RX7 Drift Trike First Test Drive! It Is Amazing!

[@schargedbmw]

Is there a reason this build isn’t called the TriX7? Anyhow, carry on with the killer work!

[@micahgary7403]

Underated comment fr

[@classydays43]

TriXie

[@ndayishimiyeiren9043]

@@classydays43 ghd

[@alexdurst6180]

@@classydays43 yes

[@MrGreenAKAguci00]

Valid point.

[@jcardwell3rd]

I still think you should have solid steering linkage. Atlease if one fails you dont lose all control like you do with the cable.

[@mtreis86]

They don't have cable on steering, it is a thin rod linkage.

[@nitramdh]

Not to mention that you take advantage of the Push-Pull dual action, instead of just pull.

[@_Dimon_]

Yeah, but it's Grind Hard, they don't care much about safety.

[@JayRussellDuramax]

@@mtreis86 No, those are tensioned cables. They go over it in one of the previous videos.

[@mtreis86]

@@JayRussellDuramax Ahh you're right, they started with a rod but changed it at some point

[@erikharstad6967]

This thing is cool. At 16:11 there are only 2lug nuts on the rear wheel

[@stu9070]

And ?😂😂

[@jeffgayzose8129]

Still one more than you need

[@jeffgayzose8129]

@@everettstormy was the pun intended

[@kurdthenerd743]

Yeah i seen that i was like "well it works"

[@BrianRRenfro]

The conversation reminds me of a joke. This pirate walks into a bar. He has a ships wheel attached to his testicles. The bartender asks, "Why is that on there like that?" The pirate replies, "Yar I don't know, but it's drivin' me nuts!"

[@kurtw6062]

Need to put tracks with a ski on the front once winter rolls around!

[@NoName-mv3nk]

Bruh you don't know rotarys Edit:Overrated comment it's literally useless to do that you'll just instantly blow the seals anyway,rotary suck torque wise,there amazing at drifting

[@liamhaines4573]

@@NoName-mv3nk you sound stupid to people with common sense

[@Nefrea]

@@NoName-mv3nk plus one ski with two tracks doesn't steer worth a damn

[@DOCTRJ]

Misfiring still sounds like the spark timings out somewhere

[@Thatcressidaguy]

Sounds like growling, probably needs coils

[@seanbaldus5716]

you don't need to worry about lugnuts

[@jeremythompson888]

I was gonna comment about that till I saw this lmao 🤣 I was waiting for him to be full throttle and see and wheel going in the opposite direction

[@gt1man931]

Footpegs need heel stirrups, because that set up is screaming broken ankles.

[@madmod]

I ran myself over with a honda big red 200 so many times. I couldnt imagine the power of a healthy 13b in something that size. *We have lift-off*

[@mattyceks380]

@GT1Man I thought the same thing I can just see some sideways sliding and foot slip to foot under the wheel tearing the rider out the seat 😬😬 I'd have definitely made some running boards Or some heel stirrups like you said.

[@brandonpurple8938]

Bump

[@Captain_Yodelstein]

I had my feat go under the rear tire of my KTX700. Pulled several muscles. Getting under wheels of that thing will pull more than miscles...talking body parts!

[@jamesmccloskey941]

Let’s keep bumping this to the top. I like y’all had the same Thoght. Stirrups, nets, or boards. One good bump, one jump, one corner a lil to hot and your gonna find a world of pain. Love the build protect the legs

[@mazcatii]

If you think it's fast now, wait till it's running on 2 rotors lol.

[@mazdaman85rx7]

It’s running soooo lean… and there using a 4 port intake gasket on a 6 port… hearing it running makes me cringe…

[@timwegman5776]

Wait what? That's gonna be a thing? Are they really planning on making it a 2 rotor? Sweet I didn't know but it makes sense and it will deff rip shit up fo sho

[@justincasey_grabbederpussy6756]

@@mazdaman85rx7 I know right! It hurts my fking soul to hear it sounding like it’s sick and crying out for help or something lol. Plus it sounds EXACTLY like a leaf blower right now too!

