Okay, I know this question tends to divide automotive enthusiasts like Moses did with the Red Sea, but I'm gonna ask anyway...
Should you warm up your Slingshot before driving in cold weather?
The two general schools of thought are:
1. Yes! Letting the engine idle while metal, coolant, lubrication all get up toward normal operating temp reduces wear, lessening the chances of catastrophic wear / damage. Idle time does no harm, so the safe bet is to warm the engine.
2. No! Driving moderately for a mile or two warms the engine more effectively, does no substantial damage or wear, does not waste gas. Modern engines / ECUs are designed to accommodate this sort of environment, so just get down the road!
All this said, I've not seen a discussion on this in regard to the Ecotech engine or the Slingshot in particular. I know we have an older engine design, and we (some of us anyway) do tend to drive 'em like we stole 'em. Any thoughts from the experts on the forum would be appreciated. Comments from the peanut gallery are also welcome!