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Offline 09SkyGuy

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GXP vs Base cosmetics
« on: December 07, 2012, 09:27:42 AM »
Here's one for my Solstice brethren...
What distinguishes (other than the badge) the GXP from the base model? (Aside from 2.0, turbo, etc.)

On the Sky, there's some tell-tale features, like:
Chrome cross brace (NA) on fog light assembly
Color matching side vents on NA (ALWAYS Silver on RL)
Chrome internal housing for headlamps on NA
Dual exhaust (RL)
Painted wheels (NA) – (not a rule though)
...might be missing a few, but you get where I'm going.

Just curious. Thanks!
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 10:35:02 AM »
Intake vents around the fog/parking lights -GXP not on the N/A
Nose is also a slightly different shape
Intercooler grill in the lower section of the nose
Dual exhaust
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 11:03:20 AM »
The Grills in the N/A are Silver or Gray and GXP are Black
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2012, 12:54:39 PM »
Well the GXPs are normally characterised by quickly receding taillights..... :devil:

But seriously, I think you guys have hit the most notable differences. Critter - did you mean the existence of a lower duct for the IC when you said different nose shape, or is the profile otherwise different - I've never compared them side by side.
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2012, 12:58:47 PM »
Quote from: wspohn on December 07, 2012, 12:54:39 PM
Well the GXPs are normally characterised by quickly receding taillights..... :devil:

But seriously, I think you guys have hit the most notable differences. Critter - did you mean the existence of a lower duct for the IC when you said different nose shape, or is the profile otherwise different - I've never compared them side by side.

The profile is slightly different. The nose grills on the NA and the GXP are the same, except for the color. On the NA the grills sit flush with the nose on the top and bottom, but on the GXP the grills sit flush at the top, but sit slightly recessed on the bottom.
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2012, 01:47:41 PM »
Quote from: wspohn on December 07, 2012, 12:54:39 PM
Well the GXPs are normally characterised by quickly receding taillights..... :devil:

But seriously, I think you guys have hit the most notable differences. Critter - did you mean the existence of a lower duct for the IC when you said different nose shape, or is the profile otherwise different - I've never compared them side by side.

I think he is talking about the ducts leading to the wheel wells - presumably for brake cooling.
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2012, 03:25:39 PM »
Oops I forgot about the lower grill for the IC, I will correct my 1st post. 

WS the entire shape of the nose is more angular on the GXP, where the NA is rounder. 

NA nose
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GXP nose
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If you look closely you can see the creases above and below the fog/parking light going back to the grills, and also the IC grill below :)
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2012, 04:33:57 PM »
If someone were to get me the CAD model of the GXP (besides finishing the recessed grills) I could overlay the two and people could see how they were different. 
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2012, 06:13:44 PM »
The rear fascia is different. Besides the obvious dual exhaust, there is only a small strip of honeycomb on the GXP vs. much more in the NA.

The seats are stitched with GXP...NA's have no stitching.
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2012, 09:37:22 PM »
The gauge clusters are different too.
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2012, 07:54:35 PM »
The drivers too................. :)
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2012, 09:07:59 PM »
Quote from: EarthNTX on December 08, 2012, 07:54:35 PM
The drivers too................. :)

 No No No , Most of the Drivers share the same DNA other than being " Male & Female " We All have the same amount of LEAD  in our right foot . Just ask anybody in the Forums . Weather it be an   N/A   or   GXP (we all   :drive: Like we Stole them .
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2012, 09:39:38 PM »
Quote from: 1 LIL NDN on December 08, 2012, 09:07:59 PM

 No No No , Most of the Drivers share the same DNA other than being " Male & Female " We All have the same amount of LEAD  in our right foot . Just ask anybody in the Forums . Weather it be an   N/A   or   GXP (we all   :drive: Like we Stole them .
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But with the GXP you can drive like the cops are chasing you!    :poke:
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2012, 09:50:50 PM »
Quote from: 1 LIL NDN on December 08, 2012, 09:07:59 PM

 No No No , Most of the Drivers share the same DNA other than being " Male & Female " We All have the same amount of LEAD  in our right foot . Just ask anybody in the Forums . Weather it be an   N/A   or   GXP (we all   :drive: Like we Stole them .
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So so true, lmao!!!!!!  :P
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2012, 09:51:34 PM »
Quote from: Brazen17 on December 08, 2012, 09:39:38 PM
But with the GXP you can drive like the cops are chasing you!    :poke:

They did last week and caught me. :(

And..the trooper asked me if this was MY car. Like duh? Just because I'm a senior, female and um..blonde   I mean "really now"! :P
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2012, 09:53:23 PM »
The drivers aren't necessarily different.  I know at least 2 people that have both an NA and a GXP. ;)
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2012, 09:54:10 PM »
Quote from: Sol Asylum on December 07, 2012, 09:37:22 PM
The gauge clusters are different too.

I knew I was missing something else in the interior!  Yup..the gauge clusters are different!
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #17 on: December 08, 2012, 09:54:32 PM »
I test drove an NA and then bought a GXP. Looked sportier to me. This is what us old ladies like to drive, right? :P
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2012, 12:03:55 AM »
Quote from: Brazen17 on December 08, 2012, 09:39:38 PM
But with the GXP you can drive like the cops are chasing you!    :poke:

You can drive the N/A the same way . You just get caught SOONER.    :gaah:
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Re: GXP vs Base cosmetics
« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2012, 12:05:15 AM »
Or you can just mod the NA...slap a turbo or S/C in it and call it a day! ;)
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