Speed UTV take 3

[rivermobster]

Robby Gordon on Instagram: "Getting this PATENT is another massive advantage and milestone for our Car companies 🎉 Big things coming to the off road world and no need for a Goofy over the top knuckle 👊 do you guys know what this does? Timing couldn’

2,731 likes, 160 comments - robbygordon on September 4, 2023: "Getting this PATENT is another massive advantage and milestone for our Car companies 🎉 Big things coming to the off road world and no need for a Goofy over the top knuckle 👊 do you guys know what this does? Timing couldn’t be better 🤪".

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Bam! Game changer! "this is the holy grail, all else will bow to the messiah"

Wait what???

Is that shit out there at the wheel???

Holy unsprung weight batman!!

And for anyone that wants to read up, unsprung weight is the devil...

Unsprung Weight VS Sprung Weight – Why Heavy Wheels are Bad News – eEuroparts

Unsprung weight is one of those terms used a lot in car tuning circles. Here's a rundown of what unsprung weight is and why it matters.

eeuroparts.com

 

[dirtslinger2]

Wait what???

Is that shit out there at the wheel???

Holy unsprung weight batman!!

And for anyone that wants to read up, unsprung weight is the devil...

Unsprung Weight VS Sprung Weight – Why Heavy Wheels are Bad News – eEuroparts

Unsprung weight is one of those terms used a lot in car tuning circles. Here's a rundown of what unsprung weight is and why it matters.

eeuroparts.com

This patent is for the mitered gears within a portal, and it appears be directed towards TT or Ultra4 stuff, they're already running portals, and these gears allow for some sort of CV angle that helps gain wheel travel.

This patent is not Speed UTV related, at least at this time it's not.

 

[RiverDave]

My car is getting picked up at the SSSS.. I’ll be in Georgia but Jake is taking my truck and enclosed to go get it.

 

[Groper]

My car is getting picked up at the SSSS.. I’ll be in Georgia but Jake is taking my truck and enclosed to go get it.

Why an enclosed trailer Dave ?
Aren't you going to have Jake wrap it with RDP logos and banners, put it on a flat bed with ribbon's and flags and have a parade with pilot cars from OC to LHC with maybe a POPO escort when you hit Topock all the way into town

 

[rivermobster]

This patent is for the mitered gears within a portal, and it appears be directed towards TT or Ultra4 stuff, they're already running portals, and these gears allow for some sort of CV angle that helps gain wheel travel.

This patent is not Speed UTV related, at least at this time it's not.

Copy that.

Maybe @Wizard29 knows about this thing then if it's Ultra4 related?

 

[River Dirt 2]

These portal uprights have proven to be remarkably strong. We have yet to pit or crack a gear in one! #masonmotorsports #portal #awdtt | By Mason Motorsports Inc. | Facebook

These portal uprights have proven to be remarkably strong. We have yet to pit or crack a gear in one! #masonmotorsports #portal #awdtt

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portals are used on most if not all AWD TT’s

But the old guys will remember them as gear reduction boxes in the old VW busses!

 

[sandshark1]

This patent is for the mitered gears within a portal, and it appears be directed towards TT or Ultra4 stuff, they're already running portals, and these gears allow for some sort of CV angle that helps gain wheel travel.

This patent is not Speed UTV related, at least at this time it's not.

I think this might be something he will be doing for his Ultra4 KOH rig. I wonder if he is building one or if he was going to buy the Gomez Brother's Ultra 4 he raced this year.

 

[dirtslinger2]

RG just went live from his new Facility, bunch of cars under plastic, including mine he showed.

Some new 33" tires, so they now have 32's, 33's, and 35's, and a bunch of other boxes he didn't get into.

New or rented building is 100,000sq/ft+

Also said, 55 folks are picking up cars at SSSS

 

[River Dirt 2]

I think this might be something he will be doing for his Ultra4 KOH rig. I wonder if he is building one or if he was going to buy the Gomez Brother's Ultra 4 he raced this year.

He already runs portals on his TT so I would think this is of similar/same design just updated gears as DS2 said.

 

[pwerwagn]

Wait what???

Is that shit out there at the wheel???

Holy unsprung weight batman!!

And for anyone that wants to read up, unsprung weight is the devil...

