Solstice Coupe Review MotorWeek on Speed This Morning

AZDarkSol · 10-02-2009, 01:56 PM

MotorWeek on Speed had a review of the coupe today in the Phoenix area. I just witnessed it. Short review, Their "Car Keys First Impressions" segment no track stats. I guess it should be called "first and last impressions" for this one...how sad.. But I was suprised they reviewed it at all. Good review for the most part. I am actually shocked with why they did it with the end of production and all. They don't do it for free, that is for sure.

We need to find a link to it on the net.

PS...Man one look at that car and knowing it was tanked...

"These times they are a changing"

AZDarkSol · 10-02-2009, 02:16 PM

I couldn't find any video of it on the net. Here is the episode format however:

Episode Title: 2904/Porsche Panamera
PBS broadcast window begins September 25, 2009

Quick Listing:
Road Test: 2010 Porsche Panamera
Road Test: Three Cubic Solutions: Nissan Cube vs. Kia Soul vs. Scion xB
Goss' Garage: Cleaning up a Mess
Car Keys First Impressions: 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe

Fergy · 10-02-2009, 03:23 PM

Supposed to be shown on Speed Channel: Sat 10/3 7:00-7:30am &
Fri 10/9 4:00-4:30am

AZDarkSol · 10-02-2009, 03:54 PM

Here you go. Here it is in it's entirety. I had it in my DVR so I mpeg'd it right off my big screen.

Hope one of these links works.. wish the quality was better..but you get the idea.

Solstice Forum :: SolsticeCoupeMotorWeek003.flv video by starmanorion - Photobucket

Sly Bob · 10-02-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AZDarkSol

Here you go. I had it in my DVR so I mpeg'd it right off my big screen.

Hope one of these links works.. wish the quality was better..but you get the idea.

We certainly do get the idea. Thanks for posting it AZDaskSol.

Brandi · 10-04-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AZDarkSol

Here you go. Here it is in it's entirety. I had it in my DVR so I mpeg'd it right off my big screen.

Hope one of these links works.. wish the quality was better..but you get the idea.

Solstice Forum :: SolsticeCoupeMotorWeek003.flv video by starmanorion - Photobucket

Thanks for posting the video. Very cool!

AZDarkSol · 10-04-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandi

Thanks for posting the video. Very cool!

This is most probably the last review of the Pontiac Solstice in any format. That said I think they blew the ending..should have shown it driving off into the sunset...Pontiac...we will miss you...

jeff465 · 10-05-2009, 02:50 PM

Fergy, The show time on 10/9/09 is 4AM to 430AM . Is that EST? Also,does your coupe #409 have the factory dual quads!?

Fergy · 10-06-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff465

Fergy, The show time on 10/9/09 is 4AM to 430AM . Is that EST? Also,does your coupe #409 have the factory dual quads!?

EST. Unfortunately, my cable provider turns off Speed and runs infomercials in the wee hours. Pardon my ingnorance, but what are you referring to (factory dual quads)?

wspohn · 10-06-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff465

Also,does your coupe #409 have the factory dual quads!?

I am wracking my brain to figure out what my coupe would have 4 of, too. Or rather 8 of, in 2 sets of 4 apparently.

HUH · 10-06-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Fergy

EST. Unfortunately, my cable provider turns off Speed and runs infomercials in the wee hours. Pardon my ingnorance, but what are you referring to (factory dual quads)?

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Originally Posted by wspohn

I am wracking my brain to figure out what my coupe would have 4 of, too. Or rather 8 of, in 2 sets of 4 apparently.

You guys are letting your youth show! Yes, it’s dual four barrel carburetors. My first new car was a 1963 Chevy SS with a 409 CI engine with dual quads. Stock in 1963 with 7” wide tires I ran a 13.04 sec. quarter mile. It was the quickest car I have ever owned. The down side; I was getting about 4 MPG (I had a 5.13 rear end in it).

My Solstice Coupe is the 2nd quickest car. The fastest car on my list was a 65 Corvette; 327 CI with 350 HP, aluminum knock off wheels and side exhaust. This Corvette was the most beautiful and fun to drive car I have owned; but it is quickly being replaced by the Solstice in every aspect except top end speed. The Solstice is addictive!

Jim

wspohn · 10-06-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HUH

You guys are letting your youth show! Yes, it’s dual four barrel carburetors.

Uh, no to both. I am not a young guy nor do I have any carbs on my Solstice (nor would I want any).

HUH · 10-06-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wspohn

Uh, no to both. I am not a young guy nor do I have any carbs on my Solstice (nor would I want any).

If I want carbs, carbs I've got, though not dual 4 bbl.

The reference was to Fergy’s signature line.

I guess you missed Jeff’s humor.

In the early 60's 409 and dual quads were synonymous. If someone said they had a 409 you assumed it had dual quads. Jeff’s humor made sense to me.

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Originally Posted by Fergy

Vin#409
"She's real fine, my 409. She's real fine my 409. My 4....0....9.
Well I saved my pennies and I saved my dimes. (Giddyup giddyup 409)
'Fore I knew there would be a time. (Giddyup giddyup 409)
When I would buy a brand new 409. (409, 409)"

I think you missed it.

BTW, I know what carburetors look like.

wspohn · 10-06-2009, 11:35 AM

Yup, slipped by me both times.

Fergy · 10-06-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HUH

The reference was to Fergy’s signature line.

I guess you missed Jeff’s humor.

In the early 60's 409 and dual quads were synonymous. If someone said they had a 409 you assumed it had dual quads. Jeff’s humor made sense to me.

I think you missed it.

BTW, I know what carburetors look like.

Missed it by a mile!

I wasn't letting my youth show (hell, I'm 53). Just didn't catch the drift (happens more often nowadays). I too was trying to figure what the heck might be considered dual quad on a direct injection car.

But #409 does have posi-traction (sort of), and fortunately NOT a 4-speed.