took a ride to see the SLINGSHOT today

[JerryB]

Hi Bob,

Re: got back from a fact-finding mission about the SlingShot

The StealthMan has moved in. :yes:

I just posted the link to a WSJ article on the Slinger in the other thread,

Jerry Baumchen

 

[cuznjohn]

We got back from a fact-finding mission about the SlingShot about an hour ago... They will clearly be as much fun as a Spyder... but in a different way! If you think of them as a sports car, instead of a motorcycle; you'll be much happier.
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The fit and finish of it seemed pretty decent. The seats were a bit... hard and slippery, but they offered good support. The slipperiness probably had to do with waterproofing, but it will also help with ingress and egress too. It's got a tilt-steering wheel, cruise control, reclining seats. (The driver's one moves fore and aft so that you can get to the pedals.
The highline model here comes with the one piece windshield, larger tires, and an infotainment system that includes a back-up camera. :thumbup:
Oh! The drivebelt system Is notable, in that the belt rides on double-flanged pulleys. It'll either stay put and work great; or you'll know it REAL quick. I think that it may be an improvement over the Spyder's single-flanged setup.
A 5-speed manual is the only choice for now; but they're talking about a paddle shifter in the near future, and the accessory field for these critters is wide open... You'll soon see more storage, trailer hitches, full roofs...
As for climbing in and out of it... It's definitely a learned skill! The first time; I had all sorts of fun getting my legs folded up enough to get them inside the vehicle. Climbing out is a leap of faith; you sort of have to trust that eventually you'll find something solid down there to put your paw on...
The Missus was even impressed enough to say that she'd ride in it... as an ADDITION to the stable, but not as a replacement for the Spyder.

just imagine a guy my size getting in and out of that

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Ummm... Thanks; but I'd rather not!
John,
You had no trouble getting into the navigator's seat... there's a lot more fighting room available! :thumbup:
Alternately; see if they can adapt a quick-release steering wheel to it for you...

 

[cuznjohn]

that was one of the ideas i mentioned but still no place to put the thing, but i love the red one

 

[Bob Denman]

...So did the Missus.


...And yours truly! pps:

 

[jimcrom]

Big Size

I too was interested in my ability to get in and out. 60 inch waist, 6'1. It was a tight fit and wish the steering wheel was a little smaller in circumference. I like the idea of a removable steering wheel. I got in with my right foot but left my left foot on the ground so I was straddling the side. There was difficulty in getting out. Now getting out on the passenger side was not a problem. The wife liked it and said that she might even drive it.
How much more weight is involved in "automatic transmission"? She drove one in 1984 "under protest" but she would move it down the road. We just looked, but I should have taken it for a drive and then have the dealer take her for a ride. Probably could have tipped the sale. But for me there needs to be some type of handle to pull me out.

i took a ride to the dealer today to see the slingshot's he got in. as i pulled up the owner was taking his wife out on the red one so i didn't get pictures of that, but they had the grey one in the showroom. i didn't sit in it because there were people looking at it and i was embarrassed that i would have a hard time getting out of it. i was impressed at how big it was. the grey one was the base model so no radio or windshield on it, there are two things i think they should do with it. one being a full role bar, this would also help with getting in and out of it. and a racing type steering wheel that could be removed for us FULL FIGURED MEN OR LADIES for a more open space for getting in and out of it. i was also surprised at the size of the engine and that they are using a belt drive rear wheel. all in all if i had a garage i would be torn between my spyder and the slingshot.
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[napper39]

will everbody has said what i also would have said but here is a picture i got ,the salesman took with my $30 cheap cell phone of me sitting in it.i loved it so here comes a nother toy ,i hope.:chat:

 

[vided]

will everbody has said what i also would have said but here is a picture i got ,the salesman took with my $30 cheap cell phone of me sitting in it.i loved it so here comes a nother toy ,i hope.:chat:

did you forget something :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[napper39]

for got the picture:yikes:so here it is .

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: I hate to say it; but it looks good on you! :2thumbs: