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Solstice #1 - 2007 Solstice GXP 12/06 - 10/09 (Sold)
Solstice #2 - 2009 Solstice GXP Coupe 10/09 GMPP Tune (Next year, all the take off parts from Sol #1.)
License Plate - CHGO SOL
NASSOA - Founding Member#82
Winter Hibernation began 11/10/09, catch me on Fb
2009 Events
T2TR - April 30 - May 3rd (The Solstice/Sky attack on land and through water.)
NASSM 2009
Congrats!!! Have fun breakin' it in and more fun after that first 500.
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Envious! Ordered 3/25/2006 - delivered 9/12/2006. Everything but headliner, xm, 6-disc, on-star and smokers. Options chosen: sand/steel leather, tan top, manual trans and polished wheels. Her name is "Esmeralda" (emerald in Spanish).
So glad you are back and running again, Diane. Your Sly is gorgeous to match yourself, both inward and outward. Hope to see you again, down the road. Congrats on your new Sly GXP.
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#1 On my local GXP list at MSRP; Code 1100, Order#KCPDVV 04-28-06
This is why I laugh at the frequent posts on the Miata Forum saying, "my 170 HP car has more than enough power to get me in trouble, why would I want more power?" As if more power necessarily = more trouble and nobody in a stock Miata ever gets in trouble.
there is still something to be said for the miata/mx-5 be it only 170 hp. it took nearly 15 years to come out with a competitors roadster in roughly the same price range to be "competitive" in all the aspects that made the miata what it was. Solstice is that car, and it's proving it's worth already.
for breaking the mold on American roadsters
Some of my friends are die hard American made only, i tell them i would have gotten an american made car in a heart beat if were to be able to deliver everything my rx8 can for the same price. there isn't.
The solstice deffinatly has appealed to me, but i'm not going to convert more like adopt. maybe in the near future i'll aquire one. if not for me, then my wife (promised her the first new car, it's appealing to her as well)
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Yes, I own an Rx8 and i'm on a Solstice forum.
If i were short enough to fit in a Roadster, the solstice would have been a very strong contender when i purched my Rx8.
But i still can appreciate a quality built sports care that breaks the mold for what America has to offer in this market.
My 2006 All American, Coast 2 Coast, Rt. 66 pics. 22 states, 9,000 miles in 4 weeks & the 2009 trip.http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f...ad-trip-20928/
Founder - KAPPAS for the Cause
Founding Member - MASSC
Founding Member - NASSOA
Team Solstice
Amelia Clunkenquiet - she's cool and she made history.
Location: The avatar shows my motivation to work .... Work takes place in Houston, Republic of Texas .... Motivation takes place in CA, NV, UT, CO and similar locations.
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WOW Michelle that is absolutely awesome-can you make it for real on a shirt? I'll buy it!
Great design, Michele. All the way to Diane's license plate!!!!
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Her name is MariSOL
In Spanish that means The Sea and The Sun.
VIN 6Y101319, delivered 10/15/05. 83,519 miles.
Thanks. I really need to find out who originated that design so I can ask their permission to use it.
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My 2006 All American, Coast 2 Coast, Rt. 66 pics. 22 states, 9,000 miles in 4 weeks & the 2009 trip.http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f...ad-trip-20928/
Founder - KAPPAS for the Cause
Founding Member - MASSC
Founding Member - NASSOA
Team Solstice
Amelia Clunkenquiet - she's cool and she made history.
Location: Yuba City, California .... The BIG Cowpie!
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Originally Posted by RotaryPowered
there is still something to be said for the miata/mx-5 be it only 170 hp. it took nearly 15 years to come out with a competitors roadster in roughly the same price range to be "competitive" in all the aspects that made the miata what it was. Solstice is that car, and it's proving it's worth already.
for breaking the mold on American roadsters
Some of my friends are die hard American made only, i tell them i would have gotten an american made car in a heart beat if were to be able to deliver everything my rx8 can for the same price. there isn't.
The solstice deffinatly has appealed to me, but i'm not going to convert more like adopt. maybe in the near future i'll aquire one. if not for me, then my wife (promised her the first new car, it's appealing to her as well)
I agree that the MX-5 is a great car. I don't consider the Solstice to be a better car and I think there is plenty of room for more great cars like the RX8, 350z, S2000, Z4 and on an on. I have my preferences, but I wouldn't knock somebody elses choice in a great car.
My post refers more to Mazda's refusal to add a Mazdaspeed motor to the MX-5, which they even give to the Mazda 3. I know it would sell and it would add some renewed excitment to the Miata. I'm baffled why Mazda won't do it.
I agree that the MX-5 is a great car. I don't consider the Solstice to be a better car and I think there is plenty of room for more great cars like the RX8, 350z, S2000, Z4 and on an on. I have my preferences, but I wouldn't knock somebody elses choice in a great car.
My post refers more to Mazda's refusal to add a Mazdaspeed motor to the MX-5, which they even give to the Mazda 3. I know it would sell and it would add some renewed excitment to the Miata. I'm baffled why Mazda won't do it.
Jay Leno put it best when talking about Mazda, they are one of the few companies that fix the problem rather then throw more horsepower at it
similar in concept to the LS series engine swaps i saw browsing through the forum, just a Ford v8 insted of a Chevy
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Yes, I own an Rx8 and i'm on a Solstice forum.
If i were short enough to fit in a Roadster, the solstice would have been a very strong contender when i purched my Rx8.
But i still can appreciate a quality built sports care that breaks the mold for what America has to offer in this market.
Location: Yuba City, California .... The BIG Cowpie!
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Jay Leno put it best when talking about Mazda, they are one of the few companies that fix the problem rather then throw more horsepower at it.
Big talk from a man who owns:
300 HP Mustang GT,
400 HP C6 Corvette,
not one but THREE Dodge Vipers,
425 HP Shelby Cobra,
440 HP Carerra GT,
478 HP Ferrari F40,
490 HP Lamborghini Countach,
543 HP Maybach 57,
520 HP Lamborghini Gallardo,
530 HP Lamborghini Diablo,
550 HP Ford GT,
571 HP Lamborghini Murcielago,
617 HP Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren,
660 HP Ferrari Enzo,
690 HP McLaren F1,
And a car with a jet engine!
Nah, the man's no fan of horsepower.
I think it is great when manufacturers offer fun, affordable cars. If offering modest engines keeps prices down, that is great too. But I don't see anything wrong with offering more power for those who want it.
Doesn't your RX8 has over 230 HP? Why is that wrong with giving the MX-5 that kind of horsepower?
similar in concept to the LS series engine swaps i saw browsing through the forum, just a Ford v8 insted of a Chevy
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Take care on the break-in then let 'er rip.
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