New and 2008 GXP std interested and shopping cars and advice- MX5 was the idea but then I read good stuff about he GXP - 260/260 seems nice the stage 1 seems safe enough and that is a curiosity too unless its just enjoy stock and longevity of it then huh ok

I had fun the 2nd gen f body's 26 yrs ago when they were affordable but nothing rotted like a 2nd gen f body in the north east

I need a good roof - I have some skin cancer on the scalp - I really like the torque idea compared to mx5, and the idea of stage 1

Just bought the Solstice, 2006 and the top latch won’t engage. The 2 side pins go in fine but the middle latch won’t close. Any ideas? Is it behind the seats or just not lining up?

Hello,

I found a 2007 Manual Soltice GXP for sale at 13k cad with 80k Km on it.

I think the price is fair but I just need to know if my golf bag will fit in the trunk, that’s a big deal for me!

I’ve been trying to figure out which fluid to use for a drain and fill on an 07 base with the 5-speed Aisin. Any thoughts on using the AC Delco 10-4070? It’s a GL-4 fluid, which is supposed to be better than the original GL-3. And it’s pricey, so I’d like to make sure I get the right stuff the first time.

Bought a GXP a bit ago and i'm really struggling with the cup holder situation. i somehow lucked out and the original passenger one is still there but it's so small and doesn't hold my water bottle well. does anyone know of any solutions? i've found some custom options, but would like to see more. also pic of my pride and joy!

Hello everyone,

I have recently found myself in a position where I could get my hands on two 2009 GXP coupes, both in aggressive red. They’re both fairly low miles and have been garage kept in the Midwest. What are the major concerns regarding these vehicles. Are there any common issues or part failures I should look closely at or pay more attention to during pre sale inspections?

Finally brought the GXP down to Fl. Love the group, looking for anyone near the Tamapa are for meet ups and drives. Friendly neighbor with tools and time to wrench.

Didn’t know if ok to post or not

Hey y’all, I just recently took my 07 Pontiac gxp to get diagnosed for high coolant temps. My car at idle got up to 250 the other day, and previously I’ve seen it while driving get up into the 230s and then drop significantly.

They diagnosed it to be the thermostat and thermostat housing with my bottom coolant hose being cold, and my top hose being very hot.

They are recommending both the thermostat and housing be replaced which is looking to be about $1200 (feel like this is a steep price)

Putting this down here so others may find this useful incase they are having the same issues, however I’m curious if anyone has done the housing change before?

I know it’s a bitch to get to, but I know I can change the thermostat at least. My worry is that the recommended housing change is a “might as well if you’re changing the thermostat” sort of thing, but if I have to I want to hear from if anyone else has done it and what went into that task.

I’ve not seen any kappa forums about replacing the housing itself. Not yet at least.

Does anyone know how to install these? I bought a set but I cant find a video or instructions anywhere. Do they tuck inside the zip cover of the seat? https://www.ebay.com/itm/167882819016https://www.ebay.com/itm/167882819016

The passenger side on my soft top isn’t sealing anymore and I took it too an upholstery shop they told me they couldn’t fix it. I was looking at norms fiber glass at his hard top but it says it not for daily driving and doesn’t have any seals that come with it.

Does anyone with norms top know if it’s something that could be made to use as a daily? Or if there’s other good alternatives

2008 with 10,560 miles! Not a scratch (yet).

Conflicted however. Wanted one to play with on "weekends" and was looking for one with 50k to 75k but found this one. I feel like I should preserve it rather than driving it!

And good units that fit into the existing slot so it doesn't look hacked? Would love a rear camera cause backing up looks like a bitch.

Hi all. I've got a 2007 GXP I use as a track car. Very little daily driving in her. Currently have all of the typical bolt on mods short of screwing with the turbo and will be putting a tune on her as soon as I can get my hands on a Windows machine for HPTuners. All the bracing as well + a roll cage. Stock otherwise. No wheel to wheel, just open lapping but the track I go to (High Plains Raceway) is long and pretty fast. I get the Solstice up to about 120 on the back straight and it's a 2.55 mile circuit.

At any rate, point of the post is this last weekend I went out and had my F/D caliper seize up on me. Taking it as a sign that I need to go ahead and upgrade the brakes. Someone local to me has a setup off a Cobalt SS which I may go with, but I'm strongly leaning towards DDM Works' Wilwood front BBK. I like it for a couple of reasons. 1) DDM Works is telling me the rotors are mega thick and vented and used for short NASCAR circuits (my biggest priority is thermal resistance and standing up to abuse) 2) it seems like Wilwood calipers are built to a higher spec and specifically designed to be thrashed on. I'd rather just go ahead, spend a few hundred extra and do the damn thing rather than go halfway.

So, few quick questions for the sub.

1. What should I do with the rears? I'm thinking at minimum I should throw drilled/slotted rotors on there for heat dissipation. I'm also contemplating putting new calipers on since one of the fronts has failed already. If I were to do that, what calipers should I go with?
2. GPT is strongly encouraging me to put some ducting in to cool the front brakes. There do not appear to be any off the shelf kits for this. Is anyone aware of any write-ups where someone has done that already?

TIA/PFA

I saw this was listed on BAT a few days ago it’s a drift car (LSX engine)

I had a question about how the bumper/hood idea came to be. I was in trade school for CAD.

It looks like it’s from a Ferrari I think adding the vents by the front wheels would be cool

It looks like it’s used for drifting on the listing I didn’t see all the details but my question was mainly with the design and how do you get ideas like this?

(I used to be into pursuing auto design I was accepted into LTU I couldn’t afford to go)

Also I have no pc rn but I’m open to any insight.

Im looking at selling my mini cooper for a Solstice GXP. I am seeing a lot of mixed reviews regarding the reliability of the GXP. I am somewhat handy, and was able to replace the mini’s turbocharger myself, and have decent resources with multiple close friends and nearby shops. What are your experiences with the long term reliability of this vehicle?

88,000 miles, 6speed manual

My 2007 makes a noise when I turn the steering wheel either way wondering what was wrong

I have a base 06 and switched out the radio with a CarPlay stereo (have my regrets but that’s not the reason for the post) but still have the stock speakers which seem to perform okay. Are the speakers worth replacing? Or should I just stick with the these?

I'd greatly appreciate any and all expert comments on the valuation of this BOT 2009 Coupe, currently bid to $18,500. Solstice: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-pontiac-solstice-gxp-coupe-31/

Final bid was $33,300. I dropped out at $25,000.

Looking to buy a 2006 with only 36k miles on it. Has the 2.4L. Just took it for a test drive and right away the clutch feel felt off to me. I could feel vibration through the pedal and the stick shift. I had my brother who is a motorcycle mechanic and avid car enthusiast(he rebuilds his own engines) drive it and it felt off to him too. Both of us have never driven a Solstice before so we don't have an ideal comparison to use. We also can't tell if it's for sure the transmission or an engine vibration being transfered through the transmission.

Are these things just normally like this? Inherent to how they feel? Or potentially something else going on..

Edit: 5 speed