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Well I do have a full time film guy in house soooo.. That said with go pro stabilization etc.. even back on the old ones they really tend to minimize what actually occurred.

Honestly what I'd rather do is get some hater on here, strap him in the seat of that thing and send him on the ride I went on, and have the go pro pointed at his face. :D

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I’m a hater! Sign me up, I’ll be in town next week during the week. Let me know when!



*Not a hater, but I can be for a ride with RG.
 

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What are your thoughts on RG keeping the company private with Todd and their investors, going public or just selling out in a few years for a zillion dollars?

I have no idea what his intentions are in terms of going public or keeping it private.

I can tell you that he shared with me some of the things going on behind the scenes, and the amount of money and effort that is being put into this deal is far beyond what most would think.

Every time there is an issue, like for example the two transmissions that cracked, the internet says "Oh that's it.. that's the next big thing that's going to end this." People are saying it's a Ponzi scheme and he's taking peoples money etc.

Recasting those transmissions and making new ones isn't even a blip on the radar financially speaking.. Like less than .05% of what's going on in terms of the company month to month. To be honest just knowing what he pays for insurance every month, I'd wager all of those transmissions are less than 1/7th of that alone.. and that's just the insurance nut.


In unrelated news he sold his North Carolina facilities to Tesla and has secured 18 Acres up by the airport and will be building a serious building right here in Havasu.

RD
 

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Well I do have a full time film guy in house soooo.. That said with go pro stabilization etc.. even back on the old ones they really tend to minimize what actually occurred.

Honestly what I'd rather do is get some hater on here, strap him in the seat of that thing and send him on the ride I went on, and have the go pro pointed at his face. :D

RD

Kinna like this??

 

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In unrelated news he sold his North Carolina facilities to Tesla and has secured 18 Acres up by the airport and will be building a serious building right here in Havasu.

RD
Now that's cool. If these were "Made In America" I think that could help justify to some people, their loyal buyers, the eventual $75-100,000 they'll be asking for one of these SXSs.
 

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Why are you RR2?

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I sent you a message weeks ago. My login is screwed up. On my cell ive never logged out. On ipad etc it asked for my login, didnt work. Guess I need a new password for my original user name
 
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I sent you a message weeks ago. My login is screwed up. On my cell ive never logged. On ipad etc it asked for my login, didnt work. Guess I need a new password for my original user name
I've had this problem on other websites. Try clearing all "cookies" and see.
 

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ive been logged in for long I have no idea what email or password is even used! For some reason my log in on Ipad and PC was requested. It did not recognize anything. Cell is ok.
 

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I sent you a message weeks ago. My login is screwed up. On my cell ive never logged out. On ipad etc it asked for my login, didnt work. Guess I need a new password for my original user name

You sent me a message on here? Or through the contact us?

Please shoot me a text real quick and I'll send you a new password for RR.

RD
 

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Now that's cool. If these were "Made In America" I think that could help justify to some people, their loyal buyers, the eventual $75-100,000 they'll be asking for one of these SXSs.

If they were made in America they'd cost more than a 100K.. Not to mention the financial backer of this deal is some Chinese Billionaire, so I'm sure whoever that is wants to use their manufacturing facilities to produce the car. The factory in China is 7 million square feet under roof and has robotics etc..

Anyhow I'm not sure of the who's / when's / where's of manufacturing etc.. I really only spent a few minutes talking to him, and the rest of the time we were out in the desert.

On that note 5 cars were sold to "walk ins" at the building in Havasu this week. The cheapest one was 74,000.00

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If they were made in America they'd cost more than a 100K.. Not to mention the financial backer of this deal is some Chinese Billionaire, so I'm sure whoever that is wants to use their manufacturing facilities to produce the car. The factory in China is 7 million square feet under roof and has robotics etc..

Anyhow I'm not sure of the who's / when's / where's of manufacturing etc.. I really only spent a few minutes talking to him, and the rest of the time we were out in the desert.

