12-05-2014, 05:54 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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The Polaris Slingshot...
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12-05-2014, 06:13 AM
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Saw one at the Phoenix car show. Interesting but kind of ugly. For the money it seems like a good value if you are into this kinf of thing.
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12-05-2014, 06:16 AM
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How fun would that be in the canyon!!!
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12-05-2014, 08:27 AM
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Wow! That look like a fun toy for sure
Tried one of those T-rex when I was back home 4-5 year ago. Same toy really... a reversed-trike. I think I clocked it at an astonishing 45km/h fastest... was sure I would have died if any faster :/
The Polaris looks a bit more heavy, safer imo. Or it could all be made of carbon fiber who knows.....
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12-05-2014, 09:40 AM
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It looks like a reject from a bad "Batman" movie 
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12-05-2014, 10:51 AM
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We got the local dealer to bring one to our weekly motorcycle guys breakfast.
It has a chevy engine, I think ~ 140 hp.
Heard funny thing about 3-wheel vehicles: if there's something laying in the road, you will hit it.
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12-05-2014, 11:43 AM
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I'll bet that doesn't oversteer at all.
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12-05-2014, 11:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by san rensho
I'll bet that doesn't oversteer at all.
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All the reviews so far say it understeers big time. Not what I'd expect having just one wheel out back.
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12-05-2014, 12:49 PM
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I have to ask...
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12-05-2014, 08:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by woodsman
I have to ask...
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$20K to start. $24K for the upgrade model which appears to be all cosmetic.
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12-06-2014, 05:07 PM
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WTH is that ?
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12-05-2014, 11:53 AM
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Looks more "rad" than it really is.
2.4L engine making 173hp in 1750 lbs. 0-60 in ~6 sec. $20K starting price.
About the same performance as a 3.2L Boxster S model.
I'd get a used 986 S and upgrade the suspension. Same performance and you can drive it in the rain. 
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12-05-2014, 11:58 AM
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Nothing very impressive. But for the price, if you want something new it's pretty cool! Not sure what you can get a lotus 7 for or a Morgan 3 wheeler used but I would imagine them to be superior. Regardless Id say it's a better toy than a boat!
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12-06-2014, 10:34 PM
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Hmm I think I would need a test drive or review of it. Could be bad but could be a blast.
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What we're dealing with here is a complete lack of respect for the law.
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12-07-2014, 03:35 AM
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I am my own mechanic....
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Would helmet laws apply since it's a rolling loophole and is a motorcycle?
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'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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12-07-2014, 04:54 AM
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I work in EMS. We get a lot of customers from 4-wheeler wrecks. I am not sure if those things will be "good for business" or not. I really need the victims to survive the first 15 minutes or so in order to respond.
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12-07-2014, 06:12 AM
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There was a review of it in yesterday's Wall Street Journal. The reviewer wasn't impressed at all.
Larry (the Bald Eagle)
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12-07-2014, 06:20 PM
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Quote:
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I work in EMS.
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Thanks for your service. You folks are unsung heroes.
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12-07-2014, 09:02 AM
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Quote:
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Would helmet laws apply since it's a rolling loophole and is a motorcycle?
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It considered a motorcycle and helmet laws apply. If you don't wear a helmet and other appropriate gear you are seriously decreasing your odds of surviving a accident. I'd say these type of vehicles are marginally safer then a motorcycle. I ride and clearly understand the risk and do what I can to mitigate it but you cannot eliminate it.
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12-07-2014, 09:21 AM
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inveniam viam aut faciam
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The Slingshot looks like an overstyled toy IMO. If I were to consider something like that, I would prefer an Ariel Atom. I saw one yesterday at a local cars and coffee get together and if I were in the market for a sunny day/track toy, that would be my choice.
I can't think of who the demographic is for the Slingshot.
There is a local guy making this type of vehicle using some Boxster parts, including the transmissions, shifters and some odds and ends. One of his latest uses a Chevy LS1 with a Boxster 6 speed transmission. Velocity street rails.
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