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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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So you want a hartop Solstice or Sky? Here you go!

Aftermarket conversion. The Solstice looks horrible but the Sky is lookin' mighty fine!

http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums...st=0&p=224184&

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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Reminds me of those old BMW Z3 hardtops I never liked.

This is still the solstice I'd want
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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I dunno, looks too much like a wagon to me. If they did it more like the pic z28x posted then I'd definitely like it...
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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The top pics look horrible, the red one looks ok...I don't see why they wouldn't make a hardtop that would be styled like that of a 'Vette or Viper coupe
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Probably because these tops correct the one major flaw in the Solstice/Sky...the utter lack of usable cargo space.

I think that would be a cool addition to either car...

The Z3 coupe wasn't one of my favorite cars, but I didn't hate it.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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I'm not really crazy about the camback look. The original Solstice look tho....

IMO, you buy a two seater for certain reasons, space isn't one of them. Accept the trade-offs.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I don't know, I really like it. It is definitely a nice upgrade for those that are interested.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28x
Reminds me of those old BMW Z3 hardtops I never liked.

This is still the solstice I'd want
Nice . . . Plus it will have some trunk space, which is completely lacking now.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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As I first said on the GMSource story.....wonder if GM is looking at something like this now.....
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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Coupe with a trunk please! It should have alright cargo space seeing how a top doesn't have to fold down in there.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Coupe with a trunk please! It should have alright cargo space seeing how a top doesn't have to fold down in there.
Actually, the top folds up on top of the gas tank, which is right in the middle of what would be the trunk. If I hadn't seen it person, I wouldn't believe it! There's only an inch or two room on each side of the tank.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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Thumbs up

Originally Posted by Chrome383Z
I dunno, looks too much like a wagon to me. If they did it more like the pic z28x posted then I'd definitely like it...
Me too!!! I hope they make a coupe version of both the Sky and the Solstice!
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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The Sky looks pretty good. I would want a sleeker Solstice though it kinda looks like the nomad concept so Im surprised that noone has said anything good.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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I didn't like the red hardtop picture when it was first posted but after seeing the other two ill take it.
Old Dec 5, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28x
Reminds me of those old BMW Z3 hardtops I never liked.

This is still the solstice I'd want
That's the Solstice I'm holding out for.



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