On that note 5 cars were sold to "walk ins" at the building in Havasu this week. The cheapest one was 74,000.00

RD
Ugh! That’s a big nut for a car, 74k. I’m struggling looking at 50k for a Pro R 4 or whatever.

I think it’s cool as hell RG went big and produced a car/SXS. He’s a blue collar race car driver. Not some billionaire businessman.

Can’t wait for everyone to get their cars.
 

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Ugh! That’s a big nut for a car, 74k. I’m struggling looking at 50k for a Pro R 4 or whatever.

I think it’s cool as hell RG went big and produced a car/SXS. He’s a blue collar race car driver. Not some billionaire businessman.

Can’t wait for everyone to get their cars.

People are pretty much adding on all the accessories when they buy them. The Pro R is the same way.. Ya get it, wheels tires, seats, seat belts, lights, car to car, and on and on.. 20 something later you are at 70+ and still climbing.

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Ugh! That’s a big nut for a car, 74k. I’m struggling looking at 50k for a Pro R 4 or whatever.

I think it’s cool as hell RG went big and produced a car/SXS. He’s a blue collar race car driver. Not some billionaire businessman.

Can’t wait for everyone to get their cars.
I could order a new boat today and keep my 335, I could sell my 335 tomorrow and order a new boat, and even just having to come out of pocket $50-100,000 for something I'd like to use twice a month between May and October every year just pains me. Just doesn't seem smart in any way, shape or form and that's something you can put 10-12 people on and enjoy, not 4 people. Everything from SXSs to boats to RVs has gotten so out of hand for the average guy it takes the fun out of it.
 

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I really hope a nice sounds exhaust comes out for these things. If not ill have to build my own.
 

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I have no idea what his intentions are in terms of going public or keeping it private.

I can tell you that he shared with me some of the things going on behind the scenes, and the amount of money and effort that is being put into this deal is far beyond what most would think.

Every time there is an issue, like for example the two transmissions that cracked, the internet says "Oh that's it.. that's the next big thing that's going to end this." People are saying it's a Ponzi scheme and he's taking peoples money etc.

Recasting those transmissions and making new ones isn't even a blip on the radar financially speaking.. Like less than .05% of what's going on in terms of the company month to month. To be honest just knowing what he pays for insurance every month, I'd wager all of those transmissions are less than 1/7th of that alone.. and that's just the insurance nut.


In unrelated news he sold his North Carolina facilities to Tesla and has secured 18 Acres up by the airport and will be building a serious building right here in Havasu.

RD
I've been to the NC shop a couple times it was pretty bad ass. I wonder if he is selling the two lakefront houses too
 

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I have no idea what his intentions are in terms of going public or keeping it private.

I can tell you that he shared with me some of the things going on behind the scenes, and the amount of money and effort that is being put into this deal is far beyond what most would think.

Every time there is an issue, like for example the two transmissions that cracked, the internet says "Oh that's it.. that's the next big thing that's going to end this." People are saying it's a Ponzi scheme and he's taking peoples money etc.

Recasting those transmissions and making new ones isn't even a blip on the radar financially speaking.. Like less than .05% of what's going on in terms of the company month to month. To be honest just knowing what he pays for insurance every month, I'd wager all of those transmissions are less than 1/7th of that alone.. and that's just the insurance nut.


In unrelated news he sold his North Carolina facilities to Tesla and has secured 18 Acres up by the airport and will be building a serious building right here in Havasu.

RD
Did you tell him you know a realtor in Havasu for buying that kind of acreage??
 

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I could order a new boat today and keep my 335, I could sell my 335 tomorrow and order a new boat, and even just having to come out of pocket $50-100,000 for something I'd like to use twice a month between May and October every year just pains me. Just doesn't seem smart in any way, shape or form and that's something you can put 10-12 people on and enjoy, not 4 people. Everything from SXSs to boats to RVs has gotten so out of hand for the average guy it takes the fun out of it.

Dave's motto is go big or go home. It doesn't have to be like that.

There is lots of fun to be had without feeling like you Have to keep up with the Jones.

