What was today's Sling project-Mods , goodies....?

    Quote from NNEVES57

    does anyone know the length of the OEM alternator belt on a 2017? I took it to napa and they measured it at 34 3/4" but i think that is a bit odd. anyway, I upgraded the alternator to a high output alternator AND the company told me that i need to put a belt that is 1/2" shorter than what was on it. meaning i should go to a 34 1/4" belt. I have tried i dont know how many ways to get that thing on and there is absolutely NO WAY i can make it go on. I think that is way too small of a belt for the system because if i pull the tensioner pulley all the way out, the belt still wont go on. so there is no way this should be the right one. the OEM alternator is 140 amp and i went to a 260 amp alternator from tuscon alternator in arizona. if you can help me figure this out I would be so forever grateful. and of course if you are close to lorton VA I will buy you a beer or two lol.

    ......I bought my alternator upgrade kit with upgraded belt at the time from https://www.universalaudiosolu…ket_Alternator_Kit.html#/


    Maybe they or someone can help you.....

    Quote from FunCycle

    No air with the fender on

    That’s why I went with the simple gauge pod mod under the fender.


    It scoops air at what ever speed I am going and blows air directly at the passenger’s feet. For the driver, since your feet are further down at the pedals, it blows just above my ankles.



    Of everything I have done to this Slingshot, this simple mod is, by FAR, the best.

    ....would have any pics of your mod with the scoops.....



    Many thanks mpj220 for the post, I couldn't locate your original post which I printed out some time back. Good stuff! I had a chance to do a test ride yesterday. Temps low 80s and humid. Feet stayed comfortable in the heat box. My best thought was from the old song by seals and Crofts. Summer Breeze makes me feel fine. As Fun Cycle stated and surprising the location seems to have a dead spot. Still it does add a "breeze" in the hot box and a breeze is welcomed. I did not cut the air scoop (gauge pod) as MPJ220 did, so not sure if an added benefit but it sure won't hurt. Thoughts, not the airflow I had hoped for but a welcomed benefit. Fairly easy mod that actually looks like it should be from the factory. Baker air wings (at least the full style) I use on my NASCAR style windscreen provide the easiest and most effective air flow benefit. The mod above extends it into the footbox. I think it's worth the time and effort for the cooling benefit.

    Quote from Frankie55

    Many thanks mpj220 for the post, I couldn't locate your original post which I printed out some time back. Good stuff! I had a chance to do a test ride yesterday. Temps low 80s and humid. Feet stayed comfortable in the heat box. My best thought was from the old song by seals and Crofts. Summer Breeze makes me feel fine. As Fun Cycle stated and surprising the location seems to have a dead spot. Still it does add a "breeze" in the hot box and a breeze is welcomed. I did not cut the air scoop (gauge pod) as MPJ220 did, so not sure if an added benefit but it sure won't hurt. Thoughts, not the airflow I had hoped for but a welcomed benefit. Fairly easy mod that actually looks like it should be from the factory. Baker air wings (at least the full style) I use on my NASCAR style windscreen provide the easiest and most effective air flow benefit. The mod above extends it into the footbox. I think it's worth the time and effort for the cooling benefit.

    ....I'll be adding this to my winter mods list.......not doing any mods til Nov at least, only thing I'm spending is gas in it til then

    Quote from Frankie55

    Many thanks mpj220 for the post, I couldn't locate your original post which I printed out some time back. Good stuff! I had a chance to do a test ride yesterday. Temps low 80s and humid. Feet stayed comfortable in the heat box. My best thought was from the old song by seals and Crofts. Summer Breeze makes me feel fine. As Fun Cycle stated and surprising the location seems to have a dead spot. Still it does add a "breeze" in the hot box and a breeze is welcomed. I did not cut the air scoop (gauge pod) as MPJ220 did, so not sure if an added benefit but it sure won't hurt. Thoughts, not the airflow I had hoped for but a welcomed benefit. Fairly easy mod that actually looks like it should be from the factory. Baker air wings (at least the full style) I use on my NASCAR style windscreen provide the easiest and most effective air flow benefit. The mod above extends it into the footbox. I think it's worth the time and effort for the cooling benefit.

