1000x - Drag Racing 9/3/2012

[Redlunn]

So I had a 1000 sport bike motor and a busted up 350x frame. Only seemed reasonable to combine them. Turned out to be a pretty fun little trike. Check it out.

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Redlunn

[Yamaha_Rules69]

Thats a whole lot of motor! How does she handle?

[86trizinger]

A whole lot of motor is an understatement.

[Redlunn]

It handles pretty good considering what it is. It's not the prime rig for jumping but its perfect for cruising the long, straight, flat trails around where I live. So far its only been up to about 80 mph but that was only 2nd gear so I think there is more left in it. :)

[Thorpe]

Schwinnngggg!!!!

[scottp597]

That is AWESOME

[Bryan Raffa]

you get alot of wheel spin? :lol: Nice!!!!:naughty:

[mike1979]

where is the gas tank?

[Mr_RPM]

BOOOOOM!
Hoosier Daddy

[Redlunn]

Yes, wheel spin can be accomplished at seemingly any speed. I had to build a gas tank that fits under the seat where the air box used to be. You can see it in the 4th picture on my original post.

[MudBug]

Sick build !!! we need a video :lol:

[cattle-dog]

that is really cool, can you say salt flats? 80 in second, nice very nice. you may be able to set a trike top speed record.

[Matt85'350x]

I agree-would like to see a video!

[puggerton03]

Thats sweet!

[Xpress]

Have some trike with your engine.

[Redlunn]

I would gladly post some video if I could rig up some sort of helmet cam. Maybe that will be a project for this weekend.

[Xpress]

Or buy one of those $100 HD hat cams :lol:

[mtsnieg]

That is one awesome trike. Where in Wisconsin are you? I would love to see that thing in person.

[Redlunn]

I am in far northern WI on Lake Superior where there is nothing to do all winter but assemble ridiculous vehicles.

[Jerm1179]

sanddrags......

[aldochina]

nice!! Id love to see some better pics of the fab work, and assembly if you have any.

[BIGREDGUY]

Definitely need to see it in action!

[whipit]

is that a newer GSXR1000 motor, as in roughly 160HP , stock? in the bike, that thing will do around 175-180 MPH given a long enough straightaway. I bet the three wheeler , with its crappy aerodynamics, could do 150 in a long straightaway....that would be nuts on a 3 wheeler

[harryredtrike]

i bet it is faster than you have the balls to go.meaning you will let off the throttle long before she is done

[AutoXer]

ever try it with paddle tires??

[bigred44]

I wanna ride it!! Crazy build man. We need some video footage of this beast in action.

[JayBone]

I think you need nitros. That will complete it.

[Xpress]

Yeah, nitrous and a turbo :)

[3wheelmecca]

Whoa....... Thats insane, like Larry King.
was it tough stuffing the carburetors in behind that? lots of trellis work I presume.

[Lord Letto 20]

HOLY SWEET JESUS! 3WW FIRST 1000X! (i think 500R was the biggest on here, correct me if i'm wrong)

[thestud25]

Nice build. I think it is great that it is not some cobbled together hunk of trash. That motor looks really good in there. I am with the general concensus and say we need VIDEO!!!! Maybe some burn out video too!!!!!

[200XMichigan]

HOLY SWEET JESUS! 3WW FIRST 1000X! (i think 500R was the biggest on here, correct me if i'm wrong)

Someone from Michigan used a XR or XL 650 who is on 3ww. But the 1000X is still bigger. Salt flats? Just wait until some lakes freeze nice and smooth.

That is an awesome build. How much does it weigh? Looks like the geometry is still pretty much stock? That has to be a blast to ride.

[Redlunn]

I will try and answer some of your questions.....

The motor is an 05 GSXR fuel injected at mid 160 hp. Definitely run out of balls before running out of power. I have a pile of pictures from fabrication and assembly. I will look for a way to post a gallery somewhere. I will also look at getting some video at some point. The trike has only been fully assembled for a couple of weeks so I haven't had a chance for beating on it too badly yet. The frame is about 3 inches longer than stock but otherwise I tried to maintain the stock geometry.

