looked really good in person) I’d say that I’d really won’t that feature. Anyone with a current car have that hinge on theirs? Would be nice if they had that available for upgrade.

Got a link to this?

 

[sandshark1]

Got a link to this?

It was one of his Instagram live post when he was showing off the Diablo during his most recent trip to Asia. The hinges are pretty sweet.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Got a link to this?

It was from the live feed when he was going over the bandit. But sorry I don’t do instagram it was on the other speed thread here.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

My car does not have it, I wish it did, because the front doors want to close themselves and not stay open.

Yeah it’s definitely something I’d be asking for.

 

[NIKAL]

The 3 detent hinge I believe will come first on the El Diablo, and probably fazed in on all models later on. But I’d assume they have thousands of hinges to use up before they start using them on Jefe’s and Bandits.

 

[stonehenge]

His storage options and compartments are insane functional, and its a shame the other manf's don't do more in this area. canham has dabbled in this area, and the gayzers have a few decent trunk options, but none as snazzy as the speed.

 

[EarpRider]

Got a link to this?

He shows it in the first few minutes.

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Final and approved Production El Diablo walk around"

2,402 likes, 202 comments - robbygordon on October 3, 2023: "Final and approved Production El Diablo walk around".

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[evantwheeler]

He shows it in the first few minutes.

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Final and approved Production El Diablo walk around"

2,402 likes, 202 comments - robbygordon on October 3, 2023: "Final and approved Production El Diablo walk around".

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Watched the whole thing. Not gonna lie....a base model El Diablo would be hard to pass up at the listed price on the website, $33,500, with the performance of these cars. Doesn't look like that's' a possibility though, as they're listed as "out of stock". I think I read somewhere they don't make money on base models so they stopped selling them? Bad ass looking car and it looks like they're evolving as they go adding features and options.

Is the base or LE model suspension or drivetrain setup any different than the RG model?

 

[Todd Mohr]

I have a base Diablo on order at the original price, I hope they honor my deal.

 

[outboard_256]

All of the bandits are in. Doesn't RD have a 2-seater on order, is it a bandit?

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Bandits are in the House @speedutv"

1,263 likes, 89 comments - robbygordon on October 12, 2023: "Bandits are in the House @speedutv".

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[sandshark1]

All of the bandits are in. Doesn't RD have a 2-seater on order, is it a bandit?

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Bandits are in the House @speedutv"

1,263 likes, 89 comments - robbygordon on October 12, 2023: "Bandits are in the House @speedutv".

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Sounded like you could contact Speed and purchase a Bandit today and take it home once it was prepped. I am surprised they did not market the Bandit more. I think the Bandit will be fun in the dunes.

 

[outboard_256]

Sounded like you could contact Speed and purchase a Bandit today and take it home once it was prepped. I am surprised they did not market the Bandit more. I think the Bandit will be fun in the dunes.

I agree, I like the bandit the best. Short wheel base, nimble, light(ish). I think original plan was to produce the bandits last. So the 4 seater would be out a year or two and be the marketing for the Bandit. But they only got 100 orders for the bandit so they decided to to make a run now. They need minimum 150 cars to make a run so with the extra 50 he is going to sell as Race versions. They will have the requirements for racing (door bars, welded roll cage, fuel cell, window nets, radios, skid plate, spare tools, bumpers, etc) already installed. You pick your class and they spec/price is accordingly. Example: Norra spec car would be $77k, Baja score legal car would be $83k. I wonder how many he will sell. Seems only worth it if you plan to actually race it.

 

[sandshark1]

I agree, I like the bandit the best. Short wheel base, nimble, light(ish). I think original plan was to produce the bandits last. So the 4 seater would be out a year or two and be the marketing for the Bandit. But they only got 100 orders for the bandit so they decided to to make a run now. They need minimum 150 cars to make a run so with the extra 50 he is going to sell as Race versions. They will have the requirements for racing (door bars, welded roll cage, fuel cell, window nets, radios, skid plate, spare tools, bumpers, etc) already installed. You pick your class and they spec/price is accordingly. Example: Norra spec car would be $77k, Baja score legal car would be $83k. I wonder how many he will sell. Seems only worth it if you plan to actually race it.

I think he would sell those 50 a lot quicker if there was an option to take as a non-race conversion.

 

[Raffit78]

Are the two seaters really not that popular? I think some of the numbers I heard for the 4 seater was orders over 10,000+ and only 100 for the 2 seater? So surprised, It actually does look really good

 

[outboard_256]

Are the two seaters really not that popular? I think some of the numbers I heard for the 4 seater was orders over 10,000+ and only 100 for the 2 seater? So surprised, It actually does look really good

They have 2 version of 2-seaters. Maybe the longer one sold better? They didn't do much marketing for that one either, they just showed the final version at SSSS.