Pontiac: The $500K modded Soltice
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Pontiac: The $500K modded Soltice
WYHI...?
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GM press release...
Building on its ongoing commitment to the aftermarket tuner enthusiast, GM of Canada worked closely with the industry's most notable tuners in the country to take a stock Pontiac Solstice to the tuning extreme, creating the Top Tuner Solstice.
Projected to have a street value of $500,000, the Top Tuner Solstice combines the best in personalization and customization, including Sound, Speed, and Style. With over 30 companies from across Canada participating in this project, the Top Tuner Solstice is the talk of the aftermarket industry. This was more than evident when the Top Tuner Solstice debuted at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas where the vehicle set records receiving an award in each of the three competitions at the show. These included the Mother's Polish Shine Award, Sony Playstation Gran Turismo Award ("Best Domestic") and the General Motors Design Award ("Best New Product") for producing a completely new vehicle on a brand new platform.
The Evolution of the Top Tuner Solstice
For the first time ever, the best-of-the-best in Canada were assembled into one team to pour their collective passion and energy into one vehicle that captures the extreme essence of the Pontiac Solstice.
With only four months to complete the overhaul, award winning Torontonian tuner Tajai Das from Elite Tuners of Canada, was the project lead on this industry first project. Known within the industry as the master behind the award winning 1994 Acura Integra "Acurabot", Das recruited five tuners that have risen to the top of the tuner scene, each to handle a specific stage of the Top Tuner Solstice
Known for his Candy Orange right hand drive Cobalt SS-SC, Keith Losier from Desired Customs in Niagara Falls, Ontario applied his expertise to create a custom Pioneer audio/entertainment system to be the envy of anyone yearning for the latest and cutting edge in-car-entertainment.
As for the interior, Vito Ianniciello from Seam Line in Woodbridge, Ontario designed and installed a completely re-upholstered red suede interior that runs from the passenger cabin into the trunk well containing the subwoofer system.
Under the hood, Simon Rowe from Rowetech Automotive in Oakville, Ontario was responsible for installing and tuning the 2.0L crate engine donated to the project by GM Performance Parts. Simon had the background, experience, and expertise to install the GM Performance Parts into the crate engine, including: LSJ Connecting Rods, Piston Set for LSJ Rods, Adjustable Cam Gears, High Performance Cam Set, Aluminum Fabricated Intake Manifold and Neutral Balance Shafts and a CTS-V Rear Differential (gear set).
Known in the industry as the go-to for the best in custom fabrication, Chris Nankoo from Phat Custom Rides in Montreal, Quebec created a one the one-of-a-kind custom exterior body kit for the Top Tuner Solstice. Chris took the time and effort to create the molds necessary to fabricate a custom fiberglass hardtop, fiberglass hood, and a widebody ground-effects kit for the vehicle.
For a truly one of a kind paint job, Serge Leger from Henry's Auto Body in Shediac, New Brunswick mixed a custom paint job with high gloss candy coated application called Vivacious Candy Green that no other paintshop in Canada offers.
Headquartered in Oshawa Ontario, General Motors of Canada employs 19,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures a variety of vehicles, engines, transmissions and other components, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through 759 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and Cadillac.
Projected to have a street value of $500,000, the Top Tuner Solstice combines the best in personalization and customization, including Sound, Speed, and Style. With over 30 companies from across Canada participating in this project, the Top Tuner Solstice is the talk of the aftermarket industry. This was more than evident when the Top Tuner Solstice debuted at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas where the vehicle set records receiving an award in each of the three competitions at the show. These included the Mother's Polish Shine Award, Sony Playstation Gran Turismo Award ("Best Domestic") and the General Motors Design Award ("Best New Product") for producing a completely new vehicle on a brand new platform.
The Evolution of the Top Tuner Solstice
For the first time ever, the best-of-the-best in Canada were assembled into one team to pour their collective passion and energy into one vehicle that captures the extreme essence of the Pontiac Solstice.
With only four months to complete the overhaul, award winning Torontonian tuner Tajai Das from Elite Tuners of Canada, was the project lead on this industry first project. Known within the industry as the master behind the award winning 1994 Acura Integra "Acurabot", Das recruited five tuners that have risen to the top of the tuner scene, each to handle a specific stage of the Top Tuner Solstice
Known for his Candy Orange right hand drive Cobalt SS-SC, Keith Losier from Desired Customs in Niagara Falls, Ontario applied his expertise to create a custom Pioneer audio/entertainment system to be the envy of anyone yearning for the latest and cutting edge in-car-entertainment.
As for the interior, Vito Ianniciello from Seam Line in Woodbridge, Ontario designed and installed a completely re-upholstered red suede interior that runs from the passenger cabin into the trunk well containing the subwoofer system.
Under the hood, Simon Rowe from Rowetech Automotive in Oakville, Ontario was responsible for installing and tuning the 2.0L crate engine donated to the project by GM Performance Parts. Simon had the background, experience, and expertise to install the GM Performance Parts into the crate engine, including: LSJ Connecting Rods, Piston Set for LSJ Rods, Adjustable Cam Gears, High Performance Cam Set, Aluminum Fabricated Intake Manifold and Neutral Balance Shafts and a CTS-V Rear Differential (gear set).
