Speed UTV take 3

[sandshark1]

I think the Speed Key was a stupid, gimmicky idea.

It was his way to sell more hp, appeal to the dune crowd, and keep aftermarket tuners from getting money. He may have just overlooked OEMs would need CARB/EPA approval.

 

[82daytona]

It was his way to sell more hp, appeal to the dune crowd, and keep aftermarket tuners from getting money. He may have just overlooked OEMs would need CARB/EPA approval.

So you’re saying he filed a patent?

 

[dirtslinger2]

It was his way to sell more hp, appeal to the dune crowd, and keep aftermarket tuners from getting money. He may have just overlooked OEMs would need CARB/EPA approval.

No, they overlooked the need to add a top end lube.

 

[rivermobster]

It was his way to sell more hp, appeal to the dune crowd, and keep aftermarket tuners from getting money. He may have just overlooked OEMs would need CARB/EPA approval.

Just a slight oversight.

 

[MonkeyButt70]

It was his way to sell more hp, appeal to the dune crowd, and keep aftermarket tuners from getting money. He may have just overlooked OEMs would need CARB/EPA approval.

After market support makes a product successful in my opinion.

 

[sandshark1]

No, they overlooked the need to add a top end lube.

He consulted with the best of the best. Nothing was overlooked. LOL!!! Is the top end lube so it can pass emissions or is needed so the motor does not go boom?

 

[sandshark1]

After market support makes a product successful in my opinion.

100%.

 

[dirtslinger2]

He consulted with the best of the best. Nothing was overlooked. LOL!!! Is the top end lube so it can pass emissions or is needed so the motor does not go boom?

It's for the top end of the motor, which F'd up the EPA/CARB since they were only approved for E85.

 

[rivermobster]

It's for the top end of the motor, which F'd up the EPA/CARB since they were only approved for E85.

A friend of mine had a Chebby truck that was dual fuel. Other than Incredibly shitty gas mileage, it ran just fine on E85.

No "lube" required!

 

[BHC Vic]

He consulted with the best of the best. Nothing was overlooked. LOL!!! Is the top end lube so it can pass emissions or is needed so the motor does not go boom?

Yes

 

[Bpracing1127]

name me a high performance EPA/CARB engine that use top end lube? I bet you cant.

only thing I can think of is 2 stroke dirt bike with oil injection but its a red sticker.

 

[sandshark1]

It's for the top end of the motor, which F'd up the EPA/CARB since they were only approved for E85.

My understanding is they were approved for E85 on the 225hp tune only, which was part of the original CARB/EPA certification.

 

[Fishd00d]

I believe he knew that his engine was going to be less HP then the others out on the market so that was a way to try and sell the car as the same or higher horsepower by saying with the Speed Key it would be this much HP.....that way someone didnt feel they were getting a slower car haha.

 

[rivermobster]

I believe he knew that his engine was going to be less HP then the others out on the market so that was a way to try and sell the car as the same or higher horsepower by saying with the Speed Key it would be this much HP.....that way someone didnt feel they were getting a slower car haha.

He's no Stephen Jobs, but he has definitely done a good job of getting Some people to go all in.

 

[sandshark1]

I believe he knew that his engine was going to be less HP then the others out on the market so that was a way to try and sell the car as the same or higher horsepower by saying with the Speed Key it would be this much HP.....that way someone didnt feel they were getting a slower car haha.

Was it 300hp would smoke the competition or 300hp smokes a belt? LOL!!!!

 

[stonehenge]

Was it 300hp would smoke the competition or 300hp smokes a belt? LOL!!!!

I think the latter would be true.

But either way, the current set up would smoke the entire enchilada if you used the speed key.

I hope they eventually deliver on their promises and "already paid for but not delivered" option.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Yea, they suck…

 

[Mr. C]

So who’s got number 131 (I think ) Orange and white. flew by them on the 5 up by the Tracy area in Cali yesterday.
Was making to of good a time to slow down and get a pic.
First one I’ve seen in person. Looked nice

 

[rivermobster]

Yea, they suck…

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Where's the vid??

 

[Bpracing1127]

I think the latter would be true.

But either way, the current set up would smoke the entire enchilada if you used the speed key.