[@Carhartt206]

Yea the whole 6 port 2 rotor on a 4 port manifold and 1 roto with a disgusting sounding exhaust even if there's no exhaust it would still sound better then this very sick sounding 13b it all sounds wrong please someone help the rotary noobs anyways I love there builds and ingenuity these guys are always doing the most insane shizzle

[@christiansprojects-cgmanuf1426]

16:10 This thing is so cool! But I‘d suggest using all wheel bolts instead of just two. Makes it a bit less dangerous.

[@Rosko311]

When I saw the 1st comment about this I had no idea he was driving it with just 2 lug nutz, so when I came across this comment I skipped ahead & he was sho nuff ripping it with 2 lugs on both sides.

[@aeroflopper]

two will be fine, its not heavy enough

[@Rosko311]

@@aeroflopper 2 lugs would be fine if he drives normal on smooth roads, but drifting it offroad could be risky. But I'm sure they're gonna fix it asap.

[@voha32kva]

hi, I'm from Russia, you're doing great, it's always a pleasure to work with a good tool

[@georgegraham4235]

Love the builds ye lads do when are we going to get to see more of the tank and fire lorry build

[@totolwreckliveackshen5972]

You’re bad ass you’re bad ass

[@Sillyzombie666]

Fire lorry....never met her

[@georgegraham4235]

@@Sillyzombie666 fire truck

[@123456789dbs1]

Well yeh have to be northern Irish anyways ✌️

[@dustinmiller7278]

Instant click as soon as I seen the notification

[@dravenringle1001]

Sameeeeee

[@martinhopinho8176]

Same

[@shaharsdechen2537]

Literally same

[@troythetinkerer]

Being a "Certified Zip Tie Technician" is an invaluable life skill.

[@harrisonpicken5001]

Now i cannot agree, i use zip ties everywhere everyday

[@trashbandit2449]

@@harrisonpicken5001 that's why it's invaluable (aka priceless or super valuable). The word is a little confusing

[@JayRussellDuramax]

Ratcheting wrenches are the USB drives of the mechanical world: You never get them right on the first try. So, you always have to flip them over and try the other way. Haha!

[@notahotshot]

"Check the ratchet before putting on the bolt head." ~ Some Smartass

[@JayRussellDuramax]

@@notahotshot Yeah. It's almost become an instinct now... Haha!

[@aeroflopper]

just put a blob of paint on one side, got tired of turning them over

[@aftrimg]

Most vehicles look faster in first person than third. This one is scary.

[@rick240sx]

you should put a cpl more lugs in them wheels

[@theofficialsikris]

18:07 I love the unceremonious ejection of all of the coolant.

[@hewfil1]

This needs a Vargas Bros famous Mochi tune done to it.

[@enricomalloni6839]

yeah it sound horribly tuned

[@garrettstevens2232]

@@enricomalloni6839 it's not tuned. It's carbureted with zero electronic control.

[@enricomalloni6839]

@@garrettstevens2232 i know, in fact you TUNE a carburetor

[@Cj-gd1db]

@@garrettstevens2232 you tune this with a screwdriver not a laptop

[@sethharriman1988]

@@garrettstevens2232 yeah it needs jets changed out. Sounds like its running either lean or rich. I wanna say lean because it revs up fine but hesitates with throttle imput

[@mattryan9376]

I just laughed when Ethan said “a baby test drive.” We all know what that REALLY means by now 😂

[@Hellsong89]

Moment i heard "baby test drive" it was instantly translated to "ou his going to send it".. his own brain even translated that since next thing you hear is about sending it XD.. guess only term next from that is "full send" and "ou need to go rebuild this" witch latter i dont really understand why one must destroy these things in such rapid phase.. just over build them from the get go..

[@Nefrea]

@@Hellsong89 you try waiting with toys like these at your disposal

[@GyngerBreadMan]

I would love to see this thing at a Cleetus McFarland drift night!

[@markholmes2023]

I was thinking the ideal place to test it would be the Freedom Factory as there would be plenty of space to test it on the burnout pad.

[@emilbossong3389]

Very good idea

[@tannerheal9515]

Yea but the same time they are on the outher side of the country

[@codystorkman889]

I would leave with a turbo on it lol!! This is a great idea! I love seeing KZbinrs coming together!!!!

