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chuckdoc:
Please keep this clean and do not reply. Should only be a series of lists.
Welcome to Chuckdoc's Mod Page.
Her name is Time Bandit
Deep / GXP / Ebony Leather / Automatic Transmission / Chrome Wheels All Options Except: On-Star, Delivered 6-18-2007.
VIN: 141404
2006 Deep NA Traded in for Deep GXP.
Disclaimer: Reading the rest of this thread may offend purists.
Performance mods:
* Solo Performance Mach 3" Cat Back Exhausthttp://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/672630-post1.html
* Solo Performance High Flow CAT.http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/672630-post1.html
* GM performance tune
* Wester Garage HOT Tune for GM new sensors
* Deepbluegxp Tunnel Bracehttp://kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=189.0;topicseen
* Steel T-Bolt Clamps for Intake elbow.
* DDM Probeam
Other Mods
* Ligthed wind restrictor (purple)http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f97/introducing-time-bandit-windrestrictor-51081/#post763994
* Stubby antenna.
* Visor decals painted over with flat black paint.
* Valve Stem Caps - Dice (I know its dumb, my wife says it is dumb, but I like it and stole idea from LilGoat)
* Painted to match Windshield frame and humpshttp://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f79/chuckdocs-painting-project-44358/
* Davies Corvette Folding Front License Plate
* Brake Calipers Painted Red
* GXP Vinyl overlays for brake calipers
* Popped the GM Chicklets pimples and debadged the rear
* Rear of car "Time Bandit"
* Fuse Box and Engine Cover painted red
* Hood seals around wheel wells to prevent grit spin off from tires.
* Hood seal on front lip to prevent water from settling on bumper lip.
* Blue colored center wheel caps.
* airbag decal light modification
* Arm and Center Console Rests from Carolina Up.,
* Kappa Pouch
* Kappasphere GXP Floor Mats
* Kappasphere weathershield cover
* Red Hose Wrap to match engine cover
* Red Powder coated intercooler pipes
* Kenwood Radio, CD,DVD player, MP3, Backup Camera, Sirius Radio, and Nav system, Bluetooth, Ipod connector
* Tinted windows
* Side Marker flash (Deepbluegxp mod)
* Seat foam modification to correct saggy seat (JPM seat mod)
* Wood grain Dashhttp://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/757799-post55.html
* Lambo Doors
* Genteck30 Mirror with compass and temp gauge and map lights
* Brake light inlay
* Norms rear fascia (smooth, painted blue, with solstice embedded)* Focuz blue fog light bulbs
* Focuz blue Headlight bulbs
* JPM Seatbelt retainers
* DDM LED under hood and in trunk
* Heated Seats
* Lighted Door Sills
Future Mods:
* Front sensors to prevent curb crash
* Deepbluegxp's secret project
* Turbo shield custom
* Blue LED Lighting to run off interior lighting dimming circuit
* Roll Bar
BTW, DeepBLueGXP and I have personally performed all mods.
Mostly DeepBlueGXP and his son DarkTech, heated seats installed by 2kwk4u
Sly Bob:
Great Idea!
Ordered a loaded Deep GXP (minus smokers package) on March 19th, 2008. Order number 0814D93708
Event code 3400 on April 12, 2008
Born April 30, 2008 (VIN 1G2MF35X58Y130283)
Delivered to dealer May 23th, 2008
Delivered on May 27, 2008
Her name is Denise :D
Performance mods:
*Solo GXP-RCD exhaust w/ High flow cat
Other mods:
*Norm's RCD diffuser fascia
*Pop the pimples
*VentureShield clear bra
*Dual horns
*AfterShock spoiler
*Weathershield cover
*Kappa Pouch
*Lil Chromies
*Red painted calipers with black "Solstice" vinyl overlays
*Opel GT antenna
*Chrome valve caps
*Blue vinyl Pontiac overlay set
*LED footwell lighting
*Kenwood head unit
*Side marker mod
*Repair sagging seat
*Gentec rear view mirror w/compass and auto dimming
*Aluminum backbone
*DDMWorks Rear Pro-Beam
*Aftershock recessed grills
*LED lighting in glove box
*LED lighting in waterfall compartment
*Body colour powder coated valve cover
*Body colour powder coated DDM charge tubes
*Body colour powder coated GM CAI
*DDM coil cover powder coated metallic silver
Future Mods:
BTW, DeepBlueGXP along with his son Dark Tech although haven't performed any of these mods, were the inspiration for many of them. So far, with the exception of the Ventureshield, I have done all these mods myself.
