[TravAZ]

I thought I would share a link to a Slingshot Review article that I noticed online. My apologies if this is already on the forum, but I didn't see it.

I thought this was a good read. This guy seems to think 0-60 time will be below 5 seconds.

Enjoy!

http://polaris.hs.llnwd.net/o40/slg/2015/documents/motorcycle-consumer-news.pdf

 

[SAINT SS]

Good catch, hadn't seen that one yet. Another pretty much glowing review. Thanks for posting it

 

[sloride]

good write up, thanks for posting

 

[arizonapaul]

great write up, ok back to waiting now

 

[DocZee]

As it indicated by this and other evaluations, Its not always the linear speed that is important to the excitement of driving. Being low and in " the moment " of the ride can be more exciting then running the sprint in less then 4 secs 0-60. My own experience is between my new vette and M6. The M6 580 hp is less exciting to drive then the vette 450 hp. M6 is faster but the refinement removes the excitement. The vette is more seat of your pants. This sling shot will be more seat of your pants then anything out there with 3 or 4 wheels at this price point. It may be a runaway best seller for Polaris as it will take years for any of the other majors to tool up with one of their own.

 

[Slingking]

Good write up. Was anyone else surprised to see only .88 on the G meter? Not that that's bad, but it might not "embarrass" other sports cars.

 

[Stan]

I believe the Slingshot will easily embarrass sportscars, and won't have to do anything to do it. When setting at a red light, ALL EYES will be on you, no one will even notice the brand new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sitting next to you that someone paid $75,000 for. And $350/mo to insure!

 

[Slingking]

Good point!......And as far as pulling G's, I know mods will change everything so no matter.....I did however expect to see 1G or slightly better.

 

[Slingking]

Albeit, I'm a huge fan of the stingray and I think it's stunning. I wouldn't quite put it in the "embarrassed" category. I'd love to have one if money was no object.

 

[Bigfoot21075]

This just re-enforces my first thought. This is a road vehicle that I can afford that was built for ONE purpose - FUN!

 

[Stan]

Fun is the cake. Killer good looks is the icing!

 

[Slingking]

I can't wait to have my girlfriend blow out the candle. :cigar:

 

[Brian]

and now for the Mods. Whats the most common and easily change over to get one moving fast without breaking the bank?

 

[Slingking]

Moving fast as in accelerating or going around corners fast?

 

[Slingking]

We could probably already search this in a different area on the forum, (not sure) but for a basic cheaper bump in power, you could do a header, exhaust, intake and tune. On a regular car, I never expect too much from that but it'll probably make a significant difference in the lighter SS. For cornering there are also all kinds of things...coil overs etc....but I'd say see if it handles good enough first. I think I'll be good with a set of really sticky tires. It just depends on your specific needs. There seem to be some very talented people on this forum...Say for instance Turbosling, (not excluding the multitude of others here) who could and I'm sure would get you dialed in with whatever you want out of your SS performance wise.......Eventually.

 

[dinger]

Betting your right ,won't be long and the HP and every thing else will be getting bumped up . Good thing

 

[Otter]

We could probably already search this in a different area on the forum, (not sure) but for a basic cheaper bump in power, you could do a header, exhaust, intake and tune. On a regular car, I never expect too much from that but it'll probably make a significant difference in the lighter SS. For cornering there are also all kinds of things...coil overs etc....but I'd say see if it handles good enough first. I think I'll be good with a set of really sticky tires. It just depends on your specific needs. There seem to be some very talented people on this forum...Say for instance Turbosling, (not excluding the multitude of others here) who could and I'm sure would get you dialed in with whatever you want out of your SS performance wise.......Eventually.

The quickest, easiest and most affordable bump in power comes in a bottle. Hard to beat Nitrous in that category. Although all you're gonna accomplish in a SS is increase your tire budget

 

[Slingking]

The quickest, easiest and most affordable bump in power comes in a bottle. Hard to beat Nitrous in that category. Although all you're gonna accomplish in a SS is increase your tire budget

You know what Otter, I honestly didn't think of Nitrous. I've honestly never set it up on a vehicle......You did say easiest. What do you think a properly set up 50 shot would cost? Wet? What would your setup look like?

 

[evomind]

You know what Otter, I honestly didn't think of Nitrous. I've honestly never set it up on a vehicle......You did say easiest. What do you think a properly set up 50 shot would cost? Wet? What would your setup look like?

Nicely done about 1500 bucks I would think. Might go with a 75 shot if I was gonna do it.

 

[Slingking]

Nice! Now from your guys' experience, how hard would that be on the motor with stock internals? Well maintained and used fairly mildly say 3rd and 4th gear runs (assuming traction would be an issue otherwise.) 3 or 4 times per week just to throw a number out there so it's better defined.