I just receive a post card from GM about Chevy's SSR.
Although I have no use for such a pickup/car, the top picture got my attention, here is the same photo from the web site :
Since both vehicules are propulsion (with differential), would this concept be feasible?
I just receive a post card from GM about Chevy's SSR.
Although I have no use for such a pickup/car, the top picture got my attention, here is the same photo from the web site :
Since both vehicules are propulsion (with differential), would this concept be feasible?
It is a trick top, but its just not in keeping what the Solstice is meant to be. The mission for the Solstice, as stated by Bob Lutz, is a "back to basics" roadster. Part of that means going with simpler, cheaper equipment and leaving off some nice, but unnecessary convenience upgrades. A power operated hardtop would certainly fit.
Plus, the added weight of a folding hardtop and its associated power equipment would certainly negatively affect both the curb weight of the car, and its center of gravity.
Pontiac will be offering the G6 as a hardtop convertable in the not too distant future.
Oh, man, I LOVE the SSR. A little pricey though, although the new near 400HP LS2 and 6-speed manual kinda makes it worth it.
Seems like Pontiac has a winner in that G6 hardtop convertible. Nice looking car, and for that price point, you can't buy any other hardtop convertible new (or used?). I can't imagine the Solstice getting a hardtop beyond a lightweight one-piece that you have to leave at home when it comes off.
I kinda appreciate that the top's not powered. Just more things to go wrong, you know? I have a buddy with an SLK230, and his top stopped working mid-retract. He drove home looking weird.
What's a troll to do? I Fedexed the Magic Eight Ball back, please don't ban me, I'll be a good little troll.
I think there is a possibility that the Sol could one day morph into 2 cars, the original back to basics roadster, and an upscale version with a retractable hard top, but again, that's all speculation. It would give the Sol a selling advantage over the MX-5, but in an upscale way, the softop would remain as it's performance competitor.
Or, maybe the Sky will get it, and the Sol will remain a softtop only!
It is possible that some day, the Solstice, Sky, another Kappa version, or a completely different small roadster will get a hardtop in place of the softtop at GM. However, the Sol just isn't going to get one overnight. Were probably talking a couple generations down the road. Certainly not this generation, and I'd doubt the second generation would get it either.
What's a troll to do? I Fedexed the Magic Eight Ball back, please don't ban me, I'll be a good little troll.
I think there is a possibility that the Sol could one day morph into 2 cars, the original back to basics roadster, and an upscale version with a retractable hard top, but again, that's all speculation. It would give the Sol a selling advantage over the MX-5, but in an upscale way, the softop would remain as it's performance competitor.
Or, maybe the Sky will get it, and the Sol will remain a softtop only!
think google???? How 'bout you all mighty super mod, how'd you do it - oh - he took a digi cam into his office, and picked up the 8-ball from his desk :lol:
Got to pickup my Solstice @ PAW on last Saturday, June 27. A big thank you to Dave Gilbert for solving the big issue with the engine. Dave is a very knowledgeable person and stuck with a puzzling problem! Once resolved I had the engine that I had always hoped for. Scary power now! Disable...
The Solstice GXP is a fantastic car. But at the end of the day 2.0L just wasn't quite enough for me. There are so many great cars on the used market that are or will soon become attractive value options. I'm curious if there is anything out there that might tempt you away from the Solstice. What...
Anybody got a set of wheel liners that weren't scratched or tore up after shipping. And where did you get them?
I want the GM original. The Chinese knockoff are terrible.
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