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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:58 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

I hope the chassis rigidity goes up with the hardtop. I wish they had kept the more flowing lines of the concept, but it looks pretty nice. I would actually consider buying one now that there is an alternative to a soft top.
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:59 AM
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I'd hate to wreck one of those things (assuming I'd even fit in it). Doubtful one would walk away.
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

Originally Posted by Flite
Are they gonna put it on a diet with the hardtops?
no they left all the chassis stiffeners from the vert as it is still considered an open top car.

Originally Posted by Fabrik8
I hope the chassis rigidity goes up with the hardtop. I wish they had kept the more flowing lines of the concept, but it looks pretty nice. I would actually consider buying one now that there is an alternative to a soft top.
not likely, they planned it that way to be more forgiving but there are rear frame stiffeners out that will cause the backend to slide any direction you want.


Originally Posted by LowTech1
I'd hate to wreck one of those things (assuming I'd even fit in it). Doubtful one would walk away.
?? Car is pretty good in wrecks - at least any report of roll-over on the forum everyone has walked away without much issue. (These were the soft-top versions obviously) I'm 6'1 though, much bigger and you'd have a hard time fitting.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

i likes. thats the perfect combo.



but....

it's still a pontiac....
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

Originally Posted by idkfa
?? Car is pretty good in wrecks - at least any report of roll-over on the forum everyone has walked away without much issue. (These were the soft-top versions obviously) I'm 6'1 though, much bigger and you'd have a hard time fitting.
Maybe I just like the option of being able to crawl out a window or something if the doors are fucked. (plan ahead and whatnot )

Can't do that even when the car isn't wadded up.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Projekt
but....

it's still a pontiac....
you say that like its a bad thing.
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

Suprisingly nice, id like to see a SKY hardtop .....
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

Originally Posted by Mr. Projekt
it's still a pontiac....
What does that mean? Your car is still a Honda. A Corvette is still a Chevy. A NSX is still an Acura.

Your statement is dumb.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Projekt
i likes. thats the perfect combo.



but....

it's still a pontiac....
C'mon Caleb, Pontiac has made very many sweet cars. I believe they also made a few formula motors?
Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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Default Re: Finally, hardtop Solstice

I kinda like the body lines of this one better, don't know why it is so 4x4




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