Hello,
I saw the new (2021 +) Slingshot rear sprocket does not have an outer lip anymore.
They probably did that because of the whining noise when the belt hit the lip.
Has anybody modified (turned down the outer lip off the sprocket) on their pre 2021 Slingshot?
thank you,
Rick
Hello,
Which of the PRP seats give you more legroom (slide further back) for taller people? Gen 1 or Gen 2 (with removeable bottom pad).
Thank you,
Rick
Hello,
On my 2018 Slingshot SL, I am getting the "P0113 Intake Air Temperature Sensor. Voltage Too High" error code.
Restarting a couple times, clears the code, but then it comes back after driving a little.
It still seems to drive normal.
I replaced the Intake Air Temp sensor, but error code keeps coming up.
Any help/feedback is very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Rick
Display MoreLike most of you over the years since I acquired my Slingshot I have add things and changed things to better make it mine. Most of the things I have modded ended up being things I have been very happy with and would absolutely do again and recommend to others, but a couple have been less successful.
As many of you may know I recently removed the Pedal Commander I got in the group buy. I like it and it is allot of fun, but it just doesn't fit my driving style and after the heat caused the adhesive to let go and it fell down around my feet when I was driving it just seemed like it could have caused a real problem so I removed it.
The second mod was a big one, 2 years ago today November 22, 2018 I installed a Mean Sling Sport top - - I got it because my wife hates the sun and I thought it would get her to ride with me more on longer trips - - well she did go with me on one trip to a slingshot event in Fallbrook, but other than that weekend, and some test driving I did, the top has spent 2 years hanging on hooks against a wall in my garage - - today I finally decided to remove the mounting hardware from my sling and I disassembled the top and put it away to free up space
so - it seems I have spent around $1,300 on mods that I probably would not spend on the same things if I had to do it all again - - - in both cases I really have no regrets I learned from both - - - If I want the wife to ride - we go after the sun sets or we go west in the morning and east in the evening no top needed
So - - what, if any, mods have you bought only to later realize that you either didn't want them or possibly wanted something different or better?
I can't be the only one here who has burnt a dollar or 2 on mods gone wrong
Hello,
I bought the pedal commander to make the throttle control smoother and more controllable. I run it in ECO -4 mode. In my opinion, in that setting, smoother than stock and better control out of corner when drifting. All other settings besides ECO are too aggressive and jerky for me too. Maybe give it another try in the ECO -4 setting.
Airborne The gauge also displays boost.
Going to be really nice this weekend so probably go on a pretty decent ride. AFR I have seen pretty stable between 11-15 while driving.
Hello, thank you for the feedback on your DDM Works turbo 1 install. How are the exhaust fumes with the turbo and DDM exhaust? thank you.
Hello,
I just had my ECM reflashed / tuned by Bob at OBD Diagnostics.
What a difference. Noticeable power increase throughout the whole rpm range. Mainly noticeable low and midrange power increase. And much smoother, strong steady pull.
I did not think you could get that much more power by just by fine tuning the ECM. - Super happy with the mod. Well worth the money. Even more fun to drive now.
My motor is stock except CAI.
My favorite and essential improvements to the Slingshot (most bang for the buck)
1. Hawk High Performance Street Race Brake Pads (HB275R.620) - (They produce quite some brake dust but major braking power improvement)
2. ECM tune by Bob at OBD Diagnostics. (Most driving fun improvement) http://mefiburn.com/slingshottune.asp
3. DDMWorks 3-way Adjustable Sport shocks. Ride comfort and handling improvement. http://www.ddmworks.com/DDMWor…aris-Slingshot_p_823.html
And of course put thicker oil in the angle drive, don't over tighten the drive belt and put a little dielectric grease on the belt to keep the rear nice and quiet.
Can you share a picture of the rear swing arm flap DIY and material used and process please
Hello, I had a thin rubber mat that I used for material. I did an initial measurement for the area I wanted to cover and did some test samples out of thick paper till I got the dimensions right. It is held in place by the three plastic pins.
Hello,
I am a fairly new Slingshot owner (since June 2019) (2018 SL), but have been driving and tinkering with it a lot.
So I thought I summarise what I have found (Thanks to the many contributors of the forum with good info that helped me).
I hope my experience and findings might help some other owners.
The biggest issue I had was the notorious rear end noise and whining.
There have been many different posts about the rear end noises, causes and possible fixes. Here is the summary of fixes that worked for me and some other experience and info I gathered.
