Someone that bought a used 2018 SS removed a Sebring Tuning exhaust and upgraded to something else. He's giving away the Sebring. Is it worth my time to take it off his hands and put it on my 2017?
Posts by highiso
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I ran a Ferrari up a two lane on ramp this weekend and beat him. He got into it when the light changed but not sure why he didn't continue to smash the gas; probably felt bad for me.
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nicely done. I felt like I was watching a pomo for a WWE wrestler.
Thx! My first time using a gimbal, I need practice. Shot on an iPhone 6s btw.
You should send it to Polaris, they seem to have a problem with promoting the product!!!
HA! Yes they certainly do. I had no idea what a Slingshot was until last June, by July I had one. I made the mistake of test driving one, within a week I had it.
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Hey guys, I've finally gotten all of the video equipment needed to start making videos of the sling (minus the drone, hopefully soon). I'm a graphic designer/photographer by trade but never had an interest in video or editing until I bought the sling. Over the past few months I've been learning how to shoot and edit with Adobe Premiere. If you're interested in following my progress, here is just the first of hopefully many videos I hope to make...
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Display MoreMost of us also have had the brake light sensor issue...... I don’t know if my dealer changed fluid or bled the brakes...
Have you installed one of these yet? It removes some of the spongy issue. Most of us have installed one....
Thought about getting that but then saw the price.
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My 2017 just started with this error, happens intermittently. Called yesterday and they're ordering the parts. Did your dealer bleed the brakes when you took yours in for this service? Did your brakes work better afterwards?
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Display MoreSpoiler - Ihave now tried to Achilles ATR Sport tires and like them so far.
I now have around 48000 miles on my 2015 Slingshot base model. I finally replaced my front Kendas with Nitto Motivos at 36000 miles. I'm now on my 7th rear tire. I got around 10K on the first 2 rear Kendas, around 7K with a Sumitomo HTR Z III and around 9K from a Nankang NS-20. After installing my Hahn Stage 2 turbo kit, I tried a Nitto 555 G2 315/35ZR17 tire on an American Muscle Mustang Cobra style 17x10.5" wheel and got 11000 miles form it when I tried an Achilles ATR Sport 275/35R18 for few thousand miles before trying an Achilles ATR Sport 2 305/30R18 tire on a Circuit Performance CP32 18x10.5" wheel I bought on clearance for just over $100 shipped. I now have around 1000 miles on the ATR Sport 2 305/30 tire and can say I like the traction performance of both Achilles tires, especially when the low cost is factored in. I still have several thousand more miles left on the Nitto 555 G2, but may stick with the Achilles after I have some more miles on it to see how well it will last. So far, though, I expect to get enough miles from it to favor it over the Nitto 555 G2 since it was less than half the cost of the Nitto.
I tend to look for a tire/wheel that gives me the widest tire I can get with decent traction and life for the lowest impact on my wallet. I'd also add that I ended up buying 2 of the Achilles ATR Sport 2 305/30R18 tires. Pep Boys failed to get the tire properly mounted so it would seat and seal against the rim and refunded my fee. I then went to an independent tire shop who found the tire had a rip in the bead. Having watched the PD tech, I remembered seeing him using what looked like a long-handled screwdriver while trying to get the tire to seat. I watched the kid at the independent tire shop while he worked on the tire and am sure he did nothing to damage the tire. The independent tire shop felt PB was at fault, as did the Amazon Tire seller Giga Tires. Naturally, the Pep Boys manager denied any responsibility for the tire damage. I have a claim filed with the Pep Boys national office, but I'm not overly optimistic. I thought about trying small claims court, but the filing fee would be almost as much as the tire cost and since it would come down to my word against theirs, I'm reluctant to take on the cost/risk since I may not win. I took the second tire to the independent tire shop and they had problems getting the tire to seat/seal against the wheel and eventually used a wide ratchet strap to force the tire to seat and seal against the wheel.
