Speed UTV take 3

[DWC]

4WD dyno with speed key. I heard 231 HP at the wheels. Speed key plus improved brakes, that’ll take care of the competition

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They’re just now doing test & learns on a dyno?

 

[rivermobster]

They’re just now doing test & learns on a dyno?

Its kinna hard to Dyno a car that ain't built yet.

Progress though!

 

[DWC]

Its kinna hard to Dyno a car that ain't built yet.

Progress though!

Not built? How many are here or on the water? I’d say not mass production but to say they’re not built is a bit off. . If they were doing it to work on reliability, it should have been done on a stand before putting them in cars and shipped here.

 

[dirtslinger2]

4WD dyno with speed key. I heard 231 HP at the wheels. Speed key plus improved brakes, that’ll take care of the competition

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Long days still happening @speedutv We have all the Safty Parameters and boost controls set. I want to THANK everyone that has helped on this project the list of experts that have opened there shops day and night so we

1,549 likes, 72 comments - robbygordon on June 28, 2023: "Long days still happening @speedutv We have all the Safty Parameters and boost controls set. I want to THANK everyone that has helped on this project the list of experts that have opened there shops day and night so we can succeed is...

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No, you heard the number "231", they didn't say HP. Maybe that was belt temp, maybe that was HP, maybe water temp? Hell, maybe it was MPH

 

[dirtslinger2]

Not built? How many are here or on the water? I’d say not mass production but to say they’re not built is a bit off. . If they were doing it to work on reliability, it should have been done on a stand before putting them in cars and shipped here.

34 Customer cars here, 9 on the way, then another batch coming right after the 9, they are waiting on some updates, probably brakes pads, and or turbo ducting stuff

 

[rivermobster]

Not built? How many are here or on the water? I’d say not mass production but to say they’re not built is a bit off. . If they were doing it to work on reliability, it should have been done on a stand before putting them in cars and shipped here.

I was mostly joking...

But you are percent correct.

This piece was violently rushed to market. Most manufacturers do extensive testing way before production.

The customers are the beta testers for this thing.

 

[DWC]

I was mostly joking...

But you are percent correct.

This piece was violently rushed to market. Most manufacturers do extensive testing way before production.

The customers are the beta testers for this thing.

Sorry, It was late and I’m loaded up on every cold med they make. My sarcasm meter and everything else is a bit off.
A bit rushed is spot on. I’m not sure what I’d do if i was on the Speed Team. It’s easy to say slow down and get things right. Tougher to do these days. Everything is so public. I’d bet that dyno session had less to do with showing how much power and more to do with recent head to head testing.

 

[rivermobster]

Sorry, It was late and I’m loaded up on every cold med they make. My sarcasm meter and everything else is a bit off.
A bit rushed is spot on. I’m not sure what I’d do if i was on the Speed Team. It’s easy to say slow down and get things right. Tougher to do these days. Everything is so public. I’d bet that dyno session had less to do with showing how much power and more to do with recent head to head testing.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[DWC]

Hope you feel better soon.

Thanks, all good. Wife got it last weekend. I kept my distance slept on the couch for 3 nights. Ended up with a hell of a cough and brutally tight chest congestion. It’ll go away, hopefully sooner rather than later.

 

[stonehenge]

No, you heard the number "231", they didn't say HP. Maybe that was belt temp, maybe that was HP, maybe water temp? Hell, maybe it was MPH

231 mph would be cool!

 

[riverroyal]

4WD dyno with speed key. I heard 231 HP at the wheels. Speed key plus improved brakes, that’ll take care of the competition

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Long days still happening @speedutv We have all the Safty Parameters and boost controls set. I want to THANK everyone that has helped on this project the list of experts that have opened there shops day and night so we

1,549 likes, 72 comments - robbygordon on June 28, 2023: "Long days still happening @speedutv We have all the Safty Parameters and boost controls set. I want to THANK everyone that has helped on this project the list of experts that have opened there shops day and night so we can succeed is...

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What?? 231 HP WITH speed key? What happened to 300?
231 and pay extra to get this with no warranty?
Please confirm Carl

 

[dirtslinger2]

What?? 231 HP WITH speed key? What happened to 300?
231 and pay extra to get this with no warranty?
Please confirm Carl

I'm sure this is sarcastic, surely you know, engine HP and Wheel HP are different, right?

