Posts by SaltyClownNY

Not sure if anyone has had this issue or not, but drove to the store and when I came out, turn the key and I get a flash of the power button, but nothing else. I wouldn't think this is the battery as I'm not getting anything, even week lights. It's a flash of the power button and then everything is just off. Thoughts? I checked what fuses I can and everything looks good. So much for the first driving day of 2019. Anyway... any help much appreciated.

I got the quick jack, but not sure I'll be keeping it. We should be moving from NY to Tennessee later this year and when I do, I'm making sure I have a large garage and putting a lift in it. Quick Jack is nice, but just not sure it's something I want right now. Will have to let folks know when I do get rid of it as I'm sure folks are always looking.

I get the O2 off as well, but ONLY when I'm driving for long periods and the RPS's are consistently the same. Once I start giving it gas and moving, it's fine. Odd thing is, The AFR says all is good. I'll have to check for any leaks, but shouldn't be an issue. Other than that, I haven't had an issue with the machine. Still love the Turbo and glad I went the rout I did. Looking forward to seeing all down at Maggie this year again!

Thanks for the additional info kev . Now what KayTwo was saying... or how I took it is that Scott also owns them. Or that is how I took it. Which also explains why Madstad has no issues with the above mentioned deal. Hopefully I'm putting that together properly.

Honestly, I don't know how Jeff's management is, but what I have always favored and respected was his customer service and support. He makes good products and he always seems to be ready with product, so hopefully all of that continues into his new ventures which I can't see why it wouldn't.

Was just interesting to see the news. I was told the same owner owned them, but now Jeff getting involved... I have had personal experience with manufacturing issues with Twist, so definitely issues there. Good to see they recognize it and doing something about it.

Hey, may be spending some time in Memphis Tennessee. See there are a few riders down there on the User Map. TheWickedReaper , pswarren , haganjeff , AVB , RicKat Slingers , bonds007 , Later2day , Cypressfunk13 ... any of you going to be at Maggie Valley this year? New to Tennessee and don't know the area. Any SS Dealers I should stay away from? How bad do I not want a speeding ticket down there LOL... Still trying to figure out if I want to stay the year and if I need to register the sling in Tennessee or not or leave it in NY.

Thanks!

Now doesn't the same owner of Twist Dynamics also own SlingshotOnly or vice versa? I know they have the same address and I was told by someone it was the same owner, but wasn't sure if they were full of crap or not. Does this also mean Jeff will be involved in SlingshotOnly at all? I would think SlingshotOnly is just a distributor where they are doing manufacturing under the Twist brand. Does Scott own both Twist and SSOnly?

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SaltyClownNY Did you have to cut a bit of material from the hood to get hood to close over the Hahn Air Intake.

no. I do believe that there was one other that had that problem, but they realized that the trey was mounted incorrectly. They may want to check that.

Now the question is, are they making any adjustments and if so, to the piggyback? Are you in stage 2x for that? I would think not. I believe Bill claimed 250 HP at the wheel. DDM was saying they were getting on average 12.5 HP for each PSI of boost. Bills was pushing peak of 8 for the stage 1, so that "should" give you between 80-100 HP added to the machine. I believe stock is 176... I think... So it should be a peak of 256-276HP at the wheel. My take is that Bill may have been on the "safe" side and probably didn't put that much time into the tune... don't know that, but a hunch. If you put stage 2, it will push it to just under 10, so should add another 20-25HP. I was hoping that someone could verify Bills tune.

I can't see the entire graph, but looks like the stock is coming in at just under 150HP at the wheel? Is that the case? If that is true, then the system is pushing an added 90HP, so 11.25/PSI. Almost what DDM was claiming. This is all assuming you are at stage 1 though.

Thanks for the info!

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So...turbos better? LoL , I love individuality. I am in process of installing a set of BOW gauges from Autometer. I am making a custom gauge pod... that is taking forever...sadly. There again...the individuality we have, making our rides... OURS!!! I leave you with this thought... I like steak and you like hotdogs... LoL

LOL... yes, a hot dog is more aerodynamic and sleek. Faster food...

I think @Lui is correct, BUT, I don't think I'd give up my Turbo. It's a different beast and you do need to learn how to drive differently with it, but once you learn that, it's just second nature and I LOVE putting my foot on the gas and having the thing jump. I also like having the thing drive like stock and not be using all my gas until I want it to. It becomes very second nature. I do think there is some risk to it as a bit more can go wrong maybe, but that's what gauges are for. Maybe you don't need the gauges with a SC, but it would drive me nuts not having them as I like to know what the machine is doing. So I'd say it's a highly personal thing... and everyone knows Turbos are better anyway

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My 110v 7000 looks like this one

Did you get yours from Costco @Bigdog? Don't think I like one over the other. @ericastar76 look like it's got a metal tank on it where this one is plastic, but this one comes with a metal trey wrapped around it that the cary handle is mounted to. Interesting. Motor looks a little more industrial on Erica's. Wonder if it's just the new model... or older one... or I'd have to agree with @KayTwo which is part of the reason I posted this as to let people know what they are selling.

