Pikes Peak race car Ep8 - It lives!!!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Time for another update on the race car. We've finally got to the point where the battery packs are in, the Tesla motors are all wired up and it's time to see if it moves under the power of electrons.
Come see it up close and personal on our stand, at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
As well as the update on what we've been doing lately with the build it's time for you lovely people to help chose a name for her. Please put in the comments which of the following you think would be best:
Silent Assassin
Bug Zappa
Killer Watt
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Should be called BeetleJuice surely
I really wanted Lightning Bug!
100% Beetlejuice
Perfect name. White body is reminiscent of Beetlejuice's suit - just add black stripes!
Now BeetleJuice is outstanding!
Flows far better, definitely beetlejuice
My vote is for Bug Zappa. And I'm living vicariously through you! That's about the right power-to-weight ratio...maybe just another 50-100HP to prove thar you're clinically insane!! Enjoy when those axles show up!
If it was "Killa Watt", I'd go for that. But since it's not, my vote goes to Bug Zappa.
Let’s just state the obvious. It should be called the “Lightning Bug”
Bug Zappa. Save Killer Watt for something that's not a bug.
Bug Zappa, it’s what Frank would’ve wanted.
Good point 👍
Necessity, the mother of invention .. ;)
Killer Watt for me.
I look forward to seeing it do ‘what it says on the tin’.
What a great toy you have there !
A real Killer ! Watt ?
Can't wait to see it on a track day !
Killer Watt, for sure ! ! !
"BUG ZAPPA" since "Beetle Juice" isn't on the list.
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Killer Watt, though I do like the recent suggestion of BeetleJuice!
Watter Bug! So exciting watching this car come together. I can't wait for track day footage! Best of Luck.
Has to be Killer Watt. What a lovely beastly Buggy creation. It must be so exiting for you & the team making a first of a kind. I cant wait to see you develop it into a stunner. P.S. the console is amazing
Bug Zappa...it's radical and a tribute to it's VW Beatle origin and something Frank Zappa would approve of!
Killer Watt is the way to go! 😎
Killer Watt. I can’t wait for a track to video. Fantastic work!
Thanks 👍👍
Bug Zappa for sure! But I think my favorite suggestion was Beatle juice!
Beetle juice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Killer watt for me
But I think
Beetlejuice is a good call too
What ever then name it’s an awesome bit of kit
Well done again
😃👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Beetle juice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
I have missed a couple episodes. Then THIS! WOW! looking forward to the finished product, but it already looks sexy. As for the name...maybe The Silent Assassin.
Funny that your natural inclination was to say "speed" when pointing to the left dial. Makes sense on any other car!
Sweet build. I was still expecting a big smokey burnout at 8:15 though!
Killer Watt ist my Favorit Name! Great Monster! Go on Like this! Greetings from Germany!
Danke 👍👍😀
How about E-E-B for the nickname? The Electron Eating Bug!
Bugs do devour things afterall, I can easily imagine this baby devouring electrons by the kwh like a hungry bug. 👍🏻😀
Killer watt gets my vote of the 3 listed choices. But I'd word it as "Killa Watts" or maybe even "Kilo Watts" fun little play on word's.
Killer Watt seems very fitting. Great work so far and now just to get the bugs out so it can see the track real soon! Love these videos!
Thanks 👍👍
So exciting!! You guys did an amazing job with this build and I can't wait to see it in action on track :D
Thanks 👍👍
Killer Watt ! for the name, Silent Assassin is good but not clever enough in comparison. It's looking amazing by the way.
Killer Watt has my vote.
Great job from the whole team and like always a nice video.
You are one of my favorite channels😎👍
Thanks 👍
Glad you enjoy the channel. Cheers 👍👍😀
hi there ( & thanks ) i wish you & your " shop manager " the very best . may your battery packs & " improved " drive shafts give you many hours / meetings ( race day ) of efficient reliable performance , gratefully yours Charlie Schultz , Sydney Australia .
Thanks 👍👍
Bug Zappa gets My vote. I think you should save Killer Watt for a different none bug build 👍🏿well done Richard, Tim and the team.
Thanks 👍👍😀
Killer Watt for me. Nice looking project.
Killer Watt gets my vote - what a totally awesome race car - and it will probably be a silent assassin too 🙂
That door sill is definitely super car sized! Not "Lightning Bug" then? ⚡
Entry appears similar to getting into an Lotus Elise/Exige 😀 Great vids.
Agreed 👍👍😂
Another brilliant build
That’s something beautiful to behold!
Bug Zappa. Or Bugaboo (an object of fear or alarm!). Might be easier to fit on for the sign writer. 😁👍
Yup killer watt is the name of choice
Killer Watt😉
Yeah baby👍 Killer Watt!
Soy de Colombia y me encanta tu canal!!!! Saludos 😊😊😊
Saludos. 😁👍
Welcome 👍👍😀
Beetle-Juice. I know that's not 1 of the three choices, but they are filming a sequel movie, Beetlejuice 2, so perhaps there could be some cross-advertisement there.
KILLERWATT! no contest.
