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I can have plenty of fun without wasting my money on vehicles I hate so what exactly is your point?
Are you seriously trying to convince me or anyone else one cannot have fun without a tiny death trap vehicle that you hate?
I would contend that if you let fear run your life, you're not having much fun in anything.
The 2.0 Ecotec could make good power. I'm not too familiar with the platform, but an ethanol tune and an upgraded intercooler to keep boost temperatures down surely couldn't hurt. RWD and pretty lightweight is a major plus!
There always has to be one negative person in every crowd. Fine, if you don't like them, don't buy one, but why post your narrow opinions on others who really don't give a damn what you like ?
We have a few "small deathtraps" in our family, between my two Sons and myself (4 hot rods, a Mach I Mustang, a GT Mustang, and a Z06 Vette, and we wouldn't give up the thrill of what you feel when we push that go pedal down for anything.
But, then again, some people are happier in an SUV.
The Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline, and Chevrolet HHR SS are plenty of fun with 260 horsepower underfoot, and we can only imagine that the joy quotient increases as power improves. General Motors' performance division knows as much, and it's now offering an LNF Turbo Upgrade kit to kick its 2.0L turbo direct injection engine into gear. The kit consists of a new engine calibration and MAP sensors that will push your turbo four to 290 horsepower and up to 340 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual transmission (315 - 325 lb-ft with a slush box). The new factory turbo kit also keeps the precious warranty intact, which is a huge bonus over other aftermarket setups.
The LNF Turbo Upgrade also gives the GXP, Redline and SS the same "no-lift shift" functionality as the Cobalt SS Turbo, which enables you to shift without taking your foot off the accelerator. The kit also bumps the redline by 200 to 6500, but the hulkified 2.0L engine will now demand premium fuel to deliver its increased power delivery. The General is also working on a similar upgrade kit for the Cobalt SS, and it should arrive at your local Chevy dealer during Q1 2009. The LNF turbo kit delivers some added pop to three already fun vehicles, and it can be purchased at a GM dealer for $650. Is it worth the extra coin? It's up to you, but we're guessing it couldn't hurt. You can check out assembly instructions for the LNF Turbo Upgrade kit here.
I can have plenty of fun without wasting my money on vehicles I hate so what exactly is your point?
Are you seriously trying to convince me or anyone else one cannot have fun without a tiny death trap vehicle that you hate?
Quattrohead: In response to your post: I would NOT want a vehicle like that and there is no vehicle that is *sexy*.
To each there own, but FYI, these little death traps are quite fun. I'd be hesitant to call it a waste of money. Some people are willing to invest in a good driving experience. I give props to individuals who really enjoy driving and want to have fun every time they buckle their seat belt. It's hard for me to understand people who don't care what they drive as long as it works.
This car does seem rather sexy. I'd say that my RX-8 could have been sexy too. I considered my RX-8 manly, so I don't really wanna call it sexy as that would make some implications I'm not comfortable with.
Is that supposed to be Saturn's version of a Corvette? How can you be a parent to a vehicle?
saturn sky == pontiac solstice (they were platform mates)
i remember seeing a buick version at a car show many years ago but never released... perhaps gm closed the delaware plant and so no more drop tops (aside from corvette/camaro) ?
The Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Redline, and Chevrolet HHR SS are plenty of fun with 260 horsepower underfoot, and we can only imagine that the joy quotient increases as power improves. General Motors' performance division knows as much, and it's now offering an LNF Turbo Upgrade kit to kick its 2.0L turbo direct injection engine into gear. The kit consists of a new engine calibration and MAP sensors that will push your turbo four to 290 horsepower and up to 340 lb-ft of torque with the six-speed manual transmission (315 - 325 lb-ft with a slush box). The new factory turbo kit also keeps the precious warranty intact, which is a huge bonus over other aftermarket setups.
The LNF Turbo Upgrade also gives the GXP, Redline and SS the same "no-lift shift" functionality as the Cobalt SS Turbo, which enables you to shift without taking your foot off the accelerator. The kit also bumps the redline by 200 to 6500, but the hulkified 2.0L engine will now demand premium fuel to deliver its increased power delivery. The General is also working on a similar upgrade kit for the Cobalt SS, and it should arrive at your local Chevy dealer during Q1 2009. The LNF turbo kit delivers some added pop to three already fun vehicles, and it can be purchased at a GM dealer for $650. Is it worth the extra coin? It's up to you, but we're guessing it couldn't hurt. You can check out assembly instructions for the LNF Turbo Upgrade kit here.
340 foot pounds in a 2900 pound car must feel phenomenal! And to keep the warranty intact...it makes me want to sell my import.
It's too bad GM pretty much ditched the Ecotec. You can get it in a Buick now, and soon in the Camaro, but the Camaro is still going to be heavy compared to the Sky and the Buick...well it's a sleeper, but not really a tasteful sleeper in my opinion.
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