Tjin Edition Solstice 3.0
We get an exclusive sneak preview at the revamped Tjin Edition Pontiac Solstice
Posted:  Jan 26, 2009
Type:  Feature Car, Pontiac, Solstice
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Looking forward to 2009, the Tjin Edition Crew is always up to newer, bigger and better things. As they get ready to go on tour this season, they have a little surprise for everyone. The Tjin Edition Solstice has found a new home and will be shown by Martin Scott from the GM Roadster Club. Before the car was shipped out to Martin in Phoenix Arizona, Neil Tjin decided to do some light revamps to the Tjin Edition Solstice to give it a whole new look and feel for its new owner.

Even though one of their more popular project vehicles, their Pontiac Solstice, has already graced the pages of Tunerzine.com and we are more than fortunate enough to get exclusive photos of their updates. For 2009, the Tjin Edition crew decided to install a brand new Composite Hard Top onto their Solstice. And let us be the first ones to say it looks absolutely killer! Dave Lightner from Dlight Customs was responsible for color matching and installing the Composite Hard Top to the Tjin Edition Solstice.
The new hard top flows perfectly with the rest of the Ninja Green PPG painted exterior. The custom front bumper, rear valence and Unique Fabrication all metal rear deck lid and spoiler all accented what is now the focal point of this Solstice. And once again we can’t help but to drool over and take a close up look at the set of One Lug Wheels on the car. For those that don’t remember, these 19-inch 5-spoke OLW-1 wheels are new to the market. Featuring a custom design to hide all unwanted lugs from the exterior, One Lug Wheels are certainly the new craze.

Lighting up those 19-inch Falken Tires is an easy task now that this Solstice has been forced induced by HAHN Racecraft’s stage 2 turbo kit. The Solstice acquires its extremely aggressive stance with Eibach Springs and customized front and rear shock towers. Hiding behind the 5-spoke One Lug Wheels are a set of SSBC big-brakes.

Neil informed us that since Martin has taken over this project he has brought on some of his own personal sponsors to this project. For 2009 we can expect to see goodies from Greddy, SPEC Clutch, HKS, and Solo Performance Exhaust on this green Pontiac monster. Rumor also has it that the HAHN Racecraft stage 2 turbo kit will be upgraded with a 20G Turbo and Hi-Boost kit. Neil informed us that with these upgrades the Tjin Edition Solstice should be in the ballpark of 440hp!
Last but not least, we have to mention Tjin Edition’s sponsor, Glowshift Gauges. Glowshift not only supports Tunerzine.com, but is one of the biggest proponents in supporting the Tjin Edition Tour and helping bring these wonderful vehicles around the nation for you to see up close and person. Their 7-color boost, air/fuel and EGT gauge are seen in the cockpit of this one-of-a-kind Solstice. Status Racing / Tjin Edition Kevlar seats are extremely fashionable along with the Nardi steering wheel and Unique Fabrication 6-point cage.

We can’t wait to see what else the Tjin Edition crew may be up to this year, but stay tuned to Tunerzine.com for any updates to their project vehicles as well as their tour schedule!
SPECS
Tjin Edition Solstice Specs:

Wheels: One Lug Wheels
Front: 19” 5-spoke (OLW-1) One Lug Wheels
Rear: 19” 5-spoke (OLW-1) One Lug Wheels

Tires: Falken Tires: 245/40/19 fronts and 275/35/19 rears

Body: Custom three-tone paint job. Body covered in Ninja Green PPG paint, interior painted in a stealth gunmetal and roll cage painted champagne. Custom front bumper, front fenders, rear valance with single exit exhaust, Unique Fabrication all metal rear deck lid and spoiler, re-sculpted a-pillars and window trim, black powdercoated front bumper and fender grilles and emblems, Top Secret hood pins customized in rear deck lid, Ignited HID 8000 headlight bulbs, and 3000k fog light bulbs, and custom one-off hardtop

Engine: HAHN Racecraft stage 2 turbo kit, front mount intercooler, ID-Tuning downpipe, Magnaflow full cat-back exhaust with custom exhaust tip (powdercoated black)

Fuel set-up: 10 gallon fuel cell, Walbro 255 fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator

Suspension: Eibach springs and customized front and rear shock towers

Brakes: Front: SSBC 6piston calipers, cross-drilled rotors, and stainless braided lines and rear SSBC 4piston calipers, cross-drilled rotors, and stainless braided lines

Interior: GlowShift 7-color black boost, air/fuel, and EGT gauge., Status Racing / Tjin Edition Kevlar racing seats, Team Tech 4pt harnesses, Unique Fabrication seat mounts, ID-Tuning steering wheel adapter, Nardi steering wheel, Unique Fabrication 6pt chromoly roll cage (painted champagne), D2 Racing air jacks , Fully gutted interior, Interior painted gunmetal, Custom all metal door panels and rear section
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COMMENTS
Posted on May 5 2009 3:26, by benjamz
That paint job adds some serious class!
Posted on Jan 28 2009 4:08, by genetjin
Jason Siu is my hero!
Posted on Jan 27 2009 3:35, by SeanB
this car is incredible... GM spittin hot fire!
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