[@codystorkman889]

It*

[@markmoats1312]

Word to the wise don't use the grinder to cut brake lines get a pipe cutting tool don't leave shards of metal to go through the lines to cut rubber stuff (flexible lines and brake cylinders) also the little thing you got with the flare kit is a double flare

[@1one3_Racing]

Yeah. I cringed when I saw that.

[@markmoats1312]

@@1one3_Racing me too

[@elonmust7470]

they are "plumbers" too.

[@draggonhedd]

Man you guys need to set up the fire truck as a water sprayer. make a spray bar and everything for it.

[@iJacker]

I’ve been saying that since they got it. That’s a lot of dang dust

[@kylethatcher5828]

You mentioned in a previous video that there is some slop in the steering cables as it cycles through the steering. this is because the cables aren't perpendicular to the steering axis. as it cycles you introduce variance to the angle/length. try swapping the cables to the bottom the steering assembly at the handlebars. this will move the cable path downward and make it a lot closer to perpendicular, and should eliminate some of the slop.

[@mrolsen6987]

And change the wires to solid rods....

[@benyvonnemckenzie6576]

@@mrolsen6987 solid rods would have to be pretty beefy to not bend on the push being that long… Ie I don’t think rods would add much benefit here without being massive…

[@mrolsen6987]

@@benyvonnemckenzie6576 Since one rod is pulling there would't be so much push in the other, but it sure would take some slack away.

[@jennagreig6871]

Epic build. Good on you guys living the dream. I’ve been watching from New Zealand remembering all the drift trikes me and my mates built years ago and hit our mountain roads at night. Good times keep it up.

[@bennyc4905]

iv had a few rotarys in my day sounds good wide open but sounds like its missing down low

[@VWLivin]

The Hoonigan crew needs to see this. So good!

[@dominicjefferson3229]

I would love to see the Vargas bro tune this bad boy!! Sick asf!

[@elonmust7470]

because the vargas bros are the only people who know how to tune rotarys? The internet really failed people. There're probably thousands of people who know as much or more about rotary engines in between Idaho & Florida, many of them not 3k miles away... Just because they aren't youtubers doesn't mean they don't exist.

[@corbingray9330]

Holy crap that thing is nuts, and loud. A dual to single exhaust with a small muffler would make that thing sound so good. Cant wait!

[@rconger384]

So put a Texas Longhorn rack on top of that upper triple-clamp!

[@dwaynezilla]

not sure if it was intentional but starting at the front port side is great because it looks like nothing. You can't really make out much of anything at all except it looks clearly trikey. And then you come around the side and all the bits of the trike are shown. The aesthetic of the tubing is perfect, hahaha. Like a slick industrial-themed ribbon on a "frankenstein creation" type mutilation of a car, and it is fantastic. Great way to start the video!

[@scarfacesvt]

This thing sounds like the most angry bag of Doritos I've ever heard, but in the best way possible!!!

[@0mniVerse777]

🤣

[@elonmust7470]

it sounds horrible

[@Jakub-lk8tu]

Timing, fuel mixture is lean, and rotors aren't running right spark

[@terryou812]

That thing is badass guys. you guys have done a great job! I enjoyed seeing how it progressed into the beast that it is.

[@VictorPoulin]

Name it the Dust bowl 2021.

[@joshuachamberlin5573]

Or db21

[@xxmurdernova12]

like cars and cameras?

[@coreyltexas]

“Dusty” seems fitting.

[@jakehitchcock2868]

Seriously Oregon an Washington are so dry lately

[@uncrustable9923]

carsandcameras wannabe

[@BWGPEI]

Welded batter clamps - Bless You 'cause they drive me nuts too!

[@AkatarawaJapan]

What he said.

[@filmgunproductions4448]

That rotary sounds so unhealthy... I really hope it doesn't break too quickly that thing looks like a monster

[@deeligee]

Yeah that's what I thought it sounds like the timing is off :)

[@bensnipes7288]

Agreed! Somethings off with that one. The BRAAPS are more like BLAATS!

