http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum General Solstice Discussion en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:44:40 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/images/solstice2/misc/rss.jpg http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/fender-cameras-60643/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:21 GMT I just had a revelation while looking at the solstice in the garage... Remember the Solstice with the turn signals in the little vents on the side of the car that Norm made deeper for that guy? Well what I am thinking is get a double din dvd stereo that this will work with and then adding a camera to each of those vents in the deeper custom fenders norm made and wiring it so that when you turn your blinker on, they would automatically turn on like on a motorhome and display on your dvd player? Anyone think this is a cool idea? You could also have the rear bumper camera turn on when put in reverse.. I think it would be neat.. what are your opinions. I just had a revelation while looking at the solstice in the garage...

Remember the Solstice with the turn signals in the little vents on the side of the car that Norm made deeper for that guy?

Well what I am thinking is get a double din dvd stereo that this will work with and then adding a camera to each of those vents in the deeper custom fenders norm made and wiring it so that when you turn your blinker on, they would automatically turn on like on a motorhome and display on your dvd player?

Anyone think this is a cool idea? You could also have the rear bumper camera turn on when put in reverse..

I think it would be neat.. what are your opinions. ]]> General Solstice Discussion Black07Solstice http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/fender-cameras-60643/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/porsche-boxster-still-not-convinced-60642/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:49 GMT I'm at work and bored, waiting for Friday evening to roll along. So I did a google search on 1997-2004 Boxster reviews (Closed match to my 2008 GXP).

I found it interesting, some of the gripes are the same as we've seen the media speak of about out cars. But overall, I'm not convinced. At one time I wanted a Boxster (prestige, styling, quickness)... this review just confirms I made the right choice when I got my GXP:

Something I personally found funny since it is a common gripe from Solstice owners:

"...though paint was gorgeous and panel fits precise--a sharp contrast to the thin, cheap-looking black plastic used on the dashboard and console."



Excerpt:

Consumer GuideŽ Road-Test Evaluation
Looks are just the starting point of the Boxster's appeal. It may be the latest "budget" Porsche, but the Boxster is no less a thoroughbred sports car than its big-brother 911. This roadster entertains most on twisty roads, tracking with grippy sure-footed stability, little body lean, and sure control, aided by rifle-quick steering with ample feedback. Unfortunately, the penalty for this handling prowess is an annoyingly stiff ride, with constant minor pitching on some freeways, and lots of thumpy jiggle over tar strips and patches. Add in marked noise from engine, wind, and tires, and the Boxster would be wearing on a long Interstate trip. Although the engine is strongest at higher rpm, there's enough low-end torque for punchy standing starts and quick passing sprints. Still, our manual-shift test car disappointed slightly in the 0-60 mph test at 7.5 seconds (Porsche claims 6.7). Fuel economy is excellent for the performance, however. We averaged a laudable 21.7 mpg in spirited city/highway driving. "Panic" braking is arresting-cable swift. Mash the pedal and the Boxster just hunkers down and stops. Some drivers feel cramped in a Boxster, even with the top down, while others have no complaints. Audio and climate controls are handy but confusing. Many drivers would prefer a tilt steering wheel instead of the standard telescopic adjustment. As it is, the wheel rim tends to mask part of the tachometer face. Additional gripes: an old-fashioned floor-hinged gas pedal; analog and digital speedometers; no in-dash glovebox; and no top-side engine access other than three "service" ports in the rear trunk. On the plus side, the Boxster's two cargo holds (front and rear) take a fair bit of stuff for a 2-seater, the seats are supportively comfortable, and visibility is okay despite a "bathtub" driving position and the soft top's fairly blind rear quarters. That top works quickly and seals well, but isn't completely covered when folded under its lid. Also, the plastic rear window seems cheap at this price. The optional behind-the-seats wind blocker is effective, but cumbersome to remove or install. Boxster is solid and rattle-free for a modern ragtop. One test car had some body shake over railroad tracks, though paint was gorgeous and panel fits precise--a sharp contrast to the thin, cheap-looking black plastic used on the dashboard and console.


