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More friends sending pics.. elite audio in the house!

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Wasn't RG part of RZR and Artic Cat? He can live stream shit talk about these cars all day long. We all can
How did the RZR and Artic look when he was involved? Didn't he invent the RZR? Apparently they must have been perfect

It's no secret crashing a speed is better than crashing a can am or polaris. That's the one thing they can claim. But we know that already. No need to go live. You own the company RG, act like it
 
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Are they all going to have numbers? What happens if they get past 999?
 

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I have not been on the speed website. Are the graphics more or less unlimited?
There are some cool combos so far
 

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I have not been on the speed website. Are the graphics more or less unlimited?
There are some cool combos so far

If you buy an Rg you can pick one of three.. if you get a ltd you can do a million color combos etc
 

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Wasn't RG part of RZR and Artic Cat? He can live stream shit talk about these cars all day long. We all can
How did the RZR and Artic look when he was involved? Didn't he invent the RZR? Apparently they must have been perfect

It's no secret crashing a speed is better than crashing a can am or polaris. That's the one thing they can claim. But we know that already. No need to go live. You own the company RG, act like it

The big corporations are gonna do what they do.. same as concept cars vs reality in the automotive world..

He built an actual Offroad car out of the box..

I don’t agree with the shit talking either.. but let’s be honest when you got some “names” in the industry not exactly being honest.. because they sell accessories for these cars or they are paid to do it etc.. then ya got the internet guys (even in this thread) somehow claiming the speed is now behind the competition..

I understand why he’s saying what he is.. if it was me and I were him I’d buy a pro r and a can am and have a third party do an actual review side by side.

Reality of it is push button electronics on shocks etc are cool.. but if ya want a real Offroad car, start with the chassis and go from there..

I am a firm believer the speed is above the Polaris and can am when it comes to the chassis and suspension. It was built by a guy that understands what it takes.. not a bunch of accountants or decision by committee.

I’m hoping the engine and transmission are reliable. If they are then I’m super happy with what I got.. if they aren’t.. then I’m
Screwed. Lol.

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The big corporations are gonna do what they do.. same as concept cars vs reality in the automotive world..

He built an actual Offroad car out of the box..

I don’t agree with the shit talking either.. but let’s be honest when you got some “names” in the industry not exactly being honest.. because they sell accessories for these cars or they are paid to do it etc.. then ya got the internet guys (even in this thread) somehow claiming the speed is now behind the competition..

I understand why he’s saying what he is.. if it was me and I were him I’d buy a pro r and a can am and have a third party do an actual review side by side.

Reality of it is push button electronics on shocks etc are cool.. but if ya want a real Offroad car, start with the chassis and go from there..

I am a firm believer the speed is above the Polaris and can am when it comes to the chassis and suspension. It was built by a guy that understands what it takes.. not a bunch of accountants or decision by committee.

I’m hoping the engine and transmission are reliable. If they are then I’m super happy with what I got.. if they aren’t.. then I’m
Screwed. Lol.

RD
100% better chassis.
That new X3 at 100mph is not a good idea.
Your dead if you roll at that mph with that chassis.

Speed wins for safety. Even I can see that.
 

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I am not sold on the RG engine and trans, its under powered and the trans has already had a lot of issues and it seems to eat belts and CVs.

The car is hands down the best looking car, sitting at the sand show it looks great, im going tomorrow so ill check them out. Me personally I dont give a shit how something looks when im in the middle of baja, I want to know im most likely gonna get out of there as long as im not stupid........thats the difference to me.
 

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I am not sold on the RG engine and trans, its under powered and the trans has already had a lot of issues and it seems to eat belts and CVs.

The car is hands down the best looking car, sitting at the sand show it looks great, im going tomorrow so ill check them out. Me personally I dont give a shit how something looks when im in the middle of baja, I want to know im most likely gonna get out of there as long as im not stupid........thats the difference to me.
Same, we do big mile rides 500-800 mile rides all the time and usually 3000-5000 mile seasons. I need a car that will finish everytime. All cars will need prep (even speeds) to keep up with that mileage.

Talking to Nick the axle thing is still a problem, sounds like they figured out the belt thing.
 
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So that is what mine looks like currently. I didn’t order the bumpers. So they offer to take
Off any extra accessories you don’t want at the show before you take delivery.

I ended up keeping the bumpers telling them to ditch the side storage boxes and switch it to the last photo configuration.

Then I added the car cover so they got me for another 1358.00..

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So that is what mine looks like currently. I didn’t order the bumpers. So they offer to take
Off any extra accessories you don’t want at the show before you take delivery.

I ended up keeping the bumpers telling them to ditch the side storage boxes and switch it to the last photo configuration.

Then I added the car cover so they got me for another 1358.00..

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My boss’s came with a bunch of accessories he didnt order. I feel like its a ploy to squeeze more money out of buyers. If it wasnt, they would have removed the non-paid for accessories before presenting them to the buyer, or imagine actually having a checklist at the factory for each car and making sure it ships as ordered. At minimum, it should be part of their QC program when they land stateside. He made them take all the BS off that they wanted him to pay for.
 

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My boss’s came with a bunch of accessories he didnt order. I feel like its a ploy to squeeze more money out of buyers. If it wasnt, they would have removed the non-paid for accessories before presenting them to the buyer, or imagine actually having a checklist at the factory for each car and making sure it ships as ordered. At minimum, it should be part of their QC program when they land stateside. He made them take all the BS off that they wanted him to pay for.

I think it’s speeding things up in the e assembly line to make them more uniform? Then removing is pretty quick at the show..

Either way cars are getting delivered and I’m hearing nothing but good things so I’m happy.

