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50 messages,  Last post on Nov 27, 2008 at 9:44 AM

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#43 of 50 Re: Tonneau Cover [pao] by rosey6

Aug 05, 2008 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: pao (Aug 05, 2008 12:30 pm)
I am not sure how much I will use it, now that I see how difficult it is to put on the car. The cover was damaged with the installation at the dealer (or was damaged when I got it since it had never been out of the box I am not sure) now I really can't use it until it is repaired. It has been a frustrating experience. Now I am waiting to see what if anything the dealer will do for us. The car and cover were purchased from another dealer out of state so who knows.

#44 of 50 Solstice and Winters in Michigan by kenwrench

Aug 15, 2008 (5:27 am)

My wife is crazy about the Solstice. It would have to be her daily driver. Space isn't issue, but we're wondering about how the car would do in a Michigan winter. Any opinions/experiences?

#46 of 50 Re: Solstice and Winters in Michigan [kenwrench] by rosey6

Aug 16, 2008 (2:07 pm)

Replying to: kenwrench (Aug 15, 2008 5:27 am)
We live in Iowa and the Solstice sat in the garage last winter and will again this winter. I did drive it in the snow a couple of times just because I got caught out and it started to snow, it held the road OK on my short (2 mile) drive home. I was a nervous wreck!!! This car is so low that if you had much snow or had to drive before the roads were plowed I think you would be in trouble.

#47 of 50 Re: Solstice and Winters in Michigan [kenwrench] by marp

Oct 27, 2008 (10:41 am)

Replying to: kenwrench (Aug 15, 2008 5:27 am)
I'm in the same situation as Ken. Live in Michigan and my wife is crazy about the GXP. The obvious main concern is the rear wheel drive and handling in the snow/ice... Any other brave MI Solstice owners out there with opinions/experience?

#48 of 50 Re: Solstice and Winters in Michigan [marp] by trucktricks

Oct 27, 2008 (1:56 pm)

Replying to: marp (Oct 27, 2008 10:41 am)
I live in Indiana and drive my GXP year-round. There are 4 or 5 days during the winter when I have to park it and take my 1980 K-10. The biggest issue is ground clearance or lack thereof. The ice/slush builds up in the center of the road from normal traffic and hammers the front valence. 3 or more inches of snow is pretty much the max it will take.
With rain, I drop my speed about 10 MPH and watch for standing water. I do stay dry inside however, even with heavy downpours.

#49 of 50 No Cut Fender Vent Accents by VANSDESIGNS

Nov 27, 2008 (9:44 am)

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