[atc350xer]

Sweet! I think you need a guard for that radiator or a rock is gonna break it real quick...

[keister]

That, Sir, is an impressive 3WW entrance.

Wonder what would have happened if you had a TriZ frame and a 350 small block in your garage.....

[Redlunn]

Alright, here are all the picture I could track down. More than anybody will want to look through but if you're interested, here they are.

http://img12.imageshack.us/g/img1280jl.jpg/

[Redlunn]

The oil cooler up front is definitely asking for a rock puncture but that was the only spot the hoses would reach. I am debating just removing it all together because it probably isn't doing a whole lot for this application.

[jfaulkner02]

HAHA nice. now all you need is a turbo. I know someone who has the perfect one too. <---- LOL. My buddy has a 01 400ex he put a gsxr 1000 tl on and i sold him a talon tsi turbo and that thing flies. daaammmnnn. lol.

[Brockey]

That's just crazy, I like it, and it looks to be done good. I am with everyone else and think we need video. Also a clip of it idling and reving.

[tbr926]

i agree a helmet camera to see for fast this baby goes on the speedo

[MonroeMike]

Impressive build.

[xrider]

How much offset is there on the motor to get the sprockets to line up? I was considering doing this with a gsxr600 and a 250r frame. Very cool build

[cox]

You my sir, are a mad man. And around here that's a good thing.....:D

[atc350xer]

The oil cooler up front is definitely asking for a rock puncture but that was the only spot the hoses would reach. I am debating just removing it all together because it probably isn't doing a whole lot for this application.

Oh, oil cooler, sorry... I'd say a custom guard would look sweet on there

[D-dub]

Wowzers, what can someone say that hasnt already been said. That thing must be a beast! and the fab and custom work looks beautiful! nice and tidy!!

[Redlunn]

I don't have a helmet cam or even someone here to run a camera at the moment but I saw one request for a video of idling and that I can do right now.

http://yfrog.com/jp1000xz

[Redlunn]

Alright 3WW, after spending the day working on the lady's VW I finally got a chance to rig up a cheesy helmet cam and go for a spin. You should notice how it sounds just like a stock 350x. Enjoy.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mo4-n_e-0w

Edit: I broke the link but now it should be fixed.

[Matt85'350x]

I like it! That things a beast!

[oldtoys72]

did you calibrate the speedo so its accurate? if so.... HOLY $H!T !!!!!!!!!!! I'm pretty sure at one point it was up over a hundred!

[Xpress]

Fastest. Trike. Ever.

You weren't kidding when you said it does 80 in 2nd gear LOL :D I saw a top speed of 115.

[elanharper]

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[Redlunn]

How much offset is there on the motor to get the sprockets to line up? I was considering doing this with a gsxr600 and a 250r frame. Very cool build

The motor is shifted about 0.75" off center to the right for proper sprocket alignment. You should definitely complete your build idea. They are fun to ride and get a lot of appreciation on the trails.

[Redlunn]

did you calibrate the speedo so its accurate? if so.... HOLY $H!T !!!!!!!!!!! I'm pretty sure at one point it was up over a hundred!

The speedo is a little bit high according to the gps. I will be correcting that shortly. When the video showed a short stretch over a hundred that was all tire spin, probably was around 70 actual speed. The video didn't do a good job showing how sideways it was with that much tire spin.

[Grizzlypeg]

The speedo is a little bit high according to the gps. I will be correcting that shortly. When the video showed a short stretch over a hundred that was all tire spin, probably was around 70 actual speed. The video didn't do a good job showing how sideways it was with that much tire spin.

Maybe a dumb question, but is that speedometer in KM/hr or miles per?

[Redlunn]

Maybe a dumb question, but is that speedometer in KM/hr or miles per?

