What are the Firehawk problem areas?
06-11-2007, 11:17 PM
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What are the Firehawk problem areas? Hey guys, looking to get a Firehawk. Just wanted to know what to look for? What are the problem areas that I should look it?
Also, I see that some have the "ribs" on the drivers and passenger seat, and some don't, what does that mean? If they don't have those "ribs", have the seats been changed out?
Any sites I should look at for more info?
Also, I see that some have the "ribs" on the drivers and passenger seat, and some don't, what does that mean? If they don't have those "ribs", have the seats been changed out?
Any sites I should look at for more info?
06-11-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by EkS
Also, I see that some have the "ribs" on the drivers and passenger seat, and some don't, what does that mean? If they don't have those "ribs", have the seats been changed out?
06-12-2007, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Formula350
Wouldn't it have the same problem areas as any Firebird?
They aren't going to have any different issues that any other 4th gen Fbody has.
Oh, so maybe the Firehawk sticker turns pink after years in the sun, but other than that...
06-12-2007, 09:03 AM
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Ribbed sides on the seats is the Lumbar Support option found on all Trans Am models, base Firebird & Formulas do not have the option or the ribs. A Firehawk can be a Formula or a Trans AM, not a Firebird.
Firehawks dont have any unusual problems to them, they are simply a hood, wheels, airbox, exhaust and a few minor suspension mods from SLP.
All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans AMs or Firehawks can have these common problems:
1. Poor electrical wiring to the passangers side window, causing that motor to slow down and eventually fail. AutoTrix is the fix.
2. Both drivers side & passangers side door panels can crack. The fix is a write up online someplace, that invloves removing the door panel, removing the staples mounting the window strip and reattaching with strip ties or screws so the panel has some give to it.
3. Lousy back seat speakers for Subs. My solution was to install a sub box in the rear hatch, drivers side area, and Remove those 2 factory speakers.
4. Battery Positive post tends to leak causing a mess. Fix is to replace the battery with an Optima.
5. Oil tends to get through the PCV valve, going into the intake and causing detonation. No real good fixes, but LS6 Valley Cover and/or catch cans help.
6. Sometimes the stock water pump leaks.
Stock Pistons are limited to 500rwhp. :-)
Stock cam is small. :-)
Did I miss anything?
Firehawks dont have any unusual problems to them, they are simply a hood, wheels, airbox, exhaust and a few minor suspension mods from SLP.
All Firebirds, Formulas, Trans AMs or Firehawks can have these common problems:
1. Poor electrical wiring to the passangers side window, causing that motor to slow down and eventually fail. AutoTrix is the fix.
2. Both drivers side & passangers side door panels can crack. The fix is a write up online someplace, that invloves removing the door panel, removing the staples mounting the window strip and reattaching with strip ties or screws so the panel has some give to it.
3. Lousy back seat speakers for Subs. My solution was to install a sub box in the rear hatch, drivers side area, and Remove those 2 factory speakers.
4. Battery Positive post tends to leak causing a mess. Fix is to replace the battery with an Optima.
5. Oil tends to get through the PCV valve, going into the intake and causing detonation. No real good fixes, but LS6 Valley Cover and/or catch cans help.
6. Sometimes the stock water pump leaks.
Stock Pistons are limited to 500rwhp. :-)
Stock cam is small. :-)
Did I miss anything?
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06-12-2007, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by demonspeed
Yes you did... An explanation of why the thread starter has 4,294,967,295 posts!
LMFAO
Formulas do not have the option or the ribs
06-13-2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael02hawk
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Was that an option for the Formulas? I'm pretty sure they didnt come that way with the standard Formula backage.
Was that an option for the Formulas? I'm pretty sure they didnt come that way with the standard Formula backage.
Sorry 
93 and 94 Formula and T/A both I think it was only an option on. My Formy has pretty much all the options.
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Originally Posted by xXSilencerXx
LMAO.
It's the truth. Go "Build" cars on manufacturer's websites. Anything that offers a manual transmission, it's always the standard equipment, and the Auto is more. Dodge: Calibre, Nitro, Dakota, RAM. Ford: Focus, Fusion, Mustang, F-Series, probably others. Chevy: Aveo, Cobalt, Corvette, HHR, Colorado. Do I need to prove it further with the asian or european market imports? I'm sure you KNOW those offer it just the same. I'm sure if it wasn't for the American market, they wouldn't have an Auto option.
06-18-2007, 07:43 AM
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Laugh all you want It's the truth. Go "Build" cars on manufacturer's websites. Anything that offers a manual transmission, it's always the standard equipment, and the Auto is more. Dodge: Calibre, Nitro, Dakota, RAM. Ford: Focus, Fusion, Mustang, F-Series, probably others. Chevy: Aveo, Cobalt, Corvette, HHR, Colorado. Do I need to prove it further with the asian or european market imports? I'm sure you KNOW those offer it just the same. I'm sure if it wasn't for the American market, they wouldn't have an Auto option.
It's the truth. Go "Build" cars on manufacturer's websites. Anything that offers a manual transmission, it's always the standard equipment, and the Auto is more. Dodge: Calibre, Nitro, Dakota, RAM. Ford: Focus, Fusion, Mustang, F-Series, probably others. Chevy: Aveo, Cobalt, Corvette, HHR, Colorado. Do I need to prove it further with the asian or european market imports? I'm sure you KNOW those offer it just the same. I'm sure if it wasn't for the American market, they wouldn't have an Auto option.Manual vs Auto
06-18-2007, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by my1973form
Kinda funny, I had an edit typed up, but decided not to. It said along the lines of "Pontiac doesn't really have any manual cars since they use the GM TAPshift in almost all their cars, or the 6speed autos. I wasn't even going to check Chevy based on that, but decided to anyways."
So really, it's not surprising at all that a Poncho would make an Auto the standard equipment option. I couldn't even really understand the Solstice. One package said nothing about tranny, but the better package mentioned a 6spd. *shrug*
06-19-2007, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 69TA
Firehawk Problem areas.....besides the usual TA wear and tear.
Look for flaking on the chrome Firehawk wheels. They were notorious for lousy chrome plating.
Look for flaking on the chrome Firehawk wheels. They were notorious for lousy chrome plating.
But what I think that needs to be said is, most of these with this problem are not on the wheels outside, rather the inside of the wheel not really exposed has much has the front shiney areas, correct?
BTW-the wheels are made by american racing, fyi.