DeepBlueGXP:
Welcome to DeepBlueGXP's Mod Page.
Her name is Renée.
Deep GXP, Color 722J, No On-star/XM, Ordered 01-26-07, Born 02-22-07, Delivered 3-9-07.
VIN: 1G2MG35X87Y128779
Disclaimer: Reading the rest of this thread may offend purists.
My Dyno Sheet Progression
219 RWHP 2007-09-17 Almost everything stock - Magnaflow Exhaust
235 RWHP 2007-12-07 High flow CAT, Dejon Spring.
280 RWHP 2008-04-26 Wester's Garage HOT (Race) tune
285.6 RWHP Westers Tune updated to 5.2
Performance mods:
* Magnaflow 3 Cat Back Exhaust with Solo Performance 3 diameter front end
* Solo Performance High Flow CAT.
* Wester Race Tune
* Dejon Powerhouse Spring
* Steel T-Bolt Clamps for Intake elbow.
* DDM Works Extreme Tunnel Brace
* DDM Works Pro-Beam
* GMPP CAIElectrical Mods
* White Halo 125mm rings from RetroSolutions dot com
* Strobe lights in front fog, rear brake and backup lights (parades only or police will pull you over)
* My very own unique mod - DeepBlueGXP's convert-side-marker-lights-into-turn-signals
* Pioneer Touchscreen radio with Android Auto/Apple Car Play installed 2018
* Chemist Garage Door Opener.
* Lighted and Engraved WindRestrictor.
* GENTEK31 Mirror with auto dimming and temperature display
* Oooga Horn with switch on dash above dimmer control.
* White Guage Cluster w/blue LED back-lighting.
* All controls Blue LED
* Heated seats with 2 way control switch.Other Mods
* JPM Coachworks interior upgrade - blue alcantara with diamond stiching
* JPM Lumbar support inflatable via bulb pump
* Norms Fiberglass Transformer Side Skirts
* Norms Fiberglass Smooth Rear Valance with "SOLSTICE" Cut out.
* Opel GT Radio Antenna GM Part # 25805645
* Deep Color Powder Coated Stock IC Pipes
* RK Sport Spoiler
* Paint chrome headlight bezels to stock color
* Split fork wheels only available on 2009 Coupe
* Continental Extreme Contact DWS All Season Tires
* Blue/black Carbon Fiber Dash Kit.
* Fuse box painted Deep and airbrushed with eagle and swords
* Visor decals painted over with flat black paint.
* Valve Stem Caps - Deep Blue
* Painted to match Windshield frame and Rims
* Tinted Windows 35%
* Brake Calipers Painted Red
* GXP Vinyl overlays for brake calipers
* GM Deep Mud Flaps.
* Popped the GM Chicklets pimples
* Hood seals around wheel wells to prevent grit spin off from tires.
* Third brake light decal TURBOMy Videos on Youtube YouTube - deepbluegxp's Videos
2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Wicked
Name: LDYNRED
1G2MG25X29Y000406
Built May 8, 2009
Bought June 2, 2009
http://www.compnine.com/vid.php?vin=1G2MG25X29Y000406
JPM Custom Seats with wicked color matched material
JPM Replacement Soft top with wicked color matched material
JPM Center Console with Betty Boop embroidery
Painted to match: Interior switch covers, e-brake handle, steering wheel controls
Painted to match: Exterior calipers, rotors, charge pipes, engine cover, fuse cover
Norms Fiberglass rear dual center valance - smooth
Solo Performance dual center mach shorty with resonators
Pioneer AVIC Z110BT with backup camera
Tinted 35% side windows, 20% rear.