Known in the industry as the go-to for the best in custom fabrication, Chris Nankoo from Phat Custom Rides in Montreal, Quebec created a one the one-of-a-kind custom exterior body kit for the Top Tuner Solstice. Chris took the time and effort to create the molds necessary to fabricate a custom fiberglass hardtop, fiberglass hood, and a widebody ground-effects kit for the vehicle.
For a truly one of a kind paint job, Serge Leger from Henry's Auto Body in Shediac, New Brunswick mixed a custom paint job with high gloss candy coated application called Vivacious Candy Green that no other paintshop in Canada offers.
Headquartered in Oshawa Ontario, General Motors of Canada employs 19,000 people nationwide. GM of Canada manufactures a variety of vehicles, engines, transmissions and other components, and markets the full range of General Motors vehicles and related services through 759 dealerships and retailers across Canada. Vehicles sold through this network include Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC, Saturn, Hummer, Saab and Cadillac.
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Evil Mazda Driver
Great, you can break laws in most states and provinces just by having non-navigational video monitors within view of the driver. Not to mention you'll be violating most noise ordinances known to man. Whhyyyyy???? And did I mention the color is hideous?
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You know, I'm a bit disappointed...I think they could have done more to fit extra gauges and screens in there...you can never have enough screens and gauges.
Oh, and the red is SO pimp!
Oh, and the red is SO pimp!
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#10
Yeehaw
I would rather be buried alive than have to sit in that monstrosity for 5 minutes. The pictures alone made me so enraged I just smashed some furniture and punched my dog.
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they should of had mad mike in on this... he so could have fit 20+ monitors in that thing. i mean look at the wasted space in the headlights and underneath the car, easy places to add at least 10 more monitors. oh and the passanger seat could have been used in a much better way.. can you say jackhammer subwoofer!!!
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yeah, i don't see things thing on a street any time soon..
its crammed with all kinds of ideas and simly a means to display all of them..
i think that green villain from spider man should drive it..
its crammed with all kinds of ideas and simly a means to display all of them..
i think that green villain from spider man should drive it..
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#26
That was uncalled for...
I'd only hit it if they put one more screen inside the car, and maybe 4 or 5 more GM badges on the engine.
Otherwise not a chance...
Otherwise not a chance...
#27
Drives With Hands
What is it with "tuner" culture and skitzophrenic car designs? This thing doesn't know whether it wants to be a circuit car, a strip car, a street car, or be bling bling mad tyte dope str8 ballin on dubs y0!
I'm pretty well convinced that "tuner" designs are synonymous with "cramming as much retarded shit in as you can to impress kids too young to drive and people too ignorant to understand a few basic principles of automotive engineering. also, asian chicks with fake tits".
On the other hand, the rest of us get to laugh at them.
I'm pretty well convinced that "tuner" designs are synonymous with "cramming as much retarded shit in as you can to impress kids too young to drive and people too ignorant to understand a few basic principles of automotive engineering. also, asian chicks with fake tits".
On the other hand, the rest of us get to laugh at them.
#28
The sizzle in the Steak
This car is a sick joke
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Originally Posted by rmpage
What is it with "tuner" culture and skitzophrenic car designs? This thing doesn't know whether it wants to be a circuit car, a strip car, a street car, or be bling bling mad tyte dope str8 ballin on dubs y0!
I'm pretty well convinced that "tuner" designs are synonymous with "cramming as much retarded shit in as you can to impress kids too young to drive and people too ignorant to understand a few basic principles of automotive engineering. also, asian chicks with fake tits".
On the other hand, the rest of us get to laugh at them.
I'm pretty well convinced that "tuner" designs are synonymous with "cramming as much retarded shit in as you can to impress kids too young to drive and people too ignorant to understand a few basic principles of automotive engineering. also, asian chicks with fake tits".
On the other hand, the rest of us get to laugh at them.
#31
Suzuka Master
I would never hit it. I was never a fan of the Solstice itself. That 500K project is a complete waste of money.Two options: send it to africa,india or buy me a carrera gt.Nuff said
#33
for the kind of coin GM invest into this Soltice it should have been CRAZY hot. the customization team i feel boogered up.
for cool 1/2 million i'll either take an Enzo or Benz SLR McLaren. Both cars stock going down the road will get more attention then this POS.
for cool 1/2 million i'll either take an Enzo or Benz SLR McLaren. Both cars stock going down the road will get more attention then this POS.
#36
Aww you bunch of grinches. It looks like Christmas. I think it's cool in a weird way.
That being said, I would never be seen in it, let alone spend that much on a Pontiac!
That being said, I would never be seen in it, let alone spend that much on a Pontiac!
#38
Give me 500k and a stock solstice and i'd end with a stock solstice(sold for gas), a Lamborghini/Ferrari, a Porsche 911 turbo, Corvette ZO6, BMW M3 and call it a day. Or one car and a house, either way, i'm happy.
Last edited by Garkon; 09-07-2007 at 01:52 AM.