Can't wait to see this bug used in anger. Before you stated there was a choice of three names, I'd thought 'The Bugger' would be a good name, though it could upsed some snowflakes.
Bug Zapper - yeah..... That'd work
Killer Watt - reminds me of Robot Wars, so .... Meh!
Silent Assasin - I like that, I lake that a lot.
Has to be KILLER WATT!
The Bug Zappa looks great. The rimslook like reverse Fuchs and are a perfect offset. It looks so compact and simple, belying all that electrical wizardry🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🇦🇺
Bug Zappa. Its the only one of the three that is specific to the vehicle. It has connotations of being a Bug destroyer, ie the best Bug ever, bug zappers are electric, and its memorable.
Bug Zappa is what I'd go for.
Bug Zappa all the way. Keeps the beetle connection. I was hoping to see how you managed to extricate yourself from the Bug.
He’s still in it 😂
Silent Assassin for me Moggy. The car is looking great, and even at low speed sounds awesome 👍🏴😎
It should be BeetleJuice, but Silent Assassin would be my pick of your three.
Beetle juice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Bug Zappa gets my vote.
Neat build!
bug zappa is the best since it keeps the beetle name in there and also has the ev reference.
Bug Zappa! Come on, it's a Beetle, that name's a no-brainer
Bug Zappa gets my vote. Thanks for sharing all the work you guys do, very interesting.
Thanks 😀
Bug Zappa, with an image of Frank Zappa behind it!
Killer Watt for sure!!!
Bug Zappa for sure ⚡️
Killer Watt! 😁
Any way you could collaborate with the little car company and make a drivetrain/battery upgrade for their new Tamiya wild one model? Would love to see a bit more range from that.
Awesome shocks 😮
It's great to see the little custom-built racer development coming along just fine, but I think you forgot to add one more name to the list of possibilities... Buglectric CRS1000-SP lol. CRS1000-SP meaning Custom-built Racing Spec 1000HP - Sport Performance, HA!!!
Killer Watt gets my vote 🗳
Killer Watt for sure
Definitely Bug Zappa.
Bug Zappa is my 1st choice :)
Killer Watt gets my vote :D
Richard, what great progress and l can feel how much you want to press the GO pedal.
On the subject of sign writing this_BEAST_ lets GO with _BUG ZAPPA_
Gonna be so ROCK 'n ROLL.
Killer Watt, but I do like Beetle Juice, too :-)
Bug Zapper for sure. Sounds like a dune buggy name.
KILLER WATT - because its almost like KILO WATT... 1000 HP... (not the same as watt in numbers, but still fits good there)
I reckon Silent Assassin would suit it really well
Bug Zapper.
The other two names might be too prophetic!
Bug Zappa! And the Mothers of Invention
Of the three, I'd go with Bug Zappa. But I like BeetleJuice better
Beetle juice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Killer Watt, although I like Wild Thing! 😉
Bug Zappa - but Beelte Juice or Volts-wagen both should be considered
Killer Watt ;)
Silent Assassin, easily. I guess somebody proposed CareyMcCarFace in the past?
Killer Watt!
Nice toys
With the three choices you have give us, I would choose Bug Zapper, but I love Beetlejuice!
I’m curious. What is the width between the two battery boxes where you are sitting? It looks mighty tight for my fat fanny!😂
Now for another question. How long are the races you plan to run? (How long is the track,and how many laps?)
I would also like to know what kind of tire wear you are planning on. As a petrol car races the lighter it get. You don’t have that with batteries. Are you building this race car to a minimum weight?
Thanks, and I’m loving this build!
Beetle juice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Killer Watt gets my vote!
Killer Watt for me but anything Current would work
Has to be Killer Watt!!!
Kilowatt Killer, aka: KillerWatt.
Awesome name, for a killer project.
If it's going to look like AVW bug then I vote bug Zappa... However if it is not going to look like AVW bug then I vote killer watt!
Looks like a Beetle with extra airscoops.
Silent Assassin sounds good... :)
Killer Watt 👍🏻or KillaWatt 😎
Bug Zappa hits the spot.
Congratulations on the progress so far. It is coming along nicely. It was fun seeing it driving around without the body.
Thanks 👍😀
Killer watt sounds like a good name.
Killer Watt for sure, now.... is it time to talk about an EV sandrail that wheelies for days? :D
Silent assassin 👍👍
Hey Richard.
I could see the frustration in your body-language...!!
As for names, whilst my gut instantly went for "Killer Watt" I've since had a moment of reflection.... namely, what if it doesn't end up being a competition 'killer' on the racetrack...?
That would make that name rather ironic, wouldn't it...?
Similarly with the name "Silent Assassin"...
So, in hindsight, I'd have to opt for Bug Zappa.
Either way, I hope it turns out to be the monster you're wishing it to be...! 😎
Good thinking 👍👍
With that power it has to be Killer Watt
I'm zmitten, Bug Zappa it ziz, Eager to zee it zzzzzing on the track.
Of the choices, killer watt.
Killer Watt I like puns....
Killer Watt for sure.
Gotta be Bug Zappa
What a beauty 👍😊
Killer Watt for sure. Can’t wait to see it done. People will know it’s a beetle when the body is back on.