dalancroft If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for that monster??
It's a high-end Bridgestone, so you don't wanna know. Tire Rack or Discount Tire will tell you, though.
Posts by dalancroft
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One more thing: Arby's doesn't have ALL the meats! For those seeking a 305, not to worry -- these measure exactly 12" at the tread. Tire Rack says a 295 should only be 11.7 so the RE71s will fit perfectly on an 11-12" wheel.
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Display MoreLoved your description of wet performance.
Yes mine is a garage cover or trailer queen just ask FunCycle he will not hesitate to rag on my a$$ about that.
I must admit the BGF Comp2 did perform much better than expected in the rain for a summer tire
Thanks - I have one last BFG to burn up on the back before I switch over
You'll absolutely love the RE71s then.........
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To Macaw and Rob, these stick like nobody's business when 1) warm and 2) dry. I got caught in my first "real" rain -- enough that I could barely see from the drops on the windshield and helmet visor -- and they slipped around like greased cage wrestlers. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WHO DRIVE REGULARLY IN THE RAIN. But if yours is a garage/cover queen like mine, driven only during favorable conditions, by all means pull the trigger. Simply fantastic tires, best I've run with the possible exception of the Michelin Pilot Sports 2s we run on my wife's Porsche.
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A couple of snapshot of DATSling wearing its new shoes. More to come.
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I am hoping that the 65 lbs I have lost since March and the other 35 lbs I will lose by summer will have some effect
Hell, Stair, you hit that mark you will have tied me! But don't do it my way -- kidney cancer, infections in both feet, getting high glucose #s under control ... bleah.
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Took my buddy Dan, visiting for dinner from about 40 miles away, on a gorgeous winding track with views of Crystal Springs reservoir, maybe 10 miles. 60 but cloudy and humid, great day with the right layers. I got big smiles and two thumbs' up.
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Almost since I got my 16.5 SL DATSling last September, I, too, have had trouble with my hood. At first it took my son (14, burly) and me to lift the hood into its upright position. It sticks on the driver's side. Dealer could not adjust or repair and even put a call into Polaris HQ for guidance! I bought a triangular hard-foam pad about 18" long x 6" high x 9-10" deep. Pull the handle, push the cushion in, go back to the front hood handgrip, and voila! pull the hood open. Cumbersome, yes, but it works and most important, with only one person.
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I bought these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Seat-…bf8ecb:g:oFwAAOSw~yNbcDsW
I now sit up about 1" higher for better visibility and SS control, and have lumbar support too! You can also purchase just the seat cushion for about 20 bucks. Really improves the overall comfort of the stock seats, with a nice tight cover set helping hold them in place.
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To the local indy to get my new shoes outfitted! Out of town for a bit for my son's spring break but will report back and send snaps on Tues or Wed.............
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#1 Brakes — dealer installed Hawk 5.0 pads and I could feel a significant difference, mostly in modulation but also greater stopper power (5%? 10%? hard to tell). The next day I installed the DDMworks master cylinder brace and the brakes felt rock-solid. Excellent pedal feel, quick but not excessive bite, overall a much safer-feeling experience. The stock brakes were sort of a toggle — off off ON! — which I found difficult to get used to. Pleased with this fairly moderately priced upgrade, especially where control and safety are involved.
#2 CAI — bought the stock unit that now comes on the ’19 SLRs. Power gains, if any, are very modest but I love the improved feel of the midrange RPMs — say, 3-4.5K — and that nice little growly note like my giant tabby purring on my lap. The only other engine mod I would do now, besides cosmetic, is Bob’s MEFI tune.
#3 New battery, tender/charger, emergency battery-powered jumper, and battery jump/charge ports in the back quarter panel to keep all this sh*t from happening again!
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I'm looking to upgrade coilovers this summer. Sounds like each of the three main choices (JRI, DDM, Bilstein) are all significant upgrades over stock; then it just depends on whether you need adjustability (I don't), how aggressive lycan you set them, and of course looks/price. Leaning DDM from all I've read but suggestions welcome! Red of course.
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Word of 'caution' … DON'T teach her to drive it. You'll be riding 'bitch' the rest of your life. Have fun.
No avoiding that! She's driven probably 1/2 dozen manuals in her life and completed a one-day driving course at Sonoma Raceway (you may remember it as Infeneon) in her 6-speed 911S cab. If she wants to, she'll drive it. I'm happy to ride hound once in awhile.
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Crystal Springs reservoir (Canada Road) with my wife. Her first time in the DATSling; she’s been too scared up till now. LOVED it so I’m happy. 68 degrees and a thin patchy cloud layer.
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I'd sure love a rear wind deflector. The current one out there strikes me as a bit pricey.
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"I have a CAI, header and side exit, cat-delete exhaust..."
My understanding is that Bob @ MEFI customizes your tune to your specific setup. For other SS owners, just make sure all your other HP mods are done; if you change something afterward the tune wont be as effective anymore.
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If you think the stock brakes are not good enough you need to put the Hawk 5.0 pads on your SS. They will give you all the brakes you need unless you are really pushing the limits
I just did. DATSling is back on the road!
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My wish list would be (exterior cosmetic/aerodynamic improvements aside):
SLINGSHOT GEN 2 — Standard/Newly Optional Equipment*
-Lighter yet more powerful engine — 1.8-2.0L turbo with, say, 200HP/225 ft. lbs. torque
-Better brakes stock (late-model SSs may not have this issue)
-Keyless start — same starter button, only RFI
-Passenger seat fore & aft adjustment & heated seats* optional
-Higher-quality head end unit and speakers
-Improved cockpit
-Automatic available*
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Purdy....even in the gray and gloom!
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Sure did. What is now DATSling was originally sold and registered in MA, then sold to me from National Motorsports in NH, and then made the 3K mile journey to me in Northern CA. First saw it on the delivery truck.