Unsprung Weight VS Sprung Weight – Why Heavy Wheels are Bad News – eEuroparts

Unsprung weight is one of those terms used a lot in car tuning circles. Here's a rundown of what unsprung weight is and why it matters.

eeuroparts.com

All the FAST AWD Trophy trucks are using portal boxes up front, unsprung weight or not. The top dog Masons are using them up front as well. Jesse Haines (JHF) has been building axles with H1 portal boxes at the end for years for Ultra 4 cars. Its a game changer in the rocks. Robby already runs portals on the front of his trophy truck as well.

They do add unsprung weight, but you also reduce the gear ratio at the hub so you dont have to run as big of axle shafts, ring and pinion, etc. Plus it keeps your pinion larger since you can run a higher ratio in the diff, and reduce it out at the wheel.

 

[Albacore]

I used to have portals three off-road vehicles ago. it only did 58 miles an hour, but it held 10 people and went just about anywhere. Had lockers for either 2,3 or 4 Wheel Drive

 

[Wizard29]

Copy that.

Maybe @Wizard29 knows about this thing then if it's Ultra4 related?

Very common on U4 cars. I don't have them, but the increased ground clearance is a solid benefit. However, the extra weight and "something else to break" are potential downsides. One of those goes down and there's a real potential of a DNF.

I have seen them on a couple of golf carts too, but not sure how they perform. Maybe Robby is headed there with it for subsequent model years or options on the Speed cars. Seeing as that's not an offering by any other manufacturer and probably desirable by a lot of folks if not for any other reason than the cool factor, that's what I'd do.

 

[sandshark1]

He already runs portals on his TT so I would think this is of similar/same design just updated gears as DS2 said.

Mason Motorsports has the set up down as you can see with all the wins their trucks are getting. I would think if those gears were desirable for the AWD TT Mason Motorsports would be using them.

 

[sandshark1]

RG just went live from his new Facility, bunch of cars under plastic, including mine he showed.

Some new 33" tires, so they now have 32's, 33's, and 35's, and a bunch of other boxes he didn't get into.

New or rented building is 100,000sq/ft+

Also said, 55 folks are picking up cars at SSSS

That is a huge building. Must be exciting to actually see your Speed UTV stateside.

 

[dirtslinger2]

That is a huge building. Must be exciting to actually see your Speed UTV stateside.

Yup, they can have some money now, I told them I wasn't paying in full until I saw it stateside.

They actually said if I was paying cash, I didn't have to pay until the day of pick up, but I'm going to wire the money.

 

[dirtslinger2]

Mason Motorsports has the set up down as you can see with all the wins their trucks are getting. I would think if those gears were desirable for the AWD TT Mason Motorsports would be using them.

I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't start using them, and just paying a royalty or something to RG, they seem impressed by the design, there's also a couple other folks in there talking about the benefits.

 

[dirtslinger2]

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cw0v27ByI4M/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

 

[sandshark1]

I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't start using them, and just paying a royalty or something to RG, they seem impressed by the design, there's also a couple other folks in there talking about the benefits.

I am not sure Mason and RG have the best of relationships. Mason has the Awd trophy trucks pretty dialed.

 

[dirtslinger2]

I am not sure Mason and RG have the best of relationships. Mason has the Awd trophy trucks pretty dialed.

Mason comments a lot on Robby's stuff, always positive towards each other, I'd say they have a good relationship.
Check the comments on that IG post, they go back and forth.

 

[Deckin Around]

I don’t envy anybody who has to try to pick up anything from the Sancho Saturday or Sunday nights
I’ve bought things and helped multiple friends who are vendors and that shit can take hours! Make sure to have someone with the truck/trailer and another getting the car. Your best bet is to park a truck and trailer at OCC and drive the car out and across the street or go as late as possible to get a trailer into Orange county fairground lots. Remember: Orange cones don’t fight back and they are only like a suggestion for parking.

 

[dirtslinger2]

I don’t envy anybody who has to try to pick up anything from the Sancho Saturday or Sunday nights
I’ve bought things and helped multiple friends who are vendors and that sgitvtakes hours! Make sure to have someone with the truck/trailer and another getting the car. Your best bet is to park a truck and trailer at OCC and drive the car out and across the street.

