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News Credits: 1 · by **Agent 007** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:12 pm

Pontimax 01 wrote:
Mr.Bond007 wrote:
Pontimax 01 wrote:
Sherade wrote:I've seen ONE, but the hardtop is mondo expensive.

Must have been aftermarket. Pontiac doesn't offer (check their site) the removable hardtop from the factory or as a GM accessory (yet). Only come soft tops. But they have been and probably still are toying with the idea of a strictly hardtop model. Nonremovable roof, and it's kinda ugly.
yes it's set for a 2009 release with a slightly bigger engine

For the N/A'ed? The GXP version got a new motor, the 260hp/260ft.lbs turbo. And it zips around nicely from all accounts.

yummy, but I'de rather have a camaro

News Credits: 1 · by **Pontimax 01** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:37 pm

HP/weight ratio favors the Solstice. I already have a 2002 Firebird, now I need a roadster, though I like the Camaro, it just won't fit in. Need another V8 like a hole in the head.

by **Auto Bot** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:30 am

Mr.Bond007 wrote:
Pontimax 01 wrote:
Mr.Bond007 wrote:
Pontimax 01 wrote:
Sherade wrote:I've seen ONE, but the hardtop is mondo expensive.

Must have been aftermarket. Pontiac doesn't offer (check their site) the removable hardtop from the factory or as a GM accessory (yet). Only come soft tops. But they have been and probably still are toying with the idea of a strictly hardtop model. Nonremovable roof, and it's kinda ugly.
yes it's set for a 2009 release with a slightly bigger engine

For the N/A'ed? The GXP version got a new motor, the 260hp/260ft.lbs turbo. And it zips around nicely from all accounts.

yummy, but I'de rather have a camaro

Just in time for Movie 2009!

by **Bigdaddymcqueen** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:31 pm

anyone ever think, that with all the computer hacking and recon work Bee was doing he might have came across the " newer" version of his alt mode?? and they all shared the same info so.......

by **Auto Bot** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 6:37 am

Bumblebee changing alt mode again??? Crap!

News Credits: 1 · by **Asepticon** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 4:30 am

Skowl wrote:... when Megan Fox bad-mouths Bumblebee's "crappy" Camaro mode and he leaves to scan the new concept Camaro and comes back to show off his new skin...

well..

WHAT THE HELL WAS THE NEW CONCEPT CAMARO DOING JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN?!

It still bugs me, this is a concept car that hasn't even made it to production yet (or hadn't been at the time of filming, or at the time the movie takes place...) I mean, Jazz scanned the Solstice from the dealership even though it would make more sense to see the Solstice driving around and the new Camaro at a dealership or car show... not the other way around...

Is anyone else bothered by that?

....And ya know what else? I don't even think there is a such thing as alien robots that turn into cars.

by **Auto Bot** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:37 am

Asepticon wrote:
Skowl wrote:... when Megan Fox bad-mouths Bumblebee's "crappy" Camaro mode and he leaves to scan the new concept Camaro and comes back to show off his new skin...

well..

WHAT THE HELL WAS THE NEW CONCEPT CAMARO DOING JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN?!

It still bugs me, this is a concept car that hasn't even made it to production yet (or hadn't been at the time of filming, or at the time the movie takes place...) I mean, Jazz scanned the Solstice from the dealership even though it would make more sense to see the Solstice driving around and the new Camaro at a dealership or car show... not the other way around...

Is anyone else bothered by that?

....And ya know what else? I don't even think there is a such thing as alien robots that turn into cars.

But... but.. but Hasbro says there is! Mommy, i'm scared.

News Credits: 1 · by **Asepticon** » Mon Oct 29, 2007 11:12 am

Auto Bot wrote:
Asepticon wrote:
Skowl wrote:... when Megan Fox bad-mouths Bumblebee's "crappy" Camaro mode and he leaves to scan the new concept Camaro and comes back to show off his new skin...

well..

WHAT THE HELL WAS THE NEW CONCEPT CAMARO DOING JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN?!

It still bugs me, this is a concept car that hasn't even made it to production yet (or hadn't been at the time of filming, or at the time the movie takes place...) I mean, Jazz scanned the Solstice from the dealership even though it would make more sense to see the Solstice driving around and the new Camaro at a dealership or car show... not the other way around...

Is anyone else bothered by that?

....And ya know what else? I don't even think there is a such thing as alien robots that turn into cars.

But... but.. but Hasbro says there is! Mommy, i'm scared.

Hasbro is just another cover for "The Man" who is trying to opress us with fear. :MAD:

by **Dagon** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:42 pm

Skowl wrote:... when Megan Fox bad-mouths Bumblebee's "crappy" Camaro mode and he leaves to scan the new concept Camaro and comes back to show off his new skin...

well..

WHAT THE HELL WAS THE NEW CONCEPT CAMARO DOING JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN?!

It still bugs me, this is a concept car that hasn't even made it to production yet (or hadn't been at the time of filming, or at the time the movie takes place...) I mean, Jazz scanned the Solstice from the dealership even though it would make more sense to see the Solstice driving around and the new Camaro at a dealership or car show... not the other way around...

Is anyone else bothered by that?

