Posts by NJ SS

  • Hood Pins

    Quote from FunCycle

    You will find out that you will have to replace the pins about every 5,000 miles, either the clip in the button wears out or the ball on the pin. After replacing about 4 sets I gave up. Yes, I did learn how to install them properly. To get the most miles out of them there can not be any play between the latch and the pin. I think I still have two new pins and buttons. Now I just use the buttons to cover the holes in the hood

    FunCycle thank you for the info.
    I was more interested in the AeroCatch latches discussed in this post rather than the push pins. I added fender vents which have helped significantly with fender flap. I’m more concerned with those times that the hood doesn’t completely latch (especially on the highways).

  • Who handles QA1 shocks?

    I took off my JRI GT shocks and went with DDM’s shocks. Awesome ride, great price.

    The one Vendor that I know of that sells QA1’s, is not reliable and would probably not be a good reference.

  • Hood Pins

    With these Hood latches, do you have to shut your hood gently or can you still bring it down to a certain point and just drop it?

  • Why did you choose your quad kit over the others?

    Quote from BKL

    When the quad kits first came out, I felt they were too expensive at a typical price around $13K+. IIRC, the TrakHamr Corvette-based kit is priced in the $10K+/- range. In late 2019, DFKitcars developed their 324 quad kit based on aGen 5 Camaro IRS, IIRC. AllThingsSlingshot sell this kit as their Plus1 kit, with prices starting as low as $5700 w/o shipping o if you assemble everything yourself and also do your own painting or powder-coating or starting at $6999 for the pre-assembled and powder-coated kit to over $9K, depending on options. DDM Works also sells the DFKitcar quad unit as a DDMWorks product w/current BF sale pricing staring as low as $6300 (normally $6999) for the pre-assembled kit. The AllThingsSlingshot kit is drop-shipped from the Texas manufacturer, so if you can pick it up in Texas, you might save some money. AFAIK, AllthinsSlingshot doesn't do installations while DDM Works does.

    I'm in the process of trying to talk myself into or out of a quad kit, depending on how I evaluate my finances and can seel the Wife on it (my angle drive currently sounds as loud as my stereo at highway speeds)! A new angle drive costs in the mid-teens and may still develop problems later, while the qaud kits use automotive components with known reliability. I'm leaning towards the DDM Works product w/stock black sub-frame powder-coating with silver coil-overs and wishbones plus the upgraded 3.27 limited-slip differential. Since I have turbo, I think the 3.27 lsd should work better for me than the other gear choices and would be needed to better control wheel spin from a normal unlocked differential. The Black Friday pricing totals just over $7K for this, but I'd like to also replace the Bilsteins I currently have on the my Slingshot to match the rear coilovers that come with the kit, if I can afford the entire kit. DDM Works' BF sale ends Dec 1, so I need to make a decision soon! The angle drive is definitely the cheapest way to go, but I think the quad kits are supposed to turn the Slingshot into a poor man's Ariel Atom!

    The Black Friday sell was sort of the Icing on the cake for me. My Slingshot is currently at DDM’s facility getting some work done under the hood. I have been thinking about a quad conversion for the past year. Project 324 and trackHamr caught my attention (bullet speed was too rich for my pockets). Dave@DDMWorks came out with his version of the project 324 with DDM sprinkles while my slingshot was sitting at his shop awaiting parts. Like you, I decided 3.27lsd would suit my needs as I’m supercharged. I already have the DDM triple adjustable’s, so I’ll match the rear springs in red, silver control arms, and black frame. You will be able to sell your shocks and angle drive to help recoup some of the money but I’m not sure there is a market for swing arms🤔. I hope everything works out for you and your able to get it.

  • Why did you choose your quad kit over the others?

    I know there are a few different quad kits on the market today. I have been in rabtech ear for the last month, picking his mind about performance, durability, and the ride comfort of his. I personally like DDM’s kit but think they all look good. I figured I’d give Rab a break and pick everyone else’s mind for awhile. Was it price, looks, personal preference, ect.... that finalized the choice for you. I was also wondering if anyone has driven all the different variations of quad kits and what your thoughts where.

  • Quad Conversion Gear ratio’s

    It looks like the terminals are a little oxidized. Possible the connection caused heat build up?

  • Quads and Rear exit exhausts

    kev that looks good! How will they mount to the rear?