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Old 05-05-2007, 10:30 PM
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has anyone converted a 98 front bumper to a 99+

i own a 98 formula
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Old 05-05-2007, 11:29 PM
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aren't they the same.....
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98-02 are the same. 93-97 are the same.
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no there not, im not sure about the 99 but my car (ws6 formula) was only made for two years 98, 99 and the front bumper is the same as a regular firebird. I wanted to converted to the trans am 99+ front bumper
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The front bumpers for Firebirds and Formulas are the same from 1998 - 2002. Then there is the Trans Am bumper from 98-02. There is no specific bumper for just two years. They stopped making WS6 Formulas in 2000, but regardless all the bumpers for Formulas 98-02, WS6 or not, are the same for all 5 years.
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Old 05-06-2007, 09:41 AM
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You have a rare and desireable car why would you want to change it ?
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You will just have to find a Trans Am and get the front bumper, turn signals, and fog lights.
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Old 05-06-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1W66
You have a rare and desireable car why would you want to change it ?

Well that’s a good question, I just have to get a new bumper and playing my options...
How did you get the production number for your car??
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The 98-02 "stock" bumper looks better than the T/A version IMO.
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dont change it dude, replace it with what it had. Your car is rare and wont be rare with the other bumper on it.
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And if you get the bumper, you have to get the side skirts and the rear bumper to go along with it or else its just gona look goofy.
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Originally Posted by Formula350
The 98-02 "stock" bumper looks better than the T/A version IMO.
^+1. I say keep it stock since it is a little bit rare
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Originally Posted by Rancor352
^+1. I say keep it stock since it is a little bit rare

Exactly. There are PLENTY of T/A WS6s around, don't just join the crowd. Stand out, be unique! But, if it's not really a WS6, your call, but I still say keep it stock.
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Read my sticky.
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