jrsno1fan:
JrsNo1Fan's GXP Mod Page
Vin 8Y100073
Cool GXP, with OnStar and XM, Monsoon, Red Stitched Leather
Had delivered to my dealer in Stone Mountain, Ga. from dealership in Savannah, Ga. June 10, 2008
As of February 19, 2009 - 19,500 miles
Vanity Plate: HRTNSOL with chrome "Solstice" plate holder
Performance Mods:
Magnaflow Exhaust
DDM Works retune
DDM Works Custom Innercooler
DDM Works Custom Cold Air Intake
DDM Works Backbone Brace
Other Mods:
New paint job courteous of GM (bad fleck in original)
Painted 8 inch stripes
Tinted windows 15%
Chrome Inlay around honeycomb
GM Mud Gaurds
JPM Performance Shifter
JPM Red Stitched shifter boot
JPM Armrest Pad Red stitched HRTNSOL
JPM Seatbelt Holders Red stitched HRTNSOL
MRZ Billet Engine Bay Covers in Red
Red LED rearview mirror lights
Red LED floorwell lighting
Red LED undercarriage lighting
Custom windrestrictor.com Pittsburgh Penguins logo (in red of course)
6 inch stubby
Chrome valve stem covers
spicy3480:
Welcome to Spiky3480's Mod Page.
Last Updated: 12/31/2008
Her name is Intruder.
Mysterious 2007 GXP- Loaded
VIN: 1G2MG35XX7Y123763
Disclaimer: Reading the rest of this thread may offend purists.
The Beginning
Total Mods to Date: 83
Exterior Mods:
* Gravana J2 Staggered 18" Wheels in Black with Polished Lip
* Sumitomo HTR-Z II Tires: 255/45-18 Front, 275/40-18 Rear
* Brake Calipers Sprayed and Clear Coated- to match stripes on hood and decklid
* Custom GXP Caliper Decal in BLACK
* Sprayed TailLights, Fog, and Reverse lights with Black and 2 coats of Clear Coat (Newbridge Auto Body)
* Stubby Antenna
* Window Tint: 35% Sides, 20% Rear
* Custom Painted RED Racing Stripes
* Front Grills painted BLACK with Clear Coat
* Painted Windshield Trim BLACK with Clear Coat
* Vanity Plate: INTRUDR
* Hella HID Lights
* Rear Deck Lid Spoiler- added on after purchase
* Rubber Buttress Bumpers Removed from Decklid
* Spray Tint Center Brake Light
* Popped GM Pimples
* GM Roadster Club Decal
* Dash Kit Designs Black Door Handle Overlays
* Danny Whitfield Hood Scoop (off of Diamondback Solstice)
* Covered Tinted Fog Lights with VentureShield Protective Film (prevents chipping from road debris)
* Davies Corvette Fold-Away Front License Plate Holder
* Polished Valve Covers with Red Stripes
* Gary "The Local Brush" Airbrushed Intruder Logo on Rear
* Aftershock Magnetic Rock Guards
* Debadged Rear Pontiac Emblem
* Painted Gas Cap
* Rear Fascia for CSD Exhaust by Norm's Fiberglass
* Buttress Plugs (black)
* Wind Restrictor V1- Illuminated Red
* T2 Champion Decal by ClearBraInstall
* Norm's Fenders
* DDMWorks Vertical Doors
Interior Mods:
* JPM Stitched Handles
* JPM Stitched Center Console
* JPM Leather Covered Dash
* JPM Elbow Pads
* JPM Door Accents
* JPM Visor Covers
* JPM Shift Boot
* Kappasphere GXP Floor Mats
* Custom Gauge Bezel in RED and BLACK- Black Cat Customs
* LatinVenom's Solstice Cooler- Upgraded
* Set of 5 Black Engine Caps with Red Lettering
* Red Painted Dipstick Handle
* Stainless Fuse Box Plate- Etched
* Stainless Turbo Heat Shield- Etched
* Gauge Pod for A-Pillar by DDM
* Custom Gauges- EGT and Boost (Speedhut)
* JPM Automatic Shifter Assembly
* Hood Insulator "Solstice" Paint Modification
* Custom Painted Interior Accents (brake handle overlay, switch bezels) in black
* DDMWorks Gloss Black Coil Cover
* Passenger Seat Pouch (made by member anorth45503)
* DDMWorks Chrome Powder Coated Valve Cover
* Black Clips for Intake Wires (thanks to 1sgt)
* JPM Right Knee Pad
* JPM Airbag Leather Cover with Diamond Stitch
* Airbag Light Overlay by ClearBraInstall
* KappaATTIC
* Ceramic Coated Turbo Shield by DDMWorks (chrome)
* JPM Seat Belt Loops
* DDMWorks Ceramic Coated Turbo Outlet Elbow (Chrome)
Performance Mods:
* Westers Garage HOTTER Tune- using HP Tuners VCM Suite Pro Version 2.22 beta (testing a more aggressive tune at the moment)
* DDMWorks Intercooler
* Dejon Upgraded BOV Spring
