702sandman
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I figure it’s Romano who is also vested in this carUh you are talking to hom
Like he is Robby.. he isn’t
I figure it’s Romano who is also vested in this carUh you are talking to hom
Like he is Robby.. he isn’t
I figure it’s Romano who is also vested in this car
Regardless, fair concern that potential buyers may have that 3 lower shock mounts were broken, particularly when that part is revolutionary to the new design. I am wondering if the matlocks ran a larger diameter axle which may have caused some of the problems due to deflection where a stock axle would have plenty of room to deflect? Time will tell
hard to say because who knows if the matlocks did anything aftermarket. Wayne will also drive way harder than any of us, still shouldn't have 3 of the same component failures in one raceThe Polaris bean counting continues.
We drove and tested the early units , pre production units and 95% ready units and never had a failure. I’ll text Wayne and see what he thinks caused it.hard to say because who knows if the matlocks did anything aftermarket. Wayne will also drive way harder than any of us, still shouldn't have 3 of the same component failures in one race
EDIT TO ADD: Saw something on Facebook that the matlocks had pre-production prototypes where this was a known issue that has been corrected for production. @702sandman sounds like you were involved to some degree with pre-production stuff, did you ever see a lower shock mount failure?
Seems to be a much better source than something I found on facebook lolWe drove and tested the early units , pre production units and 95% ready units and never had a failure. I’ll text Wayne and see what he thinks caused it.
hard to say because who knows if the matlocks did anything aftermarket. Wayne will also drive way harder than any of us, still shouldn't have 3 of the same component failures in one race
EDIT TO ADD: Saw something on Facebook that the matlocks had pre-production prototypes where this was a known issue that has been corrected for production. @702sandman sounds like you were involved to some degree with pre-production stuff, did you ever see a lower shock mount failure?
In a "post race interview" Wayne said they had shock issues but it wasn't a manufacturing/Polaris issue. Im sure @702sandman will find out what the cause was from him. I do know this, I saw another Team Polaris guy testing in Barstow last week with the new Pro R... and that thing is a BEAST!!! He was running HARD down whoop highway and it was pretty damn impressive.hard to say because who knows if the matlocks did anything aftermarket. Wayne will also drive way harder than any of us, still shouldn't have 3 of the same component failures in one race
Ive read the broken parts are from driving the desert at excessive speeds
Another advantage for speed. Why would you add 2 more cylinders and keep same 12 gal fuel tank? I guess no more . Lol. Speed has 15 gal tank and upgradable to about 30 gal in Diablo for racing.
I mean until someone does to endurance run we won't know the range. In my experience NA cars sip fuel compared to their turbo brethren. I wouldn't be surprised if 12gal in the pro r and 15 gal in the speed are in the same ballpark for rangeAnother advantage for speed. Why would you add 2 more cylinders and keep same 12 gal fuel tank? I guess no more . Lol. Speed has 15 gal tank and upgradable to about 30 gal in Diablo for racing.
Pro R is probably going to do OK with fuel.I mean until someone does to endurance run we won't know the range. In my experience NA cars sip fuel compared to their turbo brethren. I wouldn't be surprised if 12gal in the pro r and 15 gal in the speed are in the same ballpark for range
So what I'm hearing is that his credibility is equal to yours.You’re shilling for Speed and far worse at it than others here. Credibility = 0.00
In a "post race interview" Wayne said they had shock issues but it wasn't a manufacturing/Polaris issue. Im sure @702sandman will find out what the cause was from him. I do know this, I saw another Team Polaris guy testing in Barstow last week with the new Pro R... and that thing is a BEAST!!! He was running HARD down whoop highway and it was pretty damn impressive.
Pro R is probably going to do OK with fuel.
Any turbo car mileage is going to be all over the map and driver dependent. I've seen the same car model on the same trip get 70 miles per tank and 95 miles per tank.. just different drivers.
What's different with the Speed car is overdrive. That is going to extend the range of the car tremendously.