[@poojonjon1446]

@@deeligee ye it's taking to much fuel

[@wayne1959]

i think if you increase the length between the steering cables at the handlebar end you will find the steering easier but that aside, what a weapon guys. You never cease to amaze. Well done so far

[@shaynegadsden]

The rotor is going to hurt that battery the starters are pretty big on them 1.6 - 2kw Edit: for some comparison a hi torque starter for a v8 is around 1.4kw

[@poipians]

just giver bud

[@WAADAYATALKINABEET]

bro honestly no .. my battery in my rx7 is smaller than that lol rotaries only ruin batteries and starters when they have no compression

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Awesome guys!... and thus the "Dust Storm" is born! Maybe add a roll bar and seat belt?

[@HANGTIMEV]

Vargas brothers bout to have their kids driving these lmao

[@1one3_Racing]

I guess the main plus for this channel is they do what you're thinking, regardless of the danger. I mean, 2 lug nuts? Untested vehicle? Brand new untested braking system? Freshly rebuilt motor? Instant full throttle clutch dump!

[@bearrett50kal17]

Therapist: "Rotary drift trike isn't real, it can't hurt you" Rotary drift trike: 13:38

[@elonmust7470]

I swear, people say shit just to hear themselves talk...

[@micekudson]

I could not wait to see it run, you can tell you have ridden some sketchy stuff you pump the breaks realize they dont work well and do a burn out in the gravel..lol. Even with only 2 lug nuts in each rim. This is just great!!!

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Maybe put a heel supports, sir ... sure don't wanna run your foot over

[@matt3x37]

For sureee

[@larryalexander4833]

Guys I highly recommend the Eastwood flaring tool. I don't have one yet but do have experience with them. You guys really need one in your shop.

[@personaljesus269]

I feel like that front end/steering design would be sketchy

[@eyeballengineering7007]

Only if a tie rod breaks lol. Heavier rods would be more redundant since they could push/pull. I'd prefer larger rods. But this setup should work good.

[@Tufike2]

Just finding out about this channel, can't believe it hasn't come up in my recommended before. So stoked to go through all the content!

[@ThatPhilBurgGuy]

You definitely need to hit up the Vargas brothers and collab with them. They could make that thing run mint.

[@petek9348]

nah

[@elonmust7470]

dude fuck the vargas bros, they live in FLORIDA, these people live in northern IDAHO. The vargas bros are 1 of THOUSANDS of groupes that can tune a rotary. Shit pisses me off how small minded people are.

[@joshabooth]

I've had an RX7 with an exhaust that was disconnected by the cat. I can only imagine how frick'n loud this thing is in person. I love it!

[@anythingandanything3826]

That thing is faster than I thought it would be 😂

[@dkdevelops6036]

Sports car engine

[@anythingandanything3826]

@@dkdevelops6036 ehhhh kinda

[@Jan-ny8hn]

@@anythingandanything3826 150HP, not bad imo

[@paulkulaga6374]

@@dkdevelops6036 lol they make less than 200 hp. And the engine they used sounds like its running terrible.

[@ryanott14]

Invest in a $6 brake line cutter from O'Reily's, using a cutoff wheel will cause leaks

[@3ToeCo]

They might in another 10 years or so

[@crispycris]

You know what a rotary sounds like, right? This isn't it. Something's wrong. Could just be the throttle but it sounds like a sick lawnmower.

[@derpmanfb]

It’s because he didn’t go above like 3,000 rpm and it’s a stock motor, they don’t sound that luxurious as it is

[@muktarrifabdul-razik4644]

@@derpmanfb it's misfiring really bad. Sounds like it lost a apex seal

[@derpmanfb]

@@muktarrifabdul-razik4644 if it is, that’s definitely a possible issue, apex seals only last like 20-30k miles

[@elonmust7470]

@@derpmanfb Have you ever touched an actual rotary engine?

[@derpmanfb]

@@elonmust7470 yes, 2 of them, a blown B13 that was just terrible and then another 13B that was put back in (not my car though)

[@1one3_Racing]

Ahh. I remember my magic battery. It came in a car I parted out. I used it to start everything and jump everything and used to come to the track to run the 12v air compressor for like 6 years. I bought and sold a car recently that had a good battery in it that had gone flat. I charged it up ready for the buyer to collect then left the ignition on like an idiot so it was flat. So I say "I'll get my magic battery. It starts everything" Lo and behold, it was finally flat. And it stayed in the car when the buyer took it. I'm not sure if the replacement magic battery will be as good.