The rear end drive noise and whining was really bugging me. Sometimes more, sometimes less, but always there. I had made sure my drive belt was clean and tightened per service manual specification, but is still so noisy.
I needed to find a solution and searched thru the different Slingshot forums (thanks to all the contributors).
I tried several different things and ended up with three things together to eliminate the rear end noise and whining.
I first changed the angle drive gear oil to a much thicker viscosity (see details below). That reduced the rear end noise quite a lot, but there was still whining noises.
Then I made sure the drive belt was adjusted per service manual specification, but it turns out that is way too tight, so I adjusted it to the specs see below. That made a huge difference and eliminated almost all the whining.
The last thing I did was to apply a sparse amount of Dielectric grease to the outside edges of the belt (see details below).
Rear angle drive oil: Change the rear Angle Drive oil to: Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer 1 Quart (got it at O’Reilly Auto Parts). Use it at full strength (not diluted). It takes about 23.7 oz or .7 liter (700 ml) and takes quite a while to fill because the oil is so thick.
Drive Belt adjustment: The service manuals drive belt tightness specification is way too tight. No wonder owners have their angle drive bearings and seals go out. Most likely when you get it back from the dealer service or new it is adjusted per “spec” but way too tight. I am glad I did this with only 3700 miles on my SS with a too tight belt.
The Drive Belt tension should be checked with the car sitting on fairly level ground. The belt gets tighter as the rear suspension compresses (with passengers in it, going over bumps, etc). So when the car sits on level ground with no passenger in it, the Drive Belt needs to have some slack. I set my belt tension so I can move it ¾ “ by hand up/down which is on the looser side. I just wanted to see if there is any belt skipping (was not). I think between 1/2” and ¾” is a good range and will help prevent premature wear and eliminate most noise.
Belt lube: First, make sure the belt is clean. If you have not cleaned it, wash the belt with brush, soap and water and let it fully dry. This is done easiest with the rear wheel jacked up so you can turn the rear wheel and get to the whole belt to clean. You can also just keep rolling the car forward/backward to get around the whole belt.
For Belt lube I used CRC Dielectric Grease (is in red can, got it at Home depot).
Only apply a very small amount (about M&M size blob) in one area on inside and outside of belt and spread it out. Once you drive, it will spread over the belt all around the edge.
Thicker oil, looser belt and a dab of lube, all together, eliminated the drive whining noise on my SS and made such a huge difference in the joy of driving the Slingshot. Hope this helps somebody else too.
I have changed the stock shocks to the 3-way adjustable DDMWorks shocks. It made a big difference in ride quality and traction.
My SS has the OEM cold air intake, which gives it a nice grunty intake noise.
Brakes:
My brakes were little soft and not very strong. I bled them myself but did not get much better.
If you have weak and mushy brakes, don’t waste your time and money buying bleed kits etc. and try doing it yourself. I tried several times with vacuum kit etc.without getting much improvement. Finally I brought it to a dealer. Make sure they know how to do it properly and that they have the “Digital Wrench” which gets connected to your diagnostic connector and is needed to activate the ABS for proper bleeding. I Paid $ 100.- to get it properly bled. Very firm and good brakes now. Money well spent.
Other changes and add-ons I made to my SS:
Assault Industries Tomahawk Round Steering Wheel
Paramount Plastics Stealth Hood Vent Heat Extractor
Paramount Plastics Stealth 2.5 Mega Audio Shade Sun Visor
Foamskinz Transmission Tunnel Mats
Foamskinz Passenger Side Kick Mat
Ultimat Fitted Carpet Floor Mats
ZSW Trio Front End Side Grille Gap Fillers
Rear Spoiler
Built-in garage door opener (DIY)
Rear swing-arm flap (DIY)
Great Windscreen cleaner: Plexus Plastic Spray Cleaner-7 oz Can (got it at Amazon)
Hope this is helpful to some other SS owners.
I love my Slingshot. It is so fun to drive.
Rick B.
Hello,
I am looking for a smaller (than stock) diameter round steering wheel for the Slingshot. But can't find anywhere exact diameter numbers for the different wheels.
Could somebody who has an Assault Tomahawk round steering wheel please measure the exact very outside diameter of the wheel and also the approximate wheel thickness where you grip with your hand?
Also was going to get the NRG short hub adapter to move the wheel further away from the driver.
Any other feedback is very appreciated.
thank you very much,
Rick
