Be sure to check out Rev Dynamics. Bought my set from them. Mitch is a really nice guy to deal with. And they are packaged and shipped to go thru a nuclear war. I'm running
Lexanitwenty 305/30zR20 103y
Frt 255/35zr19 96w xl
I’ve been looking at their wheels, I may end up going that route. The styles I like most come with a 10.5 wheel, but can’t decide if that’s the size I want. I’m just being picky I suppose
Beer, whiskey, women and sitting in the slingshot making driving noises for about an hour every day just dreaming for spring!
Well, I’d like to see this pic on a Slingshot...
ha, may need to wait for the wife to be out of town before I try that one.
I’m starting to look at wheels and tires, I’ve been running stock 2015 SL wheels for 4 years now. I plan to use the new set for summer only with performance summer tires and keep my current set for spring and fall in MN.
I can see why vendors have ready-made packages because it is tough finding wheels that work. I haven’t found a ready-made set I like (and the wife likes, and her opinion is important to the enjoyment of my our slingshot) and a couple questions came up as I’m looking around...
rear wheel size: I want a wider rear wheel but cant decide between a 10.5in wheel (305 tire) or go real wide with a 12in wheel (345 tire). Seems like a lot more tire options for a 10.5in wheel. Those of you that have either one or tried both, what’s your opinion? I’m more into performance than looks but definitely want to go wider than stock.
Front wheel clearance: most front wheels I’m finding come in either 8.5in or 9in with a +35 offset (common setup from the SS vendors), this looks like it will stick out 3/4in more than stock (per willtheyfit.com). Can you go with a higher offset to move the wheel further in and still clear the suspension and steering? This isn’t a big deal really, so it’s more curiosity than anything.
Thanks for the votes guys! Still thinking of the next competition, let me know if you have any ideas. No riding in this frigid MN weather, supposed to be -20 this weekend. I wouldn’t even go snowmobiling in that weather.
Enjoy it today... I've got a feeling you'll have your hands full before you know it the way she's up on the wheel already.
Really great pic and good luck on the tie breaker!
I certainly do my best to enjoy each day. Two three olds can put that to the test sometimes. I already have my hands full so not sure what I’ll do if they turn out to be crazy daredevils like their old man!
I showed my girls and they are thrilled to be in the “finals”! Fun to see all of the great pictures, thanks for organizing the competition.
I sent another message to Bullet Speed and got an immediate response. Maybe my earlier message got lost around the holidays. Anyway, coal black vent ordered earlier this week and it will be here tomorrow already. Great service from them.
Me personally, if I sent an email to a vendor about one of their products and didn't get a response back, I'd look for another vendor.
Normally I would agree but of all the options out there this is the one I like the best. I’ve heard good things of them in the past.
Anyone have experience with the Coal Black Bullet Speed hood vent? I’m wondering what the color and finish looks like.
I see that Coal Black is a color on their website but no photos of it. Other vendors don’t have that color as an option either. I messaged Bullet Speed about it and never heard back. I’d like to think it’s more of a matte finish which would go better with the DDM hood vents and other goodies on my hood than the gloss or pearl options.
I don’t get too many photos of the sling and hardly any while out riding, maybe I’ll get more this year. So I don't have any fancy scenery pics. But, I took this one afternoon when the girls were playing outside and for the first time they asked to sit in the slingshot. They were pretty excited!
This is my entry.
Finished the supercharger install. I'll put the pass side charge tube on later. Only takes a few minutes. Ddm said it's easier to check oil level with it off since you have to check it several times. Here is a video don't get excited.
welcome to the DDM supercharged club! When I first fired mine up after the install I was giddy, you’re going to love the new power
Won't all kinds of road crap come up through that not to mention rain water?
from what I’ve read from other folks that have them, yes it can happen but it’s not very common. The splash guards behind the wheels catch most of it. I rarely ride in rain or wet conditions so I don’t worry about rain/water. I guess I’ll find out for myself next summer.
DDM v2 splitter all done now. This was a bit tough to get aligned right but with a few helpful texts from DDM I got it figured out. Looks really good.
Also, I painted the heads on the fender vent bolts black, I like the blacked out look.
Finished the aero catch hood latch install. It turned out great but...a lot of work! Tedious work trimming all of the sub structure, test fit, trim some more...rinse and repeat. This should fix the fender flap for sure, plus they look cool.
I also finished the oil cooler install and put on the 100mm pulley.
next up is to finish the front splitter...and probably adjust the height of the shocks to raise the front up a bit, I had it lowered about 3/4in from stock but with the splitter added to the bottom of the front end I think I should raise it 1/2in or so.
I decided to tackle the aero catch hood pins. Got one side almost done today, just waiting for the longer screws to get delivered then I’ll start on the other side. It’s not a small job, lots of time cutting out the hood subframe for the bottom plate to fit but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out so far.
Also started the DDM oil cooler install. Top quality parts in this kit! I also love the black hoses in this kit. I’m going for a stock/factory-ish look, nothing flashy and I like how it’s coming together.
Was wrapping presents last night for my girls and ran out of boxes. Out to the garage to see what I can scrounge up and found the DDM box from my oil cooler. That will work perfectly for a few Disney princess dresses! They’ll be just as excited as I was when I opened this box. I definitely didn’t package it as nice as DDM does though, those guys do it right!
ACarl, or anyone who's done this mod. Think it's easier to do with hood off or on? Have hood off now and been wondering if I should do this before it goes back on or wait. Heard they can shift a bit when off but tend to go back to alignment wise once back on - so not sure if that's a factor. Appreciate the input!
I would suggest doing it with the hood on because it is a good height (I also had mine up on blocks due to some other work I was doing, that made it even easier) and you need access to both the bottom and top of the hood at the same time. I also have the ZZP extended range hood hinges, so if you don’t have those it may be a different experience but either way I think hood on is the way to go.
I was in diapers in the mid 80’s, I don’t recall those early satellite photos 😁
My wife was checking Zillow today for a house for sale in our neighborhood and happened across this photo of our house. Notice anything in the driveway? Must have been spring 2019 or spring this year. Thought it was pretty cool.