It is set for MPH.

[BIGREDGUY]

That thing is crazy! Sounds sweet when the RPMs kick in!

[Vootie]

I feel I must comment on this thread, but I'm not sure what to say. Freaking amazing! That would be one hell of a sand machine.

[Redlunn]

I made a new video this evening with a different camera angle but it turned out like crap. Too much camera shake and wind noise.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfsA0bJTL3k

[elanharper]

love it love it LOVE IT!!!

[atc350xer]

Insane! Would love to see that one in person!

[Redlunn]

I took the 1000x out yesterday for a short spin with the GPS in an attempt to get the speedometer calibrated but not too far into it I ran out of gas. I couldn't get a hold of anyone to rescue me so I made the 4 mile walk of shame back home. I took the YFZ450 quad and a gas can back to the 1000x and got it going but then I was faced with the problem of two wheelers and one operator. I ended up with the front bumper of the quad strapped to the rear grab bar of the trike and off I went with my train. Got some strange looks from a couple of joggers but it worked. Turns out the 1000x gets about 30 mpg, how does that compare to a stock ride?

[portland250r]

be happy it was just low gas i have been stranded from the tire being thrown off my 250r from doing doughnuts.

[bobotech]

That is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. That first video of you driving with the helmet cam is pure sex.

[Redlunn]

I recently sold my quad (square) and used the funds to add an extended Durablue axle to the 1000x. A new plasma and welding hood also seemed appropriate additions to the garage. The most important improvement made to the trike this summer was the adjustable throttle stop. This makes it much more drivable on a casual cruise. I recently took the trike to the NHRA drag strip in Brainerd MN and used it as my pit cruising rig. The throttle stop was key for making this possible. Upcoming projects for the fall/winter include an extended swingarm arm and wheelie bar for drag racing. After some searching I see some info on swingarms but not much on wheelie bars. Any advice?

[trikemessiah]

awesome project!

[hang&rattle]

Something like this:

[Redlunn]

Hang&rattle,

That's exactly what I am looking for. Need some closer pics of how it attaches to the swingarm and subframe. If I am going to turn this beast loose and ride the bar I definitely don't want it to let go (although it would be a spectacular youtube video!)

[Iprefer3]

That thing kick's so much azz they should call it an azztronaut

[hang&rattle]

This is all I could find, if you contact him by p.m. he's a real nice guy and supports the trikes eating quads on the dragstrip.

[Redlunn]

That thing looks badass. I will definitely contact him once I get "approval" to do so. Thanks again.

[tri-Z ripper]

amazing build my friend! pure genius there!! makes me want to keep my GSXR1100 except fuel injection is much nicer then carbs!

[480two- stoked]

BOOOYAH!!! That is an incredible piece of trike,I'm a nube(first trike[200s] and ride, this summer) but I know dirt superiority when I see it...
That thing kicks so much azz they should call it azztronaut Chuck Norris!
WOW!

[MrPretty]

Wow, I don't know what else to say, just wow.

[three_wheelin45]

:drool::drool: ..speachless..

[MonroeMike]

That's a awesome build, what speed.

[Redlunn]

Had some fun with the 1000 before parking it for the winter. Tire speed was over 100mph but my anchor couldn't hold it.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ikztIZrrkk

[Xpress]

Well, at least we know it has power :lol: :naughty:

[cox]

Dear god is that awesome....

[colsanderes]

Totally awesome!! Would be awesome to see in person!

[ailll1]

No front brakes?

[Redlunn]

Nope, no front brakes at this time. Due to the new motor being slightly wider than stock I had to remove the rear brake pedal and instead run the rear brakes off of the right side handle bar lever. It works fine but when I have some time and ambition I will figure out how to get the rear brake back on the foot peg, reinstall the front brakes, and then the true burnouts can begin.

[Brockey]

O MY GOD!!! I want one Santa!!!

