Vehicle Owner

Member ID: beecee

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Vehicle Info

2008 Pontiac Solstice

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-604.9sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP294
  • Weight2976lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • Custom Exhaust 

Exterior Styling

  • Custom Lighting 
  • Goodyear Tires 
  • ADR Wheels 

Car Audio & Video

  • Sony Subwoofers 
  • JVC Video 
  • Eclipse Amplifier 
  • JL Audio Speakers 
  • Metra Wiring 
  • JVC Head Unit 
  • JL Audio Tweeters 

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This is the story of the first 2008 GXP in Arizona - Drove her home 7/13/07.
The GXP is the turbo version of the Pontiac Solstice. So, yes, I have turbo... VROOOM!
Take the time to read this page and the next two, you won't be disappointed.

 

beecee's 2008 Pontiac Solstice

 

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beecee's 2008 Pontiac Solstice

 

Minor Mods/Add-ons:
Stubby Antennae
Badges Removed
Arrow Badge Overlay
Splash Guards/Mud Flaps Front and Rear
Visor Warning Sticker "Cover up"
Horn Replacement
HID headlights and fog lights

Engine Mods:
Solo Performance Mach Shorty
Solo Performance 3" High Flow Cat

Wheels
ADR-54 Propulsion - Hyper Black 18"

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beecee's 2008 Pontiac Solstice

 

Page 1 - The Story
Page 2 - Modifications
Page 3 - Mach Shorty
Page 4 - Audio
Page 5 - Wheels
Page 6 - Car Wash
Page 7 - Misc Pictures
Page 8 - FAQ

I got lucky the day I decided to test drive the Pontiac Solstice.... Here is the story;

It was a hot Friday afternoon in July and I was itching to go out during my lunch hour to check out the Pontiac Solstice. I was tired of my gas guzzling 2002 Jeep Wrangler that did 0-60 in 3 minutes. My payments were done and I no longer had a warranty it was time to get rid of it.

I pulled in to the Pontiac dealer just a little after 11:30 AM and noticed two on the lot and both were NA. I was quickly approached by a salesman. I told him what I wanted and he walked me over to the two on the lot. On our way he pointed out a 2008 Mysterious GXP sitting in customer parking. He told me that some guy had ordered it the day they began taking orders for them. He told me that it would take me “A long time” to get myself one, possibly two or three months. I don't know about you but I consider a few hours a long time.

I ended up taking the 2006 for a drive. It was a standard NA with about 1000 miles on it and I was a bit disappointed because it wasn't what I expected. I told him to price up the 2006 and the 2008 GXP, I’d leave and come back after work to see if we could make a deal.

I was just about to head back to work when another salesman came along and asked if I wanted to test drive the 2008. I kindly declined and told him I wasn’t going to test drive someone else’s car. However, the deal had fell through and it was up for sale to the first interested buyer.

Despite the fact that I was almost 2 hours into my 1 hour lunch I decided it would be best to test it out, as if I could refuse. About two blocks into the test drive I was sold and five hours later I was dropping off my Wrangler and picking up my Solstice.

 

beecee's 2008 Pontiac Solstice

 

The first few months with my Solstice were adventurous ones, about 8000 miles worth. It didn’t matter if it was day or night, hot or cold, I was out there driving... everywhere. I would get up around 5am and hit the road for coffee and end up halfway to Vegas, no kidding. I also attended a couple rides with the Arizona Sky and Solstice club as well. It was a blast to get together with others who shared a common interest.

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ryeager  

Posted by: ryeager

10/17/2009 07:06PM

very nice car and your site is very good, full of good stories and info about your car.Thanks Rick

rpd923  

Posted by: rpd923

09/17/2009 03:29PM

Very sharp looking car. I liked reading about the progress you've made with it. Keep it up and good luck to you.

DeepBlueGXP  

Posted by: DeepBlueGXP

07/08/2009 05:38AM

Love the rims

LilBandito  

Posted by: LilBandito

05/19/2009 01:54PM

The car looks amzazing... check out my ride... 5*s

GIN_TONIC  

Posted by: GIN_TONIC

05/19/2009 11:24AM

That is a tight Solstice. love it. Later Trev

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Member ID: beecee

Location: Phoenix, AZ