* SOLO Performance High-Flow Cat
* T-Bolt Clamps to Replace all OEM Clamps on IC Piping
* Silicone Couplers to Replace OEM Rubber Couplers
* DDMWorks True CAI with Pressurized Box
* DDMWorks Intercooler Pipes with relocated MAF sensor
* SOLO Performance CSD Exhaust- Race Version
* Hotter Factory Plugs Gapped to .030" (to work best with Wester's HOT tune)
* DDMWorks Pro-Beam
* Kappasphere (Eibach Pro-Kit) Lowering Springs (1" Front and 1.3" Rear)
* DDMWorks Differential Bushing
* RPI Street Braking Kit with Slotted Rotors and Stainless Steel Brake Lines
* Hawk HPS Brake Pads- Front (on DDMWorks Calipers)
* Hawk HPS Brake Pads- Rear
* Royal Purple Synthetic 5w-30 Motor Oil
* DDMWorks Brake Caliper Upgrade (Four Piston Anodized)
* DDMWorks Backbone Brace
* DDMWorks Shock Tower Brace
Audio/Video/Electrical Mods:
* Viper Alarm with Auto Start
In the Works:
* Display Board
* After Shock Recessed Grills
Service/Dealer Repair Log:
* Wiring Connection for Fog Light- 4,265 miles- 6/8/07
* Control Assembly Floor Shifter Replacement- 4,265 miles- 6/8/07
* Folding Top Cover Replacement Pads- 6,714 miles- 8/8/07
* Shock Left Front Replaced- 8,386 miles- 9/25/07
* Hood Refinish/Clear Coat- 10,569 miles- 11/12/07
* Transmission Clunk- Supposedly "Within GM Specifications"
* Repair Rear Differential Vent- 10,569 miles- 11/12/07
* Repair Front Stabilizer Links as per TSB 07 03 08 003
* Repair Rear Differential Vent (again)
* Repair Rear Differential Vent (for a third time)- they placed a filter in the vent as per TECH SERVICE- the filter is part # 5651682 and the clamp is part # 22518665- 12,108 miles- 2/5/08
* Convertible Top B-Pillar Tabs Installed for Roof Tearing
* Driver's Side Door Handle Replacement (dealer broke it off)- replaced with part number 15773795 (handle)
* Repair Differential Vent Tube (4th time)
* Vent Tube Deemed Unrepairable- they replaced the entire differential using part numbers 2585822 (carrier), 89021677 (gear lubrication), and 1052358 (additive)
* Called GM Customer Service to file complaint- Regional Manager declined any compensation for being in a rental over 1 month for warranty (after only 9 months of ownership)
* Turbo gasket leak because of loosened OEM bolts- used new SOLO gasket to fix and high-temp Lok-Tite on OEM bolts
* Convertible Top bolt backed out and passenger side became flimsy and did not align- piece replaced and convertible top repaired
* Rear Decklid rubber stopper fell off- replaced deck lid rubber stopper
* Hood Misaligned- paint scratched off of inner hood, wheel well plastic scrathed, insulator ripped- dealer will not fix- purchased insulating foam and attached it to underside of hood
* Driver's seat latch linkage broken- seat does not lock into place- dealer had me drop off car and then told me they ordered the wrong piece- repair finally completed with new seat assembly
* Damaged fender to to dealer's improper lift- they refuse to accept responsibility so I put on Norm's Fenders
Changed Dealerships: From Morrissey Pontiac (Rockville Centre) to Van Buuren Pontiac (Garden City)- 7/14/08
* Convertible Top Alignment- dealer installed new catch piece
* A/C Issue (not cooling consistently)- repaired with a new sensor
* Hood/Front Bumper Alignment (aligned correctly by Newbridge Auto Body)
* Hard Downshifting from 2nd to 1st Gear- repaired with 2nd new differential carrier
* Wheel stud stripped- replaced by dealer with new hub assembly
* Noise from right rear wheel- wheel hub assembly replaced
* Thermostat Replaced (coolant temperature jumping all over and hose fluid temperatures were varying from the norm)
Specification Notes to Self:
* Tire Pressure Recommendations with Current Set-Up- Front: 26psi, Rear: 28psi
* GM "Hotter" Spark Plugs Gapped to .030"
Body Shop:
* Newbridge Auto Body- Bellmore, NY- (516) 781-0487 (ask for Vinny)
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