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Polaris Slingshot
« on: July 27, 2014, 07:52:39 PM »
http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot

Polaris Slingshot. The information was released today. What you all think?

I waiting for a test drive to come to a local dealer.
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2014, 09:29:41 AM »
its a three wheeled go cart, and im sure ur gonna have to give up ur first born to own one
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2014, 11:14:52 AM »
 :hys:  I was wondering too, 25k (not to bad).
I want one. Don't wanna get hit in one. Looks like an awesome ride. I'm on the fence. Slingshot or Challenger.
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2014, 05:45:23 PM »
I wonder what the big differences are between it and the T-Rex?
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2014, 04:56:01 AM »
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They are similar in many ways. I guess the 1st notibily differences is engine placement, engine size and price. I wouldn't consider buying one at 60k, while 25k  is more reasonable. I wonder if you can tell the difference in overall quality. Someone needs to compare them.
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2014, 05:43:59 AM »
2014 Campagna T-Rex 16S Review: http://youtu.be/Sy7bEzD06GA

They are similar in many ways. I guess the 1st notibily differences is engine placement, engine size and price. I wouldn't consider buying one at 60k, while 25k  is more reasonable. I wonder if you can tell the difference in overall quality. Someone needs to compare them.
Wow dam, 60K, is that how much they are? I guess maybe that why most of them snooty SOBs have them, anybody that had to work for there money never would
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2014, 08:37:57 PM »
 :lol:
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2014, 09:00:48 PM »
I'm going rounds with a friend at a local dealer.    I don't think they are legal in Wisconsin.   Not that dealers won't tell people they are, and I'm sure Polaris lawyers are interpreting the law in their favor, but as soon as the State Patrol sees one of these things I think there will be problems.   

As per my State Farm Agent...  "at this time Underwriting says they will not insure the Slingshot......  Maybe in a few years when they have some statistics on it."



Looks like a fun toy, but I don't think it will clear your average speed bump.

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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2014, 09:33:28 PM »
It's gotta just shred the rear tire right?  Having to handle two fronts in the twisties must put a real strain on the rear tread.  I'd certainly prefer two in front vs two in the rear but trikes seem to have all disadvantages of both cars and motorcycles.
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2014, 05:39:29 PM »
I'm going rounds with a friend at a local dealer.    I don't think they are legal in Wisconsin.   Not that dealers won't tell people they are, and I'm sure Polaris lawyers are interpreting the law in their favor, but as soon as the State Patrol sees one of these things I think there will be problems.   

As per my State Farm Agent...  "at this time Underwriting says they will not insure the Slingshot......  Maybe in a few years when they have some statistics on it."



Looks like a fun toy, but I don't think it will clear your average speed bump.
I went to sign up for the "Online Price" and a information box poped up. It stated the Polaris is working on getting the Slingshot legal (to sell) in Maryland. I didn't think about calling for an insurance quote.

It seems some if not alot of the R&D was done with the Can-Am Spyder.
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2014, 01:25:02 AM »
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #13 on: August 02, 2014, 03:47:10 PM »
No. 1st time I have heard of it. Looks like fun.
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #15 on: August 27, 2014, 02:00:04 PM »
It's a 3 wheeled Cavalier! Gee I wonder if they will get the recalls done from using Gm stuff?
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Re: Polaris Slingshot
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2014, 10:25:47 PM »
Wonder if you could swap out a solstice turbo engine instead...   260 hp, up to 300 hp with bolt ons & tune.    THAT would be interesting!
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