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Bigbore500r

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I feel at this point, you're either going to get in front of AI, or end up behind it.

I don't know shit about it yet, but I am reading up on it and trying to educate myself to it's potential. And it's potential is truly limitless.

There are always ways to tell if something is real or fake. But if you don't have the tools to know the difference? At that point you're gonna be fucked.

Signed,

Always Trying To Learn Something New

Probably should move this convo to P&G - lol

Its the masses of people (a huge portion of our polulation) who knee-jerk believe what they see put in front of them on a TV, Social Media, etc.
These people dont question - some by choice, but sadly many of them simply lack the mental capacity.
These people are becoming the majority.

When AI content can easily deep-fake anybody and make content to show on the TV......the only line of defense is an ethical media. How do you think that pans out?
 

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Probably should move this convo to P&G - lol

Its the masses of people (a huge portion of our polulation) who knee-jerk believe what they see put in front of them on a TV, Social Media, etc.
These people dont question - some by choice, but sadly many of them simply lack the mental capacity.
These people are becoming the majority.

When AI content can easily deep-fake anybody and make content to show on the TV......the only line of defense is an ethical media. How do you think that pans out?

You're not wrong. The sheeple have been the majority for a Long time now.

My personal theory is: Remember your grade school classroom? 30 kids? How many were straight A students vs. C students? Now extrapolate that into the whole world...

But to bring it back to topic...

Look how many people truly believed the Speed car would be the next best thing since sliced bread vs. the rest of us who know not to Ever buy the first release of Anything?

There are arguments to both side of this story, but the one you buy into is the one you buy into.

People will do what they do. They always have. Regardless of what they are told.

Peace. ✌️
 

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Probably should move this convo to P&G - lol

Its the masses of people (a huge portion of our polulation) who knee-jerk believe what they see put in front of them on a TV, Social Media, etc.
These people dont question - some by choice, but sadly many of them simply lack the mental capacity.
These people are becoming the majority.

When AI content can easily deep-fake anybody and make content to show on the TV......the only line of defense is an ethical media. How do you think that pans out?
Move Speed UTV to P&G ???
 

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Probably should move this convo to P&G - lol

Its the masses of people (a huge portion of our polulation) who knee-jerk believe what they see put in front of them on a TV, Social Media, etc.
These people dont question - some by choice, but sadly many of them simply lack the mental capacity.
These people are becoming the majority.

When AI content can easily deep-fake anybody and make content to show on the TV......the only line of defense is an ethical media. How do you think that pans out?

The covid era proved this.
 

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Funny how this thread quieted down when deliveries began and a problem arises and BOOM here come the hate roaches again lol. You must have something better to do don't you?
I am all for debate and constructive criticism but the blind hate is really childish.
 

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Funny how this thread quieted down when deliveries began and a problem arises and BOOM here come the hate roaches again lol. You must have something better to do don't you?
I am all for debate and constructive criticism but the blind hate is really childish.
I think it’s more of a perspective issue. Those who gambled, those that didn’t, and those who would never, RDP has all kinds which keeps it interesting.
 

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And what's with the Havasu building?
Clean it up, put a sign on it, something!
Kinda lazy and odd way to represent a business.
 

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Agreed. A nice sign is what 3-5k.

Come on now lol
RG has posted some videos on what he wants to do with the building.
If 50% is true, it will be a good start / finish to group rides around Havasu.

Currently, the building looks like crap. Pride in ownership is not showing with that facility.
 

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RG has posted some videos on what he wants to do with the building.
If 50% is true, it will be a good start / finish to group rides around Havasu.

Currently, the building looks like crap. Pride in ownership is not showing with that facility.
Yep reminds me of the garage shops in Santa Ana. lol
 

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They should swap it out complete and do a full failure analysis on the engine assembly... I would be looking at everything with a fine tooth comb.
I was going to ask if anyone has found a common denominator amongst the injured. Running bearings +1 instead of std. making it run hotter. Maybe too much clearance and oil pressure loss to separate journals? Maybe something as basic as an oil level issue causing windage and foaming. CSI the thing and get it handled. If all else fails, maybe make an adapter to a common powerplant already available.



Catching up again. I still think it's funny that the naysayers attack guys that have the cars and like them, basically claiming that it's an act. Like there can only be one opinion. There are guys that would still by another Ford, Dodge or Chevy truck, even if their last left them stranded in Ludlow. Hell, there are guys that love their 6.0 Fords...
 
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RG has posted some videos on what he wants to do with the building.
If 50% is true, it will be a good start / finish to group rides around Havasu.

