Author Topic: interchangeable hoods (Read 10067 times)

RedCoupe · « **on:** November 06, 2010, 06:42:30 PM »

Can anyone tell me if a hood and front fenders from a Sky Redline would interchange with my '09 Solstice GXP Coupe?

Sly Bob · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2010, 06:46:22 PM »

They will not bolt on. Nothing is impossible though and there was a gentleman that did it a few years ago but he was a body man and it was a heck of a lot of work.

Short answer? No.

For more information and the work that was involved, Google "Skystice"

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2010, 06:54:55 PM »

The sky body is about 2 inches wider on each side which allows it to accommodate the vents on the fenders. The won't fit without modifying the hood and doors.

RedCoupe · « **Reply #3 on:** November 07, 2010, 07:38:51 PM »

Well, crap! I really like my coupe, however I'm convinced the front of the SKY is far better looking. There is a garage here in West Virginia that makes and applies a Cobralike front clip. I suppose I'll just have to go with that.
I'm also looking for a whaletail like the Porsches had.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2010, 09:17:43 AM »

Quote from: RedCoupe on November 07, 2010, 07:38:51 PM

There is a garage here in West Virginia that makes and applies a Cobralike front clip.

Details? Photos? Prices?

ChopTop · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2010, 11:14:56 AM »

I was kind of surprised Pontiac incorporated a rear spoiler into the design of the coupe, I'm still not sure if its for engineering or aestetics reasons. I've gotten used to it after having it for awhile and I've thought about adding a whaletail even before we bought it. However, I'd want it to be somewhat subtle. High enough so that it would flow over the tail lights without touching them (to enhance the cars wideness) while at the same time following the contour of the rear fascia without going past it much (if that makes any sense). Something you'd think that was designed by the factory without it looking F&F.

Critterman · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2010, 11:36:43 AM »

TS, he is talking about Wade's in Clarksburg or is it in Fairmount.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2010, 05:09:02 PM »

Wade's Garage, Look in google for SolBra (Solstice Cobra)

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2010, 05:23:47 PM »

Ohhh, thanks. Didn't realise they were down there - thought it was a new source.

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2010, 01:42:19 PM »

Wow. I think I found the hood I've been looking for. Subtle, single scoup in the center, not blocking the view out the windshiled... Perfect. Hmmmm. Not sure I like the front end, but I do like the hood. Looks like the just take the stock hood and then cut a hole in it, staple on a scoop and go. but I like the look.

Do you think if I buy the hood they will throw the engine in for free?

GJ

Arabas · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2010, 01:49:57 PM »

hood looks great, i don t like the front bumper either, but this is just my personal taste.
interesting mod, though. that s a Solbra, right?

Kelu · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2010, 03:24:13 PM »

I don't know about you guys, you sound pretty weird to me, I LOVE THAT REAL COBRA!!! (I hope I can fit in

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Uranium-238 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2010, 03:29:44 PM »

Yeah I'd rather have a Cobra too, you're not the only one Kelu.

Arabas · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2010, 05:51:12 PM »

love the cobra too and can certainly fit into one!

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2010, 06:27:28 PM »

That a Wade Linger rivet on hood scoop and is non functional. Actually it looks like crap to me cause you can see it's not flush and all the rivets around it. It screams "poser" to me. If I put on a hood scoop, I want it to be functional in one way or another, whether to extract heat or to help the intake breath.
just my

RESURGAM · « **Reply #15 on:** November 11, 2010, 05:48:46 AM »

have you checked out norm's gto hood? its pretty fantastic and functional. Also if youve got the money nothing is out of the question as far as having a one off made for you.

SHiNY · « **Reply #16 on:** November 11, 2010, 08:51:10 AM »

Like this one???

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #17 on:** November 11, 2010, 02:28:59 PM »

Yeah Shiny that has definitely got to be a poser car, I'm surprised someone hasn't keyed that thing already......

rob the elder · « **Reply #18 on:** November 11, 2010, 02:58:04 PM »

Wade uses the hood scoop for aestetics and for the supercharged motors for clearance so its functional too.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #19 on:** November 11, 2010, 04:43:26 PM »

Quote from: SHiNY on November 11, 2010, 08:51:10 AM

Like this one???

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Wow, you got that fast, I didn't think anyone was going to pick up on it.

SHiNY · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2010, 09:17:46 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on November 11, 2010, 04:43:26 PM

Wow, you got that fast, I didn't think anyone was going to pick up on it.

I am quick

Besides, I'm local so I saw it more often than most people.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2010, 09:20:56 PM »

Well, to be fair the hood scoops on a FFR cobra are pop-riveted on as well.

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Of course in this case it is a functional scoop though.

reedred · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2010, 09:54:49 PM »

Quote from: DeepBlueGXP on November 09, 2010, 06:27:28 PM

That a Wade Linger rivet on hood scoop and is non functional. Actually it looks like crap to me cause you can see it's not flush and all the rivets around it. It screams "poser" to me. If I put on a hood scoop, I want it to be functional in one way or another, whether to extract heat or to help the intake breath.
just my

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I totally agree. I never said how shitty the one Shiny posted looked out of respect and concern for a friendship. GJ, I don't respect you enough to need to bite my tongue. Please don't do it.

SHiNY · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2010, 10:32:32 PM »

Quote from: reedred on November 11, 2010, 09:54:49 PM

I totally agree. I never said how shitty the one Shiny posted looked out of respect and concern for a friendship. GJ, I don't respect you enough to need to bite my tongue. Please don't do it.

I think it was that red color the driver chose, I found that particularly tacky!

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #24 on:** November 12, 2010, 01:11:24 AM »

I certainly don't want a tape on one. I like the look of the small center single scoop. I would like it to be further up towards the front and force cooler air over the engine and then out the fenders. I don't need ram air as I have a turbo the size of a hamster.

But, for now, all will stay the way it is.

GJ

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