Paddles for a Speed El Jefe

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What wheel and tire setup would you recommend on the Speed El Jefe? I need to start getting my shit in order for this season.

RD
 
No disrespect, but we need more information.
Engine. HP, RPM, Power to wheel
Tranny, with ratios. Diff if needed.
Car weight.
Suspension travel.
Beer cooler?
 
JDMeister said:
No disrespect, but we need more information.
Engine. HP, RPM, Power to wheel
Tranny, with ratios. Diff if needed.
Car weight.
Suspension travel.
Beer cooler?
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I was kinda hoping someone with a speed had kinda figured out the combo last year.. lol.

RD
 
Grip Kings in San Bernardino have been awesome to me. I can also haul them to Havasu if you need. I’m running Alba 3 piece beadlocks on Sandcrafts on my Pro R.IMG_6412.jpeg
 
I’m going to be running the destroyers with mine. The Slayer 14 paddle. May be to much until i get my speed key but hopefully have the miles before. I ended up going with non bead lock metal fx wheels. Keep the weight down. I’ve also read that the bead grip with sand craft wheels don’t work.
 
RiverDave said:
I was kinda hoping someone with a speed had kinda figured out the combo last year.. lol.

RD
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I used to think the same way. Big mistake.
My S.C.O.R.E. Buggy was all dialed in, and a team member changed the
size of the tire without asking or doing the math..
Halfway to San Felipe, that same team member over heated the engine
and ended our day. The taller tire didn't like the gear ratios.
 
JDMeister said:
No disrespect, but we need more information.
Engine. HP, RPM, Power to wheel
Tranny, with ratios. Diff if needed.
Car weight.
Suspension travel.
Beer cooler?
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2wd or 4wd?
what model
what trans
how longs your wipers?
 
Also need pics of the Speed El Jefe chick to add to the calculations!!!
 
JDMeister said:
I used to think the same way. Big mistake.
My S.C.O.R.E. Buggy was all dialed in, and a team member changed the
size of the tire without asking or doing the math..
Halfway to San Felipe, that same team member over heated the engine
and ended our day. The taller tire didn't like the gear ratios.
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Out of the 7 guys cars that made it to the dunes last season you'd think at least one would have figured out the paddle/wheel combination
 
Rorschach said:
Important information to have.
Is she riding shotgun or are you leaving her at camp?
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Mostly at camp.. lol. I borrowed a set of paddles off Chad Nelson my last trip but I noticed it was triggering the limited slip clutches when I got a bit stuck so I think it might have been slightly over paddled? Car looked pretty good on em though IMG_8458.jpegIMG_8596.jpegScreenshot 2024-12-08 at 9.10.46 PM.pngphoto-1689_singular_display_fullPicture.jpegIMG_0122.jpegIMG_0126.jpegIMG_0128.jpegIMG_7354.jpegIMG_7353.jpeg
 
RiverDave said:
Mostly at camp.. lol. I borrowed a set of paddles off Chad Nelson my last trip but I noticed it was triggering the limited slip clutches when I got a bit stuck so I think it might have been slightly over paddled? Car looked pretty good on em though View attachment 147940View attachment 147941View attachment 147942View attachment 147948View attachment 147949View attachment 147950View attachment 147951View attachment 147952View attachment 147953
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Doh!

Rookie maneuver. NEVER stop anywhere that your car is not aimed downhill!
 
RiverDave said:
Mostly at camp.. lol. I borrowed a set of paddles off Chad Nelson my last trip but I noticed it was triggering the limited slip clutches when I got a bit stuck so I think it might have been slightly over paddled? Car looked pretty good on em though View attachment 147940View attachment 147941View attachment 147942View attachment 147948View attachment 147949View attachment 147950View attachment 147951View attachment 147952View attachment 147953
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I told you that trip that thing is way over paddled. lol
Aren’t those like 36s?
My sandrail runs tires that big, but also has 1000hp and a real trans.
Utv’s need small and wide paddles to float on sand and let wheels spin, my 2 cents
 
Deviantduner said:
I told you that trip that thing is way over paddled. lol
Aren’t those like 36s?
My sandrail runs tires that big, but also has 1000hp and a real trans.
Utv’s need small and wide paddles to float on sand and let wheels spin, my 2 cents
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Whatever happened to Joe at Fullerton Sand Sports?

That dude was the master of paddle tire selection...

I told him I wanted my quad to handle the same way in the sand, as it did in the dirt/hardpack.

He said: No problem, but it won't be cheap!

I went for it, and he delivered. Dude knew his shit. 💯
 
Deviantduner said:
I told you that trip that thing is way over paddled. lol
Aren’t those like 36s?
My sandrail runs tires that big, but also has 1000hp and a real trans.
Utv’s need small and wide paddles to float on sand and let wheels spin, my 2 cents
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35’s I believe
 
Give Sandcraft a call and see what they recommend for your El Jeffe. I would think a 32" Sandcraft with 12 or 14 paddle would would fine.
 
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