Currently, the building looks like crap. Pride in ownership is not showing with that facility.
Playing Devils Advocate- If he spent a bunch of time and money getting the building cleaned up and top notch, people would complain he's not 100% focused on getting customers their cars and resolving issues with current ones. 🤷‍♂️
 

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I was going to ask if anyone has found a common denominator amongst the injured. Running bearings +1 instead of std. making it run hotter. Maybe too much clearance and oil pressure loss to separate journals? Maybe something as basic as an oil level issue causing windage and foaming. CSI the thing and get it handled. If all else fails, maybe make an adapter to a common powerplant already available.



Catching up again. I still think it's funny that the naysayers attack guys that have the cars and like them, basically claiming that it's an act. Like there can only be one opinion. There are guys that would still by another Ford, Dodge or Chevy truck, even if their last left the stranded in Ludlow. Hell, there are guys that love their 6.0 Fords...

It's fucking crazy to me.. If you like it they basically call you a liar.. You offer to take them for rides and they aren't interested. If you have a problem they all pile on and say "I told you so" but then when your gonna get it fixed they say "it's not happening fast enough"... Now we are down to the building doesn't look nice enough..

These people are fucking delusional.

RD
 

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They should swap it out complete and do a full failure analysis on the engine assembly... I would be looking at everything with a fine tooth comb.
It is much cheaper and easier to just swap out the motor. I am pretty sure that is what they will do.
 

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Playing Devils Advocate- If he spent a bunch of time and money getting the building cleaned up and top notch, people would complain he's not 100% focused on getting customers their cars and resolving issues with current ones. 🤷‍♂️
100% get that.
From an outside POV, Speed needs to figure out how to divide responsibilities. They need a few additional chefs in the kitchen focused on responsibilities and reduce 2-4 guys trying to control everything.
 

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Playing Devils Advocate- If he spent a bunch of time and money getting the building cleaned up and top notch, people would complain he's not 100% focused on getting customers their cars and resolving issues with current ones. 🤷‍♂️

Definitely. Lol
 

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It's fucking crazy to me.. If you like it they basically call you a liar.. You offer to take them for rides and they aren't interested. If you have a problem they all pile on and say "I told you so" but then when your gonna get it fixed they say "it's not happening fast enough"... Now we are down to the building doesn't look nice enough..

These people are fucking delusional.

RD
Delusional?🤔
Or I live in this town and I drive by the building all the time. Make it look nice, make it look like any other successful business. Make Havasu feel proud to have the only Speed shop that customers can come visit. If your real-estate office was right next door you'd probably feel differently. That's all.
 

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100% get that.
From an outside POV, Speed needs to figure out how to divide responsibilities. They need a few additional chefs in the kitchen focused on responsibilities and reduce 2-4 guys trying to control everything.
Are you new? Thats not RG style!!!! hahahah
 

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It's fucking crazy to me.. If you like it they basically call you a liar.. You offer to take them for rides and they aren't interested. If you have a problem they all pile on and say "I told you so" but then when your gonna get it fixed they say "it's not happening fast enough"... Now we are down to the building doesn't look nice enough..

These people are fucking delusional.

RD

No shit, we are down to bitching about the sign. This is literally the all show no go mentality manifested perfectly.
 

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Ok back on topic

motors blowing left and right
cant run a windshield
cant stop
needs springs
axles breaking

speed key????

3 years late and on going......

small stuff:
bolts loose
stickers peeling
no comms cables for back seats
no support (havasu and anaheim only)
speakers falling out of the doors
window nets shredding
tail gate latches breaking

and oh yea, building needs a sign lmao
 

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As a Raider fan, I can relate to this thread....like the Raiders, people either love or hate Speed, and like Raider fans, Speed loyalist are gonna defend them to the end, Raider management tells us every year that next year its gonna be our year, same as Speed management.....in the end, Raiders still suck and Speed??? LOL
 

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Is it ok to have my hater moments if I have a car on order?
You have not been paying attention. If you did this you might have Robby pulling your order and it will be….

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So now I’m convinced that you also hit the popo button on Waze every 5 miles or so to slow down the masses! Very sneaky 🙂

And thank you protecting our highways

😉

At one point I was sitting at about the 129 and I’d gotten tagged like 8 times on Waze. I was impressed.

Oh and to keep it relevant; I saw 6 Speed UTVs today.
 
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100% get that.
From an outside POV, Speed needs to figure out how to divide responsibilities. They need a few additional chefs in the kitchen focused on responsibilities and reduce 2-4 guys trying to control everything.
Wait, there kitchen/restaurant/taco bar is open already?
 
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