dunefreak Posted December 16, 2007 Author Posted December 16, 2007 thanks Pete for that video its nice to finally see Ryans beast running ...........we all put so much sweat , blood and tears in it no prob We have all been anxious as hell even to see this thing finally run as well. After seeing the car and how complex everthing is (coolers, plumbing, wiring, custom 1 off built motor, GIANT radiator and placement, etc etc) I can completely understand why it has taken so long to finish.This is definitely not your ordinary sandrail. Every time Ryan builds a new car it's like re-inveting the wheel all over again. It's one bada$$ car though. :chug: You guys did an excellent job designing this thing. Quote
spooner Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 Yeah it sucks but we tried. i agree that it is not worth the risk....hey, after all this time who cares about another couple days of delay Quote
spooner Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 .....This is definitely not your ordinary sandrail. Every time Ryan builds a new car it's like re-inveting the wheel all over again. .... no shiat! yeah....i think there will not be any car as complex as Ryans any time soon Quote
lvnalolife Posted December 16, 2007 Posted December 16, 2007 no shiat! yeah....i think there will not be any car as complex as Ryans any time soon Yeah that thing is a piece of art! Can't wait to see it running through the dunes! Quote
Big Red Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 God bless America. That thing sweet. The back will take some gettin use to. But the rest of the car is right on. Cant wait to see it on the sand. Quote
SandBox_Kid Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 Sounds sweeeeeeet! Oh yeah....sweet site too! :beer_bang: Quote
spooner Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 hmmm interesting news: just got informed by Ryan that V-Rex is right now in a tuning session with a different tuner (IIRC the one that awakened T-Rex already) .....and the results are eye-opening : the car went from acting like a Pudel to being a charging Bulldog ....something like 800+HP on the rear tires........thats well past 1000 hp on the crank.........at only 10 psi boost! ....and pump gas! im so happy for Ryan that his dream is now reality Quote
dunefreak Posted December 20, 2007 Author Posted December 20, 2007 He called and told me the same. Thats really good news. More power at less boost. Quote
spooner Posted December 21, 2007 Posted December 21, 2007 Is it American made?? :dance: my english skills may suck .... but the car is proudly made in America .... Quote
OGP Posted December 21, 2007 Posted December 21, 2007 Is it American made?? It was assembled in america. Quote
HI Turtle Posted December 21, 2007 Posted December 21, 2007 Ryan....Great to hear you got it tuned and running better. Spooner...good to see your posts. V-Rex is a beast. Hope to see you and Thomas out at Dumont again. Quote
JoeDuner Posted December 21, 2007 Posted December 21, 2007 I had a chance to see it in person last night. Congrats Ryan. Ryan still looks alittle baffled with all the work he has done and has to do. I am still looks forward to seeing this car dune. It should be amazing!!!! Quote
sandseeker Posted December 21, 2007 Posted December 21, 2007 That thing gives bad azz a new name . That is viagra with 4 wheels. Can't wait to see it in person. :mc_smiley: Quote
FLYINRYAN Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 need to fix (another oil leak) & exaust leak and then to the sand for shakedown! soooo close i can taste it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
dunefreak Posted December 22, 2007 Author Posted December 22, 2007 need to fix (another oil leak) & exaust leak and then to the sand for shakedown! soooo close i can taste it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get that chit handled tomorrow and then head out SUNDAY! There will be me and about 4/5 others out there plus a few guys from DDR that will be out there with buggies. Quote
spooner Posted December 22, 2007 Posted December 22, 2007 Get that chit handled tomorrow and then head out SUNDAY! There will be me taking pics and shooting video and about 4/5 others out there plus a few guys from DDR that will be out there with buggies. Pete i edited your post for you Ryan never makes any pics or video .....i would kill for a video (with dolby surround) of V-Rex on the dyno at Wf.....gOT Quote
dunefreak Posted December 22, 2007 Author Posted December 22, 2007 Pete i edited your post for you Ryan never makes any pics or video .....i would kill for a video (with dolby surround) of V-Rex on the dyno at Wf.....gOT Oh hell yeah. You can count on that. Do you know who you are talking to? I always take pics. If he shows up I will have my camera and video camera for sure. All he has to do is show up and drive that badboy. Quote
FLYINRYAN Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 well v-rex made it to the dunes this weekend with no major glitches besides blowing fuse in the worst possible spot in the dunes! thanks to the huge tires, & the guys hanging off the car. i was able to restart and drive out. the car even managed to pull a wheelie off a lip in dunes and startled me! not used to that happening with front engine car. overall the car worked great! i have some fine tuning to do but overall i am very happy. also met some nice people out there & thank you don for the jack! wish i could have stayed longer but the flu had me in check! Quote
spooner Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 well v-rex made it to the dunes this weekend with no major glitches besides blowing fuse in the worst possible spot in the dunes! thanks to the huge tires, & the guys hanging off the car. i was able to restart and drive out. the car even managed to pull a wheelie off a lip in dunes and startled me! not used to that happening with front engine car. overall the car worked great! i have some fine tuning to do but overall i am very happy. also met some nice people out there & thank you don for the jack! wish i could have stayed longer but the flu had me in check! Quote
raptoroy Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 i seen ryans car run up comp this thing is unbeleivable great job ryan Quote
Kens Colors Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Dam missed it too. where's the pics? Quote
spooner Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 where the heck is Pete ?!????!??? i know he made a video ... Quote
dunefreak Posted January 2, 2008 Author Posted January 2, 2008 where the heck is Pete ?!????!??? i know he made a video ... You're gonna have to wait till at least tomorrow, Stephan. I did get a couple video clips of him going up comp. You'll have to give me some time to get the video together and uploaded though. Quote
wsky70 Posted January 2, 2008 Posted January 2, 2008 One BADASS car you have Ryan, Thanks again for the ride, very much appreciated. Nice getting to meet ya finally...SF Woody Quote
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