First snow of the season today! Could use some gumbo @Rob the Slob

So putting mine together. Went with ATF. @ericastar76... did you get the 220v version? I got the 110v and it just looks different. I got the 5000 model.

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@SaltyClownNY I bought the SidePipes Dual Exhaust from Hahn. The tune you sent me from Bill yesterday was used and currently no smoking is taking place. Although they started it with the factory tune and their place filled with smoke!

You mentioned something about fast shifting, is this a concern because of traction issues or something else?

The initial theory was that the Welter rear pipe was changing the pressure in the engine a bit as it's longer than stock. Installing a PCV valve fixed it in two slings. There were some installs with the Hahn pipe that this did not happen too... so it was thought to be an issue just with the folks using the Welter pipes. But then all bets were off when a Hahn pipe started doing it. Personally, I would install the PCV valve either way just to have it in place. The smoking happened initially just as you stated as things are burning off. The second round for some were after running it for a while then shutting it down and letting it sit for 10 or so minutes and then starting it up while the oil pooled. So to my knowledge, there was no clear cause for the issue, only that the fix seemed to work for all. Quite frankly, by taking the stock one out, I think it best to have one put back anyway. Easy and cheep fix. I say Easy, but I had a huge issue as the dam threads to the adapter wouldn't start threading correctly and I ended up getting pissed and removed the entire cold air intake side. I'm on meds now, so better

Thanks @rabtech. Yeah, I need to figure out the tire thing. I read a post of yours about watching orders and making sure you know what you are driving over. I've noticed in update NY and the cold weather we have, hard to keep the tire stuck to the ground no matter what you do. Need to figure out the clutch issue and it not grabbing as fast as I need it too as well. Others have spoken about the Hahn Turbo having issues with shifting quickly and sounds like it's an issue.

My comment above was more so about the design being of 1 wheel in the back and it's ability to push a light vehicle. Did you all note the 1/4 mile times or speeds when you were doing the 1/2 miles?

Got mine in this past week. Just haven't had the time to run out and set it up. Guess I need ATF fluid anyway.

I did look at the blowoff valve adjustments. Mine was fine out of the box. Most things I didn't have to mess with. Very excited for you. What kind of exhaust did they put on? Hahn's? Be interesting to see if you get any smoke. To my knowledge, we've had a hit or miss on smoke. Seems like it's due to engine pressure. VERY interested in how much they tweak bills tune file if at all. I'm running mine in 2X and have hit upwards of 9.5 PSI for short distances. Have been doing a bunch of 1/4 mile timings to see if it makes a difference, although 40-120 may be more accurate. Don't want to run the 9+ PSI for too long with a stock engine. Haven't had an issue as of yet, but maybe I've just gotten lucky. Definitely shaved some seconds off the 1/4 mile though.

@rabtech, @'StickerDick', others... - Just out of curiosity... in your opinion, what is the design of the machine capable of? It's not a drag race machine and definitely limitations on weight to rear tire gripping instead of spinning. Robert spoke about tire spin in another post. I had a MT drag tire on mine... think Robert put the same one on his for a bit... probably already melted it, but I had several instances where it gripped so much I ended up smoking my clutch. Maybe user error, don't know (know I don't like the stock clutch now). Point is, I'm not trying to get the fastest 1/4 mile time as it's not designed for that... just using it as a gauge for how far I can push the machine in it's current state and what else I can tweak to do more. I'd shoot for fastest 40-120 time, but I seem to always run out of road... I mean track . What are you getting for the 1/4 and 1/2 mile times? Alpha posted some time ago an 11.65 @ 114 MPH with a stock block. Don't know if that is wishful thinking or not, but fastest I've had is low 14's which I'm a bit disappointed with. I'd be much happier with 12's and very happy with 11's. You guys are pushing so much more PSI than I am and not sure what you have been seeing.

Need to make a track day with you all someday!

Anyone recommend the model and best head bolts to use on the stock engine? ... new clutch LOL...

They have it for sale from the manufacturer for $1100 delivered right now as a "show special"... just an FYI.

UPDATE... so the "show special" is ONLY at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Sorry for the alarm... but those in that area can stop by from October 30th to Nov. 2nd.

Awesome @Soluga ! I see you tried to get to me about the MAP sensors. Hopefully you got that taken care of. I had 240 hours of man power per week at work and we have been running over 300-400 each week. Been crazy. Good luck!