RD
 

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It’s still kind of hot, but I’m excited to get a ride in it.
 

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So that is what mine looks like currently. I didn’t order the bumpers. So they offer to take
Off any extra accessories you don’t want at the show before you take delivery.

I ended up keeping the bumpers telling them to ditch the side storage boxes and switch it to the last photo configuration.

Then I added the car cover so they got me for another 1358.00..

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Bigger cooler to hold them bullets
 

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Robby talking about the can-am

I swear Robby went to the same school as Trump when it comes to how to not be loved by all ! I am a big supporter of his program as he is energetic, ambitious and American , but for christ sakes you dont want people not buying your car or voting for you out of SPITE! As much as I want to support him I have a HUGE problem with his lack of tact , to do that video at the show ,shows every bit of that. Do your program, do it well , announce your achievements BUT if you cant do it without over criticizing your opponent get out of the game. They both have created most of the haters because they skipped school on “ tactful speaking day”. I have always believed until you die you never know what old door you may need to open , leave them all a bit ajar!
 

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I swear Robby went to the same school as Trump when it comes to how to not be loved by all ! I am a big supporter of his program as he is energetic, ambitious and American , but for christ sakes you dont want people not buying your car or voting for you out of SPITE! As much as I want to support him I have a HUGE problem with his lack of tact , to do that video at the show ,shows every bit of that. Do your program, do it well , announce your achievements BUT if you cant do it without over criticizing your opponent get out of the game. They both have created most of the haters because they skipped school on “ tactful speaking day”. I have always believed until you die you never know what old door you may need to open , leave them all a bit ajar!
i will give Robby some credit that is really bad, like bolt in the weld bad. None the less Can am needs to step up their program.
 

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i will give Robby some credit that is really bad, like bolt in the weld bad. None the less Can am needs to step up their program.
No you see thats the new bump stop roll cage. It takes a large impact and crushes down like a bump stop into the rest of the cage. Reducing the impact force on the occupants. its freaking ingenous.
 

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No you see thats the new bump stop roll cage. It takes a large impact and crushes down like a bump stop into the rest of the cage. Reducing the impact force on the occupants. its freaking ingenous.
Ummm what?
 

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The #187 car was the best looking one out of the group. Simple and clean looking. The number was a bonus. Congrats to that guy. My wife was hoping it was for sale. 😶
He drove through my neighborhood today, very clean looking.
 

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Happy for ya Dave...enjoy.

It is looking better for us to do KOH this year, maybe we will see ya. Cindy and I are hope to do a month or so on the road about then.
 

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100% better chassis.
That new X3 at 100mph is not a good idea.
Your dead if you roll at that mph with that chassis.

Speed wins for safety. Even I can see that.
The speed will do over 100. I’ve seen it over 108 on a big test track they have to limit them into the mid-80s. Everybody does when they release them to the public. Once you get it you can do what you want change the tune change the ECU whatever

Another thing you have to do is a J turn test most of the other manufacturers have to lower their cars to perform this test and pass it Speeds stock height that you will get it at passes this test

I have personally seen so many Polaris‘s and Can-Am‘s over the years, rolled over and helped pull them back on their four wheels due to the fact that people lift these things back up high, and they just don’t perform well under normal user conditions. No, you stick a guy that knows how to drive and knows how a car should feel. Yeah they’re not as tippy, but that’s because of the persons driving ability you stick average Joe, or your girlfriend you better tell them to be careful.

If you’re one, that believes that the new Can-Am is a lot better of a vehicle, I would agree with you. That means the older designs were actually shitty and Robbie wasn’t exactly wrong.
 

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I went to the show for a bit today and checked out the cars. Once again they look really good. I like the look and really like the bed. Robby is ready to do some racing at NORRA with them and im excited to race against him at the 1000 next year. The 2 seat bandit or whatever it is looks good also.

I still have my same concerns as above as far as how reliable they are though. Time will tell and 30 people picked theirs up Saturday night he said as about half were gone today already.

One other major concern I have is how the whole front end is built into one big bulkhead. If you rip a a-arm mount off then you need to replace the whole bulkhead it seems, if your front diff explodes it could take out the whole bulkhead as well. While its a cool design having it all in one I dont know how thats gonna be for a large market vehicle.
 

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What am I missing?

Video on IG says Gibson couldn’t start it because it has several leaks and Robby washed his hands of it because they fucked with the exhaust.

 

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I went to the show for a bit today and checked out the cars. Once again they look really good. I like the look and really like the bed. Robby is ready to do some racing at NORRA with them and im excited to race against him at the 1000 next year. The 2 seat bandit or whatever it is looks good also.

I still have my same concerns as above as far as how reliable they are though. Time will tell and 30 people picked theirs up Saturday night he said as about half were gone today already.

One other major concern I have is how the whole front end is built into one big bulkhead. If you rip a a-arm mount off then you need to replace the whole bulkhead it seems, if your front diff explodes it could take out the whole bulkhead as well. While its a cool design having it all in one I dont know how thats gonna be for a large market vehicle.
The front diff has been brought up before, but this design is what they use in the Unicorn (TT) its actually a three pieces design. So if you for example were to tear off the right front tabs, only that side has to be replaced, not the whole thing. The diff is also a structural component to the car. RG has beaten those test cars up pretty good, and I dont believe you will have an issue with it, those tabs are huge, and if you do, more than likely its a total loss insurance claim lol.
 

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Video on IG says Gibson couldn’t start it because it has several leaks and Robby washed his hands of it because they fucked with the exhaust.

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Dont listen to lances fake news, the guy that posted to video as well comes back into the chat about how he likes the car lol
Shits going to happen, but spreading BS is irritating.
 
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