So what I'm hearing is that his credibility is equal to yours.
Agreed, I have gone 134 with my 10galI can get 120 miles+ Out of my 9 gallon tank in my rzr. Most people 98% plus are not going that far between full ups. If I’m racing all have fuel cells anyway so that point doesn’t matter.
Good point on the overdrive, forgot about that. A bit disingenuous from ole Carl to say that the Speed is better because it has 3 more gallons in the tank, though.
I mean until someone does to endurance run we won't know the range. In my experience NA cars sip fuel compared to their turbo brethren. I wouldn't be surprised if 12gal in the pro r and 15 gal in the speed are in the same ballpark for range
Maybe next thanksgiving you suckers will have your cars
I received an email from Speed tonight telling me the assembly line is close to starting up.Maybe next thanksgiving you suckers will have your cars
I can get 120 miles+ Out of my 9 gallon tank in my rzr. Most people 98% plus are not going that far between full ups. If I’m racing all have fuel cells anyway so that point doesn’t matter.
Point proven. The range is really driver dependentLast time I went to Alamo in my can am I had it in eco mode and was just cruising. I showed up with just under a half tank
I received an email from Speed tonight telling me the assembly line is close to starting up.
Point proven. The range is really driver dependent
They want me to configure my car. I don't want to give them anymore money until I see things happening.Those must be lies. The people at Speed must not have been listening to the experts here telling them what they won’t be able to do.
Did you forward them this thread to set them straight?
They want me to configure my car. I don't want to give them anymore money until I see things happening.
That's my plan. Is it worth the $150 upgrade from the rugged to pci on the rg model. I'm thinking a spare tire as well.Wait until they threaten to eliminate you. Might be able to duck them for awhile.
Or just configure the colors and seat sizes on the car, ($0) then buy your options outside the purchase of the car and install them yourself.
more money for something that doesn't have a delivery date? I have a bridge.........They want me to configure my car. I don't want to give them anymore money until I see things happening.
more money for something that doesn't have a delivery date? I have a bridge.........
That's my plan. Is it worth the $150 upgrade from the rugged to pci on the rg model. I'm thinking a spare tire as well.
That's my plan. Is it worth the $150 upgrade from the rugged to pci on the rg model. I'm thinking a spare tire as well.
What's the trailer kit?I would definitely buy the trailer kit.. that’s worth it. I think you have to buy the break in kit to maintain warranty (better ask them)
What's the trailer kit?
I tell my customers that all the time. Buys me some more time before they start calling again.I received an email from Speed tonight telling me the assembly line is close to starting up.
I received an email from Speed tonight telling me the assembly line is close to starting up.
Didn't they say that a year or so ago !!I received an email from Speed tonight telling me the assembly line is close to starting up.
Didn't they say that a year or so ago !!
Fools Funding Speed?
Thats one way to look at it....lolFools Funding Speed?
When I spoke to Speed this morning, I specifically asked this question. They said they have allotted 10% of all manufactured hard parts for spare parts. Meaning, any part to build an actual car will have a 10% spare inventory for customers to order replacement parts from day 1 of delivered cars. Any accessories like, light bars, bumpers, mirrors, heated seats, storage boxes, etc will most likely be hard to get after your car is delivered.so being that these things are meant to go in the desert and get trashed. the guys that did the run from havasu to primm. a couple people broke stuff i read. being that they have 10000 cars to deliver seems like they wont have extra parts laying around for you guys to order? say you break something is there going to be another huge wait on getting parts to fix the car? or did robby take readily available parts that are already made to put car together besides the motor and body?
When I spoke to Speed this morning, I specifically asked this question. They said they have allotted 10% of all manufactured hard parts for spare parts. Meaning, any part to build an actual car will have a 10% spare inventory for customers to order replacement parts from day 1 of delivered cars. Any accessories like, light bars, bumpers, mirrors, heated seats, storage boxes, etc will most likely be hard to get after your car is delivered.