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How fast could the TRX go without its speed-governor?
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I could only imagine how fast a new one with the hellcat engine would go
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Once you see someone crash or die from driving super fast, you realize what a stupid ego drivin premise it is, especially on the street. Don't get me wrong, I hit that same bridge with about 10 crotch rocket super bikes, back in the day with my stoker 540 supercharged Viper GTS. I expected them to zoom by me so I just nailed it, when I didn't see any of them roaring by I was like WTF, looked down and speedo was tick over 200MPH, about 204. Had no idea how fast I was going, caught up in moment. Let off throttle and braked controlling manor. Even the slightest turn of steering wheel or un-weighting the car will send it out of control.
The difference between me and my friend that died was, I had a GTS with all the latest aero, carnards, GT2 wing and front splitter, he had an RT/10 convertable, no hardtop and no aero. It ended up really bad.
I just think its something people don't factor in. Plus I am amazed at how smooth the TRX is. AT 115MPH its smooth as silk. But you don't get the early warning driver feedback until it may be too late. I guess what I am saying is why risk it.
Just unlock PCM and remove speed governor, if you want.
A think the key to remember is even though it has a hellcat in it, its made for off road and high speed 90MPH baja runs. I don't think anyone builds a vehicle as big, tall, heavy and no aerodynamic, expecting it to 150MPH or more.
What I would do is find a nice 2 mile long run area and test drive the lanes and find flattest, smoothest surface as possible to minimize any possible problems, when you do it.
The difference between me and my friend that died was, I had a GTS with all the latest aero, carnards, GT2 wing and front splitter, he had an RT/10 convertable, no hardtop and no aero. It ended up really bad.
I just think its something people don't factor in. Plus I am amazed at how smooth the TRX is. AT 115MPH its smooth as silk. But you don't get the early warning driver feedback until it may be too late. I guess what I am saying is why risk it.
Just unlock PCM and remove speed governor, if you want.
A think the key to remember is even though it has a hellcat in it, its made for off road and high speed 90MPH baja runs. I don't think anyone builds a vehicle as big, tall, heavy and no aerodynamic, expecting it to 150MPH or more.
What I would do is find a nice 2 mile long run area and test drive the lanes and find flattest, smoothest surface as possible to minimize any possible problems, when you do it.
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The other thing is on youtube look for TRX vs C8 corvette. 700HP vs 490 HP.
The TRX destroys it off the line, but around 70MPH C8 is making up ground and passes TRX at around 100MPH. That's not due to lack of HP, it wind drag and the other car being more aero dynamic. I cant remember what the formula was, but it takes x# more HP to keep a vehicle moving at the same acceleration speed and the faster you go that number goes up.
An AWD Challenger Hellcat would be the nastiest ride to have.
The TRX destroys it off the line, but around 70MPH C8 is making up ground and passes TRX at around 100MPH. That's not due to lack of HP, it wind drag and the other car being more aero dynamic. I cant remember what the formula was, but it takes x# more HP to keep a vehicle moving at the same acceleration speed and the faster you go that number goes up.
An AWD Challenger Hellcat would be the nastiest ride to have.
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No experience at speed yet, as ours isn't quite through break-in.
But if the difference is anything like between my Challenger and Trackhawk, I won't be going all that fast in a 1500.
It's a pleasure to cruise at 120 in the Challenger, but in the 'Hawk I find myself more comfortable at around 100. Guessing that the TRX will feel fine between 80 and 90, but time will tell.
Either way, the speed limiter is coming off, so I can pass other cars more quickly.
But if the difference is anything like between my Challenger and Trackhawk, I won't be going all that fast in a 1500.
It's a pleasure to cruise at 120 in the Challenger, but in the 'Hawk I find myself more comfortable at around 100. Guessing that the TRX will feel fine between 80 and 90, but time will tell.
Either way, the speed limiter is coming off, so I can pass other cars more quickly.
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Great mock ups! What a sexy beast.
Judging from all the folks trying to turn their TRX into a street truck, I think that would sell incredibly well for a short run. I have zero use for a street truck but would love to see one on the highway.
Because the line in the sand has been set and it’s human nature to go after it
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I wonder if they brought out a street only version, 2WD/4WD Redeye power, street high performance tires, suspension and brakes, if it would out sell the OffRoad TRX?
Highly doubtful. I’d buy a WB RE every time instead
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For a car, yes of-course. Add AWD drive option to RWD, nothing would beat it.
I guess the real question is how many will ever do any serious off road stuff with their TRX?
And most hellcat+ drivers will rarely drive it to within 75% of potential. Same thing with supercars. I think last stat I saw was 1% of exotic buyers ever take them to the track. I know multiple Ferrari owners who take a “spirited drive” doing 10 over every other sunday and are quite happy.
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The super car track thing is true, most are poser's.
There was only 1 viper owner that tracked (road raced) his car and raced it on the street. He tried to talk me into going, I resisted, I finally went and was hooked. Its the only way to use the vehicle the way it was designed for. Plus its absolute blast.
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Because from an engineering stand point it will be unstable as with lift in all the wrong places and the overall vehicle dynamics of the TRX will make for a very unsafe. Sure you can go faster and push your luck and maybe even win a Darwin Award...
It will definitely be shady as hell. I think 33’s would make it way less sketchy. I’m gonna try to beat the 154mph record at some point
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As far as I know it won't happen because how would they price it compared to the offroad TRX, the baby TRX 392 coming, and the Limited? A lot of trucks in the same price range.
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not sure I understand your "engineering" point....
Also I would guess would be you haven't been to the track very much to understand vehicle dynamics.
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Because I am an engineer and I have been designing, building driving, and riding high performance vehicles and aircraft for over 35 years. I have a very good understanding of aerodynamics and vehicle dyamics and know enough not to take an engineered products well past its design envelope without the potential for very serious and undesirable outcomes.
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