Polaris Slingshot

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Nope

That thing is hideous.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

[Payman]

Ah yeah, is that the Nemesis?

[Payman]

The Exocet uses Miata running gear, and the kit is <$8000.

[FlatBlackCaddy]

Yup, Nemesis. Hard to beat for around 25K done in most cases.

The exocet is cool and might be a handy way to alter a certain miata one is having trouble getting rid of. Proportions wise it is the homeliest of the bunch.

[Payman]

I also like the GBM Zero, Miata based Lotus 7 kit for under $7000.

https://nebula.wsimg.com/81f4722f59d01cebdc2d9629c7708827?AccessKeyId=9EE7FE37AC32D1FBFCD9&disposition=0

[Raza]

Yeah, the wheels on the pic above are ugly.

I looked into Ohio.  Apparently there's a 3-wheel vehicle endorsement in Ohio.  It's not a full motorcycle license, but it's kind of similar.  Permit for a few months that require a helmet, then you get a full license, etc.  I'd probably wear a helmet everywhere anyways (maybe not if just a trip down the street or something).

I don't think you'd need one off the highway.

[Raza]

I'd rather have a 4 wheeled, single seater mid engined car with 250-300HP. Something like that would be nice for 25K.

I just want an S2000. Or an Elise. Or a Z4. So I'm pretty much set.

[hotrodalex]

I visited Stanford's campus one time and met a mechanical engineering student (may have been a grad student) who built his own Atom from scratch. Pretty awesome.

[SVT666]

I'll take a Cobra replica with a Coyote V8.

[MrH]

Today's the day our dreams are crushed!

[SVT666]

6 hours and 51 minutes to launch.

[MrH]

Oooooo

[68_427]

Lol it's so ugly

[Catman]

Too big and heavy

[hotrodalex]

Junk.

[Payman]

Bah. No cupholders, A/C, rear seats, and can't tow a 5th-wheel. Junk.

[hotrodalex]

Needs more ground clearance.

[MrH]

Ok, those wheels are just awful.  Everything else, I'm on board with.

[Payman]

Ok, those wheels are just awful.  Everything else, I'm on board with.

Agree. I showed a pic of the optional wheels which look much better.

[Payman]

You can see the other wheel in this pic. Much better.

[MrH]

$20k starting price.  Here's how I see the pricing basically:

-$4k for red paint + infotainment package (serious there)
-Infotainment on the gray model (speakers system, back up cam, and bluetooth to your phone) - $2200
-Couple grand for the ugly wheels
-Windshield $500


The important specs:

- Dry Weight: 1684
- Curb Weight: 1743 lbs
- 2.4 liter ecotec
- 173 hp @ 6200 RPM
- 166 ft-lbs @ 4700 RPM
- 5-speed Aisin manual
- Electric power steering

[Payman]

This is awesome. The Base one in black is ideal. Even has the better looking wheels. Win.

[MrH]

This is awesome. The Base one in black is ideal. Even has the better looking wheels. Win.

+1  It's a lot heavier than I thought it would be.  But it's also cheaper than I expected.

I'd just get the base gray one.  No need for a sound system.  Just get a bluetooth speaker system for your helmet.  It'll sound better anyways than trying to blast music through an open cockpit like that.

Not sure if I'd even get a windshield honestly.  There's also storage behind both seats that can each fit a helmet and rain gear

Nick, are you seriously considering?  I definitely am

[Payman]

+1  It's a lot heavier than I thought it would be.  But it's also cheaper than I expected.

I'd just get the base gray one.  No need for a sound system.  Just get a bluetooth speaker system for your helmet.  It'll sound better anyways than trying to blast music through an open cockpit like that.

Not sure if I'd even get a windshield honestly.  There's also storage behind both seats that can each fit a helmet and rain gear

Nick, are you seriously considering?  I definitely am

Yes, but next spring. Also waiting for the new Miata/Fiat. Since whatever I get is essentially going to be a toy, the Slingshot is now at the top of the list. The price is a pleasant surprise, given a 1000RZR is $20k.

[MX793]

$20k starting price.  Here's how I see the pricing basically:

-$4k for red paint + infotainment package (serious there)
-Infotainment on the gray model (speakers system, back up cam, and bluetooth to your phone) - $2200
-Couple grand for the ugly wheels
-Windshield $500


The important specs:

- Dry Weight: 1684
- Curb Weight: 1743 lbs
- 2.4 liter ecotec
- 173 hp @ 6200 RPM
- 166 ft-lbs @ 4700 RPM
- 5-speed Aisin manual
- Electric power steering

I sincerely hope that's not the same powertrain that came in the Skystice twins.

[MrH]

I sincerely hope that's not the same powertrain that came in the Skystice twins.

Indeed it is.  Why do you say that?

[MX793]

Indeed it is.  Why do you say that?

The gear ratios are not well matched to that motor's powerband.  I've never read any praise for that powertrain combo.

[Payman]

Thankfully, the tranny is different. The 2.4 EcoTech is bulletproof.

[Payman]

The gear ratios are not well matched to that motor's powerband.  I've never read any praise for that powertrain combo.

This has a 5 speed Aisin. Not the same Colorado transmission.