Sand Shark Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 6 minutes ago, Weekend camper said: That makes sense I never heard of a mounting bracket standard for all off-road lights I am not sure if RG was only talking about the bumper tabs or if it was the cage too. I guess the cage must come with tabs from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend camper Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 10 minutes ago, Sand Shark said: I am not sure if RG was only talking about the bumper tabs or if it was the cage too. I guess the cage must come with tabs from the factory. I'm pretty sure the winch is the same way buy a RG winch and it will Bolt right in by somebody else's and do a little fabricating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampfiresNbrews Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 (edited) @Sand Shark I think you might be the most excited of us all to see this thing come to life!! 😜Just get in line already and order one, you know it’s killing you. Here’s a few more shots of production parts. #theroadto200pages Edited May 7 by CampfiresNbrews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1HasBeen Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 That posting reminded me of the steering chatter issue RG had spoken about. Was there a resolution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 9 hours ago, CampfiresNbrews said: @Sand Shark I think you might be the most excited of us all to see this thing come to life!! 😜Just get in line already and order one, you know it’s killing you. Here’s a few more shots of production parts. #theroadto200pages Lame! This is a Kung Flu junk clutch! All new parts are shiney! Build the dam car already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Sponsor Marlboroman Posted May 8 Site Sponsor Share Posted May 8 On 5/6/2021 at 11:53 AM, Kat-A-Tonic said: Which lights are you talking about? The head lights, or the light bars? I would rather have no lights, than chineesium crap. Light bar, mirror lights, chase bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Shark Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 On 5/6/2021 at 9:13 PM, CampfiresNbrews said: @Sand Shark I think you might be the most excited of us all to see this thing come to life!! 😜Just get in line already and order one, you know it’s killing you. Here’s a few more shots of production parts. #theroadto200pages Those are some shiny parts. Now those parts need a home in an actual production car that is going to a customer. Has any of the 20 pre-production cars rolled off the assembly line yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Sand Shark, the luster is gone! Or all the Speed lovers are at Robby & Todds wedding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Shark Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 1 hour ago, buff said: Sand Shark, the luster is gone! Or all the Speed lovers are at Robby & Todds wedding. I think you are right. I was hoping for 200 pages, but 20 at this point would be a miracle. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee2001 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 https://www.instagram.com/tv/COtH6MWp1sQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Speed had to reduce cost of this clutch due to the increase in metal costs. They added a few breakable parts, can anyone guess what parts? This car will end up being nothing like the test vehicle, with the rising costs they have made many value engineering changes to keep there cost down. The sad part they don't report all this info in there videos.They just talk about how proud there are. I am a fan of the good, bad and the ugly. We get none of that from Speed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee2001 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 52 minutes ago, buff said: Speed had to reduce cost of this clutch due to the increase in metal costs. They added a few breakable parts, can anyone guess what parts? This car will end up being nothing like the test vehicle, with the rising costs they have made many value engineering changes to keep there cost down. The sad part they don't report all this info in there videos.They just talk about how proud there are. I am a fan of the good, bad and the ugly. We get none of that from Speed! And your source is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap-On Chris Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 IMO... I would be surprised to ever see one of these cars in Glamis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of the Dunes Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, Snap-On Chris said: IMO... I would be surprised to ever see one of these cars in Glamis Why do you say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snap-On Chris Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 minute ago, Lord of the Dunes said: Why do you say that? I just dont believe they will ever be produced. But for the sake of everyone that has spent money on them, I hope they do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of the Dunes Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Just now, Snap-On Chris said: I just dont believe they will ever be produced. But for the sake of everyone that has spent money on them, I hope they do!! It looks like they're on the verge of final testing. They'll start testing 10 production vehicles this month and will probably start production in July or August. They could easily have the first 400 of these delivered in 10 days of production at 40 per day. What makes you think they won't ever be produced? Is it some sort of Ponzi scheme? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampfiresNbrews Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Hate to say this but buff might be right about the first set of clutches. BUT if you pay attention to the video @Banshee2001 posted, this is now their second clutch kit forged and fully machined that they’re going to send back to TAPP for analysis. Still don’t understand all the hate from buff maybe he wasn’t invited to the wedding? Oh well. #roadto200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Disciple Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 For all the hype and time these things have had, they'd better be bulletproof and FAST! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 6 hours ago, CampfiresNbrews said: Hate to say this but buff might be right about the first set of clutches. BUT if you pay attention to the video @Banshee2001 posted, this is now their second clutch kit forged and fully machined that they’re going to send back to TAPP for analysis. Still don’t understand all the hate from buff maybe he wasn’t invited to the wedding? Oh well. #roadto200 I am just trying to share what I know....I am really disappointed in Speed, but honestly with everything going on in the macro economy I am not sure they have a choice but to find the cheapest Chinese part/manufacturers available. This new enviroment will be tough on all the manufacturers, let alone a start up. I believe there holding you tube videos to update customers. Why are they not disclosing none of the challenges/changes? I do hope all you guys get your car and it of good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Shark Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 14 hours ago, Lord of the Dunes said: It looks like they're on the verge of final testing. They'll start testing 10 production vehicles this month and will probably start production in July or August. They could easily have the first 400 of these delivered in 10 days of production at 40 per day. What makes you think they won't ever be produced? Is it some sort of Ponzi scheme? From what I have seen testing was maybe 2,000 miles on the pre-production car. Not sure how much more testing they plan on doing with the other 10 or so pre-production cars they are rolling off the assembly line in the next few weeks. I hope they have the final CARB certification done as that could slow production down. I believe they still have to pass the roll test. If they actually start production on customers cars in July or August I will be very impressed. I sure hope we some Speed UTVs in Glamis next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWB Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 The shortage in raw materials is going to hurt them. Everything from the resin to make the plastics to the steel and aluminum to make hard parts, We won't even talk about if they need anything with a computer chip, Is in short supply and what is out there is costing a lot more. He is going to have a difficult time getting the car promised for the price promised with commodities jumping 30-60% sense January. Either the customer will pay, they will delay the release or they will have to find cheaper options. These are hard facts of life right now, so what he does should be interestingly entertaining to say the least. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Shark Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Where is Nikal and Socaldmax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLIM Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 What was the original date you guys expected to get your cars? Sounds like next season is in jeopardy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWB Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Just now, SLIM said: What was the original date you guys expected to get your cars? Sounds like next season is in jeopardy. It's not just them, It's going to trickle into all of the Side by Sides. Try getting a new one right now. They are asking a premium and the supply is limited. Some spare parts are becoming difficult to find. Hell I have a Side by Side for sale by owner on Craigslist and I have gotten calls / Offers from more Ride Now Dealerships than anything else. Tells me something is up and they know something if they are trying to buy up used inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondajimz Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 30 minutes ago, MWB said: It's not just them, It's going to trickle into all of the Side by Sides. Try getting a new one right now. They are asking a premium and the supply is limited. Some spare parts are becoming difficult to find. Hell I have a Side by Side for sale by owner on Craigslist and I have gotten calls / Offers from more Ride Now Dealerships than anything else. Tells me something is up and they know something if they are trying to buy up used inventory. I am flipping Harley's to my local dealer. I had a bike listed last month and the dealer called me. They can't get used bikes fast enough. I've sold 4 already and have 3 in my garage currently. This shortage is impacting all forms of recreation and the markets are insane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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