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| Cr. G. H. 
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|  New to the forum Hey all I just picked up my 55 last week, 1400 miles on it now. Love 'n every minute. Anyone here interested in an '06 Solstice? Didn't think so. Ha ha.... Shpritz - I got your PM but i can't reply until I have 15 posts. PM me an email and I'll drop you a line. Joe |
 
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| Welcome. Can you tell us the differences you can see and feel between the 2 cars? That would be interesting. SLKman 
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| A Welcome from Norway 
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| Cr. G. H.
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| Thanks all Solstice handles really nice – very sure footed. Steering is a little tighter than the SLK. Fit and finish is off, but not much. SLK is slightly roomier, Sol fits like a glove. I autox the Sol and have an ECM, header, CIA, and cat back on it. I estimate 200 – 210 HP from the 2.2L. I run 255R40 18 Azenis 615’s. With the limited slip diff drifting is not hard at all and can easily be controlled by throttle modulation With the 5 speed gear box, it is a blast to drive. For a 30K car, you can’t beat it. The SLK is by far more mature. The torque is the major difference – that moves me. I’d love to have a 5 or 6 speed in it however….. Over the winter I’m looking at a Kleemann Kompressor & ECM. Spring should bring some new rims and tires probably Snetterton and some AO48s. I think both cars are comparable based on price. Handling is very close, the extra cost buys you some nice design work, more power and a level of sophistication you don’t get in the Sol. I love ‘em both. Just one man’s opinion. Feedback is welcome. Out of town for the week end but will get it next week. |
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