[@ryand.8176]

That is really cool! Now, make it street legal!😬

[@Eddiemac8343]

You need to get a mastercool flaring kit ,not huge money, can make any flare on any line ,fuel line quick connect ,brake double and bubble flare etc you'll love it!

[@PrinceAlsham28]

Good Ole CAD Cardboard Aided Design 🤣

[@YeetThins]

FINALLY! been following for a while! your work inspires me keep it up! much love

[@picklerick8760]

Amazing video love all your projects, just had to laugh at a "plumbing company" that doesn't know how to flare lmao

[@jesseshort8]

The most plumbing they're doing is "plumbing" coolant hoses, fuel lines, brake lines, etc.

[@elonmust7470]

ao why is their name grind hard PLUMBING?

[@AwareOCE]

I only just discovered your guys channel about a week ago and haven't been able to stop watching your videos. Such damn cool ideas and your skill is incredible, all in a really well filmed package. One of, if not, my favorite channel on youtube now.

[@JustinMonteagudo]

Its still running on 1 rotor how many times yall gonna ignore us

[@patrickreilly6272]

Are you sure it sounds alright to me and it has plenty of power, Ive heard on those Weber carbs that sometimes if they're not sitting level one rotor will get more fuel than the other

[@JustinMonteagudo]

@@patrickreilly6272 ive built countless n/a and turbo 13b's its running on 1 rotor and it can have enough power to move that thing around its light

[@patrickreilly6272]

@@JustinMonteagudo oh shit I just rewatched it totally is running on 1 you're right

[@xxxxxxxxxxx82]

@@JustinMonteagudo I've mentioned this to, think the distributor may be not positioned correctly.

[@johnhardin8530]

That steering linkage is spooky. I would for sure add some redundancy to it

[@BansheeBunny]

Looks like only 2 lug nuts holding the left rear wheel on.

[@mrolsen6987]

Better then one! 😂

[@lukasimpact7251]

Should make merch based on your creations, help you grow :)

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Anyone else find themselves holding their breathe when he kicks up a cloud of dust?

[@kriskoehnke3779]

No for multiple reasons no

[@BrianRRenfro]

No cause like, it's just a video and my brain actually works correctly.

[@alexdurst6180]

No

[@elonmust7470]

Sorry kid, this isn't tiktok, you aren't surrounded by morons....

[@shawn9015]

Can you imagine this thing going down the road? They have to make it street legal so that can happen!

[@TwistedEngines]

Would like to see yall build a diesel drift cart . Just a thought Outfuckingstanding work as always guys

[@sniperassasin1264]

Diesel swap RX8, take the Renesis and put it in something else.

[@elonmust7470]

yay lets add tons of weight to a vehicle so it rides like shit!!!! Morons.

[@TwistedEngines]

@@elonmust7470 so what you're saying is. And please correct me if I'm wrong here .. You lack the education needed to make a comment worth ** acknowledging less of course .. than to make fun of...

[@elonmust7470]

@@TwistedEngines "Lgnology", is not a word, so I'm not sure what the hell you're talking about....

[@TwistedEngines]

@@elonmust7470 indeed.. Not sure how my phone came up with that one . Didn't proof read that 1 as it would seem. So I just break it down to make it simple. Your comment was not worth my effort to insure my spelling was right. LoL

[@detfortaet]

9:05 you need a brake pipe cutter, by using an angle grinder you risk getting small splinters in the pipe and it can damage the rubber rings in the system

[@driftsfordays8879]

Next y’all gotta make a mini version with a motorcycle engine

[@Rosko311]

Pretty sure they already did. He built a smaller drift trike about a year ago.

[@taylanbbb]

Your editing over the years is getting better and better. Keep up the great work.

