Can you get a model that fits in a seat cover? I figure you could put a small radiator inside the roll hoop, spray it down with water before driving for evaporation cooling, low speed pump to plug into the 12V system.
Crap, maybe I'll design one myself!
Yea, my SS clearly is the most attractive thing on the road. The drive ability is really nice as well but is it good enough? The low end torque is pretty sweet, but when I floor it, the vehicle runs out of torque immediately. I sort of want it to be the best drive and the best racing vehicle... driving fast is exhilarating... but so is driving a 'go-cart' Slingshot with incredible steering and easy shifts.
I think I should take the SS on a road course and see how it handles on the track.
Oh-oh!
I think some one's gonna be looking at a bolt on super charger! 
we test drove the new Miata before purchasing the Slingshot - no comparison as far as I was concerned. Slingshot handles better, just as fast, actually easier to get in & out of, and didn't feel claustrophobic like the Miata.
As for the eye-catching attention, Slingshot hands down every time. No regrets on our purchase!
My slingshot was not exactly an impulse purchase, call it an obsession purchase.
I've owned it for about 9 months now, almost 8K on it. I drive it in heat (up to 105) & cold (down to 15) but not so much in rain. My SUV has had less than 5K on it since I brought Ruby home, and I smile every time I fire it up.
Nothing I've ever driven has lit me up like that!
Here ya go!
LC
Thanks mate! Clear photos answer a lot of questions!
Looks like I'm spending my retirement $$$ on toy's.
Kind of a common affliction around here! 🤠
One of the many shots of the pacific ocean I took last year while returning home from Canada to central California via the Pacific Coast Highway 1. This is my entry
Nice pano shot!
Those look really cool. Any chance of a couple close up photos so we can get a better idea of placement and how they work?
My wife suffers in the heat, it's an obstacle for us enjoying the slingshot together in the summer months.
-- thanks!
Lots of bikes cruising around northwest Arkansas over Memorial Day weekend. Got the wave from dozens and met another group of at least 25 on a fuel stop near Fayetteville.
Put a new Cooper Zeon RS3-S (305/35 R20) on Ruby today.
I've had good luck with Cooper's before, and the Zeons have had very good reviews in motorsports press, so decided to try this over Nitto's & others favored here.
My initial reaction is very favorable, they launch wonderfully, and have way more grip than the stock Kendas. I know that's not a high bar, but with one short speed run of just 25 miles or so, I'm quite pleased. Passing performance from 40-90 mph was excellent, no squealing, no loss if grip, felt very comfortable as I ran Ruby up to speed on our country roads.
Hope to make a highway run Friday (its bucketing down w/ tornado warnings here this afternoon). I'll let you know how the Cooper does in the fast lane later!
Here's a photo to compare old vs new.
Though, then came "three on the tree" which was another learning curve until I figured out it was just like on the floor, only sideways!
Bill
My first car was a 73 Ford Maverick. Straight 6 with 'three on the tree' - after that, everything else was easy.
The Captain & I traveled to Jasper, AR for breakfast at the Blue Mountain Bakery & Cafe. Lovely drive, about 70 miles from the Ranch. Wonderful mountain roads, much better terrain and views than the Pig Trail in my opinion!
On the way back, we stopped at a camp ground along the Buffalo River. Does this qualify as my photo of my Slingshot near a body of water? You can't actually *see* the water because the grass is too high, but it's there, lots of people were taking kayaks in & out in the camp ground.
This would be a better road trip from Eureka Springs than the Pig Trail - about the same distance/time, nicer views, better maintained roads, and a nice little town with a couple of good restaurants at the end!
The river runs along the bluff in the background - about a hundred yards from the sling.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/u…-open-drawbridge-n1010056
Can’t believe somebody tried this again - this bridge is 5 miles from my house - bout 10 years ago a guy tried the same Dukes Of Hazzard trick on the bridge I can see from my porch (I live on an island). if you could see these draw bridges how somebody thinks they can jump em is beyond me - and these guys weren’t even coonasses
Darwin Award winner... tandem division!
This from today's autoblog on manual transmission acceptance rates...
When we get to the regular Golf hatchback, Jetta sedan, and overall percentage, manual popularity looks more like what we've seen from other automakers. Of all Golfs, 10% had a stick, and 7% of Jettas had one. Overall, manual transmission sales accounted for 5% of VW's total 2018 sales. That falls just below Subaru's 7% overall take rate in 2018, but well ahead of Honda's 2.8% in the same year. So manual transmissions are still a niche, but at least it's nice to see that it's a significant portion of select models, which should keep the option around for a while.
From what I understand is that using the current configuration of the SlingShot, Polaris was confined to using the manual transmission due to weight restrictions so to keep the SlingShot saleable as a motorcycle................
Bill
I've heard this as well. To put an automatic in it would require a lighter, smaller engine - likely a 2.0L or smaller with a turbo to compensate for lost power. Basically the eco-boost solution. 
I'm going to agree with Polaris on this one from a business case standpoint. From day one I argued an automatic upfitted like a Honda Gullwing would be a good seller. The manual is less and less available and honestly was surprised that it was offered over an automatic from the start. Understand the argument against offering it but as someone who does hope for success of the idea I welcome it.
You make me glad I got mine in 2019 - with a manual!
Humm makes a lot of sense but what about possible slip on the belt or "goo" flinging all around?
Perhaps being "hearing" challenged I am missing the belt noise or with pushing 20k the belt is worn in and does not make a noise. Perhaps ignorance IS bliss on this one.
silicone lubes are very thin, sort of like WD-40, the solvent flashes off and leaves a micro thin coating of silicone - no goo at all. Even if you 'spray-n-drive', the belt would be dry in seconds. The dry nature of the silicone lube is also less likely to attract dust & dirt.
The lube allows the belt to slip sideways across the large pulley under acceleration and as the belt warms with driving - no noise!
Did the cemetery tour yesterday. Putting flowers on friends and relatives. Around 100 miles, so we're up to a whopping 300 now.
REALLY noticed the annoying high pitched WHINE at times. Sure hope that goes away.
The whine is likely belt noise. Take a bucket of warm soapy water and a nylon brush (I use an old vegetable brush). Clean the belt, roll the sling a foot or so and clean the next section. It's not as much of a chore as it seems, the belt is quite short.
Let the belt dry & spray it with silicone lube, again its spray & roll a bit until it's all covered.
The two below are my favorites for this, the Blaster garage door lube lasts longer but both work well.
This solved my belt noise problem perfectly, I just relube every few weeks and clean the belt twice a season or so.
https://www.consumerreports.or…al-transmission/index.htm
So according to this article manual transmissions are not very favorable to the average consumer.
The article actually says nothing about consumer preference. However, almost all performance brand automotive companies are moving away from manual transmission vehicles. Subaru bucks the trend with its WRX vehicles, where manual transmission outsells automatic in the USA. BMW, Audi, no more manuals. Toyota's new Supra, no manual. Manual transmission accounts for less than 3-5% of all vehicle sales in the US & Europe today.
The article mentions the automatic as key to long term viability for the Slingshot, but little else. I simply wanted to pass the article along and ask if anyone had more information.
This business article talks briefly about an "anticipated automatic Slingshot model being a key to the vehicle's long term viability."
They also discussed Can-Am and Honda as prime competitors.
article from Powersports Business website here is kind of short on details. Anyone heard more specific information?
