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1325 messages, Last post on Jul 26, 2009 at 4:49 AM
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Replying to: pao (Mar 31, 2008 11:18 am) My wife has a Mini convertible, and 15 minutes after the top is raised (other than on a cold winter day) almost any sign of a wrinkles has disappeared. I also look at other cars on the road, like Miatas, BMW Z-4's, etc., and I rarely see wrinkles in their convertible tops. I am considering a vehicle of this type, and really like the body style of the Sky/Solstice, but frankly, I'm not sure that I would feel comfortable buying one with this condition. Surely, I haven't seen only vehicles with the top recently raised...
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Replying to: busiris (Apr 02, 2008 11:40 am) |
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Lol K So I Took My Mothers 2007 Solstic GXP To The Drag Strip And After Learning How The Car Reacted And What The Cars Best Launches Where I Ended Up With A Fast Time Of 13.9  101 MPH This Was Done At Around 6000 Ft Elevation. I Looked Up The Stats And It Said Pro Driver Sea Level Was 14.2 99 MPH. So My Question Is Has Anyone Else Ran Their GXP At A Drag Strip And What Times Did You Get... .............To get the 13.9 101 took a special type of launch wide open shifts and double clutching through 4th gear.......O Ya Car Is All Stock
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Replying to: zman_rx7 (Apr 07, 2008 9:15 pm) |
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at the begining, i didnt really like it and i was in time square when i saw it for the first time but then, when i saw it in the (correct me if im wrong) st paul auto show and sat in the driver seat, i absolutiy fell in love with it all and now im seeing Pontiac beating almost every won LOVE PONTIAC AND SATURN! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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Replying to: thecarbuff (Sep 06, 2008 6:36 am) My story is similar. I saw the Solstice, liked it generally and left it. Last year I was in a place called Whitecourt Alberta doing my consulting work. AS I approached the school I was going to, I noticed this absolutely striking yellow car - I put down my briefcase and went to see this beauty. It was a solstice. I fell in love with it. Within 2 weeks I bought by red 2008 Solstice GXP which is now not only my love, but also my mistress. I replaced the exhaust and turbo air intake to increase the HP by around 30. It is an absolutely fabulous car. Enjoy yours!!!! Johnnie Boy |
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I just purchased a Solstice in April....absolutely love the car! Saw it staring at me for two weeks from the front lines of a car dealership....and on a whim....went in and bought it. I had second thoughts the day I signed the paperwork. I bought it for sheer looks and doubted driving it in our famous New England winters.I've considered trading it for an SUV...but don't seem willing to back out of the deal, having enjoyed it all summer. Winter is fast approaching....most people say I'd be outta my mind to drive it in the winter..saying I'll spin out with the rear wheel drive and light weight. Only two have told me they would drive it if they owned it, but not in a Noreaster.......and that's not a lot. So....I found this forum and decided to ask all you folks who own Solstice's and are experienced in their handling and performance. Can't wait for the responses.......
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Replying to: arieslag (Sep 13, 2008 7:57 am) any car can spin out and slip and slide...the solstice is a bit more prone to it...under full power.....in winter conditions...LSD will help along with traction control as well.....there are other solstice forums that you can ask as well...do a google search.....I cant advertise it on here.....they can give you more personal experiences |
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