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Old 12-11-2009, 05:28 PM
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Default Camaro/Firebird Sportback Hatch

Is anyone on here using the sportback hatch I really like the way these look. I've found a few pictures of them on camaros but none on firebirds or trans ams'. What do you guys think about a superhawk hood, sportback hatch, and an eibach lowering kit on my formula?

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whats a sportback hatch? the high rise spoiler?
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^^...no, much worse..

IMO, I think it's hideous.

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not only does it not look good but i would imagine it would make blind spots a bitch
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hell I thought it looked pretty good on a camaro just never saw one on a firebird.
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there is a reason for that. the hood is a good idea. look into a different lowering kit though
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Heres a pic of one that was at the Trans Am nationals this year



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ugh.........^^^^^
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i don't really care for it, but i think it would look its best painted a gloss black (no matter what color the car is...and with a black sail panel and tinted winows). that MIGHT make it look better.

But if you like it, go for it. everyone has different opinions, dont just follow everyone else's if you really like it.
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Originally Posted by 1995blacktattop
Sorry for the off topic, but what spoiler is that?
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Reminds me of a Mecham style...
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Originally Posted by McNord@6LE
Sorry for the off topic, but what spoiler is that?
I think the guy said it was a mecham. and the bumper is an export bumper he had on a black T/A that got totalled which was really an exported one.
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Originally Posted by spikester7878
not only does it not look good but i would imagine it would make blind spots a bitch
you've never been in a convertible! with the top up, that is
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That looks like a damn whale tail, not liking it at all.
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OP: My vote 'd be No.






Originally Posted by hlaalu
you've never been in a convertible! with the top up, that is


What you talkin about? There ain't no blind spots in a convertible. ;-p

LOL seriously man, sometimes I just make a turn or when im backing out I just kinda go and hope for the best.
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
you've never been in a convertible! with the top up, that is
Yeah thats exactly how it is lol.

But who even looks nowadays?
Throw the blinker on and merge that bitch.
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That sport back looks horrible. You'd just be making your car look horrible if you add one of those, and it's a big waste of money when there are much better appearance mods that can be done.
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Originally Posted by hlaalu
you've never been in a convertible! with the top up, that is
yup always had the slick tops haha
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that hatch gets 2 thumbs way down IMO
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I would take Hurst Hauler hatch over that thing.





In fact that might be cool for a dedicated autocross car. Lots more room for hauling the rims, tires and tools to the event.


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