[Redlunn]

I haven't made much progress on the 1000 this winter due to my CNC plasma project taking up most of my garage time.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?121896-CNC-Plasma

Now that it is mostly completed I have started thinking what parts I can cut out for the 1000x. I remember a while ago that someone suggested a custom guard for the oil cooler that hangs out right behind the front tire. This is what I have come up with so far. Sadly, I am not an artist so any suggestions are more than welcome....

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[squirrel1182]

how about something that says 1000x on it?

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

you could replace the stock mudflap for the rear with a aluminum one that you cutout maybe with 350x or ATC cut out on each side.

[83ATC185S]

that thing is begging for a longer swinger,paddles and tons of sand!

[Redlunn]

Since I had it drawn up I figured I would give the ATC guard a run on a piece of scrap. I am not convinced that this is exactly what I was looking for. I might give "1000X" a try but I will have to figure out a clean way to cut a zero and keep the center of the zero intact.

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[Xpress]

that thing is begging for a longer swinger,paddles and tons of sand!

Amen to that!! Bet it would rip up the dunes like it was nothing.

[Thorpe]

Wow... Couldnt help but notice the BIR pit pass on the front fender! You up there often? I would love to see this in person sometime! Also, put away for the winter???? That thing need some koldkutters and ice time!!!

[Redlunn]

Thorpe, I make it to BIR twice a year for the Show n Go and Muscle Car Shootout events. The 1000 is parked for the winter which really is too bad since I live about 200 yards from Lake Superior where there is an ice oval plowed all winter long. Maybe next year.

[Redlunn]

The 1000 has always been a little vulnerable under the motor with the exhaust and oil pan hanging below everything. There has been no damage so far but I have stayed on the nice smooth trails and that's about to change. I figured it was time to add a little protection. It might be a little heavy but that's OK if it helps keep the front tire on the ground. Its not complete yet but I think it will do the job.

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[Bryan Raffa]

no issues with the axle slappin the muffler ,, on bumps.. that looks close..

[Redlunn]

The rear suspension travel is limited to prevent the axle from hitting the exhaust. There is a small dent in the exhaust from when I had the limiter set just a little too short but it isn't an issue anymore.

[CRAZY70MAN]

I want that for Icefest 2012 !!!!:lock:.....that is some piece of whoopass there!! Nice and clean looking build as well:naughty:

[250rRoostmaster]

I've got to say i'm mildly aroused right now :lol: Thats friggin sweet man!!

[Tuff]

I made a new video this evening with a different camera angle but it turned out like crap. Too much camera shake and wind noise.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfsA0bJTL3kput a piece of tape over the mic. you'll still hear the bike, but less background noise.

Awesome build! :beer

[Xpress]

^Cotton balls work the best. Bundle one up and then tape in place, leaving space for sound to travel in :)

[Buster Brown]

Love the work your doing, fellow cheese head! That 1000 must turn some heads. Three wheels, four cylinder sound.....Can just hear the weekender FIBs on the trails "WTF was that thing"???:wondering (LOL)
Really dig that CNC deal you made. I'm not that good with computers, but might have to look into that DIY idea. Your cut out metal pieces look awesome!

[Redlunn]

Rumor has it there may be some ATV drag races coming up so it's time for a wheelie bar! It's turning into more of a project than I expected but it should do the job. A drunk man once said ,"Anything worth doing is worth over-doing."

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[YamahaRampage]

Rumor has it there may be some ATV drag races coming up so it's time for a wheelie bar! It's turning into more of a project than I expected but it should do the job. A drunk man once said ,"Anything worth doing is worth over-doing."

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That prob should have been on in the first place. Can't imagine riding this on my trails, that would be sketchy

[Redlunn]

Finishing touches on the wheelie bar. Now I just need someone with enough balls to run it.

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[Matt85'350x]

Looks good, when you do run it you should post up a video and top speed/quarter mile specs.

