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Old 03-16-2012, 09:06 PM
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So my first car I ever owned was a 2000 Firebird and after I lost that car I have always wanted to own a Trans Am, Well next sunday im going to NO, LA to buy my first TA. I'm super excited and want to start getting some ideas on what I can to to this beautiful car.

It is TOTALLY stock and 100% the exact same as when it left the factory (other than tires) It has 43,500 miles on it and im looking for this to be my fun weekend project so shoot me some good ideas. Thanks guys! =D
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Congrats, looks great. Start with a lid a some exhaust, then its all up to you!
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Looks mint, congrats
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car looks awesome..i would leave it alone! Haha but thats just me.
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I have considered leaving it alone, but then again I don't know if I will be able to. Haha so I must say the exhaust is a great idea alone with window tint I'm thinking. I'll post more pictures after I get it in a week

Any ideas for clean chrome wheels I can throw on this? I have seen some awesome looking TA ths color but IDK what to pick.
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Its a very good start. I can see its an 01-02 so youll have the LS6 intake. Id start with a lid and catback and start saving some money for a cam and stall convertor.
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Any ideas for clean chrome wheels I can throw on this? I have seen some awesome looking TA ths color but IDK what to pick.
CCW SP505As.
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Its a very good start. I can see its an 01-02 so youll have the LS6 intake. Id start with a lid and catback and start saving some money for a cam and stall convertor.
I do plan on ordering the SLP lid ASAP, but to be honest with you when i say im not super smart when it comes to cars (I just love the F bodies) so I have to ask, what is "catback"?

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CCW SP505As.

Love em! now I just need to Save up enough to have them. lol
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Originally Posted by 02WS6_Publix
Love em! now I just need to Save up enough to have them. lol
Gotta pay to play! I went with Forgestar F05s for my TA. Cheap, and nice looking. I really wanted the 505as but it would be stupid for me I think.
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Originally Posted by 02WS6_Publix
I do plan on ordering the SLP lid ASAP, but to be honest with you when i say im not super smart when it comes to cars (I just love the F bodies) so I have to ask, what is "catback"?
catback exhaust
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Originally Posted by 02WS6_Publix
I do plan on ordering the SLP lid ASAP, but to be honest with you when i say im not super smart when it comes to cars (I just love the F bodies) so I have to ask, what is "catback"?
bolt on exhaust from the cats-back

I would say:lid, ported/polished throttle body, catback, tint for sure, CETA mod, lower it, and then start workin on suspension components. Gorgeous car btw! congrats
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Thanks for the advice on the Catback exhaust, I will have that on my TO DO list for sure.

***Anyone have a recomendation for a good set of door speakers?***
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Looks really clean,great lookin TA!

Like everyone else said,tints,airlid,lowering springs,catback, and then I'd throw headers on it for sure,so when you do drop a cam in it,it can breath better! lol
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Alpine Type X or Rs (Rs cheaper, but more shrill on highs and Xs will sound better all around). I run X components in the front and R coaxials in the back.
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Originally Posted by FormulaTA96
Looks really clean,great lookin TA!

Like everyone else said,tints,airlid,lowering springs,catback, and then I'd throw headers on it for sure,so when you do drop a cam in it,it can breath better! lol
Good list right there, I will be sure to get to work on all of the Mods when I gat back from Vacation next week. Hope I can pull off a clean TA that sounds nasty. (Then again isnt that everyones goal? lol)

Thanks for the advice with the speakers, I'm big on my music so I want it to be clear and chrisp. I just enjoy music as i ride ya know?
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I just enjoy music as i ride ya know?
lol yea music is def. important,but I'll tell ya..I always end up turning my music off within 5min. of going down the road so I can listen to pure exhaust note lol.
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Originally Posted by FormulaTA96
lol yea music is def. important,but I'll tell ya..I always end up turning my music off within 5min. of going down the road so I can listen to pure exhaust note lol.
Touche' Sir!
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ITs CLEAN! save that lid itll be worth some money one day!
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Well guys i'm on my way tomorrow to pick the car up!!! I'm so excited and will update everyone with pictures once i get it home..... If I bring it home that is.
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if you decide to sell the wheels when you get new ones, let me know!


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