OT: Quick post of the new Ponco Solstice, Miata move over babe! |
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OT: Quick post of the new Ponco Solstice, Miata move over babe! |
Joe Ricard |
Mar 28 2006, 06:05 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I should see about test driving one on a Autocross weekend. That will give it a real report.
My guess is : under powered pushes like a dump truck too soft suspension No trunk space?? how the hell can I carry race rubber???? Hey Rick if'n you buy it make sure they don't sneak a rainbow sticker on the rear bumper as you drive out. I hear that happens to all Miatas. For that money and now trunck space why not get an Elise. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
pfierb |
Mar 28 2006, 06:40 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
Another car taken out of the oven too soon "next year we will put the good engine and parts in it".... seems like GM never learns,time to get rid of Wagoner and put some smart car people in charge |
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rick 918-S |
Mar 28 2006, 08:27 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,436 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
This will be a future Cobra platform for the hot rodders. Mark my words. All the "off the shelf parts" from the factory to make this car real fast. Sure you can buy a Cobra ifen your Donald Trump, or Howard... ( (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) )Not many of us would feel comfortable written that Cobra chek, But as do it yourselfer, 914 guys, a Solstice with the future of Cobra level performance may cause some ink to flow.
I agree about the funky top, but I would build a hard top to replace that rag. This is an american car, fit and build quility are typical. Let's face it kids, our 914's aren't that good either. In stock form, the early cars were under powered, soft suspension, no sway bars, and fit and finish..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) We'd be right at home chasing the parts that fall off as we drive. (voltage reg. fell off my relay board once (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) ) The car looks too wide to be a BMW Z3 chick car. I may look into building a hard top for resale. The top is uglier than a mud fence. Who say's they can't fit into one? What are you a giant? There's as much room as the 914... I'm not in the market to replace the Alien, But the car grabbed the hot rodder in me. Nice to flex the creative brian muscles once and a while. |
pfierb |
Mar 28 2006, 08:51 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
I know what you are saying but if you were in the market for a car of this type,right now,would you buy a Solstice? I sure as heck wouldn't especially with my wifes' experience with the last 2 GM vehicles that she owned and the awful local dealer she bought them from......needed to keep a box in the vehicles for the parts and trim that kept falling off what garbage. |
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BIGKAT_83 |
Mar 28 2006, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
GM already has a removable hard top available. The new issue of Hot Rod magazine has started a build on a LS2 powered car.
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JmuRiz |
Mar 28 2006, 08:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yep the LS2 is do-able, but I'd rather wait till summer and the 240-260HP turbo ecotech motor. Zoom!
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Brian Mifsud |
Mar 28 2006, 08:56 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Nice lookin car, and great point Rick about the future "kit kar" platform. Nothing like having a mass produced "underachiever" with space for a SBC!
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zymurgist |
Mar 28 2006, 09:05 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
GM already did that. It was called the Fiero. |
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pfierb |
Mar 28 2006, 09:29 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
Who can say? GM may sell a ton of them....mediocrity knows no borders.....look at the Chevy Cavalier a real nothing that sold in the thousands.
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drew365 |
Mar 28 2006, 10:28 AM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
Grassroots Motorsports magazine did a comparison with the Solstice and a Miata setup for AX. Both were on new Hoosiers so the tires weren't a factor and run at TireRacks test track. The Soltice did amazingly well compared to the Miata which had been modded by it's owner. They gave the win to the Miata but only by a small margin. I was impressed that GM could come out with a new car that was competitive with a well sorted car like the Miata. I think GM's poor history is clouding the opinions of a lot of people. The Solstice and Fiero really have nothing in common.
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rick 918-S |
Mar 28 2006, 10:32 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,436 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) I wouldn't say the Solstice and the 914 have anything in common either. More like the Bristol, and the Solstice future forward. |
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rhodyguy |
Mar 28 2006, 10:37 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,071 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
i'll be waiting to read the second sticker. the adjusted market value will be a joke. what was the out the door price rick?
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pfierb |
Mar 28 2006, 10:49 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
It was called Additional Dealer Markup at one time I guess dealers are using more sophisticated sleeze these days with AMV......People don't forget when they have been scewed ....Car dealers sure do live under a rock |
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jonwatts |
Mar 28 2006, 11:05 AM
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no rules, just wrong Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,321 Joined: 13-January 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 141 |
Is that an original? If so it should go in the famous quotes thread. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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pfierb |
Mar 28 2006, 11:36 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
You caught me Famous Quotes thread thought I could get away with It. Sincerely Yours Winston Churchill |
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rick 918-S |
Mar 28 2006, 11:42 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,436 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Didn't really look, something like 19000.00 base, 25000.00 as shown, didn't pay much attension to that as I wasn't a buyer. But, under 25000.00 is a bargain these days as sports cars go. (ya right listen to me... Bargain.. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) ) Got a pocket protector and a business card? |
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seanery |
Mar 28 2006, 11:58 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
I priced them out here, $21,600 with everything I wanted - no dealer screw you fees. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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