The rest of the review can be found here:

1997-2004 Porsche Boxster: Full Review - Consumer Guide Automotive ]]> General Solstice Discussion ddragon http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/porsche-boxster-still-not-convinced-60642/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/just-curious-does-powder-coat-scrap-off-finger-nail-60640/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:25:22 GMT Just curious folks, maybe this happened to you. But I was replacing the rubber connector on my Dejon IC pipes, and noticed I had scrapped the powder coating off with my finger nails. NO they are not that long or that sharp :banghead: But, I thought powder coating was tougher than that? Has anyone had this experience? Just curious folks, maybe this happened to you. But I was replacing the rubber connector on my Dejon IC pipes, and noticed I had scrapped the powder coating off with my finger nails. NO they are not that long or that sharp :banghead:

But, I thought powder coating was tougher than that? Has anyone had this experience? ]]> General Solstice Discussion ddragon http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/just-curious-does-powder-coat-scrap-off-finger-nail-60640/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/dic-temperature-indicating-f-60637/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:59 GMT This morning while scrolling through the DIC the engine temperature showed ---F°. There was no idiot light and the car was running fine. Just to be safe I pulled over and noticed nothing wrong (leaks, steam, coolant level, etc). I'm thinking that this is a temperature sensor malfunction to the DIC, but that the computer is still receiving a valid temperature since the car runs fine. Can this be verified on the OBD? If this is a temp sensor is it easy to replace? Any other thoughts? ]]> General Solstice Discussion Kevin Z http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/dic-temperature-indicating-f-60637/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/its-squirrel-season-60634/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:16:50 GMT For those of you that live in squirrel country, and don't/can't keep your car in an enclosed garage, here's a warning. I just paid my dealer $380 to repair the wires to my #2 injector, because a squirrel decided under my engine cover would be a good place to pile his acorns and nibble on wires. I normally keep my car in the garage, but I'm working on my motorcycles, and it's too small for both. Oh, and chasing them away once won't work, 'cause once they've chosen a spot, they'll keep coming back. I plan to put a tray of rat poison under there every day, until I can move back into the garage. ]]> General Solstice Discussion WintR http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/its-squirrel-season-60634/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/fingerprints-60633/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:12:09 GMT Hello, Am I the only one that gets fingerprints all over my Solstice when closing the trunk lid.. or am I doing something wrong? Do they make a closer for the trunk so you dont have to touch it.. I hate cleaning it up going out for a drive.. picking up some stuff and then getting finger prints on my Sol... How do you close your lid? Is yours kinda hard to close? :lurk: Hello,

Am I the only one that gets fingerprints all over my Solstice when closing the trunk lid.. or am I doing something wrong?

Do they make a closer for the trunk so you dont have to touch it.. I hate cleaning it up going out for a drive.. picking up some stuff and then getting finger prints on my Sol...


How do you close your lid? Is yours kinda hard to close? :lurk: ]]> General Solstice Discussion Black07Solstice http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/fingerprints-60633/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/dealer-wont-fix-damaged-bumper-60629/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:48:06 GMT I got my '08 Solstice in September of '08. Within the first few days of purchasing the car, I noticed that the front bumper was a bit out of alignment and that there were scratches on the underside of the bumper, only visible if you actually put your head on the ground and look up at the underside of the bumper.

I hadn't noticed this right away because the bumper is only very slightly out of alignment (the gaps between the bumper and the fenders are a bit too large).

So, my thinking was that somewhere along in the line in the vehicle's 300KM life before I bought it, someone at the dealership or during a test drive cranked the bumper against the ground while unloading the car or driving up to a curb or something. In any case, I know without a doubt that it was not me. I have always been extremely conscientious about the ground clearance of the front bumper and have always known to be very careful when going up inclines, driveways and pulling up to curbs.

I originally called the dealership for a service appointment and described the issue back in December of '08. They scheduled an appointment to bring the car in, but I was unable to make the appointment. Due to a busy life and the fact that the bumper mis-alignment isn't horribly noticeable, and that the dealership is a pain for me to get to, I never got around to bringing it back in, until just now. I brought the car in today and the service guy just left a message on my voice mail saying that they won't fix the bumper under warranty because the mis-alignment is due to "impact damage", or in other words, "we think you broke it".

On one hand, I'm blaming myself for not going over the car with a fine tooth comb before driving it off the lot initially, including checking the underside of the bumper and making sure EVERY square inch of the car was in 100% pristine condition. On the other hand, someone else damaged the bumper either at the dealership or en route to the dealership from the factory.

Does anyone think I have a chance in hell in getting them to fix this or should I just chalk it up as a lesson learned? ]]> General Solstice Discussion brandon272 http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/dealer-wont-fix-damaged-bumper-60629/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/snobootz-60628/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:20:30 GMT to those who live in cold areas and drive their kappas during snow season..............have you guys tried this product? Snobootz - Better Than Tire Chains (http://www.snobootz.com/) to those who live in cold areas and drive their kappas during snow season..............have you guys tried this product?

