Roasting a Pontiac Solstice Owner | Driver to Driver

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We’re back baby, and this time we're with the man, the myth, the legend, Parker Fuller. Parker is known for speed and well, it shows in his Pontiac Solstice he blew up a couple times. Today we sit down and have a good OL CHAT, will Parker last? Tune in to find out! What kind of car owner should we roast next? Drop a comment below!
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[@FitmentIndustries]

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[@thatnicklongo5939]

Do a Driver to Driver episode on a modded Chevy spark 😂

[@boostedbird4799]

Supercharged (m90 gen V) 3800 series III V6 firebird. It scoots, handles well, and is extremely budget friendly. Perfect for while I'm in college lol

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Nissan Altima 2017, lookin soon for an upgrade

[@MatthewMcilwain123]

I drive a 450hp Pontiac Solstice GXP.

[@trashcanchrxs]

Umm I drive 2003 Hyundai Elantra :p

[@speedrag0n12]

"it's a pretty low blow to find out you're not cool enough to hang with Buick" lmfao

[@ohboy2592]

People say that who don’t t know the lineage of GM. Buick is top of the line and on par with Cadillac. Oldsmobile would be next then Chevy and pontiac come next. Chevy and Pontiac were performance driven whereas the other 3 where more drive ability and comfort.

[@ohboy2592]

People say that who don’t know GM. Buick is top of the line along with Cadillac. Followed by Oldsmobile then Chevy and Pontiac. The latter two being performance driven the first three comfort and luxury. Buick is the number one selling product GM makes world wide.

[@AdultsAreTalking]

That's the first time "top of the line" and "GM" have been used in the same sentence since Franklin Roosevelt was re-elected President in 1941.

[@PaganiGaming]

The Solstice is one of those cars we’d say to our mates we’d never buy but deep down the thought of owning one has dropped by a few times

[@trashbandit2449]

How are you everywhere? and also you're 100% right :(

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

Fact, I thought they would do a GTO version but nope.

[@drag3n930]

I see you everywhere

[@raaedamhar4175]

Aye pagani gaming is here! Never give up! We will get that up to speed someday or another

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Its basically a domestic miata. Like a PT Cruiser to a cobalt, its different and stand out while still fulfilling the driver purpose

[@theknee5590]

Its been years and I still dont know if he's playing a character or not... love it.

[@kouki_kat]

it's "Check It Out!" with Dr. Steve Brule. John C. Riley, it's actually hilarious

[@theknee5590]

@@kouki_kat "theyre all yellow"

[@Snesboy09]

Definitely a character.

[@professorpick]

nice propic. man of culture

[@thatnicklongo5939]

It's a weird car for sure but I like it. Don't be afraid to buy the car you love, even if people don't like it.

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

I think it looks weirdish good, here in germany it would be an exotic sight

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

I mean the guy who styles all of Tesla cars now designed the Solstice. It's an awesome design that launched right before the great recession hit. Unfortunate timing for a wonderful car.

[@freak227z]

Exactly! Felt better when I drive something with a lot of hate but different than going with the flow and buy mainstream crap just because people like it, it's like living for people complacent

[@gsk5161]

People basically suck, fact!!

[@aaronself2411]

Fun fact about the Solstice/SKY the engine bay was actually designed to have an LS3, but when GM saw the power to weight ratio they decided it was to crazy, so they switched it to a 4 banger, but the LS3 still fits like a glove.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Have you swapped an LS3 into one im assuming?! -Edgar

[@aaronself2411]

@@FitmentIndustries I have not, sadly I haven't gotten the opportunity. But a friend of mine did, And he was actually able to take down my Grand national with it. Which wasn't a slouch as I had 540 horsepower to the wheels.

[@nathanielbailey108]

@@FitmentIndustries It has been done, A LOT though. the Mallet Solstice is an aftermarket package for exactly this. Its basically a Shelby cobra with GM flavor, and air conditioning (sometimes)

[@thomaslikescars]

As a solstice owner I can say this video irks me

[@bhpictures]

I own a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline and I constantly have people asking me what it is. I did a simple tune to it, and personally I think it's super fun to drive with the top down.

[@Raiden8816]

"Convertible Cobalt SS" I feel attacked lol, signed a previous Sky Redline owner.

