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They are relatively heavy....
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Lot's of stuff can come out for Stock.
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....auto trans would have to go since it is delicate, rear gears are hard to find,...
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Both can be replaced with much better parts.
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....Worst thing I've had to deal with is the electric throttle (seems to open/close when it wants to) and the granny controls on the engine management system...
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This could be fixed with an aftermarket controller. I'm not sure how the direct injection would be dealt with, but I bet it can be figured out.
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....Another problem is the interior is very confined, so putting a cage in would require someone smaller than my 6 foot 3, 232 pound frame...helmet sticks out above the windshield now....
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It would be tight. Only requires a roll bar. Keep in mind that you would have to run with the top up.
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....No doubt, under stock class rules, they could be made to run well, especially putting in a different trans/converter....
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I bet that both combinations would do well.
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....Big heavy wheels all around, stock are 18x8. I believe smallest front wheel would be a 16 inch due to brake size.....
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You would want to install aftermarket brakes.
It wouldn't be cheap to build a Solstice, but I think it would be a cool car to race. I would love to have a four cylinder wheelstander!