Snobootz - Better Than Tire Chains ]]> General Solstice Discussion sky888 http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/snobootz-60628/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/full-roll-cage-solstice-60627/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:18:45 GMT Image: http://www.tunerzine.com/articles/315/1.jpg Anyone ever see this car? It has a full roll cage.. pretty neat! Insane Mobil 1 Solstice Speedster - Pontiac, Solstice - TunerZine.com - Your Online Automotive Magazine (http://www.tunerzine.com/view_article/car_feature/insane-mobil-1-solstice-speedster) Above is the article!

Anyone ever see this car? It has a full roll cage.. pretty neat!

Insane Mobil 1 Solstice Speedster - Pontiac, Solstice - TunerZine.com - Your Online Automotive Magazine

Above is the article! ]]> General Solstice Discussion Black07Solstice http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/full-roll-cage-solstice-60627/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/price-trends-60620/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:26:42 GMT Anyone have any insights as to where the resale/trade-in values of a a used Solstice is headed. Is the closing of Pontiac Division pushing prices down or is the potential limited supply of used vehicles pushing prices up. Anyone have any insights as to where the resale/trade-in values of a a used Solstice is headed. Is the closing of Pontiac Division pushing prices down or is the potential limited supply of used vehicles pushing prices up. ]]> General Solstice Discussion jgrinham http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/price-trends-60620/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/my-onstar-lets-make-deal-renewal-60605/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:07 GMT My OnStar is about to expire so I called today and told them I wanted a better deal on the Safe and Sound Pkg that costs 12 months for $199.00.

I Didn't threaten to terminate my service just wanted to know the Best price
available. They asked me if $148.92 for a peroid of 14 months , yeah I said 14 months, sounded like a price I would be interested in and my reply was "Yes I think I can live with that."

I'd like to add my payment was an anual payments, not pay monthly.

Anyone else call OnStar and play "Let's Make a A Deal?" Let's see if anyone can "Get a Beter Deal"? :willy: ]]> General Solstice Discussion GXP Fetish http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/my-onstar-lets-make-deal-renewal-60605/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/love-my-new-gxp-nose-60604/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:05:47 GMT Bought this from Wade and finally have it painted. Thanks a million Wade! Image: http://www3.sympatico.ca/spedee/GXP1.jpg Image: http://www3.sympatico.ca/spedee/GXP2.jpg Image: http://www3.sympatico.ca/spedee/GXP3.jpg Bought this from Wade and finally have it painted. Thanks a million Wade!







]]> General Solstice Discussion Spedee http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/love-my-new-gxp-nose-60604/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/can-someone-please-post-window-glass-adjustment-60592/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:18 GMT I have searched the forum, but cannot find where the description of how to adjust the side window glass is posted. I have some wind noise above 40 mph on the driver's side right at the rear corner of the glass. I noticed that the window does not seat under the upper flap in the weather strip at the top of the window.

Also, to adjust the window glass, do you have to take off the inside trim panel on the door? Thanks! ]]> General Solstice Discussion KappaNumber http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/can-someone-please-post-window-glass-adjustment-60592/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/does-anyone-else-hate-our-dipsticks-60587/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:55:32 GMT I have searched the forum and I am aware of the quirks with our dipsticks. However, something strange is going on with my oil level.

I changed my oil at 613 miles. I didn't have an oil filter wrench, so I changed the filter about 100 miles later. Then I checked the oil level, and it seemed to be down a little less than 1/2 quart, so I added some to bring the level back up.

I am now at 1368 miles and I checked the dipstick again tonight. When I first pulled it out, it looked full (on one side). I wiped it off and inserted the dipstick and checked it again. This time the dipstick had the bottom and top notches filled with oil but nothing in between. So, I wiped it off again and checked again. Over the next 3 tries, no oil would show on the dipstick. So I added about 1/4 of a quart and nothing still showed. So I started the car up and drove it around the block and warmed the engine up.

I pulled back into the garage and checked the level. It was right on full. I wiped the dipstick off and tried again. It showed full on one side only. Then I tried it a 3rd time and had oil on the bottom and top notches once again.

Any idea what is going on? Did I overfill my crankcase (which I don't think I did)? I pulled one of the spark plugs, and it looked fine, just a light tan, no oil deposits from burning oil. Also, I see no oil leaks.

Thanks in advance for your responses. ]]> General Solstice Discussion KappaNumber http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/does-anyone-else-hate-our-dipsticks-60587/ http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/chrome-red-solstice-sema-show-60580/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:22:26 GMT Saw this image today. Now I have seen everything!

SEMA-DAY-3-005.JPG, SEMA Day Three - CarDomain Events
It's so dam ugly. Someone on this forum will love it. Chrome overload. ]]> General Solstice Discussion Silver_Ghost http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f11/chrome-red-solstice-sema-show-60580/