[@jacobwebb8818]

I just bought my LNF Cobalt SS 8 days ago 😭

[@spyderf16]

I just recently went from a 05 Cobalt SS/SC to a Sky Red Line. No regrets.

[@trell1011]

Its like people dont do research when it comes to the Solstice. Plenty of companies doing performance parts.

[@jacobwebb8818]

ZZP for sure is one, I believe Hahn, Injen, idk the rest

[@turbo_co27]

@@jacobwebb8818 ZZP's developing stuff but im pretty sure u can slap cobalt ss parts onto it, same engine.

[@jacobwebb8818]

@@turbo_co27 I do believe the LNF is what was used, yes

[@MeiZ125]

Exactly lol

[@Snesboy09]

DDMWorks too

[@fifteen.8029]

I never realized how much I missed driver to driver until now

[@namedcrawdad]

Just wanna say...I only “care” about this car because jazz from the 2007 transformers movie was this car but hardtop style!!!!

[@thefishpuncher8389]

Yeah jazz was dope, but after owning one it really killed my ability to take the movie seriously because of how wildly inaccurate it is that the car went the whole span of the movie and didn't break down once.

[@northdakotabeast1547]

Really hit me when they ripped Jazz apart in that movie. F for the fallen brother.

[@Dagor]

@@northdakotabeast1547 F

[@grymbathym635]

"the brand that made a serie of boring cars to fit in with the coooll kids" *cry in one if not the first ever muscle car*

[@nick-bx2kk]

My g8 can hang with the best of em. Not to mention any generation of the GTO is still a fast, angry, mean piece of American muscle.

[@Macks1913]

I still have my Firebird purring like a kitten

[@nick-bx2kk]

@@bart9591 in the sense that it's a coupe yea. Line them up side by side and hell na. Plus what should it matter. 04s had ls1 and 05 and 06 had an ls2.

[@jacobross735]

nick raatz dosent a g8 only have a v6 engine lol

[@nick-bx2kk]

@@jacobross735 3.6l v6, 6.0L l76 v8, 6.2l ls3 v8

[@variousengineering1965]

Pontiac: hey we made junk cars for 20 years but heres one good one finally!

[@trashbandit2449]

GM: good! Now just drink this Kool aid here really quick

[@SMD-si7fm]

GTO? lol tf you mean

[@trashbandit2449]

@@SMD-si7fm to be fair, they didn't make the gto

[@ThePhoenixw68]

@@trashbandit2449 Thats why i was interested in a GTO before i brought one. It was a Pontiac but didnt have a shitty GM NA interior.

[@trashbandit2449]

@@ThePhoenixw68 yep. The interior on those is super nice

[@justawaterbottle1505]

I FINALLY MADE IT IN A DRIVER TO DRIVER VIDEO.My life is complete now

[@deadgoatsRacing]

"I wouldn't pay $10000 for a Solstice." You will be lucky in 10 years to find one that cheap. B9E

[@SpaceMissile]

i'll say it - i always thought the solstice was cool.

[@nathanielbailey108]

buy one, the turbo model is wicked in the virginia corners.

[@SpaceMissile]

@@nathanielbailey108 i was so close to grabbing a saturn sky once, but ended up with a GTI instead. really needed the extra cargo space.

[@1909torino]

Same as a Saturn Sky / Opel GT (Europe) full length hydroformed frame rails. Super rigid chassis, great for an LS swap. Basically you'd have a poor mans Corvette. Stop the hate these are great little cars! 😁

[@LakeHowellDigitalVideo]

A lot of people swap in Supra motors too -- since the 2JZ bolts right up to the Aisin 5 speed manual in the Solstice/Sky really easy. The Kappa cars are totally underrrated, awesome roadsters.

[@BaddDukk]

Changed the engine, didn't LS swap it. hm - Ima call that a missed opportunity right there doncha know...

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

LS swapped solstice would be a dream

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Especially since it was supposed to have a V8 to begin with. SBC would probably fit better, but yeah...

[@dontrustwhiteyevery1]

The teuro is the v8 corvette engine that competes with corvette. IT'S the very last solctice.

[@gomer7771]

Poor weight ballance, and I make more HP than the LS1. About the same as a LS2 but with much less weight, and then LS3 and up gets way to expensive.