I'm more bothered by the notion that an old Camaro went two-wheeling through a tunnel full of other cars, and no one seemed to be bothered by that.

by **Dagon** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:46 pm

Magnimus wrote:If you are trying to justify plot holes in the Transformers movie, you have a mighty uphill battle in front of you.

Oh, dear god I hope that's sarcasm I'ma smellin......

News Credits: 1 · by **Blackstreak** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:23 pm

Mr.Bond007 wrote:actually jazz's alt mode wasen't realistic either the hardtop solstice isn't being put into production until 2009 either. And besides it's a movie. Maybe GM was trying out the prototype on the road

Umm, I'd hate to disappoint you but I saw a hardtop silver Solstice around the Cincinnati area. No joke on this, even if the company says they won't produce one til '09, I still saw one around my area.

News Credits: 1 · by **Pontimax 01** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:19 pm

Blackstreak wrote:
Mr.Bond007 wrote:actually jazz's alt mode wasen't realistic either the hardtop solstice isn't being put into production until 2009 either. And besides it's a movie. Maybe GM was trying out the prototype on the road

Umm, I'd hate to disappoint you but I saw a hardtop silver Solstice around the Cincinnati area. No joke on this, even if the company says they won't produce one til '09, I still saw one around my area.

What you saw was most likely an aftermarket top afixed to a regular Solstice. So he's still right in saying the hardtop isn't for sale. Pontiac does not sell a hardtop yet.

All Jazz was is the repainted Solstice Club Racer shown at SEMA way before the movie ever came out. He's the same, just not orange and with dark rims. I suspect the VIN would even be the same, as the SEMA cars have been known to be recycled.

by **Auto Bot** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 3:28 am

Dagon wrote:
Magnimus wrote:If you are trying to justify plot holes in the Transformers movie, you have a mighty uphill battle in front of you.

Oh, dear god I hope that's sarcasm I'ma smellin......

This Movie has a lot of unexplainable plot holes.

by **Deadpool.** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:31 am

Auto Bot wrote:
Dagon wrote:
Magnimus wrote:If you are trying to justify plot holes in the Transformers movie, you have a mighty uphill battle in front of you.

Oh, dear god I hope that's sarcasm I'ma smellin......

This Movie has a lot of unexplainable plot holes.

QFT!

by **Auto Bot** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 4:58 am

Pontimax 01 wrote:
Blackstreak wrote:
Mr.Bond007 wrote:actually jazz's alt mode wasen't realistic either the hardtop solstice isn't being put into production until 2009 either. And besides it's a movie. Maybe GM was trying out the prototype on the road

Umm, I'd hate to disappoint you but I saw a hardtop silver Solstice around the Cincinnati area. No joke on this, even if the company says they won't produce one til '09, I still saw one around my area.

What you saw was most likely an aftermarket top afixed to a regular Solstice. So he's still right in saying the hardtop isn't for sale. Pontiac does not sell a hardtop yet.

All Jazz was is the repainted Solstice Club Racer shown at SEMA way before the movie ever came out. He's the same, just not orange and with dark rims. I suspect the VIN would even be the same, as the SEMA cars have been known to be recycled.

This orange Solstice is a killer!

Looks bigger than the Jazz Solstice in the Movie.

by **Swerve** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:49 am

Dark Zarak wrote:If giant robots can come down from space, it's probably pretty likely, especially in the LA area where there are lots of stars doing things for publicity, that there would be a concept car being driven around.

And there's no need to yell. I'm standing right here.

LOL! I glanced at your comment and totally thought you were trying to say something to the effect of, giant robots came down from space and you're worried about a concept car being driven around. Oh man, I need to stop reading threads late at night!

by **Autovolt127** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:26 am

Loki41872 wrote:maybe the movie takes place in 2009?

Nope.

The 08 Camaro was just being test driven to see if it worls just when bumblebee scaned it.

by **Swerve** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:54 pm

Autovolt127 wrote:
Loki41872 wrote:maybe the movie takes place in 2009?

Nope.

The 08 Camaro was just being test driven to see if it worls just when bumblebee scaned it.

Usually when they do take a concept car on a test drive in public, it either has those ugly black covers on the body so it's harder to make out what it looks like or some type of paint job that tries to camo and obscure the way the car looks.

by **iopele** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 2:11 pm

Where are the leaks for TF2?

And the concept cars didn't bother me, probably just because I'm used to seeing not-yet-available vehicles in movies. It never occurred to me to question the realism of it until I read this thread. Alas, I am falling down on my nit-picking duties! *is ashamed*

by **Auto Bot** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:45 am

I think there's really no "official" TF2 leaks yet.

by **Dozertron** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:16 pm

Skowl wrote:... when Megan Fox bad-mouths Bumblebee's "crappy" Camaro mode and he leaves to scan the new concept Camaro and comes back to show off his new skin...

well..

WHAT THE HELL WAS THE NEW CONCEPT CAMARO DOING JUST DRIVING AROUND TOWN?!

It still bugs me, this is a concept car that hasn't even made it to production yet (or hadn't been at the time of filming, or at the time the movie takes place...) I mean, Jazz scanned the Solstice from the dealership even though it would make more sense to see the Solstice driving around and the new Camaro at a dealership or car show... not the other way around...

Is anyone else bothered by that?

A test drive