[Jason125m]

This is an amazing trike. I don't know how i have missed it... you do some damn fine work Redlunn

[Redlunn]

It rained pretty much all day here so I had to invent some projects in the garage. I finally got a tether switch (probably should have had one from the beginning) and needed a place to mount it. Tried a few different styles but this is the latest one. Keep it or keep trying?

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[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

I like it, simple and easy.

[Dirtcrasher]

You do some really great fab work!! :beer

[caucker]

You sir, are a god.

[Redlunn]

The trike is finally back together with the wheelie bar and numerous other upgrades. I was tearing up the backyard testing out some gearing changes and took a video to see how it looked. There isn't much room in my backyard so it's just the initial launch at 5000rpm. Hopefully I can get out for a longer run soon.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8qYZhd36lg

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

I bet ya got a nice long number 11 in your yard now. lol
You gotta get some slicks on that bad boy and get it to the strip and let it rip man that thing is just so frickin cool:twisted:

[Redlunn]

I bet ya got a nice long number 11 in your yard now. lol
You gotta get some slicks on that bad boy and get it to the strip and let it rip man that thing is just so frickin cool:twisted:

The number 11 you mentioned turned into an "X" after 2 passes. The wife was not impressed. I do have a pair of 'almost' slick flat track tires that are just waiting for a drag race but unfortunately there are no local tracks that run rigs like this so I am stuck on the dirt for now. The local county fair has a 3 and 4 wheeler drag race that I plan on entering shortly. If it works out I will be sure to post some pics/vids of the carnage.

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[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

HAHAHA nice

[stalker stopper]

Finishing touches on the wheelie bar. Now I just need someone with enough balls to run it.

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I also race Suzuki GSXR 1000 Superbikes. I would love to ride her and see if we could break a couple 3 wheeler world records! Let me know! Lol

[Redlunn]

Had the Gixxer trike out to the county fair today for some drag races. It was a handful with the throttle stop set at about half but we were able to run down a few quads. Definitely needs some adjustments for next time (like an operator that's not a pansy).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvbPJRhsKxI

[fabiodriven]

Glad to finally see it in action!!!

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[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

doesn't look like ya had any competition looks like the closest was the 250r haha... you won i assume

[dcreel]

Awesome.. Very nice to see it beating up on some competition..

[Xpress]

Very nice!! Would love to see what she does in the 1/4 mile :naughty:

YAMAHONDAMAN

[Redlunn]

The event wasn't very well organized and the guy that was supposed to take care of classes never showed up so we just lined up however we wanted and ran as many times as we could. So, there was no winner but I thought it worked out better because we got to make a lot more passes this way. Also there was no entry fee. As far as competition, there was one quad with a rotax snowmobile motor that beat me. I did manage to run him down the next time though. My wife didn't get a good video of that pass but I did get it from one of my buddies at work today. The 1000 was heading for the grandstand near the end but I managed to salvage the run.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjS2xUAskYk

[Lil Earl]

i would just love to see that in person

[thestud25]

I love every aspect of this build and this thread!!

[partsmaster]

Absolutely sick!

[KC9LJO]

Very cool trike! I recognize the trail you were on in your vid. I beleive we live very near each other. I'd love to check out that beast in person. I PM'ed you with my contact info.

[Redlunn]

As long as the 1000X has been in existence it has had a rear brake only and that was operated by the right side handlebar control. This was a required because the slightly oversized engine left no room for the stock foot brake mechanism. This arrangement was fine for trail riding but after a few close calls with the woods at the end of the drag strip I decided something had to be done.... and I was looking for a garage project and excuse to drink beer. This project required some redneck engineered brackets, brake pedal arm, and master cylinder mount. It is currently in the testing and refining stage but it looks promising and having the front brake back makes a huge difference with this pig.


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[fabiodriven]

That is some impressive tinkering.

[KC9LJO]

"slightly oversized engine" I think that might be an understatement...


I still need to stop by sometime and check that thing out.

[Motorious]

Haven't checked this thread in over a year...it just keeps getting more and more amazing, one of my all time favorite 3ww threads.