    I went through about 3 stages with the gauge pods. First was putting them on as received. Yes, there was airflow but, not what I was hoping for.


    The next thing I did was open up the 2” gauge hole – still leaving a lip. This is seen in my old archived post. My thoughts were the lip would keep some rigidity. This did give a bit more.



    The last adjustment was to Dremel the pod so it is an actual scoop. I also moved the pod a bit forward so that the scoop lines up perfectly with the back side of the hole through the frame. My thoughts were that any lips would disrupt airflow.


    This definitely yielded the best results. Airflow is pretty darn good now.



    I also put another different vent on the side of the tub – just around the location of the pivot point of the seat. My thoughts were that this is another area that seems to have dead air despite being an open cockpit. This was easier to install as the tub is single wall at this location.


    Does it work? I think so. It doesn’t grab air like the pod/scoop but, it does seem to do something. My highly scientific test consisted of blocking the vent and cruise around on a hot day. Stuck my hand back there for an accurate measurement. Then, unblock and repeat. It felt cooler. Full disclosure, my hand was not calibrated by a qualified specialist.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RNLXJX1/


    I will take a pic and post it.

    I took advantage of the M6x1 tapped holes in the roll bar to mount a RAM mount ball for my GoPro.





    I made a bunch of gas cards. I threw a few in my glove compartment to hand out if I come across another Sling or Vanderhall owner while out and about. I made sure to drill a hole for a keyring or clip.

    Quote from Kenerg

    OK, I have to ask... Gas cards?

    Some gas stations have pumps with a safety mechanism on the nozzle. The rubber boot that is over some newer gas nozzles, have a spring inside that needs to be compressed for the pump to dispense fuel. The Slingshot does not have a conventional inlet where you would push the nozzle in far enough to compress the spring, like you would with your car or truck.. You have to pull back the rubber boot/spring by hand while you pump gas.


    All gas nozzle have a rib(or lip, however you want to describe it) on them, a few inches up the nozzle from the tip. The gas card has the lightbulb style opening to allow you to slide the card up the nozzle over the rib, then slide the card sideways to clip it onto the lip. This is enough to compress the spring.

    Makes it much easier to fill your Sling, motorcycle, or gas cans.


    I learned about this last year when I went to a gas station with the newer style pumps. All gas pumps will eventually be replaced with this style nozzle. I was on a site for motorcycle gear and I saw these cards on there. Simple enough to machine, so I machined a 12" x 12" piece of ABS into as many pieces as I could.

    Ooooo I bet I can 3d print a few of these on my resin printer... I guess I live in a mix state and just have never run into it!

    Quote from Kenerg

    Ooooo I bet I can 3d print a few of these on my resin printer... I guess I live in a mix state and just have never run into it!

    Here are some dimensions for you. I assumed you need it in millimeters for your resin printer. The cards I made are .125" thick (3.175 mm)


    here in California, all of our fuel pumps are these annoying emissions type and I have just gotten accustomed to holding the cover back with my left hand when I fill the slingshot - it doesnt take very long with the slings small tank so not really worth carrying around a card like this

    Cage Free - 2016 Pearl Red SL

    DDM Short Shifter, Sway Bar Mounts Coolant tank Master Cylinder Brace & CAI

    Twist Dynamics Sway Bar, JRI GT Coilovers, Assault Hood Vent

    OEM Double Bubble windshields & various other goodies

    Quote from Edward Neal

    here in California, all of our fuel pumps are these annoying emissions type and I have just gotten accustomed to holding the cover back with my left hand when I fill the slingshot - it doesnt take very long with the slings small tank so not really worth carrying around a card like this

    LOL. Logic. LOL.