I hope they eventually deliver on their promises and "already paid for but not delivered" option.

Gotta pass EPA and CARB first

 

[LuauLounge]

Question
How many have been delivered?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Question
How many have been delivered?

Hard to say but I think between 500-1000

 

[Echo Lodge]

For the win!

 

[outboard_256]

 

[Bpracing1127]

20 car length lol sad……

 

[BHC Vic]

20 car length lol sad……

Lof sell his?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Lof sell his?

Nope not yet

 

[rivermobster]

Cliff notes?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Cliff notes?

drag race amonst various types of vehicles from trophey trucks to unimogs and electric trucks.

they had several utv's including the speed.

 

[EarpRider]

Is Speed actually the "Kiss of Death?"
Don't hang a Speed banner on your business!

 

[RiverDave]

Drove mine today.. still love it!

 

[stonehenge]

If only they had the speed key and max behind the wheel, then they would have smoked everyone!!!

 

[2Driver]

Yea, they suck…

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Cool shot….why is the Parker “P” backwards?

 

[River Dirt 2]

Cool shot….why is the Parker “P” backwards?

If you use the selfie camera on your phone it’s a mirror image.

 

[rivermobster]

If only they had the speed key and max behind the wheel, then they would have smoked everyone!!!

So I'm guessing the Speed cars got beat? In a drag race??

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

So I'm guessing the Speed cars got beat? In a drag race??

Like a Vietnamese drum.

 

[rivermobster]

Like a Vietnamese drum.

To be fair...

Off road vehicles generally aren't designed to drag race. What would be the point?

Now if they did a drag race across the tops of some 2/3ft whoops for a quarter mile? Then we could see who the Real winner would be.

Anything other than that is just click bait.

 

[sandshark1]

If only they had the speed key and max behind the wheel, then they would have smoked everyone!!!

Most likely smoke a belt. LOL!!!

Apparently you can't get full power if your Speed car is under a certain oil temp.

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

To be fair...

Off road vehicles generally aren't designed to drag race. What would be the point?

Now if they did a drag race across the tops of some 2/3ft whoops for a quarter mile? Then we could see who the Real winner would be.

Anything other than that is just click bait.

True enough but what is "fair" about lining up a Power Wheels toy, a monster truck, a Uni Mog etc...?
It was entertaining and thus, successful.

 

[rivermobster]

True enough but what is "fair" about lining up a Power Wheels toy, a monster truck, a Uni Mog etc...?
It was entertaining and thus, successful.

Ture enuf!

 

[Bpracing1127]

True enough but what is "fair" about lining up a Power Wheels toy, a monster truck, a Uni Mog etc...?
It was entertaining and thus, successful.

I believe the power wheels beat the speed too

 

[RiverDave]

Drove mine today.. still love it

I believe the power wheels beat the speed too

I didn’t watch the video, but I’m wondering which of the 50 different tunes was in the car.. my car rips

 

[dirtracer]

Haters will hate, lovers will love....

 

[rivermobster]

Haters will hate, lovers will love....

It's not really hate for the most part...

I mean, there are Clearly a few people that can't stand RG personally. But the reality is?

The jokes write themselves on this deal. It's pretty much as simple as that!

 

[HCP3]

What happened to the guy with the Robby Gordon tattoo?

 

[Lunatic Fringe]

What happened to the guy with the Robby Gordon tattoo?

He made a few alterations and is now a "Swifty".

 

[sandshark1]

Drove mine today.. still love it


I didn’t watch the video, but I’m wondering which of the 50 different tunes was in the car.. my car rips

Seems the more current tune cuts RPMs. I would guess the Speed UTV in that video has an older tune.

 

[sandshark1]

What happened to the guy with the Robby Gordon tattoo?

Glamis season is over and the dude is in Puerto Rico. I think he lives there and AZ.

 

[rivermobster]

Glamis season is over and the dude is in Puerto Rico. I think he lives there and AZ.

Plus I think he is suing Speed? No more public outbursts for awhile.

 

[Albacore]

Glamis season is over and the dude is in Puerto Rico. I think he lives there and AZ.

His dad lives somewhere up in the Lake Elsinore Temecula area I thought and he has an hanger at the French Valley airport in the same general area with all of his toys and shit in it.