Slingshot heat control kitWITH the growing popularity of Polaris Industries' well received Slingshot reverse three-wheeler comes demand and opportunity for aftermarket parts vendors to offer owners retro-fit upgrades tuned to the specific design idiosyncrasies of the stock vehicle.
We have already seen examples of exhausts and sets, and now, from Avon Lake, Ohio based performance heat and sound control product specialist Design Engineering Inc (DEI) comes something that has "logical" stamped all over it where the design of the Slingshot is concerned.
Noted for their motorcycle exhaust wraps, DEI is now offering a custom-cut 11-piece thermal barrier kit that includes a double-walled main heat shield, a single-walled floor and heat shield and additional 9-pieces covering the transmission tunnel, rocker panels and center console.
The Slingshot's compact design and 4-cylinder engine mean the muffler, catalytic converter and exhaust manifold all reside in close proximity to one another on the right side of the vehicle. This concentration of heat transfers into the passenger area, cooking the floor and cockpit area.
The end result of using the DEI kit is a cooler and quieter Slingshot, allowing for longer rides and greater rider comfort. DEI Powersports Brand Manager Brian Van Koevering said: “This is the first summer season for this vehicle, so when the mercury rose our phone started to ring off the hook with exasperated Slingshot owners looking for relief.
"After some R&D work, we developed a range of materials that fit this application well.”
DESIGN ENGINEERING INC
www.deipowersports.com