On that note I will. People keep rolling their eyes at me everytime I order a part and ask me, "why?". I guess I have another part from solo to get and put on soon.
Sooner the better. Looks like prices are going to be going up because of the cost of materials and so on. Not only Solo either, everything. Best order it now and install when you have the time
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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo) Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles
Sooner the better. Looks like prices are going to be going up because of the cost of materials and so on. Not only Solo either, everything. Best order it now and install when you have the time
I read that too. How long does one have?
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Ordered 11/12/05
Black, manual trans, Premium package, power package, convenience package, floor mats, AC, XM radio, LSD, and Polished Wheels Produced 6/1! VIN:18718
Mods: Fujita CAI, Stubbie Attenna, Lil Chromies, Third Brake Overlay, 35% Tint. Solo Headers, Solo Exhaust.
If you already have a header, and an aftermarket exhaust system, the higher flowing catalytic converter will ABSOLUTELY 100% make your car louder. It's a definite noticeable difference. I would say at LEAST 15-20% louder.
That said, if you're driving casually... just bumming around, it's noticeable, but it's not obnoxious. If you start hot rodding around though, it gets extremely loud. You have to like it.
I love driving the Solstice with all the stuff I've got on it (basically the same). It's loud, but my commute is only like 4-5 miles away. On the weekends, or when I'm taking my wife to dinner or somewhere else, and I want a nice, calm, relaxing ride... I usually take the Crown Victoria LX. I barely hear the motor (unless I floor it), and it's comfortable and roomy.
If the Solstice is your only car, really consider what you want to do with it. As I get older, I find myself not enjoying as much a loud small sports car (I've been driving loud small 2 seaters since high school). Sometimes the power gain (which is substantial) can overpower the sense of logic. Hahah....
I like it though...
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Automobiles
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------------------------------------------- 2006 Pontiac Solstice (#1267)
- GM Cold Air Intake
- Clear Image Hi-Flow Cat
- Clear Image Shorty Header
If you already have a header, and an aftermarket exhaust system, the higher flowing catalytic converter will ABSOLUTELY 100% make your car louder. It's a definite noticeable difference. I would say at LEAST 15-20% louder.
That said, if you're driving casually... just bumming around, it's noticeable, but it's not obnoxious. If you start hot rodding around though, it gets extremely loud. You have to like it.
I love driving the Solstice with all the stuff I've got on it (basically the same). It's loud, but my commute is only like 4-5 miles away. On the weekends, or when I'm taking my wife to dinner or somewhere else, and I want a nice, calm, relaxing ride... I usually take the Crown Victoria LX. I barely hear the motor (unless I floor it), and it's comfortable and roomy.
If the Solstice is your only car, really consider what you want to do with it. As I get older, I find myself not enjoying as much a loud small sports car (I've been driving loud small 2 seaters since high school). Sometimes the power gain (which is substantial) can overpower the sense of logic. Hahah....
I like it though...
Thanks for the info. That was my concern. I really wish I knew someone close by with my set or similar with the cat to get a in person perspective. I am on the fence at the moment be leaning towards it.
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Ordered 11/12/05
Black, manual trans, Premium package, power package, convenience package, floor mats, AC, XM radio, LSD, and Polished Wheels Produced 6/1! VIN:18718
Mods: Fujita CAI, Stubbie Attenna, Lil Chromies, Third Brake Overlay, 35% Tint. Solo Headers, Solo Exhaust.
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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo) Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles
Thanks for the info. That was my concern. I really wish I knew someone close by with my set or similar with the cat to get a in person perspective. I am on the fence at the moment be leaning towards it.
Well, it IS loud, and it would be tough if I had to live with this car as my only vehicle. At times I do find it getting on my nerves. I mean, it's not like a riced out Honda, but if you're just "not in the mood" it can be kind of a pain in the ass. YOu basicaly have to drive really really conservatively to keep it quiet.
75% of the noise issues you're having are related to the cold air intake though. When you do all this work to the exhaust, it's exacerbated by the CAI you've got. If you replace the front of your CAI with a hollowed out version of your stock air box, it would probably be much quieter. You could also put your stock exhaust back and go with the high-flow catalytic converter and still see a noticeable improvement. (it would be quieter too)
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Automobiles
@ http://www.PETACar.ORG
------------------------------------------- 2006 Pontiac Solstice (#1267)
- GM Cold Air Intake
- Clear Image Hi-Flow Cat
- Clear Image Shorty Header
What is the flow rate of the solo cat compared to stock? I am looking at the header and exhaust, so how much extra power becomes available by switching out the cat on an N/A?
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I guess I have another part from solo to get and put on soon. 
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