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I originally started with a 2006 Solstice NA #14/1000 that was delivered in August of 2005.  Then the need for speed hit me and I traded up to the GXP.  Don't get me wrong, I loved the 06 but couldn't customize it due to the low number.  And I was extremely meticulous with logging everything, including every gas purchase, etc.  This has remained with that car (hopefully)

Now on to the GXP (Bruiser)...

I may as well put it on here so more people can see it.  I am attempting a black/blue theme, hence the name of the car.

Name: Bruiser
Deep GXP, Loaded, Chrome wheels
Delivery 5/30/08 (with 240 miles)
Current Mileage: 6920mi 5/16/09

VIN: 1G2MG35X78Y103339


Performance mods:

    * Solo-Performance Mach Shorty Exhaust $597
    * Dejon BOV Spring $10
    * Wester's Garage Race Tune $495
    * Dejon Power Cold Air Intake (blue) $75

Other Mods

    * Titanium Plate Frame ~$30
    * Custom Perforated Vinyl rear window ~$80
    * Debadged $0
    * Dechickleted $0
    * SilverStar Blinkers $10
    * Aluminum Valve Stems/Locks $10
    * Opel GT Antenna $10.46
    * Badges relocated to fusebox cover ~4 hours
    * Front Plate MIA (ransom note will be burned)
    * 35% Madico Tint (Self Installed) $16 +plenty of aggravation
    * Angel Eyes
    * Putco Blue Headlights
    * Putco Pure White Fog Lights

Future Mods:

    * Hi-Flow CAT
    * Hahn Billet BOV
    * Floor Mats
    * POR-15 painted hubs
    * Painted Calipers (thinking blue)

Dealer Maintenance:

    * 6/9/08 Trunk adjustment for gap and height on right side (no difference)
    * 6/9/08 Trunk leaks water through wiring gasket (fixed with sealer by dealer)
    * 7/?/09 Dealer replaced wire harnes shroud completely and adjusted trunk a little


Car Shows:

    * 6/8/08 Tied 1st Place in Solstice Class (two cars entered)

First, lets start with the first thing I did.  I transferred my custome made perforated vinyl rear window to Bruiser. (This is the pic from #14)

Then I transferred the license plate frame (platinum plated)

A few weeks later, I installed the Madico tint myself.  The first time I installed tint on anything in 15+ years.  I think I did a good job.

Then came the removal of the chicklet GM boxes and the badgin on the rear deck.

All that stuff ended up over here..

The placing of the letters is done with craft glue and painstakingly cleaned with a toothpick.  It took me about 2 hours just to do this by hand.  I really liked the keeping of the GM badge on that one little spot.

Ohh, I almost forgot these neat MATCHING valve stem covers and door locks that I found in an auto store.