😉
 

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Did you tell him you know a realtor in Havasu for buying that kind of acreage??

I think I might be late to the game in that.. lol.

Besides that land up there has historically been donated to the potential customer if you meet certain business criteria for the town.

I’d rather get the residential when he and all the employees move here full time.. but again might be late to the game on that? Not sure.. I’m not a pushy person so I’ll broach the subject once or twice and after that if it doesn’t happen upwards and onwards
 

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Will Speed internally wire accessories through the cage if requested?
Good question,first thing i noticed in that pic. My answer to your question will not be accepted around here. No doubt the Speed Car RD Enjoyed yesterday been around for months testing etc. Far from finished production,especially accessory install. Again ,that just me.
 

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In unrelated news he sold his North Carolina facilities to Tesla and has secured 18 Acres up by the airport and will be building a serious building right here in Havasu.
I don't have a dog in the SXS fight....but THIS IS GREAT. Anything that brings jobs etc in is needed, especially skilled ones. City leadership could fuck up boiling water though so I hope it works out well. Since Nexsen is gone hopefully some great things occur with this deal..that guy set the town back a decade+ on his response to 08...but this isn't the place for that convo. Good for RG, and good for Havasu.
 

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Did anyone watch RG’s IG vid tonight? River Dave got a shout out and supposedly they are coming out with a V8 4wd production speed car. 250 units, limited edition. If that is true, that will be bad ass.
 

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Did anyone watch RG’s IG vid tonight? River Dave got a shout out and supposedly they are coming out with a V8 4wd production speed car. 250 units, limited edition. If that is true, that will be bad ass.
I’m guessing $150,000
 

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If I was him I’d focus on getting the units dialed in before releasing more. 😂😂
Yes. 100%

The list is getting long for items SPEED is branding. Maybe he should concentrate harder on the sxs😆

SPEED energy drink
SPEED sxs
SPEED tools
SPEED dirtbikes
SPEED RV's
SPEED V8 Car
SPEED RC Trucks
SPEED "Sneakers" - seriously.
SPEED backpacks and duffel bags
Did I miss any?
SPEED Tacos?
Boats can't be too far away especially with Robby in Havasu.


Side note: Unless you are calling him gay, it's Robby not Robbie.
 

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Yes. 100%

The list is getting long for items SPEED is branding. Maybe he should concentrate harder on the sxs😆

SPEED energy drink
SPEED sxs
SPEED tools
SPEED dirtbikes
SPEED RV's
SPEED V8 Car
SPEED RC Trucks
SPEED "Sneakers" - seriously.
SPEED backpacks and duffel bags
Did I miss any?
SPEED Tacos?
Boats can't be too far away especially with Robby in Havasu.


Side note: Unless you are calling him gay, it's Robby not Robbie.
You forgot the new Speed Jet Surf board he showed tonight.🤦‍♂️
 

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Yes. 100%

The list is getting long for items SPEED is branding. Maybe he should concentrate harder on the sxs😆

SPEED energy drink
SPEED sxs
SPEED tools
SPEED dirtbikes
SPEED RV's
SPEED V8 Car
SPEED RC Trucks
SPEED "Sneakers" - seriously.
SPEED backpacks and duffel bags
Did I miss any?
SPEED Tacos?
Boats can't be too far away especially with Robby in Havasu.


Side note: Unless you are calling him gay, it's Robby not Robbie.
Robby needs to market (or at least take) an ADD drug. Focus Robby, focus.
 

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Yes. 100%

The list is getting long for items SPEED is branding. Maybe he should concentrate harder on the sxs😆

SPEED energy drink
SPEED sxs
SPEED tools
SPEED dirtbikes
SPEED RV's
SPEED V8 Car
SPEED RC Trucks
SPEED "Sneakers" - seriously.
SPEED backpacks and duffel bags
Did I miss any?
SPEED Tacos?
Boats can't be too far away especially with Robby in Havasu.


Side note: Unless you are calling him gay, it's Robby not Robbie.
Anything make in china that will brand his name, will be branded it appears.
 

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