Any other Camaro owners gonna get the Slingshot? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

el ess A · 08-07-2014, 03:32 PM

No, you're still wrong SSAINT.

I don't hate the Polaris. I find the Sling interesting, but there's not a whole lot of details out about it yet, understandably. That X-bow is the fugly thing that would look better crushed, IMO. Don't care how fast it is. Should have directed my "hate" more clearly. Either one should satisfy an acceleration junkie, though. But that X-bow...it kinda reminds me a little of a Cub Cadet lawn tractor.

I was only talking price and features about an LS and the Slingshot (SL model). Heck, a tank is lighter than most 5th Gen Camaros. So without any weight I would expect the Sling to have blistering acceleration. But you also don't have much in the way of safety, whereas the Camaro has all sorts of air bags, onstar, etc. That's why I'd be a bit concerned as to how the insurance companies would look at it, and more importantly, how they would price their policies with it. Might be surprised and it won't be that bad, who knows? Looks like it would be a lot of fun, but I'm not sure it'd be fun enough to want to own all the time.

SSAINT · 08-07-2014, 03:39 PM

Ahhh, I was born wrong, I'm used to it. Regarding safety, that's why they call this a motorcycle. So they don't have to put air bags, collapseable steering wheel, etc on it. When you ride a motorcycle you assume more risk then while driving a car. Same thing with this. They even have a disclaimer on their site saying just about that

el ess A · 08-07-2014, 04:00 PM

C'mon, don't take it like that. I was just yanking your chain.

I agree, it's likely going to be treated as a motorcycle as far as licensing. At least 3-wheelers in SC are treated as such, this probably no different.

I guess when I see anything come close to the price of a Camaro, I'll default to buying a Camaro almost every time. Different strokes for different folks but dang I would buy more Camaros if I could.

When you get it, post pics/videos.

Dale_K · 08-07-2014, 04:33 PM

I've thought about the Slingshot but I have trouble getting past the idea that it cost the same as my 2014 1LS.

Destructo09 · 08-07-2014, 04:51 PM

Most states anything with less than 4 wheels is a motorcycle.

I know in NC you would legally be required to have a motorcycle endorsement to operate it.

There's also a cheap commuter type 3 wheeler coming out called the Elio, it's obviously not performance oriented, but is enclosed, gets 84mpg and is only $6,800. It technically also requires a motorcycle endorsement but they're making headway changing the rules to exempt it.

Muscle Car Lover · 08-07-2014, 04:59 PM

That's street legal in the US? A bit too aggressive for me but looks like a total blast to drive!

FenwickHockey65 · 08-07-2014, 05:05 PM

Yeah I'd rather have the CTS-V in the video.

beany323 · 08-07-2014, 05:08 PM

wasn't there one on the british top gear that was like this? can't recall .. or was it the american one.. ??

ChrisBlair · 08-07-2014, 06:01 PM

If I had another 20,000 dollars why the hell would I not be driving a a Sting ray?

11TexaSS · 08-07-2014, 06:04 PM

I'd drive it!

pickwithaustin · 08-07-2014, 06:26 PM

Twenty grand for a go cart?

Destructo09 · 08-07-2014, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

That's street legal in the US? A bit too aggressive for me but looks like a total blast to drive!

Classified as a motorcycle, so yes.

Insidian · 08-07-2014, 06:56 PM

Pricey, but looks like a blast to drive. Don't know if I'd actually drop that kind of cash on it, though.

SnowyCamaro · 08-07-2014, 07:01 PM

Oh man if I had the money would be driving that thing everyday!

08-07-2014, 03:32 PM	#15
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	No, you're still wrong SSAINT. I don't hate the Polaris. I find the Sling interesting, but there's not a whole lot of details out about it yet, understandably. That X-bow is the fugly thing that would look better crushed, IMO. Don't care how fast it is. Should have directed my "hate" more clearly. Either one should satisfy an acceleration junkie, though. But that X-bow...it kinda reminds me a little of a Cub Cadet lawn tractor. I was only talking price and features about an LS and the Slingshot (SL model). Heck, a tank is lighter than most 5th Gen Camaros. So without any weight I would expect the Sling to have blistering acceleration. But you also don't have much in the way of safety, whereas the Camaro has all sorts of air bags, onstar, etc. That's why I'd be a bit concerned as to how the insurance companies would look at it, and more importantly, how they would price their policies with it. Might be surprised and it won't be that bad, who knows? Looks like it would be a lot of fun, but I'm not sure it'd be fun enough to want to own all the time. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-07-2014, 04:00 PM	#17
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	C'mon, don't take it like that. I was just yanking your chain. I agree, it's likely going to be treated as a motorcycle as far as licensing. At least 3-wheelers in SC are treated as such, this probably no different. I guess when I see anything come close to the price of a Camaro, I'll default to buying a Camaro almost every time. Different strokes for different folks but dang I would buy more Camaros if I could. When you get it, post pics/videos. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

08-07-2014, 04:51 PM	#19
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	Most states anything with less than 4 wheels is a motorcycle. I know in NC you would legally be required to have a motorcycle endorsement to operate it. There's also a cheap commuter type 3 wheeler coming out called the Elio, it's obviously not performance oriented, but is enclosed, gets 84mpg and is only $6,800. It technically also requires a motorcycle endorsement but they're making headway changing the rules to exempt it. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

08-07-2014, 04:59 PM	#20
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	That's street legal in the US? A bit too aggressive for me but looks like a total blast to drive! __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

08-07-2014, 05:05 PM	#21
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Yeah I'd rather have the CTS-V in the video. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

08-07-2014, 03:39 PM	#16
SSAINT Drives: "11 2SS/RS VR vert BG/BG SW stripes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 385	Ahhh, I was born wrong, I'm used to it. Regarding safety, that's why they call this a motorcycle. So they don't have to put air bags, collapseable steering wheel, etc on it. When you ride a motorcycle you assume more risk then while driving a car. Same thing with this. They even have a disclaimer on their site saying just about that

08-07-2014, 04:33 PM	#18
Dale_K Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hot Springs, AR Posts: 76	I've thought about the Slingshot but I have trouble getting past the idea that it cost the same as my 2014 1LS.

08-07-2014, 05:08 PM	#22
beany323 Drives: Camaro 2SS /RS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Cali. Posts: 1,566 View My Garage	wasn't there one on the british top gear that was like this? can't recall .. or was it the american one.. ?? __________________ "The fact the GT500 can barely beat a $37k car with 200 less horsepower speaks volumes. There are about a million mods you can do to a LS3 to make a Camaro do the 1/4 faster then a GT500." (Vroom.) Updated w/ Willow Springs: 1. Nissan GTR Track Pack 1:19.6 2. Ducati 1198 S 1:19.7 3. Nissan GTR 1:20.3 4. Corvette Z06 1:20.4 5. Audi R8 V10 Plus 1:22.0 6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:22.3 7. CAMARO SS 1LE 1:22.7 8. Shelby GT 500 1:23.5 9. Mustang Gt Track Pack 1:25.8

08-07-2014, 06:01 PM	#23
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	If I had another 20,000 dollars why the hell would I not be driving a a Sting ray? __________________

08-07-2014, 06:04 PM	#24
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	I'd drive it!

08-07-2014, 06:26 PM	#25
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Twenty grand for a go cart? __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

08-07-2014, 06:56 PM	#27
Insidian Drives: '14 Camaro 2SS/RS NPP RRM Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 65	Pricey, but looks like a blast to drive. Don't know if I'd actually drop that kind of cash on it, though.

08-07-2014, 07:01 PM	#28
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Oh man if I had the money would be driving that thing everyday! __________________