Good stuff redlunn!

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[350XJEDI]

:D more vids please, awesome build:cool:

[bigworm626]

Oh my Godness! super sick! West coaster style. "QuadKilla" kudos kid kash.

[oscarmayer]

i love everything you have done. this is how Triking shoudl be! creative and challanging!!!!
your elcer is awsome. I hahe a question for ya. If I send ya somespecs how much to cut out some parts for me? I need go gusset up my son's new practice quad bike before he can actually jump it. I don't have the stuff to fab it here.
anyway, if you do have time, let me know. oscar@mayer.net
I may also get you to fab some 200x frame gussets up.

[JasonB]

I just came. Holy mother of god!!

[pcollins]

That would be an awesome trike to make road legal....

[Redlunn]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Its getting a little cold up here in WI to take the X out on the trails but I have ambitions of taking it out on the ice this winter. Not sure how to stud for that much power but I'm willing to give it a try. I've been reading through some tire studding threads on the forum but more research is needed. If anyone has advice, I'm all ears.

Oscarmayer,

Feel free to PM with the specs of the gussets you would like cut. I suspect that it would more cost effective to purchase a pre-made gusset kit because the design time of getting it into CAD isn't quick but I would be willing to take a look if you want to send me the info.

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[Redlunn]

Apparently the wife has decided to get rid of me (no surprise) and her chosen way to accomplish this was to get me a Go Pro HD helmet cam and let me finish off myself. Along with this came a 2 step MSD rev limiter for the 1000X that will let me launch at a more consistent RPM. The stock rev limiter at 13500 will still work but this adjustable limiter will cut out whenever the clutch is pulled in. Then when the clutch is released all hell breaks loose. I don't yet have a clutch switch so I was playing with it using a pushbutton for the clutch switch. The video is pretty much useless but I wanted to test the helmet cam and the rev limiter set at 4k so this is all we get until spring time (or studded tires maybe).

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t169WDh_0jU

[HONDA_ATC_FREAK]

STUDDED TIRES option please :twisted:

[Redlunn]

Finally got the new Go Pro camera out on the trails. It was a little cold for too much craziness but I managed to make a few runs before freezing. I have often wondered what exactly is going on with the chain and swing arm so a camera mounted behind the foot peg answered that question.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBITgKXN0j4

[Jason125m]

Great video! I like the camera angle. That thing has some POWER!

[tanks350x]

thats a pretty cool angle, i personally would put some sort of chain tentioner on the bottom somehow..

[tippmann]

Really nice trike ... its just too damn cool ! lol the sound make me miss my z1000! damn winter ! :P

[Swinger]

You gonna have this beast at TF this year??

[Redlunn]

You gonna have this beast at TF this year??

I don't know who or what TF is, so probably not. A future triker is set to arrive at my household in the next few weeks so my summer will probably be busy with that.

[tippmann]

TF = Trikefest.

[cwc]

WOW

That's all I got!

[Redlunn]

TF = Trikefest.

OK, I have heard of Trikefest but I have never been involved. May have to look into it. I know a few trikers around here that would probably like to get in on something like that too.

[atc350xer]

OK, I have heard of Trikefest but I have never been involved. May have to look into it. I know a few trikers around here that would probably like to get in on something like that too.
You'd kick arse in the drags, for sure!

[Redlunn]

The 1000 hasn't seen much use this summer but we did make it to the county fair drag races today. Ran pretty decent. I left it in 1st gear for the entire 300ft and that seemed to work well. I was just hitting rev limiter for the last 30ft or so. Top speed was 75.4 mph.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KTw11K_xRs

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[wisconsinite]

wow. just read thru the whole thread again. that thing is insane, great work!!

[stroberts22]

That thing is so much faster than that timeslip showed.

[yaegerb]

you were only in 1st gear....LOL. You don't have enough road to ride that thing. INSANE! I love it!