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Offline Mihela816

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New from South Dakota
« on: June 08, 2011, 11:20:28 AM »
Well I've been lurking for about a week and figured I'd introduce myself. My name's Mike, I work in a dealer parts department in Sioux Falls. My wife bought a showroom condition 2006 Solstice with a 5 speed and Monsoon audio, silver with a black top and interior and only 10,300 miles. She is a huge Transformers fan and we are going to do some subtle mods to mimic the Transformers Edition Camaro. Unfortunately the car is in the body shop at the moment. She got rear ended by a drunk driver after having the car 6 days. Luckily the damage is minor.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2011, 12:28:32 PM »
Welcome aboard, watch out for the modding bug, it is contagious.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2011, 12:37:10 PM »
Welcome!
I'm assuming (and hope) she was not hurt in the accident - the sheetmetal, though mentally stressing, can be replaced.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2011, 01:02:04 PM »
Welcome to the forum Mihela816. See, Critterman was right.   :D
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2011, 01:06:05 PM »
I know about the modding bug. It latches on and sucks the blood out of your bank account. I'm thinking removable hardtop, jpm center console, maybe some lighted sills, all three DDM braces, and one of those lighted wind deflectors. And a set of snow tires, this is going to be an all season DD.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2011, 01:12:24 PM »
Welcome to the forum, enjoy the new ride and all the new mods to come.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2011, 01:38:19 PM »
Quote from: Mihela816 on June 08, 2011, 01:06:05 PM
I know about the modding bug. It latches on and sucks the blood out of your bank account. I'm thinking removable hardtop, jpm center console, maybe some lighted sills, all three DDM braces, and one of those lighted wind deflectors. And a set of snow tires, this is going to be an all season DD.

Welcome indeed to the forum Mihela816!  Carol and I were able to visit your state about 25 years ago when we took our two sons to South Dakota on vacation and we also stayed overnight in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Your state is beautiful and the Black Hills awesome.  From the looks of it you have done an awesome job of selecting mods for your pride and joy. 

Ron
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2011, 01:52:12 PM »
Welcome Mike! Enjoy the forum!

I'm glad your wife's Solstice only suffered minor damage and she was okay.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2011, 03:01:41 PM »
Welcome on the forum Mike!!!
enjoy your stay here and pls post pics before Kelu asks  :thumbs: (shhhh..Kelu is Ro-Maniac)

i thought your first mod would be replacing the badges with these... :huh:



 :thumbs:

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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2011, 03:15:08 PM »
Welcome onboard :)
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Offline Mihela816

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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2011, 03:40:26 PM »
I'll post pics when I get home tonight, my internet filter blocks uploads at work.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2011, 07:49:53 PM »
Welcome Aboard! I am very familiar with the western half of SD. I lived in the Rapid City area for 5 years and loved it! It was one of our top possible retirement places but the longer we are away from the snow the less we want to see it again! Sorry to hear about your car...hope everyone is alright.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2011, 09:47:56 PM »


Here she is.
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2011, 11:05:51 PM »
Welcome to the forum! Nice picture of your car! Enjoy the modding as much as the driving. The only good day, is a topless one! Welcome again!
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #14 on: June 09, 2011, 12:18:07 AM »
Fantastic!

Welcome to the group and welcome to the best home for Kappa cars ever!
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Re: New from South Dakota
« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2011, 08:37:54 AM »
I'm glad to see you got the best color, let the mods begin!
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GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named IXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"
DDM StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs, Ported and polished head, Exedy Stage II Clutch,
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice, Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace Underhood, trunk, & door Lights, ZOK suspension
JPM Center console, door inserts, & dash Seat bolster & lumbar support
Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat, Solo Performance SQR-2, Norm's Rear facia, Heated Seats, Blackface gau
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