Speed UTV take 3

[RiverDave]

So like...

What are the odds of more than 10 people showing up?

Or maybe I should say...

10 Speed Cars?

They did a quick announcement one a month or so ago and had like 30.. so I’d say the odds are good

 

[Looking Glass]

So like...

What are the odds of more than 10 people showing up?

Or maybe I should say...

10 Speed Cars?

Do you have one and signing up?

 

[rivermobster]

They did a quick announcement one a month or so ago and had like 30.. so I’d say the odds are good

Sigh...

And the wait goes on.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Does Robby want to hire me as a proofreader? I'm seeing so many errors in those posts, it's not even funny.

"When you register you can let us know if someone in your group the birthday in March."

They having their posts manufactured in Vietnam too?

Yeah, yeah, grammar nazi and all that. I just happen to think a business that is posting stuff should be as correct and as professional as possible.

It’s a clear representation of their whole garage shop business..

 

[dirtracer]

Lol haters gonna hate!
You all need to fill a hole in you social circle...funny shit!

 

[River Dirt 2]

All in!

 

[DWRAT]

Do you need a Speed to sign up?

 

[kimbalee]

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that coozie tho - amazing!

 

[kimbalee]

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car #158 is for sale in Gardnerville NV for $44k

 

[RVRKID]

 

[HTTP404]

Funny, IDGAF about this thread anymore. I like the cars and the hate is cringe. Like a broken record following this anymore.

 

[PlumLoco]

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Close up, that coozie really looks like a young Joe Biden with Trump's hair.

 

[RiverDave]

So we didn’t Speed owners run this weekend and had an absolute blast!!

82 cars showed up and we ran from their facility to the dollar cabin, second stop was a slot canyon (I didn’t even know we had one out here?).

Then other desert bar..

I didn’t get a ton of pics but there’s a shitload in a WhatsApp thread that had all the owners in it, so I’ll download some and post em up.

RD

 

[RiverDave]

I’m pretty sure my son had the most fun of everyone.. he got to ride shotgun in my car.. then he jumped in Nate’s helicopter.. then he got to ride with Robby Gordon on a pretty “spirited” ride

 

[RiverDave]

So apparently when I had the repairs made out in Glamis we somehow stripped the threads on the axle. That finally showed up in real time coming off the ridge on the way back from the desert bar near the entrance to cinega springs rd..

It’s interesting to say the least when I hit the road I went left doing about 50 and the wheel went right.. lol

Speed crew went to work on it immediately..

 

[RiverDave]

Pics from this morning.. I went about 15 miles and was experiencing some additional issues.. instead of having their guys try to fix it out on shea rd I just opted to tow it back to havasu. So they sent a truck and loaded it up and I went with Stacy.

I can’t say enough about the customer service from these guys.

 

[throttle]

Looked pretty cool, Robby went live a few times on FB. Looked like a great weekend! And a very strong showing of customers having a super rad day. @RiverDave Bummer you ran into a few hicups, but pretty nice to have the speed team there with you for support.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Looked pretty cool, Robby went live a few times on FB. Looked like a great weekend! And a very strong showing of customers having a super rad day. @RiverDave Bummer you ran into a few hicups, but pretty nice to have the speed team there with you for support.

Kinda needed for any ride the speed UTV do. lol

Bummer Dave!!! What was the other issues?

 

[DWRAT]

 

[RiverDave]

Kinda needed for any ride the speed UTV do. lol

Bummer Dave!!! What was the other issues?

We fixed the one side on Saturday night, but something "weird" for lack of a better term was happening the next morning? Car ran smooth for like 5 miles, then the back left wheel had like a "shake" to it and it was vibrating the car. They were going to fix it kinda towards the end of shea rd at the aqueduct, and I just said I'd rather have it towed back to havasu.. Because we weren't really sure what was happening at that point, and I didn't want to hold the guys up, or worse end up breaking something worse out in the middle of nowhere. I'm not sure what could cause that because everything was tight? Bare in mind by the time I got the car stopped that entire left swing arm, brake caliper, bearings, etc.. all got drug through the dirt 50-75'.. We were moving pretty good when it let go.

So they called the truck he came and picked me up and I met Stacy at the beginning of shea rd, and just drove home. The car was already at speed by the time we got to Havasu.

RD

 

[Bpracing1127]

We fixed the one side on Saturday night, but something "weird" for lack of a better term was happening the next morning? Car ran smooth for like 5 miles, then the back left wheel had like a "shake" to it and it was vibrating the car. They were going to fix it kinda towards the end of shea rd at the aqueduct, and I just said I'd rather have it towed back to havasu.. Because we weren't really sure what was happening at that point, and I didn't want to hold the guys up, or worse end up breaking something worse out in the middle of nowhere. I'm not sure what could cause that because everything was tight? Bare in mind by the time I got the car stopped that entire left swing arm, brake caliper, bearings, etc.. all got drug through the dirt 50-75'.. We were moving pretty good when it let go.

So they called the truck he came and picked me up and I met Stacy at the beginning of shea rd, and just drove home. The car was already at speed by the time we got to Havasu.