 

[mash on it]

What?? 231 HP WITH speed key? What happened to 300?
231 and pay extra to get this with no warranty?
Please confirm Carl

I'm thinking 300 HP is at the crankshaft, about ~25% drivetrain loss. If the belt system is similar to a modern automatic or manual rwd vehicle?
231 HP at the tires is ~305 HP at the crank, using a 25% loss factor.

Just my $0.02

Dan'l

 

[240Hallett]

Maybe 300 at the crank translates to 231 at the wheels through the belt and four-wheel-drive?

 

[riverroyal]

I'm sure this is sarcastic, surely you know, engine HP and Wheel HP are different, right?

Just like seeing Carl/LOF reply. Only reason I'm even here

 

[sandshark1]

They’re just now doing test & learns on a dyno?

I was thinking the same thing. Not sure I would want to use that Speed key quite yet.

 

[sandshark1]

4WD dyno with speed key. I heard 231 HP at the wheels. Speed key plus improved brakes, that’ll take care of the competition

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Long days still happening @speedutv We have all the Safty Parameters and boost controls set. I want to THANK everyone that has helped on this project the list of experts that have opened there shops day and night so we

1,549 likes, 72 comments - robbygordon on June 28, 2023: "Long days still happening @speedutv We have all the Safty Parameters and boost controls set. I want to THANK everyone that has helped on this project the list of experts that have opened there shops day and night so we can succeed is...

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231hp to the wheels on E85 is not bad. Hopefully the belt can handle the additional power. Unless they figure out the belt situation the competition will be passing them. There are plenty of E85 tuned Can Am's running around Glamis that put out more hp and don't shred belts.

 

[HCP3]

Just like seeing Carl/LOF reply. Only reason I'm even here

LOF isn't allowed in this thread. He posts on the other one.

 

[mash on it]

I was thinking the same thing. Not sure I would want to use that Speed key quite yet.

On the Speed website, it says something about 'with a speed key, the warranty doesn't apply'.

I'm thinking it'll be used sooner than later.

Dan'l

 

[1Carl]

The white glove warranty covers speed key and you can get up to 4 years coverage. You could just use your speed key everyday you ride.

 

[1Carl]

White glove warranty

 

[1Carl]

Got deal of century for $1. Speed key now costs $2500. Price has increased

 

[rivermobster]

Got deal of century for $1. Speed key now costs $2500. Price has increased

And just a mere 6500.00 with a warranty!

Does it cover "all internally lubricated parts", and nothing else, like every other warranty out there?

Got a link to the actual coverage?

 

[1Carl]

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Another late night of hard core testing"

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[1Carl]

Here you go

 

[Havasu blue label]

Who’s Your Daddy!


LOL

Is he your dad

 

[outboard_256]

I’ll bet 10k they don’t deliver 50 cars by July

I will take that bet. Let me know and I will give RD the money this weekend to hold.

Hell no you called my bluff and made me bow down like a bitch.

Anyone remember this bet? They have 34 cars out now.
@JFMFG could have been $10k richer if he didn't chicken out.

 

[JFMFG]

Anyone remember this bet? They have 34 cars out now.
@JFMFG could have been $10k richer if he didn't chicken out.

No shit. I fucked up lol

 

[sandshark1]

The white glove warranty covers speed key and you can get up to 4 years coverage. You could just use your speed key everyday you ride.

Why? Don't need to run E85 other than in the dunes where more hp is needed.

 

[Singleton]

How many will be stateside by Oct 1?
No one really cares during boat season. Dirt season start in Oct.

 

[sandshark1]

And just a mere 6500.00 with a warranty!

Does it cover "all internally lubricated parts", and nothing else, like every other warranty out there?

Got a link to the actual coverage?

LOL! Plus the cost of your time and gas to take it to the only place currently available to get the warranty work done - Havasu.

 

[rivermobster]

Here you go

Doesn't say shit about what is covered! Or, not covered. Just some fancy sales pitch is all.

Also...

Warranty void if you race it, but they will be on hand to service at all the races.

Ummm. Yeah. Ok. Makes sense! Lemme get my my 4500.00 out right NOW!!!

 

[RiverDave]

On the Speed website, it says something about 'with a speed key, the warranty doesn't apply'.

I'm thinking it'll be used sooner than later.

Dan'l

You can buy a 1-2-3-4 year extended factory warranty that covers everything including the speed key. Plus chase vehicles with parts at events.. puts for certain races and private events for speed owners.

RD

 

[RiverDave]

And just a mere 6500.00 with a warranty!