[@ohboy2592]

@@gomer7771 no it’s not. The ls weighs slightly more than the stick turbo 4 cylinders

[@braxaculee]

I bought a solstice and tuned it to make 350 hp and honestly I regret nothing. It’s light on its feet with a surprising amount of power. Holds its own in whatever race you put it in, drag, touge, track, doesn’t matter it rips.

[@tedschmitt178]

Just bought a 20K mile 2006 Solstice which has never been driven in rain. I’m keeping that way as my nice weather, weekend car.

[@I_Do_Not_Know_What_I_am_Doing]

As a Pontiac Solstice Owner and Enthusiast who was using Fitment Industries to research all the mods I am looking forward to adding, I don't understand the point of this Video. If it is too attempt shame and piss off a potential customer, good job, but WHY would you want to do that?!! I can't see the upside to this Video at all.

[@beedeviled1896]

The sax is a nice touch 😂 I own an 08 GXP and make no apologies for it. It’s a really fun car to own and drive. If that featured car’s a reflection of the owner, I’d say there’s some insecurities there. Should own it, love it, and absorb the hate to fuel you!

[@GapedCeiling]

the wheels on these are 5x110 I know the pain of not being able to find good wheels without redrilling, adapters, or hub swaps....its GM and their "compact car bolt patterns"

[@Dangansona]

I own a Saturn Sky, and I adore it. I do think it’s better then the Solistice in design & interior. But the community is very passionate, any person I know that owns these cars loves them dearly. This was pretty painful to watch with all the hate towards it.

[@the404error7]

I just want to let everyone know coming from a Taco Bell employee here are all the items that we got rid of. Spicy Tostadas All potato products (only sell at breakfast time) All of Qeusorito's Grilled Cheese Burrito Loaded Grillers Frito Burritos (Never coming back) Steak soft taco 7 layer burrito Nacho's supreme

[@RobiticDuck]

Well....at least the Solstice will live on preserved digitally in the NFS: Prostreet game.

[@nick-bx2kk]

Even though it's better than a miata. And there is aftermarket support and groups if you put on you're big boy pants and ls1 swap it...

[@lil_raj]

Miatas are cheap and reliable, this guy blew an engine and turbo under 20k miles

[@thefishpuncher8389]

Yeah sorry man.....Imma have to hit a STRONG disagree on that one. And for one reason only, the solstice GXP's are unreliable as all hell. They are a nightmare to actually own. I had one for a while, and it hurt. Like, now it's a neat car arguably, it had some merits, but the unreliability and absurd repair costs are not worth it, not when a Miata exists. Now if you plan to replace most of the solstices parts from OEM anyway, well then, I guess it doesn't matter as much, but stock to stock, it's no contest lmao.

[@MeiZ125]

Own a 07 GXP and have never had an issue with it, but then again I got only 39,500 miles on it and I don’t blow it up with unnecessary shit like this guy did 😂

[@arricammarques1955]

No trunk space, car battery swap requires a side panel to be removed.

[@KwGcrazyshocker]

I'm surprised no one said "how does it feel to own a midget sized Ferrari"

[@zisforzach3858]

I just bought one, the community grew 1% today

[@thekidmanny377]

This reminds me so much of the Eric Andre show for sum reason

[@91carmack]

You're a natural Dr. Steve Brule!!! LOL

[@nickm4627]

Gone for a long time and comes back roasting harder than ever

[@namedcrawdad]

Before I watch the rest of this video...I only like this car because It’s Jazz from the Transformers movie that came out in 2007.

[@jerizzome]

Dakota super slick with the Custom Offsets plug 😂

[@isaiaht8129]

Jazz from Transformers... The only reason to get one.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Signs of an unhealthy relationship: your man always calls you ugly, insults you daily, yet always buys you things, fixes you up, and dumbs money into your looks.

[@herbh9348]

The guy roasting has obviously never driven in a tuned Sky or Solstice, nor would he probably fit into one. It's like bad mouthing food you’ve never tasted. Price to fun ratio, the Sky Redline & Solstice GXP, that's the Turbo versions, can't be beat.

[@Zama_Nkosi]

Big fan of the dark humor in the beginning 😂

[@1pyroace1]

Car looks dope though

[@DavidJones-mn2pr]

I don't like that they flamed the Solstice like that. He didn't defend his car at all.

