Wonder what the 2 black spots are at the top of the rear deck lid in the first series of yellow pics. Possibly pop them out and drop hard top in place.
Could also be so you know where to close the lid at.
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It is a matter of personal choice. Some folks must have all the bells and whistles. In school, I had a buddy with a 69 Z28, but refused to ride in his girlfriends car because it was a new base 4 banger white Camaro. I just like the added power and the extra styling cues. All of the cars I've bought new have been a little more than base; a 1988 Dodge Daytona turbo, 1991 Z24, 1998 Grand Prix GTX Pace Car and 2000 Grand Prix GTP Pace Car and eventually a GXP.
Chrome around fog lights looks sharp but ventilation for Turbo would decrease!
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Just adding my 2cents worth...
I'd Love to see a Chrome option for the front!
It certainly looks great, but the square inches of space allowed to ventilate the turbo would be greatly decreased. Therefore, I would assume that performance would be compromised. I'm not an engineer but I would assume that the amount of ventilation necessary for the turbo, is what you see. Loads of engineering went into this vehicle and this was the final design. I wouldn't fool with it, or you might void your warranty. I personally prefer the original design. A little to much chrome for me.
Just a thought. Does anyone with a more analytical mind have a thought on this?
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The vents around the turn signal/fog lamps are for the front brakes, not the turbo, so I don’t think restricted airflow is an issue.
While I love looking at photochopped images to see “what could be” the chrome surrounds don’t do it for me.
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i personally prefer the look of the original solstice.. the spoiler took out the simple look and the beautiful curves.. also i like the simple facial on the original model.. the air intake? they added on in the gxp model took away the softiness of the front...
but overall.. just love it.. ready to order mine.. the horsepw extra is the reason i go for the gxp
my two cents
i personally prefer the look of the original solstice.. the spoiler took out the simple look and the beautiful curves.. also i like the simple facial on the original model.. the air intake? they added on in the gxp model took away the softiness of the front...
but overall.. just love it.. ready to order mine.. the horsepw extra is the reason i go for the gxp
my two cents
but we need more air for the turbo and to help cool those brakes so we are stuck with the vents.
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It certainly looks great, but the square inches of space allowed to ventilate the turbo would be greatly decreased. Therefore, I would assume that performance would be compromised. I'm not an engineer but I would assume that the amount of ventilation necessary for the turbo, is what you see. Loads of engineering went into this vehicle and this was the final design. I wouldn't fool with it, or you might void your warranty. I personally prefer the original design. A little to much chrome for me.
Just a thought. Does anyone with a more analytical mind have a thought on this?
Look closely.....you'll notice that the vents are larger due to designers not engineers. The actual opening is about the size of a baseball or so...actually round.
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---------------- WEASEL Aggressive 2007 GXP Auto Dec 4, 2006
• Mods:
DDMWorks Race Backbone • Garage opener integrated into header • Side blinker/marker • K&N Filter •
Shorty Antenna • Wolo BADBOY horn...fun! • Engine fuel pump insulator
3 failed pinion seals...300+, 9,700+, & 12,636 miles
Replaced outside driver door handle June 2008
Canvas top replaced June 2008.
Gas cap replaced June 2008.
Wonder how hard it will be to get the leather seats without the red stitching, more like whats in the original Solstice. Hope it is possible...
it is possible to order the GXP with or without the red stitching on the seats... no price difference. When the dealer placed my order he asked, I opted for it.
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2007 Sly GXP Automatic with Ebony leather, Automatic & Loaded! (everything minus Smoker's Package and OnStar)
Holy old thread/question batman! I asked that question Jan 8th of this year. Just in case you dont know the seats without red stitch will also have the GXP emblem on the headrest area in an off white color.
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but we need more air for the turbo and to help cool those brakes 
so we are stuck with the vents.
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