What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

[Rustang]

I was looking through an old Hot Rod today at work and read one of the buildup articles. Does Hot Rod have it? Did GM keep it?

[Brian Lohnes]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

It exists under the General's watch.

Brian

[KeithTurk]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

They have seriously considered scrapping it... seems it's a bit "TOO" much of a car...

K

[fahrenschnell]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

Hogwash....They need to bring it to Maxton 8)

Seth

[LS1 ZR2]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

It is alive and well. I will admit, it should not be driven by inexperienced people (and with the restricted driver list, it won't be). But, if you want something fun to drive, I don't think I have driven anything else that compares with this car. I have driven faster cars at specific things, like drag racing or circle track, but this thing does so many things right. Plus, if you don't mind the rough idle from the cam, no heat or A/C, and little things like that, it would be a perfect daily driver.

[Schtauffer]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

I'm curious how it handles at high speed-- with that short wheelbase, does it skate around?

[LS1 ZR2]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

We redesigned the front fascia to eliminate lift at high speed, and added a splitter. In the rear, we built a spolier with a adjustable wicker. We have never topped it out, but through about 165mph, it is solid as a rock.

[AllenK]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

I wouldn't mind having an LS2 Solstice as a driver!

An LS7 powered one would be insane! I hope they don't scrap it!

[Bigbuds1]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

Here is a video from PT'06....
Bad ass car! ;D

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YGnVxq5RD79yPtWkhLwsmA?feat=directlink

It ran a 10. something and I forgot the mph

[KeithTurk]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

Love the term "Restricted Driver list"

Thanks for the update by the way... the car is incredible...

Keith ( and like everyone else, I'm glad they kept it... )

[LS1 ZR2]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

I was the guy on the starting line in the blue shirt when that video was taken.

[Scott Liggett]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

Something tells me that car will be crushed long before it ends up in private hands. The fact it still exists probably has the lawyers twitching.

[Schtauffer]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

In that vid clip, that thing appears to either have started in second gear, or it has terribly high rear gears.

Fun.

[purplecobra]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

makes me want to build one. Wonder what they go for used. Needs a turbo to make it really scary. ;)

[KeithTurk]

Re: What happened to the Hot Rod Solstice?

ahh I know someone who drove that thing... he ain't "much " of a pussy and said it was Quite the car... he was thinking of pulling a couple of plug wires.... ( fewer diaper changes )

Fun stuff.... cept I'm not a huge fan of the body style... that motor is Just freaking fine in the Vette.... thank you...

K ( nahhh I don't own one... it will take another 10 yrs before they are in my price range )