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I'm really hoping/praying they have something figured out, like wheeling them out the back by the Speedway or something.

Also hoping it's fairly quick, I'm going to be a little hung over from my sons baby shower, and I'm planning on heading directly to Golden Shores from the OC.

 

[rivermobster]

All the FAST AWD Trophy trucks are using portal boxes up front, unsprung weight or not. The top dog Masons are using them up front as well. Jesse Haines (JHF) has been building axles with H1 portal boxes at the end for years for Ultra 4 cars. Its a game changer in the rocks. Robby already runs portals on the front of his trophy truck as well.

They do add unsprung weight, but you also reduce the gear ratio at the hub so you dont have to run as big of axle shafts, ring and pinion, etc. Plus it keeps your pinion larger since you can run a higher ratio in the diff, and reduce it out at the wheel.

Learn something new every day...

Thanks!

 

[RiverDave]

Why an enclosed trailer Dave ?
Aren't you going to have Jake wrap it with RDP logos and banners, put it on a flat bed with ribbon's and flags and have a parade with pilot cars from OC to LHC with maybe a POPO escort when you hit Topock all the way into town

Because I want to get it home and in my garage where I can rub the hood and call it my precious..

Plus I don’t want the poors drooling all over my shit. Lol They can go buy those ugly canned ham things

 

[JM21]

My car is getting picked up at the SSSS.. I’ll be in Georgia but Jake is taking my truck and enclosed to go get it.

He is live right now and mentioned he pulled your #113 from the line to be delivered at SSSS. Must be nice to be RD.

 

[RiverDave]

He is live right now and mentioned he pulled your #113 from the line to be delivered at SSSS. Must be nice to be RD.

Live on fb or something? Yes he faced time earlier today to see the car etc.. I’m very excited to get it!!

 

[TimeBandit]

Live on fb or something? Yes he faced time earlier today to see the car etc.. I’m very excited to get it!!

Instagram. @robbygordon https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw0v27ByI4M/

 

[JM21]

Live on fb or something? Yes he faced time earlier today to see the car etc.. I’m very excited to get it!!

Yes, he was live on IG. Somewhere around 10 mins in the video. Congrats RD!

 

[dirtslinger2]

Yeah, he needs to pull my car as well, I'm picking up at SSSS, I messaged Robby to let him know mine needed to be moved over as well.

 

[mjc]

My car is getting picked up at the SSSS.. I’ll be in Georgia but Jake is taking my truck and enclosed to go get it.

can I drive it when it gets here?

 

[River Dirt 2]

can I drive it when it gets here?

Is there going to be a sign in sheet to borrow it?
2nd.

 

[RiverDave]

Instagram. @robbygordon https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw0v27ByI4M/

That has been up for awhile.. I saw that one before I talked to him.. for some reason though I can only watch the beginning then it freezes it why I called him

 

[AiiRaciing]

That has been up for awhile.. I saw that one before I talked to him.. for some reason though I can only watch the beginning then it freezes it why I called him

All his videos have been that way for me lately. Glad to hear it’s not just me having the issue

 

[sandshark1]

I'm really hoping/praying they have something figured out, like wheeling them out the back by the Speedway or something.

Also hoping it's fairly quick, I'm going to be a little hung over from my sons baby shower, and I'm planning on heading directly to Golden Shores from the OC.

I would take what every time Speed is telling you it will take and add 30 days!

I would plan on 2-3 hours of time to get your Speed car from the show and loaded up and on your way to Golden Shores. Hopefully they can meet with you earlier to go over everything so when the show ends you are only waiting to get your car loaded onto the trailer.

 

[EarpRider]

That has been up for awhile.. I saw that one before I talked to him.. for some reason though I can only watch the beginning then it freezes it why I called him

Yeah, the video locks up about 3 times, move it forward an
little then it goes again.

 

[dirtslinger2]

I would take what every time Speed is telling you it will take and add 30 days!

I would plan on 2-3 hours of time to get your Speed car from the show and loaded up and on your way to Golden Shores. Hopefully they can meet with you earlier to go over everything so when the show ends you are only waiting to get your car loaded onto the trailer.

They told me about an hour to go over the car, sync my phone, learn how to change a belt, then a half hour for paperwork. I'm planning on doubling that time, at least.