[@gomer7771]

Eh, not much to defend. It’s a beat up toy.

[@qmehmood123]

It was a script

[@gomer7771]

Qasim Mehmood it was not.

[@qmehmood123]

Parker Fuller then why u did not defend your decision ? Look like he roasted you on your decision? No any decision will be perfect some time it works some time it’s not. That’s how we learn.

[@gomer7771]

Qasim Mehmood see above. This car is a toy. It’s fun, but also a huge pain in my ass. Gets driven hard and put away wet.

[@newb529]

The gxp will become a collectable. The hardtop with a manual transmission is a great car

[@Hoodie2103]

Be nice to us Pontiac owners, we’re grieving.

[@balbirkalsi5072]

Ikr

[@thatcarguy0710]

now i wanna go get my Pontiac roasted by Fitment Industries😂😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

What ya got there playaaa? 👀 -Edgar

[@thatcarguy0710]

@@FitmentIndustries 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT😭😭 the “sports car” with the engine from the ugliest minivan ever aka the Aztek😭😭 on top of that it’s beat up BUT not as bad as most Grand Ams out there🤔

[@isgkaeden]

I am more worried about this series than my paycheck hitting the bank this afternoon

[@bradleycarson6048]

So good to see Dakota back doing driver to driver

[@iitsfrankieg]

When I bought the kappa I instantly disliked it. I knew right away I needed to strip down and slap a VQ35HR in in.

[@constructapex2021]

"Not a whole lot of Pontiac left" "yeah thats good" 😆😆😆

[@FXIIBeaver]

Hard to find parts for a post 2000 GM car. Ok lazy.

[@jacobwebb8818]

He meant aftermarket parts for the EcoTec engines

[@FXIIBeaver]

@@jacobwebb8818 the 2.0 has a piss ton of aftermarket.

[@jacobwebb8818]

@@FXIIBeaver yes, it's LNF

[@alanbailey5621]

The Pontiac Solstice is proof that America could design a great European style roadster. But just like all small sports cars, they were not designed for fat asses.

[@julianfrench907]

Where did this feller get his roof I know this is a roast but I’m interested

[@brysonkuhn3290]

Yay! Fuller! Thought we'd never see him again

[@MiguelD248]

What happened to him? I have been wondering for a while

[@brysonkuhn3290]

@@MiguelD248 He quit to persue further dreams and have a more private life

[@boneyardbiker]

That was a good laugh, but if you don’t want a cookie cutter vehicle like everyone else is driving then...my solstice is better than your cookie...get a rare car and learn how to do things to it. There is plenty...if you have skill...that you can do to mod it. Fun video guys.

[@erikwithak6555]

This is the exact editing I’d match with the Solstice

[@darthassassin2479]

Why is the series so awesome 😂

[@jesserenn3152]

"what issues have you had with that thing?" "Yes"

[@pineapplemtb6385]

FULLER IS BACK WHAT!!!!!??????!!!!!!

[@kouki_kat]

wait... "driver to driver"? like "doctor to doctor"?? 🤔 am I the only one who smells Dr. Steve Brule all over this? 😂😂👌 #checkitout

[@G.I._Jose]

I just became a fan so fast. Hilarious video 😭 even though I still want the solstice

[@MikeMaryandRusty]

I love my 09 Solstice GXP! It's mysterious black and decked out in a Harry Potter theme.

[@UmmmmRamos]

I’m about to buy a 08 solstice gxp manual for 11k and it has 13k on the dash. Has a stage 3 turbo making 350 whp 🤟🏼

[@isabelle.c011]

You gotta retire..”I’m tryin” 🤣

[@nicholasmolinaro1550]

This is my fav series by far good job fi

[@vinidugeevaratne6008]

Welp there goes my dreams and desires for the Pontiac solstice

[@aliciajodi]

same and someone told me parts are apparently expensive

[@jeffcurrie123]

Just got a presteeeeeen solstice for my wife for 4k ...I didnt think it was a bad deal and she loves it...needs turbo

[@braxaculee]

I have a turbo in mine cannot recommend it enough. RPM Motorsport would be my go to

[@sexeychicken8957]

He drunk again😂

[@Iamsandivo]

This was a great show man I hope you guys make more of these lol

[@antonioregalado2180]

When he said drive it off a cliff😂😂💀 love this videos

[@peternuesi6700]

Taco ding dongs has a grilled cheese burrito now, figured someone in the comments needs to be told 😂

[@JoKoy234]

That shit tastes terrible. Just to let you guys know

[@bindi123pepper123]

I think the grilled cheese burrito slaps

[@JoKoy234]

Its asssssss

[@aronfebles]

I've been waiting for this one!!