Does it cover "all internally lubricated parts", and nothing else, like every other warranty out there?

Got a link to the actual coverage?

It’s the whole car and that is for four years

 

[RiverDave]

Doesn't say shit about what is covered! Or, not covered. Just some fancy sales pitch is all.

Also...

Warranty void if you race it, but they will be on hand to service at all the races.

Ummm. Yeah. Ok. Makes sense! Lemme get my my 4500.00 out right NOW!!!

You should reread it again because it doesn’t say what you said..

 

[rivermobster]

It’s the whole car and that is for four years

Got a link??

What you just said is pretty much impossible Dave. No one warranties cover wear items. Including seats, bulbs and a million other things that will go wrong!

They would go BK in short order if they put a warranty on the WHOLE car. No way that's gonna happen.

But if you have the documentation to back that up, I'm sure Everyone would like to see it in writing.

 

[RiverDave]

Got a link??

What you just said is pretty much impossible Dave. No one warranties wear items. Including seats, bulbs and a million other things that will go wrong!

They would go BK in short order if they put a warranty on the WHOLE car. No way that's gonna happen.

But if you have the documentation to back that up, I'm sure Everyone would like to see it in writing.

The word comprehensive means in its entirety to me?

 

[rivermobster]

You should reread it again because it doesn’t say what you said..

 

[HCP3]

I don't pretend to be a lawyer but the vague words "Select events" leaves Speed without liability on the race support promise.

 

[sandshark1]

The word comprehensive means in its entirety to me?

Every powersports warranty uses the word "comprehensive", then in the fine print is everything that is not cover. Wear items being first on the list - clutches, belts, brakes, bushings, rod ends, etc.....

Some of those wear items will be covered if it they fail within a few hundred miles.

Just want the warranty to cover the big ticket items - engine, trans, electronics, and front diff. With Speed the steering system.

 

[1Carl]

Lmao. Speed was looking for Boardmanville, some Red Barron frozen pizza and some Budlight.

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Showin some love to the Hater himself but he wasn’t making Pizza Today👀 oh wait he doesn’t make it it’s Red Barron 🤪and Bud Light"

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[rivermobster]

Lmao. Speed was looking for Boardmanville, some Red Barron frozen pizza and some Budlight.

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Showin some love to the Hater himself but he wasn’t making Pizza Today👀 oh wait he doesn’t make it it’s Red Barron 🤪and Bud Light"

3,365 likes, 234 comments - robbygordon on July 3, 2023: "Showin some love to the Hater himself but he wasn’t making Pizza Today👀 oh wait he doesn’t make it it’s Red Barron 🤪and Bud Light".

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Uhhhh, hello...


It's boating season now.

Boardmanville and The Desert Bar are CLOSED for the summer.

See ya on the water!



P. S. Did you find that warranty contract yet?

 

[pkrrvr619]

Uhhhh, hello...


It's boating season now.

Boardmanville and The Desert Bar are CLOSED for the summer.

See ya on the water!



P. S. Did you find that warranty contract yet?

Funny as I go through glamis to get to Parker and there is a boardmanville sign on the highway that literally says “closed for the season”

 

[rivermobster]

Funny as I go through glamis to get to Parker and there is a boardmanville sign on the highway that literally says “closed for the season”

Some people's kids...

 

[HALLETT BOY]

The word comprehensive means in its entirety to me?

Dave , did you buy a Speed car yet ?

 

[rivermobster]

Dave , did you buy a Speed car yet ?

I think he bought three?

 

[1Carl]

75 mph up steep part of olds

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "@speedutv playing in the heat at Glamis….. current temp is 115F 😳"

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[Boatles]

I think he invested in three?

Fixed it

 

[rivermobster]

75 mph up steep part of olds

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "@speedutv playing in the heat at Glamis….. current temp is 115F 😳"

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Olds and Steep are two words that don't exactly go together. Where is the vid of one hauling azz up Choke Cherry?

You don't get out much do you Carl.

See ya on the water!

P.S. Did you find the warranty coverage documents yet?

 

[stonehenge]

75 up any dune in a utv with regular tires and no speed key in that heat is not to shabby.

It will be interesting to see how it does in the customers hands in the dunes.

However I do find it sorta weird that in a recent video he made mention that his cars really weren't built for the dunes, had to scratch my head on that comment. Last time I checked it seemed that a rather large swath of his customer base are active duners and plan on using it for dunning. But hey, who am I to even question his logic on that.


We shall see.