Posts by StingrayHawaii

  • What was today's Sling project-Mods , goodies....?

    took the Sling in today for the paddle shifter install. Pretty quick installl and Wow… what an improvement. The paddle shifter work well and really complete the auto drive! But the ECM update was what really made it all work better! The auto drive plus from a stop better, smoother and more controlled. The shifts seem quicker and more refined and slowing to a stop from speed definitely is improved withou5 slow speed surges and abrupt downshifts! it makes the auto drive fun to drive! I would recommend the paddle shifter upgrade and the auto drive transmission to those that are concerned with the new auto drive system!

  • 2020 Slingshot

    Had our new GT a couple of weeks. It definitely rides better, is smoother, steers better, the engine performs well and it loves to rev! the new dash instrumentation and ride command module and general cockpit layout is much nicer than the older models. Still getting used to the Sling top, but it seems nice overall.

    the pluses for the new 2020 are all around..... it performs better, drives better and is generally an improvement in almost every area.

    even the new Auto Drive transmission isn’t bad, I am actually getting used to it and it works well. I still prefer a regular stick shift but it is nice sometimes to not have to worry about the clutch. I can live with it, but some of the performance geeks better stick with the clutch.

    So far my negatives are few. Some won’t like the Auto Drive, but it is actually pretty good. The ride command has a lot of loose ends and I think those will get resolved as I learn more about it, and with App and software updates.

    The initial Passcode reset AT THE DEALER, BUFORE IT LEAVES THE LOT, is a PITA but really a minor delivery issue.

    So..... all in all I like it, I have had one minor design issue with damage to my rear fender when I hit a pothole and the softer suspension bottomed against the license plate. It was probably a fluke accident but it might be worth moving the license plate on units with a factory rear fender (like my GT) . Now I have to get the rear fender repainted on my 2 week old sling, and the special GT paint might be a challenge!

    so, a few tweeks and I would say the 2020 is a winner. It is definitely better in almost all ways! The Grand Touring paint is striking and it gets plenty of looks?

    The dark GT Green color and dark air dam demand some additional LED trim lights in spite of the new improved front lighting, so a few addition LED strips will be on the agenda soon! But we really like our sling lite up!



    Our old #164 2015 Base sling was a great adventure with 5 SSITS, two trips to Colorado and 31000 miles. She was a good ride! Now a new adventure is ahead!

  • Powder Springs, Ga

    I am located in Ellijay GA, with a titanium base with SL wheels and Alpha rear fender!


    We have three other owners in Ellijay, two are titanium base models, one is a 16 white LE.


    There are a few more in the north Ga area!

  • RIDE UP TO SSITS FROM BLUE RIDGE GA

    Just a reminder, next Tuesday, May 31st, there will be a group of us
    riding up to Maggie Valley for the first day of Slingshots in The
    Smokies. It looks like we have 5 slings so far but always room for
    more. If you want to join us meet at the Chevron on 515 in Blue Ridge,
    next to Wendys. We will leave at 10:30 and hopefully take some back
    roads. Hope to see you then.


    --
    John Simon
    nomis64@fastmail.fm


    Posted by StingrayHawaii


    See you there!!!!!!! :P