[@andylewis7360]

RX7 trike? I think “WankTrike” would be much more appropriate ;-D

[@isaacclark6749]

You need a tubing cutter, your flaring results will be hit and miss with a rough cut tubing end. Also, I can't even tell you how many times I've flared a line and forgotten to put the nut on first lol.

[@EngineeredToDesign]

Two wheels nuts on the back FULL SEND She’ll be right!! Sweet build

[@jacobogden6710]

Great builds! This one I think the foot peg assembly is asking for injury. If you were to wide to the mount for the pedal and put the peg on the inside with a support wrapping around the pedal going up to the too tubes you would essentially create a cage guarding your legs and keeping you from hooking your leg on something and really screwing yourself up.

[@martinclerked]

Dude. I need this. What an amazing piece of machinery

[@DuckyFuzzer]

This is one of the coolest big builds to date

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

Definitely not running on both rotors till you wind up rpms. And I keep thinking about your foot slipping off the peg and under the wheel. Great build I owned several rotaries and loved them.

[@derpmanfb]

i can already see that oilpan getting smashed, PLEASE make a skid plate🤣

[@RandallRedwood]

Good job remembering the brake line nut. Killer work as always.

[@ajswears]

Have u thought about putting a brake lever for the frunt wheel, it could maybe help load the frunt like taking a corner with a dh bike, or is it too big for that to matter

[@craig19721000]

Sick build, hope you put two-stroke oil in the fuel if you haven't got the oil metering pump working your apex seals will thank you for it

[@MrCannibal31]

It’s amazing there are people dumb enough to conceive an idea like this but also smart enough to make it work

[@applesnacks8308]

not only did you do a very unique build but you basically can make a sport out of this

[@christopherthumm4348]

How can these people not be more excited?

[@codywit8491]

Fun fact: old Honda goldwings were know to run over 100000 miles with no major problems and with no new batteries

[@mattrider9230]

thats the physical embodyment of ludacris mode! holy fudge that is awesome!

[@Downtoadventure25]

Y'all are some mad scientists. Come up with amazing awesome rides!

[@TheJweid25]

Looking awesome good times ahead , but would like to see a shield from the radiator cap as to avoid a burn if it was to pop off .

[@sethgarrett1994]

What a beast I hope the block is okay and only blew a coolant hose off i couldn't tell by looking at the video

[@frankpolo2088]

You realize,each day we get closer to the mad max period.

[@philuresky2993]

you guys are complete lunatics............. and we wouldn't have it any other way. love these mad builds you do!!!

[@justinturner4850]

At 16:10 it looks like there’s only two lug nuts holding the rear wheel on!🤯🤣 crazy awesome build though. I’d love to see it on tarmac too.

[@tylershea8669]

@11:54 love the dogs reaction to the fuel pump cycling

[@EJ-74]

That is just insanely freakishly cool as hell Perfecto Trifecto I'd love to see chrome chain in place of the cable steering I think that would set it off and give it an even tougher look What a beast Frankensteinish Sick build guys 🔥👍✌️

[@heartsky]

Not using j-hooks on the battery tub and Sam's reasoning - I clapped then shook fists and yelled, yes!!! So custom, so rockin!

[@wickdghost3639]

I like how y'all say one tire fire. We call it the one wheel peal

[@El_Chompo]

17:45 If you listen to that bird call I believe that is the Woodland Thrush, correct me if I'm wrong. The call in this video is a little faster than the one by where I grew up which is one of my favorite bird calls. They hit so many notes so quickly and yet melodically, it almost sounds magical when it's slower like my local ones.

[@theofficialsikris]

Was sad to see him holding back because the stop button wasn't working right, but that is Grind Hard in a nutshell. *Sometimes you need to be able to GO before you need to be able to STOP.*

[@MekanikalDem0n]

"Feels stable" with 2 lug nuts holding one of the rear wheels on🤣👌

[@squirrelmandan5262]

Sequential trans. With a bike style shifter and have clutch on handlebar so that you dont have to take hand off bars to shift the monster.

[@onlygaming69]

The battery waited its whole life for this moment

[@thevoidmessiah]

this is amazing, that thing looks SO fungerous. i hope to one day at least be able to see that monster in person, y'all absolutely KÏÏLLED it 🤘🤯🖤