[@ZakkF]

It would be awesome to see Dakota do a test drive of all of their cars after they have stated their cases then gives an honest opinion on the car

[@qmehmood123]

I don't understand if you really like something why you are afraid of buying and having a fear that it cost more on maintenance. liking is priceless.....

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Sport jacket looks sharp, just need a nice area rug and floor lamp ... 🤔

[@Emilthehun]

This guy reminds me of all the haters I dealt with while owning an srt4. Or when I owned my g6 gtp. Or my gp gtp. Or my lt1 trans am.

[@simonoberg3350]

Solstice GXP... Not the coolest car, but the coolest I could afford 😁

[@themikefisherchannel985]

Wow y’all really hate on my baby like that 😭

[@Neptune8]

I have seen stanced solstice’s , they are pretty sweet looking. It’s like getting a Miata if you’re to too tall of fat to fit in one , you’d get a solstice or (even worse) the sky

[@harveyts3]

Leave the bottom button on your jacket unbuttoned. Jackets are made to not have that button done, and so it changes the silhouette of the garment.

[@gomer7771]

I think you may have missed the comedy aspect of the show...

[@hochgonzalo8923]

I've owned an 82 Z28 Indy 500, 300Z, 350Z, Starion turbo, 5.0 Stang, suped up Grand Torino, and two vettes in my lifetime. My 07 Solstice GXP gets the most positive reactions from total strangers by far. Just sayin.

[@El_Jefe_S3]

This gave me corona 😭😂

[@ajthealchemist]

that ending though

[@jayorleman1707]

Beardo. Dont know. .. Get one and love it

[@JoseRamirez-pr8hr]

Nice to see fuller back on KZbin miss him on Custom Offsets

[@rekrapsrides8639]

Cool car but next time can we have some better lighting I can't really see the car awesome video

[@exionem]

More powerful than your boring Miata and better looking from that time.Fuck the haters.

[@Colton.ontheadventure]

1,700 miles in a summer. Man i feel bad about myself i put that on mine in the first 2 weeks 😂😂

[@19hundoc47]

I have a solstice and this video is hilarious lol

[@mrfunatparties6763]

Id rather a solstice over any miata ever made if i cant get an s2k

[@FitmentIndustries]

DO ITTT. Getchu a ripped. -Edgar

[@rampagedingo]

Aah? Fuller why aren't you in custom offsets. But its cool you're here. But damn that's big bucks.

[@blackwatchjazz3499]

I want a solstice...

[@SpaceMissile]

"that makes a lot more sense."

[@jackforde4883]

I always did and still do like the Solstice and I’ll die on that hill

[@ILikeCheesesticks]

Wait, this isn’t Up to Speed

[@efrenrivera9716]

You know that guy love's he's solstice

[@ajhawk2908]

At 7:43 behind Dakota to the left of the white wheel in the middle row. What are they? 😍 Silver ones

[@daygamer7104]

I have owned many nice muscle and sports cars over the years. Driven everything from 40' buss to nascar. I have owned my solstice for over 8 years now. It has proven to be a great, reliable and fun car to own and drive. It handles very well, is comfortable, I'm 6'-2", and fit just fine. The 5 speeds trans shifts nicely and I like the styling. Could it use a larger, more powerful engine? Sure it could. Is it a bit an unusual car? Yep, for sure. These cars are purposely set apart from other cars, purposely, by design. They are ROADSTERS, not muscle cars, or race cars and never were meant to be. These were designed to be fun to drive, and that they are. These Kappa cars are for those who don't want to follow crowd. Be differnt or be a lemming. Either is fine, but for me, I'm no lemming.

[@TilcTac]

Wait... did daddy Dakota choose my question? I feel honored, oh big bearded one. ✊

[@itsjustnate08]

Eric Andre Show but with cars