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Wester’s Performance Tuning Options
Written by Dave Brandon   
Saturday, 03 May 2008

Performance Tuning Options

Order a Westers tune at a 15% discount off regular price of $495.00

$420.00 this includes next day return shipping!

Yes, these tunes do really wake up these cars. This is custom tuning, a Westers
tune is based on the modifications you have and the octane you are using, the
higher the octane, the higher the performance. Visit Westers Garage for more information.
Link to forum with comments from customers FORUM

Pontiac Solstice 2.4L LE5
Pontiac Solstice 2.0L Turbo
2006-2007 Saturn SKY 2.4L LE5
2007-2008 Saturn SKY 2.0L Turbo
18 PSI Tune- 30-45HP Gain

Race (Hot) Tune available as well. Members discount $495.00

Turnaround is normally the same day they get the order, or the next weekday.  The customer
ships his ECM to them, they add the tuning and ship back by PP Express next day.
Return shipping costs are included. Most are only without the use of the car for three days. (So long as it doesn't fall on a weekend, that can add 1-2 days!)

You will need to contact me for an order form to receive this discount!



 

 
Below Freezing: How Nitrous Oxide Injection Works
Written by Dave Brandon   
Wednesday, 30 April 2008

 Anybody who has been interested in auto-racing has probably heard a lot of talk about Nitrous. To some it may seem like something incredibly dangerous, and to others it may be the most exciting modification they own. It is true that there are some dangers to using Nitrous Oxide systems, but in reality it should be no more dangerous than any other type of power adder, such as a Turbo or Supercharger. Learning more about Nitrous Oxide Injection will help you decide if this is something worth considering, but at the very least it might be fun to learn a little more about it either way so you can keep up your side of a conversation if one ever arises.

 

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Welcome to the Salt Lake Roadsters
Written by Dave Holbrook   
Thursday, 20 March 2008
Welcome to the Salt Lake Roadster club for Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters. Even though Salt Lake is in the name we aren’t limited to Salt Lake City. Our members live all along the Wasatch front and back for that matter. From Utah county in the south to Cache Valley in the north, our members are geographically diverse. This is a new club but we are growing fast. In only two and one-half months we have nearly tripled in size. Because we are new and due to the current winter weather we haven’t had the opportunity for rides or events. We are looking forward to the future and are checking on and planning some exciting events.

As an example last summer my wife and I took a ride into the high Uinta mountains of northeastern Utah. We started in Ogden Utah and headed east on I-84 to the junction with I-80. With the top down we marveled at how beautiful the scenery and rock formations were. Although we had driven the route several times before, this time it was different the viability with the top down was unreal. My wife being a Geology major, had to stop at the Devils slide scenic area to take pictures with our new Sky. b0001879rs-8-6.jpg

We followed I-80 until we reached the town of Wanship. Here we took the exit and headed south on state road 32 driving passed Rockport Reservoir and traveled though green pasture land to the town of Kamas. In Kamas we stopped and picked up a picnic lunch before starting on state road 150. This twisting road took us up through the Uinta mountains reaching altitudes near 10,000 feet. The scenic views of the high mountains, pine forests and distant low land valleys were even more spectacular in the roadster.

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Ecotech ECM Tuning 101
Written by Dave Brandon   
Thursday, 20 March 2008

http://www.gmroadster.com/images/stories/blog-tuner/ecotech-24liter-solstice.gifAll modern automobile engines are controlled by computers, which is why traditional tune-ups are nearly a thing of the past.  However, most engine computers are programmed at the factory with "granny controls" to make insure that the operator will not lose control and that the vehicle will have limited stress on it's components.

So, if your roadster doesn't "pop" out of the start like you think it should, it is because GM is is more worried about their new 100,000 mile drive-train warranty than they are about giving you the full performance that the vehicle is capable of, or even giving you the best possible gas mileage.

For people who just spent $30,000+ on a performance roadster, the very existance of "granny controls" are a real disappointment.  The solution?  Reprogram the computer, take off the granny controls, and tune for best possible performance and gas mileage.

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LOST SOL Blog
Written by Dave Brandon   
Sunday, 02 March 2008
martin-lostsol-300w.jpg LOST SOL Blog
by Martin Scott

Not only am I directionally challenged, but since buying one of the first Solstices offered on eBay, I can tell you that I have completely lost my heart and soul to this car.

My GM Roadster "Lost Sol" blog is all about how fun I am having with my new Solstice, including my unending search for the perfect array of performance and technological aftermarket products which might make this car even more enjoyable than it already is (if that is even possible).


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Announcing Roadster Rewards
Written by Rich M,   
Sunday, 02 March 2008

roadsterrewards-300w.jpgMore than a 10X Return on Your Membership Investment 

In the coming weeks, all Salt Lake Roadster members will receive in the mail special coupon pages valid for hundreds of dollars in cash discounts on products and services that matter to our members.  These offers are one-time-only introductory offers only for our members, and are not valid with any other offers.  All coupons are valid for six months, and are imprinted with your member number and a special single-use offer code.

We hope that our new Roadster Rewards program will provide members with an immediate return on their membership investment, and at the same time, introduce you to a variety of products and services that you may or may not know about for your cool new roadster.

 
Whats all the Fuss: Cold Air Intake
Written by Steven Kenniff   
Sunday, 02 March 2008

With all of the aftermarket products out there on the market, there may be some confusion as to how all of them work.

In my short series of articles, I plan to cover the technical side of how basic aftermarket upgrades benefit your car, and explain the important question: “Why do I need that, and what does it do?”

In this article I will explain the functions of Cold Air Intake systems, but in upcoming articles I will be covering Exhaust Systems, Ignition, and Forced Induction.

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An Overview of the LNF Turbocharged Engine
Written by Steven Kenniff   
Sunday, 02 March 2008

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GM's highly evolved LNF engine, which is the 2.0L Turbocharged motor found in the Saturn SKY Red Line and the Pontiac Solstice GXP, just grew in stature a bit within the broader GM enthusiast community.

As many people know, I began my tuning career working with earlier generation Ecotech engines found on Chevy Cobalts and Saturn Ions before I began working with SKYs and Solstices.  For the Cobalt community, the performance engine option offered by the factory was the LSJ, a close cousin to Sky/Solstice engine that was "super"-charged instead of turbo-charged.  However, GM recently annouced the retirement of the LSJ, although they didn't leave GM enthusiasts much time to grieve before that short lived motor was quickly replaced with the turbocharged LNF.

With the high performance GXP / Red Line 2.0L Ecotec engine comes several more capabilities, but does it truly address all of the issues with the previous motor, or are there still some naggine problems?  In my evaluation, there are a lot of obvious changes to the appearance of the new LNF compared to the LSJ, but there are also a lot of changes that cannot be seen from the engine compartment which deserve more detailed analysis (and appreciation).


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RSS Feeds for Sky/Solstice Forums
Written by Dave Brandon   
Saturday, 01 March 2008
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Solstice Forum
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Saturday, 01 March 2008
 

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