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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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Default Murdered out Formula... time for a change?

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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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You know what they say "once you go black, you never go back." That bird looks sick all blacked out. I will probably never own a car other than black, but I would never tint my taillights because it is illegal in my state, and I worry that if someone rear ended me, they might try to say that it was my fault because they could not see my taillights.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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You know what they say "once you go black, you never go back." That bird looks sick all blacked out. I will probably never own a car other than black, but I would never tint my taillights because it is illegal in my state, and I worry that if someone rear ended me, they might try to say that it was my fault because they could not see my taillights.
I'll have to admit, theyre pretty dark. Maybe should lighten up the Honeycombs... JUST A LITTLE. lol

10 Spokes fell through, going with Chrome c5 zo6's
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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I would remove the 'Not A T/A' decal between the lights. Looks cheap.

Other than a set of gloss black wheels, IMO the car looks fine.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SSkull
I would remove the 'Not A T/A' decal between the lights. Looks cheap.

Other than a set of gloss black wheels, IMO the car looks fine.
I wasnt too fond of the decal at first, but it grew on me...

Plus when i had my M6 formula, i raced my buddies trans am, and was neck and neck, and none of the teenagers believed me, there excuse was "He has a trans am"... Retards, I know.

IDK, i'm getting a good deal on c5 Zo6's.

I would take Black 10 Spokes, or maybe C6 Z06's
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedFreak123
Chrome c5 zo6's
Great choice

Just make sure they are 18's, not 17's. IMO they don't look nearly as good in a 17"
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Originally Posted by SKZ28
Great choice

Just make sure they are 18's, not 17's. IMO they don't look nearly as good in a 17"
Actually since i made this post, i've been getting a lot of offers on wheels, might be sticking to all black, and going with C6 Zo6's.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 03:07 AM
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bfft am sick of my black camaro..hot when clean otherwise looks like ****. and i live in an apartment now so i cant wash it daily dont go black
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6 things I would do to your formula if it was mine.

1. 96-97 WS6 hood.
2. Corsa clone exhaust tips 3.5"
3. Black wheels with a chrome or polished lip.
4. Redo the VHT on the tails with some clear.
5. Polish the center tail panel and put a flat black bird and formula decals on.
6. 98+ formula door emblems painted flat black.

just my 2cents.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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I love murked out cars even though they are a pita to keep clean and are cop magnets. Then again, all of these cars are cop magnets! I would stick with the murked look.
1.Get some tips
2.Get rid of decal on rear (unless its something you really love)
3.black wheels with machined lip
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Def. considering putting the 96-97 Ram air hood on, IT LOOK NASTY WITH THE FORMULA FRONT END, imo

I really do like the corsa clone tips... Where can i find those at?

The tail lights will be re tinted, since i'm prob. going to be purchasing a set of honeycombs.

Decal is coming off!

Was thinking of doing Black Zr1's with aluminum lip, but there are way too many Fbodies with Zr1's. Prob gonna do C6 Zo6's, All black.

Where can i get the flat black tail light vinyl?

Im confused about the 98+ door emblems.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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The 98+ door emblems are a different font I do believe. I haven't been around any LT1 formulas in a long time, but the formula emblem is painted in cursive, right? The newer formula emblems are just letters like the trans am emblems.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by metalmilitia606
The 98+ door emblems are a different font I do believe. I haven't been around any LT1 formulas in a long time, but the formula emblem is painted in cursive, right? The newer formula emblems are just letters like the trans am emblems.
oh. He's talking about the writing on the door? Nah, i dont think i'd like that too much
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's what he was talking about. I think the cursive is cooler anyways.
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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What about the 3" Cowl hood sold on Hawks third gen?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedFreak123
Actually since i made this post, i've been getting a lot of offers on wheels, might be sticking to all black, and going with C6 Zo6's.
Another solid choice. Can't go wrong either way!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SKZ28
Another solid choice. Can't go wrong either way!
Did you check out page 4 on the link in my Original post?

Let me know whatcha think, some of the members helped me come up with the sinister idea.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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Black & red?

Can't go wrong with that!
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SKZ28
Black & red?

Can't go wrong with that!
LOL. Agreed.
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Black Zr1s would look pretty good like u said
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