Edag Pontiac Solstice: sportwagon from a roadster

MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:49 am

Yes you read it right. A german tuning company (or whatever they call themselfs) came up with the idea. If everything goes ok they will be in Detroit this year.I think it is a pretty good idea, because the Solstice doesn't have any cargo room. So if you want to go for a trip just put the top on and you all set.

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:30 am

Thats actually... oddly cool looking, but I think thats mainly because the Solstice is so hot to begin with. Put that on a Miata and it would look ugly, I think.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:45 am

It looks like you remove the trunk lid to put it on, but wouldn't you still have the convertible top back there taking up quite a bit of the cargo room?

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 9:56 am

Quote, originally posted by Kari Â»It looks like you remove the trunk lid to put it on, but wouldn't you still have the convertible top back there taking up quite a bit of the cargo room?Good question. Probably. But, I think this is mostly to give someone usuable cargo room for a weekend trip, as opposed to pretty much no cargo room. Got a link to more description, Mr Rich?

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:07 am

It probably wouldn't add that much space inside but the roof carrier thingamabob up there would help...I like the looks of this! I wanted to see GM make that Nomad concept that is based on the same platform as the Solstice... Which they showed years back but that never came to be... Solstice plus this kit is almost kinda sorta close! Has the same look, somewhat...

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MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:14 am

Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»Good question. Probably. But, I think this is mostly to give someone usuable cargo room for a weekend trip, as opposed to pretty much no cargo room. Got a link to more description, Mr Rich?I can give you the link but it is Hungarian The article doesn't say too much. The german company just want to see what is the reaction is going to be at the autoshow. And than decide what they going to do. And that is about it. Sorry! I tried to find more information but nothing came up.

MrRich · Post by **MrRich** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:18 am

Ok! Nevermind! Just found the company homepage, and some information:http://www.edag.de/pr/press/Ne.../viewIt turns out it is a huge company with more than 4000 employees worldwide. Here is the US branch:Madison Heights (Detroit) America / USAEDAG Engineering + Design Inc.31701 Research Park DriveMadison Heights MI 48071USAManaging Director: Gerd ZimmermannPhone: ++1 2 48 / 5 88-31 34Fax: ++1 2 48 / 5 88-32 59

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 10:31 am

It looks a lot like the old Volvo P 1800 ES from thirty+ years ago. Kinda cool though.

BOZACK · Post by **BOZACK** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:16 am

I like the way it looks. I too wanted Chevy to make the Nomad.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Tue Jan 03, 2006 11:26 pm

I like it! Nice idea! Building on a current vehicle...

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:42 am

it's been done...in production:i've seen the Z3 roadster coupe around town for the last couple of years....another:personally.....i like it!

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:29 am

Quote, originally posted by Atomb Â»it's been done...in production:I think this is different. You get the Z3 coupe as a coupe and that's all it can be. This Edag thing, I believe, is to allow owners to temporarily use it for a solid roof and cargo carrying, but can be removed to drive it as a convertible again. (And still use the stock convertible roof).

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 3:47 am

Yeah but I am sure this one costs way more! LOL!!! Plus you need to be stuck up to drive it!

Atomb · Post by **Atomb** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:11 am

Quote, originally posted by GMJAP Â»I think this is different. You get the Z3 coupe as a coupe and that's all it can be. This Edag thing, I believe, is to allow owners to temporarily use it for a solid roof and cargo carrying, but can be removed to drive it as a convertible again. (And still use the stock convertible roof).remember the old Nissan Pulsar mobile with the interchangable back section...we used to call them Lego-cars.

GMJAP · Post by **GMJAP** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:45 am

Quote, originally posted by Atomb Â»remember the old Nissan Pulsar mobile with the interchangable back section...we used to call them Lego-cars.I never knew they were interchangeable! Ha!!

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:50 pm

Take that top, the V8 Solstice 'upgrade' mentioned elsewhere on GenVibe, and the matching trailer I photochopped a few months back... It'll be just the thing for hauling a dozen golf balls, a can of Red Bull, and your putter, 3 iron, and 5 wood to the golf course at ludicrous speed!

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MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:02 am

reminds me a lot of the Z3 and Z4 coupes:the Z4 coupe pics are in this link, the pics are too big to post on here(1600x1200).http://www.dieselstation.com/archive/BMW-Z4-Coupe/

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 10:17 am

WOW, Nasty!

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