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I just returned from the Detroit Auto show, and have posted pictures of both the Solstice and the Sky into the gallery. Some of them are a little fuzzy (from chasing the rotating car), and there are alot of duplicates that others have posted. Some of my thoughts now that I have seen both in person.....I will get the Solstice as it is the first one out. Could not look into the "trunk" of either one, but it is a non-issue with me. Looking at the rear deck lid, and comparing the amount of "real-estate" available for sealing the top to the body, I now know that there will be "wings" to add support to the top. They will use the small holes in the deck lid as a rearward point of contact and have what appears to be about 10-12 inches of horizontal contact before the passenger compartment. The pivot point of the top would dictate a much shorter horizontal run to seal against the rear deck, but to use pressure as the main sealing force it would require points further aft, thus the need for "wings" as a cover for the top mechanism. This should make for a fairly water tight and air tight seal between the top and the body.
The Sky photographed better for me because it was not black on a shiny surface tilted. I like the lines of the Sky, but I will get the first roadster available which is the Solstice.
The Sky photographed better for me because it was not black on a shiny surface tilted. I like the lines of the Sky, but I will get the first roadster available which is the Solstice.