My SOM Formula Firehawk story...lots of pics
08-30-2009, 09:17 PM
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My SOM Formula Firehawk story...lots of pics I just bought a 2001 Formula Firehawk, 6 speed, T-tops, black cloth with 27k miles. For pics of the Hawk, skip to the bottom of this post:
Well, it has been a long, strange road to get to this point. I used to own a 2002 Trans Am WS6. It was a great car, and I loved it. It was a full exhaust, heads/cam car until a piston exploded inside the motor:
The car:
I decided to go bigger and better and the LS1 was replaced with a 402 cubic inch LS2:
Well, I also had a Civic Si as a daily driver and ended up never driving the Trans Am. I only drove it on very nice days that had no possiblity of rain, etc. I was so **** about the Trans Am that I couldn't enjoy it. So, I ended up selling the Civic and the Trans Am and bought a Pontiac G8:
Well, the G8 was a great car, but I really missed F-Bodies and really missed driving a stick. The G8 went up for sale. I found the Firehawk on autotrader.com in Kentucky. I called the owner and asked if he would be interested in a trade since he had listed he was interested in a more family oriented car. Well, we talked for about a week and a half and came to a trade agreement. The Firehawk has been owned since new by a great guy named Darrell. It was great meeting him and we since have become friends.
Darrell and I completing the trade:
My reaction to the Hawk on the way home:
The Hawk made it safely home:
Today was the full detail. After a good bath, I used Meguiar's Swirl X followed by Meguiar's Tech Wax 2.0. I am very happy with the results.
Hard at work:
The wife keeping me company for a bit:
The results:
Well, it has been a long, strange road to get to this point. I used to own a 2002 Trans Am WS6. It was a great car, and I loved it. It was a full exhaust, heads/cam car until a piston exploded inside the motor:
The car:
I decided to go bigger and better and the LS1 was replaced with a 402 cubic inch LS2:
Well, I also had a Civic Si as a daily driver and ended up never driving the Trans Am. I only drove it on very nice days that had no possiblity of rain, etc. I was so **** about the Trans Am that I couldn't enjoy it. So, I ended up selling the Civic and the Trans Am and bought a Pontiac G8:
Well, the G8 was a great car, but I really missed F-Bodies and really missed driving a stick. The G8 went up for sale. I found the Firehawk on autotrader.com in Kentucky. I called the owner and asked if he would be interested in a trade since he had listed he was interested in a more family oriented car. Well, we talked for about a week and a half and came to a trade agreement. The Firehawk has been owned since new by a great guy named Darrell. It was great meeting him and we since have become friends.
Darrell and I completing the trade:
My reaction to the Hawk on the way home:
The Hawk made it safely home:
Today was the full detail. After a good bath, I used Meguiar's Swirl X followed by Meguiar's Tech Wax 2.0. I am very happy with the results.
Hard at work:
The wife keeping me company for a bit:
The results:
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08-30-2009, 10:22 PM
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The plan for the Hawk is to just drive it and enjoy it...I am not going to mod it at all.
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I did like the G8...it was a great car. I just don't need the four doors and honestly hated driving an automatic. It was very comfortable. I drove along with my wife and sister in law from Saint Louis to Detroit for the Woodward Dream Cruise and it was a great road trip car. I loved the driver information center, it was relatively quick, and I thought the styling with the sport package was great. If anyone is looking into them, I would highly recommend them, but it is not a car I need at this time.
I will look into Firehawk.org...thanks!
It was not a straight up trade. I got the Hawk and cash for my G8.
I will look into Firehawk.org...thanks!
It was not a straight up trade. I got the Hawk and cash for my G8.
08-30-2009, 11:02 PM
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Dude. I've looked at that Firehawk numerous times on Autotrader and think it looks fantastic! Congratulations on a great purchase - love your "YES!!" pic.
I saw your other thread about selling the G8 and I really identify. I love my wife's G8 - it's a great car ... but I couldn't give up my Formula for it. I'd miss the raw and rowdy sensations that these cars produce too much - couldn't do it.
There are those who've moved beyond f-bodies and trash them for being crude and unsophisticated. Wrong. I love how you don't have to reach for the controls in our cars ... they're right there at your fingertips ... Anyway, before I end up writing a book - I'm glad you found this car and are back into the groove!
I saw your other thread about selling the G8 and I really identify. I love my wife's G8 - it's a great car ... but I couldn't give up my Formula for it. I'd miss the raw and rowdy sensations that these cars produce too much - couldn't do it.
There are those who've moved beyond f-bodies and trash them for being crude and unsophisticated. Wrong. I love how you don't have to reach for the controls in our cars ... they're right there at your fingertips ... Anyway, before I end up writing a book - I'm glad you found this car and are back into the groove!
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Congratulations!
Very nice story... I love a happy ending, or is it just the beginning... are you sure your not kidding yourself about mods? First brake job and you'll be putting a "nice" set of rotors, painting your calipers and be looking for new wheels to show them off, then the "needs a drop" posts... - LOL!
Very nice story... I love a happy ending, or is it just the beginning... are you sure your not kidding yourself about mods? First brake job and you'll be putting a "nice" set of rotors, painting your calipers and be looking for new wheels to show them off, then the "needs a drop" posts... - LOL!
