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Old 01-17-2011, 02:25 PM
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After seeing this picture:



I'm debating getting my old hatch out of storage and spraying it the color of the car and throwing it on there. I'll keep the TA hatch, but for some reason I've just been drawn to the Firebird/Formula hatch recently. Not to mention it's considerably lighter then the TA hatch.

I just think my car slammed with the meaty rear tires from the rear would look sinister.

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t/a FTW

formys are lighter but the t/a is the best
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If you had a formula hatch youll know they have that whole water puddle issue. If the car doesnt see rain and you like the look then go for it.
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I say go for it.....leave all the badges off and let some poor schmuck think it's a 6 cyl. car....
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the wider the rear tire the better the formy hatch looks.
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TA hatch is the best compliment for body lines. Imp
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I think the t/a is kinda to much and ugly. granted my opinion is bias but even if i were to do a ls1 ws6 front swap i would keep the formy hatch

Water does pool back there and in the hood louvers
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T/A looks way better but how much lighter is the formula hatch? Couldnt be a whole lot could it?
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the sig pic will tell you my choice, but that pic you posted is making me think dual tips for mine.
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I'm in the same boat, most days I like the formula hatch, I think it kinda gives it a sleeper look, but I want to do a t/a front bumper and a suncoast shaker hood:

http://SuncoastRamAirHoods.com/a-p-f...tem-28009.html

I like the t/a hatch on a formula, it looks good
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Thats my buddy Dale's 99 WS6 a killer car at that. I did the whole formula with a highrise and just didnt do it for me. Its either a formula hatch or trans am bumper and highrise. I agree with your decision to go back to the bird bath hatch you car will still look amazing regardless.

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Heres how mine progressed...




TA Hatch and Formula Bumper...





TA Hatch & TA Bumper...


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I think the Formula hatch would look good Travis. I like the Formula hatch on a Formula...
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i like ur car more actually. his wheels i like but stick with the scheme u have
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Ive always preferred the racier Formula hatch, its lighter and less gaudy IMO.
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I just think a Trans Am hatch looks goofy without the bumpers and ground effects. That's just me though.
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^x2 imo
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Ive always preferred the racier Formula hatch, its lighter and less gaudy IMO.
I thought people who bought the Trans Am's wanted the gaudy look or they would have gotten a Camaro LOL
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on formula, I prefer the formula spoiler. But either way looks good.
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Originally Posted by djjab57
I thought people who bought the Trans Am's wanted the gaudy look or they would have gotten a Camaro LOL
Thats why I buy Formulas they are light, sleek, and sleepers and not camaro, TAs or stangs? I love them all but prefer the Formula.


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