One other thing to keep in mind si availability. I first heard about the Achilles 305/30R18 tire in 018, but they seemed to sell out quickly and weren't available for a while. If I decide to stick with Achilles tires, I may just order a spare at the same time since I typically have to replace my rear tire at least once per year.
One comment about the American Muscle Mustang wheel and the CP32 wheels - The AM wheel is a 28 mm offset wheel that centers the wheel just over 1" to the left. The CP32 wheel is a 35 mm offset which still shifts the center of the wheel just under 7/8" to the left. I have not noticed any handling problems from the incorrect offset shifting the center of the tire/wheel to the left.
Great info, thank you!
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Thanks Dave!
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I've actually heard good things about the Achilles tires from some of the import car forums. I have never heard how well they wear or how long they last...but immediate responses seem to be that they are great tires for the price. I know that they were either part of Pirelli or worked with Pirelli for a lot of years...but not sure if that partnership still exists.
I think I'll be the guinea pig and give it a go. I only have 3400 miles on my stock rear, it probably won't last another 1,000. How far are you guys running the rear past the wear bars?
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I've searched the forum for tire recommendations but then came across this for my 2017 base model... Thoughts?
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Saw and orange and black one today going the opposite direction in Lower Burrell, PA with two guys in it. I turned around to try to catch up to them but no luck in finding them. There aren’t many around here....
I'm from Hbg, PA. People tell me there are a lot in the area but I don't ever see them when I'm out in mine.
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Let's see, 2017? This SlingShot is now over two years old, I would think that if somebody actually had a valid complaint about this it would have been done back when it was originally purchased, or actually, before it was purchased??
Bill
It was purchased used last year, didn't notice it until I got it home. Just wanted to see if others had the same issue and if they had filed claims. The SS in the showroom didn't look to have these same issues.
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Does anyone else have this issue? Mine is a 2017 S.
There are areas on my hood that you can actually see the molded outlines through the finish when viewed in certain lighting, it's not hard to see most of the time. My dealer is having their open house in a couple of weeks and the Slingshot rep will be there. I'm taking mine in for the seat belt recall that day and wanted to see about a warranty hood replacement before my warranty is up the end of next month.
I've noticed the same thing throughout most of the body, wings, back deck, etc.
I was at the dealer this past week and checked their showroom stock and it didn't look like any of the 2018-19s had this issue on the hood, however the same thing was visible on their back decks on either side of the fin.
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July of 2018 I was shopping cycletrader and found a private sale, 2017 S model with 145 miles on it, exactly a year old. The owner bought it on a whim, his wife hated it so he never drove it the entire year he owned it. I made the deal over the phone, drove 150 miles to pick it up and took cash. The thing was in showroom condition and I saved over $5k. When I met him at the DMV it had exactly 301 miles on it. My 2017 Slingshot has been flawless, no problems and it seems to have quieted down now that I have 2900 miles on it. I've driven it all winter, every weekend, even in temps under 30° and I live in the northeast.
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Hmm, yours seems to sit a lot higher than mine, which is a 2017 btw.
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Thank you! I could've sworn it never looked like that.
I usually keep this thing in pristine condition but since it's gotten cold here in the northeast, I haven't gotten the hose out to clean off the backside. And yes, the debris does like to collect on top of the drive. -
In PA it’s an auto cycle with a motorcycle plate and you have to follow motorcycle rules.
I'm from PA. Since I don't have a MC license does that mean I must wear a helmet? I always wear it anyway, but on occasion I've run to the store without it.
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Came back from a ride yesterday and noticed this bracket above my rear angle drive has slipped down.
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My 2017 S. Still driving it every weekend here in the northeast. It's cold driving this thing when it's in the low 30s.
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Not bad...
But a lot of us know what the RPM guage banging 8 grand with all the nanny lights illuminated means... but those who don't are gonna wet themselves!
Ha! I knew one of you guys would catch that. I just liked the pretty colors.