RD

I wonder if the wheel bearing is bad or something bent. Lucky it didn’t flip over!!!

Was it a dusty mess like desert bash?

 

[RiverDave]

I wonder if the wheel bearing is bad or something bent. Lucky it didn’t flip over!!!

Was it a dusty mess like desert bash?

Actually the weather gods cooperated and there was enough breeze that 300’ was pretty much dust free for most the day.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Actually the weather gods cooperated and there was enough breeze that 300’ was pretty much dust free for most the day.

Those are the best days!!!

 

[RiverDave]

Those are the best days!!!

I was shocked at the pace the group ran with 82 cars in it. They were at the dollar cabin by 11:00 and they left speed at like 10? I figured there would still be people trickling in at 1-2 pm..


We were at the desert bar by like 2’ish?


Usually you get more than 20-30 cars and there is all kinds of problems and the herd slows to a crawl.. for the most part it was pretty drama free and we ran about 100 miles as a group.
RD

 

[2Driver]

I’m pretty sure my son had the most fun of everyone.. he got to ride shotgun in my car.. then he jumped in Nate’s helicopter.. then he got to ride with Robby Gordon on a pretty “spirited” ride

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How cool, A day to remember for sure.

 

[River Dirt 2]

Our cars at 6:30 and 7:50

 

[185EZ]

Dave Dave Dave.
What's with you and always trying to run on 3 wheels?

 

[ZSTIV]

Kinda needed for any ride the speed UTV do. lol

Bummer Dave!!! What was the other issues?

81 cars not including the cars driven by speed employees, and cars that had issues that wernt somewhat self inflicted were like 3.
And all got repaired

I was shocked at the pace the group ran with 82 cars in it. They were at the dollar cabin by 11:00 and they left speed at like 10? I figured there would still be people trickling in at 1-2 pm..


We were at the desert bar by like 2’ish?


Usually you get more than 20-30 cars and there is all kinds of problems and the herd slows to a crawl.. for the most part it was pretty drama free and we ran about 100 miles as a group.
RD

175 miles or so for both days

 

[NIKAL]

Pics from this morning.. I went about 15 miles and was experiencing some additional issues.. instead of having their guys try to fix it out on shea rd I just opted to tow it back to havasu. So they sent a truck and loaded it up and I went with Stacy.

I can’t say enough about the customer service from these guys.

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Dave did you find out what the vibration was yet? I wonder if rotor is bent? It did not sound like there were to many broke cars. Heard one trans broke, a driveshaft, several belts and several flat tires. Out of 80 cars they seems pretty good. But I assume the overall speed was more a cruise with 80 cars on the trail.

 

[ZSTIV]

Dave did you find out what the vibration was yet? I wonder if rotor is bent? It did not sound like there were to many broke cars. Heard one trans broke, a driveshaft, several belts and several flat tires. Out of 80 cars they seems pretty good. But I assume the overall speed was more a cruise with 80 cars on the trail.

I helped the guy with the broken trans. Speed had it back in parker by 10pm that night with a new one ready for the next ride the following day.
the pace was actually pretty quick. I pulled up the rear because I hate eating dust but we had an awesome time. We ripped pretty good.

 

[RiverDave]

Dave did you find out what the vibration was yet? I wonder if rotor is bent? It did not sound like there were to many broke cars. Heard one trans broke, a driveshaft, several belts and several flat tires. Out of 80 cars they seems pretty good. But I assume the overall speed was more a cruise with 80 cars on the trail.

I'm so buried I won't even talk to those guys until after SuperCat. I do know they are doing some clutch mod in Anaheim now, and I'll probably call them and tell them to do that while it's in there.

RD

 

[NIKAL]

I'm so buried I won't even talk to those guys until after SuperCat. I do know they are doing some clutch mod in Anaheim now, and I'll probably call them and tell them to do that while it's in there.

RD

From what I understand is, your clutches have to be in very good shape for them to do the clutch mods. Any wear and they won’t do it, and will want you to buy a new set if clutches. Hopefully that’s not the case and they can do the mods.

Any new news come out of the Saturday night Q&A with RG & TR?

 

[WildHorses24]

Master #1022 ElJefe loading on the slow boat! I picked this 5 yr old reservation up at a discount about 3 months ago not expecting it until next season. Karla wasn’t joking, they picked up production.

 

[Romans9]

Master #1022 ElJefe loading on the slow boat! I picked this 5 yr old reservation up at a discount about 3 months ago not expecting it until next season. Karla wasn’t joking, they picked up production.

Nice!


Not sure which is funnier the container chassis tires or the loading ramp…
Third world country manufacturing is a hoot!

 

[caribbean20]

Rut Roh, in what country are Speed UTVs made?

 

[Bpracing1127]

Rut Roh, in what country are Speed UTVs made?

Vietnam

But prices are locked in so if speed says thall shall pay. That give owners to get their money back as contract is being renegotiated.

Or speed eats it. Either way it’s bad for them.

