Hoonigan released another Gymkhana-esque video with Pro2 driver RJ Anderson in a modded Polaris RZR Pro R, and, wow, is it cool. That first big jump landing was sketchy. Also some neat cameo appearances from Hoonigans' supercharged Miata kart, the whol Hoonigan fleet, Darren Parson's pre-runner, Blake Wilkey's wheelstanding supercharged LS dune buggy, Hoonigan's Class 11 Baja Bug and some low-riders.
That was pretty cool...I love the two wheel sign tap in the parking garage!
The landing he made after jumping over that on/off ramp was super sketchy, but I loved the video. It was a nice surprise when it came up on my feed.
Side note, I got to visit their new headquarters in Compton, and it was really cool. If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend it.
In years past I've spent a lot of time at the Long Beach waterfront including the Convention Center area where most of this was shot. It was cool to see some of the old haunts.
I do not know where their garage is.
John Welsh said:I do not know where their garage is.
I know the one in Long Beach was across the road from an elementary school. I know this because, back before Long Beach wouldn't let them do burnouts in the parking lot, they brought in some serious cars on different occasions (a couple Aussie burnout cars, a drag RX-8 with a big horsepower 20B) and set them loose during recess, and afterwards you could hear the kids across the street crying. They also got the fire department called on them. A lot.
Their new HQ, "Tire Slayer Studios," is at 19070 S Reyes Ave, Compton, CA 90221 (Just look for the "Just Ain't Care" mural out front).
I went on a weekday, so not a lot going on, but I was still able to check out the Bodega-style store they have there.
That sand drag is pretty telling for the performance value of the RZR. Granted, it's modded, and probably still costs $30k+, but I'd imagine the Ranger and that wild rail probably significantly cost more. The fact that it left everyone else on the launch and maintained a lead out to what...1000' is pretty neat.
Some tidbits I've been able to dig up about the RZR Pro R:
- It replaces the XP, and is not turbo charged.
- Makes about 200hp - would be interesting to know of BJ's mods added much to that.
- It's got different suspension geometry than the current crop of RZRs.
Anyone else know much about that SxS?
The jump was ummm .....close....
The Baja bug was nice looking but sloooow.....
I am glad that long beach let them do it .
californiamilleghia said:The Baja bug was nice looking but sloooow.....
It still has a naturally-aspirated air-cooled flat-4 and is built to SCORE Class 11 specs, so its no powerhouse.
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