starkmaster03 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Some of you may know that I was searching for a Solstice GXP for the last few months. I picked this one up in PA last Thursday. It's a 2007 black on black GXP convertible, 5-speed manual, leather seats, PW, PL, PM with a 2.0L Turbo. It is said to be faster that an Mazdaspeed Miata (in a straight line...) These were taken after a quick wash (4 inches of snow and salt in PA). http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6502826637_72f4a07ff4_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6502824625_bb3a209f9b_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6502823109_9bf0796e19_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6502821735_be49ae6a62_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6502820383_79bc2e7b05_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6502818525_d4364434d1_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7016/6502816987_b679a3157b_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6502815755_1b9ddd7e1d_z.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6502814607_1bb8965018_z.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Very nice pickup man. Congrats, and enjoy the summers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 It's remarkable condition, looks barely driven. Awesome pickup. Whilst I'm not a fan of "Murdering" something out, I would entertain plasti-dipping the front chrome pillars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 It's remarkable condition, looks barely driven. Awesome pickup. Whilst I'm not a fan of "Murdering" something out, I would entertain plasti-dipping the front chrome pillars. It's not chrome. The windshield surround is silver, as is the entire frame of the car. Nice pick up. Also, I know it was a problem with the Sky's, but not sure about the Sol...don't slam the hood shut while the doors are open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 i spy...a slow ta on jackstands where it belongs nice pick up thanks for telling me tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC66Bronco Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 APPROVED! Even tho i prefer the looks of the sky myself. I am sure Mallard knows more about these than I do but if you need any help locating parts lmk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Very nice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Funny thing is every time that T/A is on jackstands he buys another car, true story. It is a fun car, I can't wait for spring and autocross season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 I like it! I'm still disappointed GM stopped making them and the Saturn Sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nice Chad, hope to get to see it soon. Maybe use it for some cone dodging next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 i spy...a slow ta on jackstands where it belongs nice pick up thanks for telling me tool! Sorry Paul I still think that you live on CR and know all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nice pick-up. How tall are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Nice pick-up. How tall are you? I'm 6 foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Fits okay? I'm 6'5'' and I wouldn't mind one of these in the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harmonda Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Buddy of mine has that same car. We put an aftermarket exhaust on it in my garage. Sounds sweet now. He also had the dealer install some performance upgrade...not sure what it was..."stage" something. He opted for that because they would cover it in the warranty. Anyway...nice cars. Tons of fun. Sad, I thought Ponchos were on the right track when they got axed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 13, 2011 Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Fits okay? I'm 6'5'' and I wouldn't mind one of these in the future... He sits a little more upright then he usually does, I've driven it, I'm 5' 10", and its about all the way back for me. If I get in his Trans Am I have to move the seat forward a couple clicks, but his Solstice doesn't need moved for me, if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2011 Fits okay? I'm 6'5'' and I wouldn't mind one of these in the future... I think that it would be uncomfortable for you because I feel that I'm about as tall as the car will handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 It's not chrome. The windshield surround is silver, as is the entire frame of the car. Nice pick up. Also, I know it was a problem with the Sky's, but not sure about the Sol...don't slam the hood shut while the doors are open. Jones, as he said it is silver and I was thinking the same thing when I got it. Why is this the only exterior piece that does not match. I'm not much for murdering out a car but I think that I will tint the back up lights and the amber turn signals in front of the front wheels. Other than that I will get rid of the GM badges on the sides of the car and still debating if I want to keep the badges on the back of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Jones, as he said it is silver and I was thinking the same thing when I got it. Why is this the only exterior piece that does not match. I'm not much for murdering out a car but I think that I will tint the back up lights and the amber turn signals in front of the front wheels. Other than that I will get rid of the GM badges on the sides of the car and still debating if I want to keep the badges on the back of the car. I'm 100% with you. That is the only thing that "sticks out" on the car, looks fricken awesome man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 de-badge completely, slight drop and replace the Pontiac Honeycomb Grills. I always hated them on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Buddy of mine has that same car. We put an aftermarket exhaust on it in my garage. Sounds sweet now. He also had the dealer install some performance upgrade...not sure what it was..."stage" something. He opted for that because they would cover it in the warranty. Anyway...nice cars. Tons of fun. Sad, I thought Ponchos were on the right track when they got axed. Do you know what kind of exhaust he put on the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkmaster03 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 de-badge completely, slight drop and replace the Pontiac Honeycomb Grills. I always hated them on mine. I'm not a fan of the honeycomb grill either but I haven't seen anything else. I'll have to research, I'm sure someone makes something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm not a fan of the honeycomb grill either but I haven't seen anything else. I'll have to research, I'm sure someone makes something. I would think so. The downside is the production run is limited. Same with my Grand Prix GXP. Demand wasn't there like it is for Honda's, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 NICE! Awesome car, man. I would love to have one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 I would think so. The downside is the production run is limited. Same with my Grand Prix GXP. Demand wasn't there like it is for Honda's, etc.... As far as grills go, you can get a mesh grille, which I don't really like too much on this car...maybe black or gun metal mesh would be better. I do like the recessed honeycomb grills you can get though. They're silimar to the ones on the SEMA concept GM had. http://image.hotrod.com/f/9259754/hrdp_2007_sema2_18_z+pontiac_solstice_concept+side_view.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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