Lots of TECH questions asked, and some semi-official answers

KappaMan · 07-27-2006, 08:09 AM

From the National Solstice Meet.

Apparently, there was some representation from GM engineering present, and they were gracious enough to answer questions from owners. Thought y'all would be interested:

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20058

I included a link for reference in the FAQ section here, too.
Informational Q&A from the National Solstice Meet

KappaMan · 07-27-2006, 09:55 AM

answers on differential noises, suspension differences, GXP performance (and assumed Red Line)... very interesting read.

snaponbob · 07-27-2006, 06:27 PM

VERY good stuff. Clearly, Steve was very well versed, and rehearsed, on these questions. I spoke with him on Friday and Saturday and found him to be engaging and honest.

One item that was not covered by MomSol was the simplistic interior and minimal instrumentation. His response to this question was that this was the intent of the design team.

BlueSkyLI · 11-10-2006, 10:56 AM

Good stuff keep it coming

Graysky · 11-10-2006, 11:56 AM

Terrific information. Thank you!

RealGomer · 07-06-2007, 05:29 PM

I can relate to the third question in this thread. My A/C shrieks and I'm told this is normal. Any idea how we can express our displeasure to Padilla?

xmicro_Redline · 07-06-2007, 07:22 PM

Interesting that any increase in HP can void your tranny or diff warrantee!

Do modifications void the warranty?
I encourage you to look up the Magnuson-Moss Act. Usually, only failures that happen, or repairs that are required that are a result of a modification can be denied, such as a differential failure or transmission failure being denied warranty coverage because you installed a modification that increased engine power.

WoW, so the Sky has a more refined suspension!:

Many of the magazines are saying the Saturn SKY has a suspension with longer travel and is softer, and that it rides better. Is this true? What is the difference between the Solstice and SKY suspensions? Will the Solstice get this change?
All production versions of the Solstice, SKY, and Opel GT have the same suspension travel. We changed the jounce bumper on the SKY by shortening it, which reduces contact with the jounce bumper on slightly larger bumps than the suspension on the Solstice. The total suspension travel remains identical.

Then, we retuned the shocks to take advantage of this shorter jounce bumper, to try and refine the ride and reduce the impact to handling and steering. The suspension on the SKY is not softer or harder than the Solstice. The overall ride differences are noticeable, and unexpectedly, there is little to no change to the handling. This change was introduced exclusively to the SKY during the introduction of the car, as there was an emphasis to get some more refinement on the SKY, and allow some field exposure to see how the market would react. Early on, we had comments that the Solstice might be "too soft", and a change that improves ride can sometimes be misinterpreted as "too soft" if taken out of context.

We are always looking at ways to accomplish continuous improvement, so obviously this is a potential candidate to roll into the SKY's sibling car, the Solstice, at some point in the future.

Really great info, thanks for sharing!!

07-27-2006, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
KappaMan Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 4.815 162.342? Posts: 1,673 My Photos: (17)	Lots of TECH questions asked, and some semi-official answers From the National Solstice Meet. Apparently, there was some representation from GM engineering present, and they were gracious enough to answer questions from owners. Thought y'all would be interested: http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20058 I included a link for reference in the FAQ section here, too. Informational Q&A from the National Solstice Meet __________________ In principio creavit Bob Caelum... Magister Caelum Sum!!! No, I'm NOT Bob Lutz... Link to Forum Rules/Guidelines/Etiquette Link to Sky Specification Estimates/Sky FAQ

07-27-2006, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
KappaMan Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: 4.815 162.342? Posts: 1,673 My Photos: (17)	answers on differential noises, suspension differences, GXP performance (and assumed Red Line)... very interesting read. __________________ In principio creavit Bob Caelum... Magister Caelum Sum!!! No, I'm NOT Bob Lutz... Link to Forum Rules/Guidelines/Etiquette Link to Sky Specification Estimates/Sky FAQ

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Graysky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Severna Park, Md Posts: 349 My Photos: (0)	Terrific information. Thank you! __________________ deposit 6/03/06 Silver Graphite RL premium red/black interior MP3 1 disc player spoiler 18" chrome wheels absolutely manual snagged on 2/28 Awesome ride!

07-06-2007, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
RealGomer Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 57 My Photos: (0)	Padilla contact on Sky I can relate to the third question in this thread. My A/C shrieks and I'm told this is normal. Any idea how we can express our displeasure to Padilla?

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07-27-2006, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
snaponbob First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 1,264 My Photos: (0)	VERY good stuff. Clearly, Steve was very well versed, and rehearsed, on these questions. I spoke with him on Friday and Saturday and found him to be engaging and honest. One item that was not covered by MomSol was the simplistic interior and minimal instrumentation. His response to this question was that this was the intent of the design team.

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BlueSkyLI Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 57 My Photos: (0)	Good stuff keep it coming

07-06-2007, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,304 My Photos: (1)	Interesting that any increase in HP can void your tranny or diff warrantee! Do modifications void the warranty? I encourage you to look up the Magnuson-Moss Act. Usually, only failures that happen, or repairs that are required that are a result of a modification can be denied, such as a differential failure or transmission failure being denied warranty coverage because you installed a modification that increased engine power. WoW, so the Sky has a more refined suspension!: Many of the magazines are saying the Saturn SKY has a suspension with longer travel and is softer, and that it rides better. Is this true? What is the difference between the Solstice and SKY suspensions? Will the Solstice get this change? All production versions of the Solstice, SKY, and Opel GT have the same suspension travel. We changed the jounce bumper on the SKY by shortening it, which reduces contact with the jounce bumper on slightly larger bumps than the suspension on the Solstice. The total suspension travel remains identical. Then, we retuned the shocks to take advantage of this shorter jounce bumper, to try and refine the ride and reduce the impact to handling and steering. The suspension on the SKY is not softer or harder than the Solstice. The overall ride differences are noticeable, and unexpectedly, there is little to no change to the handling. This change was introduced exclusively to the SKY during the introduction of the car, as there was an emphasis to get some more refinement on the SKY, and allow some field exposure to see how the market would react. Early on, we had comments that the Solstice might be "too soft", and a change that improves ride can sometimes be misinterpreted as "too soft" if taken out of context. We are always looking at ways to accomplish continuous improvement, so obviously this is a potential candidate to roll into the SKY's sibling car, the Solstice, at some point in the future. Really great info, thanks for sharing!!

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