Posts by Mike in Victoria BC

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Hey Mike,

The first two could possibly be exactly what I need. Do you have them on a cloud drive.? If so, do you care to PM the link to me rabtech ? Or email the links to me at info@slingshotinfo.com

Thanks in advance.

Rabtech

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Any of these help you?

Might be time for me to start shopping for a driving simulator. Wonder if they have a Slingshot simulation. lol

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Mike i bought you a Pedal Commander for your BD.... Thanks for finding the DDM reference on that.

Thanks!!

I'm late getting to this, but thanks for the birthday wishes!

There's a video (very poor quality) of the reveal here:
https://www.facebook.com/Polar…/videos/2592706134387058/

No live video reveal.

But they have posted some new 2020 videos on their YouTube channel tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisSlingshot/videos

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Ditto. Mine leaks all the time. So much so I just carry a small bottle of DOT 4 with me.

Same. Mostly leaks from the front side of the firewall but a few drops show up on the driver's floor too. Dealer diagnosed as requiring a new master cylinder.

Well I won't reveal my source then, to save him/her from any trouble. Seems you feel it's bad info anyway.

I love my 5 speed but I wonder if the automatic will be a CVT (or P.V.T. as Polaris likes to call them). That would kinda suck.

I heard that these 2020 models won't be available until March. And the rumor is that it will be using a Ford powerplant?

Happy couple is getting their package today. You get yours tomorrow.

Yes, Canadian security system. My understanding is that some type of ignition interlock system is required here by the government. But in this case the default is PASSIVE mode which means it's Off. I set mine to Auto once just to try it. What a pain entering the 4-digit code with just one button... never again.

Here's the related manual pages (attached).

2016_slingshot_passcode.pdf

Quote from Mateo

im getting a squeaking sound near the front passenger tire area every time I go over little bumps and what not...

If the squeak comes back, try wiggling the muffler when it's cold (it's on the firewall just behind the passenger wheel). Don't burn yourself on it.

It's held in place with springs and they can be the source of a squeak when you go over bumps or anything that causes flexing. There's metal on metal contact where the springs attach. A drop of oil on the hook ends of the spring(s) should help.

Looks like they are up to #6 here:

Monthly Photo Competition

Just a reminder for any Canadian Slingshot owners. Help us find other Canadians to ride with!

Please see the first post and add your location to the map. Thanks!

2016 SL, 22000 miles and I just replaced all 3 tires.

This is my 4th rear tire (I don't worry too much about rated tread life, I know it will be short no matter what) and it's my first time replacing the Kenda front tires.

I went with Nitto NT555 G2 all around. Maxed out the sizes for stock SL rims: 245/45 x 18 at the front and 275/35 x 20 at the rear.

I also bought a second rear since I know it won't last nearly as long as the fronts and I got a bit of a discount for 4 tires instead of 3.

The Nitto are a bit cheaper than the alternatives I was considering. I had a BF Goodrich Comp2 A/S at the rear before this but realized I don't need to compromise with an All Season tire. I'm looking for mostly dry and occasionally wet traction.

From what I've read, All-Season Ultra High Performance tires (like the Comp2 A/S) may compromise some dry and wet grip to gain winter traction. Summer Ultra High Performance tires (like the Nitto) are generally better in the dry and wet, though they are not intended for cold weather and won’t grip in snowy or icy conditions. Well I don't plan to ever drive this thing in the snow and ice.

The Nitto does seem to have more grip although I haven't tried it in the rain yet. In any case I avoid the rain whenever possible and know to slow down when I get caught in it, so I think these will work well for me.

Thanks for responding rabtech.

I find some of the "political" comments here to be lacking basic respect and decency toward others simply based on their nationality, religion or politics. The posters may think they're not being offensive to other owners if they don't name names, or if they have made an attempt to justify their statement. But anyone in any of their target groups has to feel uncomfortable participating in the various Slingshot aspects of this forum, all the while knowing that the group they identify with is being openly bashed and denigrated by some of these same Slingshot owners in a nearby thread. And I suspect it will only get worse as the 2020 election approaches.

I've tried to not call it out whenever I see it because that seems to only escalate the defense of it, which is equally or more offensive. I feel morally obligated to not stand by and ignore it when I see it, so instead I'll try to just avoid seeing such content in future.

But I do think the forum would be a lot friendlier without it.

Suggestion rabtech : Take the political element out of this forum. It doesn't belong here.

By now the politics of certain owners is abundantly clear. Certain like-minded individuals (representing at most 50% of the population) seem to be particularly vocal about their politics, and this forum has become their echo chamber (to the discouragement of anyone who might disagree with their politics).

But why do any of us need to know that?? Do we really care about the political stripe of a fellow Slingshot owner??

There are already far too many derisive posts here that are directed at the other 50% (even though they may not be directed at particular owners... we get the idea). Is having a different political leaning a good enough reason to make other owners feel uncomfortable on this forum? To make them feel that they would be subject to derision for their political beliefs?

There's lots of other places on the internet where you can post your political opinion... we don't need it in the same place that we come to for Slingshot discussions and to find the friendship of fellow Slingshot owners.

Let's stop dwelling on these un-Slingshot-related differences. I'd rather not see any of it on this forum.

Thanks guys, it was a good one.

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The Trojan Horse has arrived

  

Out of those Muslim voters who have become more actively involved in politics and/or civically engaged since 2016 presidential election:

• 50% have primarily donated money to a political or social campaign.

• 55% have primarily donated their time by volunteering with a local charity or civic-minded or religious organization.

• 48% have primarily donated their expertise by using their skills and/or network to advance social/political engagement.

• 27% have primarily been involved in another way.

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I try to stay out of this thread but....

Shame on you, unless you feel the same about every religion?

I certainly hope you're not donating to a political party or volunteering with a charity... that would make you just as bad as them!