Actual Solstice at SEMA [Archive] - Grand Am Owners Club Forums

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 09:47 AM

Here ya go. For those that thought they may have been photoshopped or just wanted to see the real pics...

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Bjornboy81

11-10-2005, 10:04 AM

God that looks amazing as a hardtop...it kinda resembles the Viper. :drool:

sunrunner_pei

11-10-2005, 10:32 AM

I like it all, save for the relatively chunky rims. Very nice indeed!

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 10:36 AM

^i like to see chromes on it...

ManktheTank19

11-10-2005, 03:07 PM

I love it!!! What is the price range?

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by ManktheTank19
I love it!!! What is the price range?

who knows...i dont think it's known if you will be able to get a Solstice like this from the factory, or if you will have to purchase all the add ons seperately

JoeyK

11-10-2005, 05:29 PM

Awesome, except for the dash, Looks kinda like someone just drug it out of a barn after sitting 20 years. And for christs' sake get rid of the carbon fiber.
I've seen a Solistice on the street here for about the past 4 to 5 weeks. Nice dark green. It really grabs your attention. I guess I wasn't aware they had them at the dealerships already.

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by JoeyK
Awesome, except for the dash, Looks kinda like someone just drug it out of a barn after sitting 20 years. And for christs' sake get rid of the carbon fiber.
I've seen a Solistice on the street here for about the past 4 to 5 weeks. Nice dark green. It really grabs your attention. I guess I wasn't aware they had them at the dealerships already.
i think the dash has some wierd shadows on it...that's why it looks wierd...but i like the carbon fiber...lol

Bjornboy81

11-10-2005, 06:17 PM

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 06:18 PM

am I the only one who LOVES the color tho? Man is that sweet. Plus the big-ass driving lights...man, those things could be head lights

Gimli

11-10-2005, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by sumx4182
who knows...i dont think it's known if you will be able to get a Solstice like this from the factory, or if you will have to purchase all the add ons seperately

SEMA is the aftermarket accessories manufacturers association show. You don't see a lot of stuff available stock there.

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 06:43 PM

but alotta times, its the manufacturers themselves that build the cars, like Pontiac for example. And often times, they build it with parts they are thinking about releasing. And if enough people wanna buy the parts, then they might decide to make it an option to get the whole package from the dealership...

DoubleOZeroGAse

11-10-2005, 11:04 PM

That car was built by the Pontiac people, and I agree with you on the color, it's pretty nice, dunno if I like the carbon fiber though, there is such a thing as too much cf.

sumx4182

11-10-2005, 11:23 PM

is it just me or do the show lights make it look like a flock of seagulls took a dump on it? lol

FlatlineGA

11-11-2005, 09:37 AM

FlatlineGA

11-11-2005, 09:38 AM

:eek:

Bjornboy81

11-11-2005, 10:31 AM

^NICE!!!! :drool:

1stpontiac

11-11-2005, 10:49 AM

uh...yes....please....now!

That white one is sweet! I don't care for the spoiler, but I could live with it!

GT2000

11-11-2005, 11:00 AM

The orange one is sweet, I love the hardtop. But damn, that RK car is practically orgasmic.

Does anybody know if either of these have anything different under the hood?

92CamaroRS

11-11-2005, 11:47 AM

Did Mallette have a LS2 powered one there?

TA^Guy

11-11-2005, 01:13 PM

A W E S O M E . . .

Both of them!

TO2FST

11-11-2005, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
Did Mallette have a LS2 powered one there?

Yup they did

-Frank

2001GAGT

11-11-2005, 05:05 PM

Both are very Nice!!

92CamaroRS

11-11-2005, 06:28 PM

Originally posted by TO2FST
Yup they did

-Frank

any pictures oh great one?

TO2FST

11-12-2005, 02:52 AM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
any pictures oh great one?

Unfortunately I don't I didn't have the camera that day when I walked by it.

92CamaroRS

11-12-2005, 11:30 AM

Originally posted by TO2FST
Unfortunately I don't I didn't have the camera that day when I walked by it.

how do you go to SEMA and not carry a camera with you at all times?:roll2: :lol:

oh well.

RedGrandTour

11-13-2005, 08:08 PM

Can't see anything wrong with it. I didn't expect to see that coming from Pontiac. Now if they could just put the dam car on the street like that then that would be showing some balls.:mad:

HellishOne

11-18-2005, 10:18 AM

This is in regards to the price range of the Solstice What I read like a year ago was that the base model on the convertable was goin to be around 23k They could have changed that because the G6 gtp is close to that price too. Take a look at the G6 gtp too. The gtp has 240 horses I think the stock model of the Solstice only has 180.

92CamaroRS

11-18-2005, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by HellishOne
This is in regards to the price range of the Solstice What I read like a year ago was that the base model on the convertable was goin to be around 23k They could have changed that because the G6 gtp is close to that price too. Take a look at the G6 gtp too. The gtp has 240 horses I think the stock model of the Solstice only has 180.

The solstice is lighter, RWD, and has a better weight ratio. and you can get into a base modle for $19995

Gimli

11-18-2005, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
The solstice is lighter, RWD, and has a better weight ratio. and you can get into a base modle for $19995

Don't forget convertible...

Grand_Damn

12-24-2005, 05:08 AM

if i had to choose between a G6 or a Solstice, i would go for that....specially the second one (love the scoops and the body kit)

ARCHIE

12-24-2005, 03:03 PM

Those there Custom jobs makes my little girl look plain!

