Posts by MISTERZ06

  • Catastrophic brake failure cause/cure.

    i will answer your questions

    1 - copper

    2 - have reused copper washers successfully

    3 - no

    4 - rubber

    5 - yes

    .................................... tom n carol


  • Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield

    Quote from Bigdog

    I installed this a few weeks ago on my stock manifold... I just saw something in an unrelated previous thread about possibly causing the engine to run hotter. Anybody have any first hand info on this?

    No Chance of making the Engine Run Hotter

    this 1st hand info with the GM Heat Shied as shown


    i have a temp gauge that reads water temp in engine (the hottest water in the system) and coming out of the top of the radiator (that is the coolest water))

    have drove over 10,000 miles have been in 105 degree temps in stop & go traffic

    on a 98 degree day cruising at 80 mph temp does not go over 180 degrees in engine, 170 degrees coming out of the top of radiator

    "Trust Me No-Overheating" "that u can take to the Bank""

    HEAT-SHIELD-JOE-GARCIA-DIY.jpg


    ................................... tom n carol






  • How effective is your oil cooler?

    oil pressure readings from the back of the head are way way lower then taking them from the main oil gallery in the bottom of the engine

    i know because i take pressures from both

    oil pressure from main gallery at bottom end are 40+psi where as the head pressure reads 20psi at cruising speeds

    i also take water temps from the egine block and at the water coming out of radiator and on 95+ degree days temp is at 185 degrees - these Eotec engines run vert cool, that have a super great cooling system, i do not have that latest scroud on my radiator

    slingshotinfo.com/wcf/index.php?attachment/52514/this is from the water coming out of the radiator and is the coolest

    you will get the most accurate water temp reading from the heater bypass hose


    ......................................... tom n carol

  • exhaust fumes in the cabin?

    Quote from JeffWelter

    @tom and carol there are people that run WP exhaust with no fumes either but get enough of them out there with certain combinations of full windshields roofs etc. it happens. I'm convinced that every exhaust conf will get fumes with a particular combination - it a open cockpit vehicle.
    Bottom line is if you call and let me know what plans you have as far as mods go or what mods you have. I can steer you in the right direction. If you purchased one for us and it does not work for you within 30 days simply put it in the box and return it and I refund your money.

    We agree - well said Jeff - i have ridden in a few SlingShots with Welter Exhausts and had no fumes - on our 1st design exit on the drivers side, we had fumes, changed the exit location by a few inches and fumes were gone

    looking forward to seeing you again

    tom n carol

  • Automatic transmission conversion + hand control

  • WoW - DROVE A 2017 VANDERHALL-VENICE 2DAY - wOw

    Quote from Neosolidus

    BTW if during your research you come across a Vanderhall forum please let me know, I have not found one and I am interested in keeping tabs and see what people do with the base model, so far I haven't even found anyone who even sells aftermarket parts or anything.

    Have Not found a Vanderhall Forum Yet


    ..................................................... tom n carol

  • WoW - DROVE A 2017 VANDERHALL-VENICE 2DAY - wOw

    Quote from slolane

    Nice review my friend, are you thinking of getting out of your slingshot then?

    YES - i thinking about it

    next week taking carol with me and we are going to get some high speed time on the highway

    that will definitely help make my decision

    so far with local driving and a few short bursts of full throttle

    "i am very impressed"


    .............................................. tom n carol

  • WoW - DROVE A 2017 VANDERHALL-VENICE 2DAY - wOw

    ....wOw
    2day i drove a 2017 Vanderhall Venice at Vanderhall of Philadephia

    In simple terms

    "It is a Refinded SlingShot"

    "The SlingShot is a Chevrolet - The Vanderhall Venice is a Mercedes Benz"

    Pros

    Smoother Ride
    Steering & Brakes Awesome - Smooth as Silk
    Absolutely No Rattles - "Tight as a Drum"
    Fit & Finish EXCELLENT attention to Detail is 100%
    Engine has plenty of performance - love the noise the Turbo blow off valve makes
    Drove the model without the paddle shifter lever -was happy with the 6 speed Automatic
    Loved the dash - this one had black gauges
    Wood Steering wheel was quality
    ***The LEG-ROOM is "UNBELIEVABLE"
    in the passenger seat i could just barely touch the firewall
    Even though it is narrower then the SlingShot, it is more spacious inside, you have more room for your feet to move due to the flat floor
    The drivers/passenger compartment is totally sealed from the engine - no noise, no heat, no wind
    Visibility is much better then the SlingShot
    the side mirrors are excellent
    the seats are super-comfortable
    has Huge tires front & back
    windshield is excellent, although it needs Baker Wings, which can be easily installed to the factory windshield

    Cons

    harder to get in & out - this vehicle is not for Huge people - i kept getting in & out on both the Drivers & passenger side and devised a easy entry & exit
    standard model does not come with a Glove Box door - optional
    no rear fender optional
    two small storage compartments behind seats, like the SlingShot, but there are no doors - needs doors to keep water out
    **What i found Very-Odd, is that the hood does not hinge open, u have to remove 4 screw on each side of the hood lift off
    the seats move back & forth, but they do not tilt like the SlingShot-can live with it though


    If i were were to get one - i would make the hood hinged, make doors for storage compartments

    Base Price $29,999.99
    Dealer said that they working on a top luggage rack
    rear fender from the Laguna will bolt on

    Would i Buy One - - YES
    it might not be 4 everyone - u have to test drive one and make your own Decision

    carol was not with me when i test drove it BUT - next week i am going to take her, dealer says we can go on Highway, going to hit 85mph & more - will see how the wind feels

    Optional Paddle Shifter







    .................................................. .......................................... tom n carol