 

[RVR SWPR]

I think it great all you guys help Robby run his businesses that have no doubt made him a Multi Millionaire today and probably on his way to billionaire in the next 20 years.

 

[DWC]

I think it great all you guys help Robby run his businesses that have no doubt made him a Multi Millionaire today and probably on his way to billionaire in the next 20 years.

Billionaire off of the Speed Car? No chance.

 

[zhandfull]

Billionaire off of the Speed Car? No chance.

Does Speed still have an energy drink?

 

[DWC]

Does Speed still have an energy drink?

Probably. I’ve never seen one in person.

 

[NicPaus]

Does Speed still have an energy drink?

There warehouse is still there. Several tractor trailers parked when I drove by last. It's in Anaheim on miraloma next to one of my suppliers.

 

[HCP3]

There warehouse is still there. Several tractor trailers parked when I drove by last. It's in Anaheim on miraloma next to one of my suppliers.

Speed Energy drinks never came out of there. According to the paper signs that says don't walk on the grass of the public right of way, it is a Speed UTV facility.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Billionaire off of the Speed Car? No chance.

Could be or most likely Speed intended for Max future. Seems RG has a several other ventures.

 

[DWC]

Could be or most likely Speed intended for Max future. Seems RG has a several other ventures.

Definitely a dream to leave your kids a thriving business. Arguably, Speed had an advantage over the competition when the first cars were designed. I think his biggest problem was picking the wrong partner. Picking a company that makes UTV’s to make “race cars” hasn’t worked out as planned. At the end of the day Speed has some solid patents but where do they go next? The other players are working on their next gen cars. Speed is trying to get their 5 year old car dialed in.

 

[76sanger]

I don't get why people bash RG and the Speed car for being unreliable. Seems to me it's not very unreliable at all. Especially when you consider its freaking in year 1 essentially. Pretty damn impressive to say the least. I have seen every other SxS company with their '24-'25 model year have some kind of broke part or parts this year alone. And these are companies that have a decade to decades of R&D! You can talk shit, but your shit isn't backed up by facts! Sounds kind of like a modern day LIBTARD! LOL!

 

[RVR SWPR]

I don't get why people bash RG and the Speed car for being unreliable. Seems to me it's not very unreliable at all. Especially when you consider its freaking in year 1 essentially. Pretty damn impressive to say the least. I have seen every other SxS company with their '24-'25 model year have some kind of broke part or parts this year alone. And these are companies that have a decade to decades of R&D! You can talk shit, but your shit isn't backed up by facts! Sounds kind of like a modern day LIBTARD! LOL!

Well,according to several RDP experts RG should just hang it up. LMAO.

 

[Bpracing1127]

I don't get why people bash RG and the Speed car for being unreliable. Seems to me it's not very unreliable at all. Especially when you consider its freaking in year 1 essentially. Pretty damn impressive to say the least. I have seen every other SxS company with their '24-'25 model year have some kind of broke part or parts this year alone. And these are companies that have a decade to decades of R&D! You can talk shit, but your shit isn't backed up by facts! Sounds kind of like a modern day LIBTARD! LOL!

Because when you run your mouth that it will smoke the competition you need to back it up.

Secondly the recipe is out there for a reliable car all he had to do was follow.

Third in willing to bet every car has had a major problem. Whether it be a blown motor or down to axle or clutch problems still a major problem. While Polaris and can am have had their problems it wasn’t every car.

It’s been almost 2.5 years since the first cars came out into people’s hands. They still havnt gotten it right. It’s alot better but still not right.

It’s either piss poor service and charges or it’s Robby drove to my house and swapped the engine himself type of. Service that inconsistent is going to eat them alive

The car looks badass. Is badass on paper execution has been piss poor so far. Other and I have said it. Hire someone to run operations to improve things like reliability, customer service, dealers, delivery.

 

[BHC Vic]

Because when you run your mouth that it will smoke the competition you need to back it up.

Secondly the recipe is out there for a reliable car all he had to do was follow.

Third in willing to bet every car has had a major problem. Whether it be a blown motor or down to axle or clutch problems still a major problem. While Polaris and can am have had their problems it wasn’t every car.

It’s been almost 2.5 years since the first cars came out into people’s hands. They still havnt gotten it right. It’s alot better but still not right.

It’s either piss poor service and charges or it’s Robby drove to my house and swapped the engine himself type of. Service that inconsistent is going to eat them alive

The car looks badass. Is badass on paper execution has been piss poor so far. Other and I have said it. Hire someone to run operations to improve things like reliability, customer service, dealers, delivery.

Is LOF keeping his second car? That basically tells me where speed is at in this whole deal.

 

[Bpracing1127]

Is LOF keeping his second car? That basically tells me where speed is at in this whole deal.

With the way the clutches are and needing to drop some serious coin into that. Plus he didn’t get the extended warranty. And the in ability to run a windshield not likely. He has been eying the new pro s

 

[DWRAT]

I think it great all you guys help Robby run his businesses that have no doubt made him a Multi Millionaire today and probably on his way to billionaire in the next 20 years.

I would guess Speed will be BK way before anything else.