Archie:)

Subtle_Cynicism

12-24-2005, 11:41 PM

Wow, gorgeous car!

I think you might be our first Solstice owner.

ARCHIE

12-25-2005, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by Subtle_Cynicism
Wow, gorgeous car!

I think you might be our first Solstice owner.

Thats would be Great! there Subtle, It's nice to be here. Arch.

My first car was a 37 LaSalle, But, Pontiac Wide Track gots it beat!

ARCHIE

12-25-2005, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
The solstice is lighter, RWD, and has a better weight ratio. and you can get into a base modle for $19995

Pontiac just had a price increase to $20,490. But that includes shipping, and it still makes it almost 500 bucks less than the Miato.

My Sol. was $21,500 total. I got Air, cruise, Fog lights.

Didnt go for the power windows, Thought it would be more in the tradition of the old Roadsters if I had to roll down my own window. Archie :)

tenspeed

12-25-2005, 09:31 AM

Hey Archie! Where in NY are you?

Plan on coming to Albany in July for the GAOC meet.

92CamaroRS

12-25-2005, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by ARCHIE
Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
The solstice is lighter, RWD, and has a better weight ratio. and you can get into a base modle for $19995

Pontiac just had a price increase to $20,490. But that includes shipping, and it still makes it almost 500 bucks less than the Miato.

My Sol. was $21,500 total. I got Air, cruise, Fog lights.

Didnt go for the power windows, Thought it would be more in the tradition of the old Roadsters if I had to roll down my own window. Archie :)

Did you get the Limited Slip rear?

ARCHIE

12-25-2005, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
Did you get the Limited Slip rear?

Nope on the LSD, I am driving it only in the Summer. May thru Sept. maybe Oct. A fair weather car only. Arch:)

92CamaroRS

12-25-2005, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by ARCHIE
Nope on the LSD, I am driving it only in the Summer. May thru Sept. maybe Oct. A fair weather car only. Arch:)

LSD actually does worse in snow than an open rear, LSD is best for dry pavement, so you can get better traction.

TA^Guy

12-26-2005, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
LSD actually does worse in snow than an open rear, LSD is best for dry pavement, so you can get better traction. That is correct. I have driven about the same open differental vehicles to limited slip in rain/snow and the open rearends doesn't have the tendency to fish tail nearly as much as LSD.

ARCHIE

12-26-2005, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by TA^Guy
That is correct. I have driven about the same open differental vehicles to limited slip in rain/snow and the open rearends doesn't have the tendency to fish tail nearly as much as LSD. The LSD on the Solstice for some strange reason causes a clunk when shifting into second gear. My little girl has no clunk as of yet! Arch

92CamaroRS

12-26-2005, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by ARCHIE
The LSD on the Solstice for some strange reason causes a clunk when shifting into second gear. My little girl has no clunk as of yet! Arch

A little clunk for better traction? id say id take it! then again, if i bought one, id be throwing tons of performance parts at it and i would need a LSD rear, where as if you plan on leaving it stock, power wise, there really isnt a need for LSD. Esp. if you dont plan on racing it.

ARCHIE

12-26-2005, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
A little clunk for better traction? id say id take it! then again, if i bought one, id be throwing tons of performance parts at it and i would need a LSD rear, where as if you plan on leaving it stock, power wise, there really isnt a need for LSD. Esp. if you dont plan on racing it. Being that I am an Old Geezer, I wont be doin' any racin' there.

My Bike was totaled 14 months ago, I got rear ended and plowed along the pavement 50 feet by an 82 year old lady in a Contour. So now that I'm scared to ride anymore. The Solstice will be my 4 wheel bike.

I gots to admit, Pontiac makes some Pretty Neato Cars!

Here is a pic of my deceased "Grey Ghost." Gone but never forgotton! Arch

92CamaroRS

12-26-2005, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by ARCHIE
Being that I am an Old Geezer, I wont be doin' any racin' there.

My Bike was totaled 14 months ago, I got rear ended and plowed along the pavement 50 feet by an 82 year old lady in a Contour. So now that I'm scared to ride anymore. The Solstice will be my 4 wheel bike.

I gots to admit, Pontiac makes some Pretty Neato Cars!

Here is a pic of my deceased "Grey Ghost." Gone but never forgotton! Arch

BEAUTIFUL BIKE!!!!too bad its gone:(

ARCHIE

12-26-2005, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by 92CamaroRS
BEAUTIFUL BIKE!!!!too bad its gone:(

Thanks there 92, It has taken along time to get over the loss of my bike. Along with a bike comes a llifestyle.

I think Pontiac came along at just the right time for a replacement.

Wide Track has taken me away from complete bordom.

And this here site looks to be a great Pontiac site.

I have had many really cool welcomes from all of you, where I posted on the newbie thread. Thanks to all Arch!

b2089

01-02-2006, 06:18 AM

I could live with the hardtop. Am I the only one that liked to coupe prototype better than the convertible and hardtop models? It was rumored for a while that it would be made but at this point I doubt it.

Mike Reyna

01-04-2006, 08:53 PM

Originally posted by FlatlineGA
:D

That's awesome, minus the wing. :) Pontiac has a winner IMO with this car. :thumbup2:

rabidpanda69

01-04-2006, 09:34 PM

Originally posted by b2089
I could live with the hardtop. Am I the only one that liked to coupe prototype better than the convertible and hardtop models? It was rumored for a while that it would be made but at this point I doubt it.

No, I really liked the coupe too.

But I think I'm the first to say that I dont like that orange one at all. The white one is pretty sweet tho.