I just ordered a pair from Slingtunes, but have not installed it yet. I will vouch for these being well made. I have looked over and over for good wheel light and more importantly a ring that will last over time. I have no doubt these will last the life of my sling.
Posts by Cypressfunk13
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Here are the ones that I used.
@D.W.Slusher How does the color match to the navy blue? I have the same color sling and was wondering if that blue was a match
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@Painter that looks amazing. I can not believe the rivets are all painted. The cut out hood and the flat rear inserts! Boom! Great work as always!
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Welcome to the forum. This is the best place you could come after buying a sling!
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Some of us are crazier and more idiotic than others...
You must of heard me talking about you then
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It never caused any fault lights to flash and speedo error is within range. You can't get too focused on that. If interested, read what I have to say about that below
Ok, what size tire can you run and keep the speedometer accurate? Who's saying it's accurate now? When is it accurate? Basic math leads to the following explanation.
Let's say you have the factory rear tire on your slingshot and it comes from the factory with 9/32" of tread. Ok so far? So you wear it down to the tread bars which show up at 2/32" remaining tread. So how much tread have you worn off the tire? If you said 7/32" you're only partially correct. Your speedometer is calibrated by the effective gear ratio as well as the overall tire height. So when your tire is worn out and at the 2/32" remaining tread, and you put it side by side by the identical new tire, the difference in height is 14/32" (or almost 1/2" difference). So your speedometer on your slingshot is accurate sometime during the life of your tire. Replacing it with something close, makes it also accurate, but at a different point in time. A taller tire will be accurate when it wears down some, a shorter tire is more accurate when it's new. Just food for thought. I always run with my GPS on and it displays current speeds and the difference from that and the speedometer varies from identical to a mile or two off depending on speed. It's one of those factors to consider when buying the tire, but as long as you're close, don't worry too much about it. Two miles per hour off isn;t going to save you from that speeding ticket. Ask Kenny_H about how that works out in GA
Thanks for educating a tire idiot! You guys rock and are the reason I keep coming back to this place. That and I think I finally found a group of folks as crazy as I am!
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My tire guy told me that some brands of the 285/30/20 will work, 275/35/20 is better. It comes down to how the tire sits on the shoulder of the wheel. With this being said, the 285/30 will sit lower by almost a half inch vs the 255/35. It will spin faster so the speedometer will read higher than you are actually going. Should not interfere with the nanny system on the Slingshot.
I also looked at the 275/35/20 as I continued to read. I did find a tire sizing site so I could actually see the difference you were talking about. Thank you for explaining it! I think I am going to go with the 275/35/20 Nitto 555 G2 for my rear and leave the stock on the front until I need another back tire
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The stock sl tire is the 255/35/20, and the biggest I went to on the stock wheel was this one - 285/30/20.
So the 285/30/20 works on the stock rim? Did it jack with speedo or traction control. I have been looking at tire threads all morning and was about to order the Nitto 255/35zr-20 and then saw this thread
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Saw a new 2018 SLR LE gray/yellow sling Heading towards Clarksville, TN from Dover, TN. Anyone on here?
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I'm originally from Dover, TN. When I'm back there these days, I usually stay at my brother's place near Hopkinsville (I do contract work so I travel a LOT). I drove the Slingshot back there for the eclipse in August and I rolled through Clarksville several times on that trip. Nice area!!
I was in Dover the other weekend. Next time you go through let me know and we can meet up.
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still haven't had any issues with getting pulled over fr nor wearing a helmet a state trooper did pull up beside me and the wife the other day and told me i was suppose to wearing a helmet .i told him if he had a minute to pull over in next parking lot and i would show him a paper showing that law had been amended he said well i really don't care i just wanted you to be aware u may get pulled over i added that it had been thrown out of court i know at least 4 times because the argument being made that this thing isn't no more motorcycle than a small 2 seat convertible sports car he agreed that's why he doesn't pull over people who don't wear one .if i can of any assistance or answer any questions don't hesitate to contact me .
I have have gotten pulled over, but just given a warning. Would you be able to send me a copy of the Law showing it was amended?
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$80 shipped. $20 left for fuel.
^^^^ this
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Here are a couple pics, they are multi color but by chance both shot when lit up green.I have a couple videos of them changing color but not sure how to upload here. Happy to email or text to you if you like.
looks good! You can email me the others if you want. I appreciated the feedback!
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@Chowder have any pics?
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I purchased rings and lights (I used an existing controller I had) from Shawn last year at Maggie Valley and am pleased with them. They are thicker rings than others I had looked at. Install was truly bolt on. Holding up well so far.
Great to hear and thank you. He seemed like good people and I enjoyed the story of why he made these. Looks like i am about to buy some more lights!
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LOVE 'EM!!!!!!!They may be a pain in the butt to install, but the end results are to die for!!!!! I didn't get mine from SlingTunes, but they are all the same. Make sure you check with your local law enforcement office. A lot of states frown on wheel lights. Virginia is one of them. But as long as I'm not flashing them, i don't usually have any problems. Let me know, and I can send you a few install pics. If you need some assistance, just hit me up on this thread or send me a PM...and I'll shoot you my cell phone number.
Thanks a bunch! I spoke to Shawn for a bit today and he answered my questions. I think these may work a bit better as they seem to be thicker aluminium and don't need to be cut. He said they are a true bolt on, without drilling etc. Will let you know how they work when I get them. Thanks again!!
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Has anyone purchased these? I see they are offering them at a discount and was wondering if they are worth it. Any info is appreciated.
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Those are standard white LED strips, from AutoZone, tied into the fog light circuit with the kit from Slingmods that competes the circuit. Fastened right to the lower wing, no bolt-on to reduce clearance.
Thanks! Have been looking for some extra light and those look good also.
not really sure, know I want fog lights...so checking options...i know I am.not paying $200 for them
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Love that look.
What type of lights are those on the bottom? I like that look!
