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Offline GASNGO

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Solstice in Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
« on: July 12, 2013, 10:24:37 PM »
In the August 2013 issue of Grassroots Motorsports Magazine there is an article about the Pontiac Solstice.
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Re: Solstice in Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 10:25:47 AM »
Nice exposure but the writer didn't seem like they did much research... they mentioned the Solstice's "racing heritage" in the SSB and T2 classes but not the multiple wins, no mention of how it fits 295 tires under the stock fenders and the that engine from the factory has a lot left on the table... no recommended mods like they usually do in those articles.  Disappointing.
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Re: Solstice in Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 10:45:27 AM »
Ran out and bought it at B&N.  Agree positive exposure even if some of the comments appear to be regurgitated.

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Re: Solstice in Grassroots Motorsports Magazine
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2013, 11:11:47 AM »
They didn't know how many coupes were built, thought the Kappas came with a 6 speed, and said the GXP 260 BHP engine was "lacking finesse to control the engine power band".   What does that even mean??

I agree - written by someone regurgitating previous reviews to produce space filler.  Didn't sound like they'd ever driven one.  Apart from me, I don't think I've ever heard of anyone complaining about the steering in these cars.
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