Since I've never changed a belt, EVER, I gotta pay attention to that part, LOL.

 

[rivermobster]

They told me about an hour to go over the car, sync my phone, learn how to change a belt, then a half hour for paperwork. I'm planning on doubling that time, at least.

Since I've never changed a belt, EVER, I gotta pay attention to that part, LOL.

Changing a belt is easy peasy. No big deal at all.

Digging all the shredded pieces of the old belt out of everywhere sucks azz.

 

[PaPaG]

Nice to see them potentially being delivered soon, I am waiting to see all the reviews and reliability reports from all the owners after a few weeks of rides.

 

[rivermobster]

Nice to see them potentially being delivered soon, I am waiting to see all the reviews and reliability reports from all the owners after a few weeks of rides.

You spelled years wrong.

I'm also really glad to see people Finally being made whole. Phew.

 

[sandshark1]

They told me about an hour to go over the car, sync my phone, learn how to change a belt, then a half hour for paperwork. I'm planning on doubling that time, at least.

Since I've never changed a belt, EVER, I gotta pay attention to that part, LOL.

Changing a belt is not a big deal. Smart they are showing customers how to do it.

 

[dirtslinger2]

Changing a belt is not a big deal. Smart they are showing customers how to do it.

I'm sure it's easy, just never done it.

 

[RiverDave]

They told me about an hour to go over the car, sync my phone, learn how to change a belt, then a half hour for paperwork. I'm planning on doubling that time, at least.

Since I've never changed a belt, EVER, I gotta pay attention to that part, LOL.

I’m not gonna be there so I’m not sure how that’s going to work. Robby said the manual will be online by then though..

 

[dirtslinger2]

I’m not gonna be there so I’m not sure how that’s going to work. Robby said the manual will be online by then though..

You're in Havasu, so easy peasy, can just swing over there whenever.

 

[RiverDave]

You're in Havasu, so easy peasy, can just swing over there whenever.

Not sure if they will be back in town when I get my car.. but how complicated could it be? Lol

 

[dirtslinger2]

Not sure if they will be back in town when I get my car.. but how complicated could it be? Lol

Also probably won't need that stuff for a couple week, they won't be able to sync your phone though, but I'm sure thats easy also.

 

[rivermobster]

Also probably won't need that stuff for a couple week, they won't be able to sync your phone though, but I'm sure thats easy also.

My hard pack crew has gone Years without changing belts.

The sand people? They keep multiple spares on hand at ALL times.

 

[stonehenge]

My hard pack crew has gone Years without changing belts.

The sand people? They keep multiple spares on hand at ALL times.

New belt every season, regardless of hours. oem

New washed and broken in brand new spare belt in a sealed food saver bag. oem

Two slightly used belts on board for friends, strangers who own a gayzer, and just in case. oem

Don't waste your money on non oem belts. fyi

Yea, sand.

 

[Deckin Around]

Not sure if they will be back in town when I get my car.. but how complicated could it be? Lol

Hopefully easy enough to figure out the shifting so that my wife and friends can drive it and actually park on a hill.

Yeah, he needs to pull my car as well, I'm picking up at SSSS, I messaged Robby to let him know mine needed to be moved over as well.

I'm stoked to see this finally happen for you guys. I remember Todd had told you your car would be ready to pre-run for last year's b1K. You'll have a few months this year

 

[dirtslinger2]

New belt every season, regardless of hours. oem

New washed and broken in brand new spare belt in a sealed food saver bag. oem

Two slightly used belts on board for friends, strangers who own a gayzer, and just in case. oem

Don't waste your money on non oem belts. fyi

Yea, sand.

washed?

 

[rivermobster]

washed?

I was wondering about that too!

One of our guys told me he has 5 years on his belt. Hard pack only. Dove Springs, Spangler, Death Valley, etc...

Maybe he will change it this season? Or just go with, if it ain't broke, don't fix it theory!

 

[jesco]

I was wondering about that too!

One of our guys told me he has 5 years on his belt. Hard pack only. Dove Springs, Spangler, Death Valley, etc...

Maybe he will change it this season? Or just go with, if it ain't broke, don't fix it theory!

I have 3000 miles on my OG belt on my 2018 CanAm X3 max, all AZ hard pack miles and probably 500 of that on highway.