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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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what you did to them and where you got them. i have a 97 ta and want to put a body kit on it and customize my interior.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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you don't put body kits on these cars.. put your flame suit on!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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what is a flame suit?
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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u trollin bro?

body kits are stupid
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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wait nevermind. i got you now. i already have a drag car. i want a street car now.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Flame suit = Everyone is going to give you ****, becuase body kits are ricer, and don't beong on F-Bodys, so pretty much get ready for a bunch of negative comments.

If you wan't to make the car look nice, drop it on a nice set of rims, tint the windows, do the CETA mod, etc. No body kits though please, just keep it nice and clean!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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i like the look of the stock rims. and what is a CETA mod? and what is the difference between people changing the hood and putting some new bumbers? thats all a body kit is really
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don't be this guy....

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Originally Posted by 1997transamws6
i like the look of the stock rims. and what is a CETA mod? and what is the difference between people changing the hood and putting some new bumbers? thats all a body kit is really
Some hoods have weight advantages and ram-air performance variations; that said, yes, hood replacement on these cars is mainly for cosmetic purposes. That doesn't make body kits kosher though. They just serve no purpose other than to attract attention, and they look like crap, IMO.

You don't see guys putting body kits and LEDs on the undercarriage of their '70 Chevelles. Keep with the bad boy American heritage... not The Fast and The Furious fads.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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alright. that is too much, i see what you mean. i will prolly just black chrome my stock rims and thats it. what about the interior?
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Some hoods have weight advantages and ram-air performance variations; that said, yes, hood replacement on these cars is mainly for cosmetic purposes. That doesn't make body kits kosher though. They just serve no purpose other than to attract attention, and they look like crap, IMO.

You don't see guys putting body kits and LEDs on the undercarriage of their '70 Chevelles. Keep with the bad boy American heritage... not The Fast and The Furious fads.
This.

The CETA mod is painting the bottom section of your rear bumper, usually in flat or gloss black, to match that of the 2002 Collectors Edition T/A's, hence CETA. Looks very good if done right, and adds character to the car.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Don't put a body kit on.. its not really part of your car.
Gauge over lay
Embroider head rest
Leds

Not much to do imo and keep it clean.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LE35thSS
Yo wur u get dem rimz? Baller status.


OP, a simple search through the faq should give you everything you need.. and if not, you can look at a bunch of threads and find names and info on things you might want to do.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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what kind of paint should i use for the CETA? that does look real good
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Krylon fusion for plastic.. will last for years and look factory. I prefer satin or semi gloss.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Do not put a body kit on your car.My Z28 came with the factory Y3F option from the factory and was the first thing I took off.Keep it clean and simple.AS far as the interior you could set yourself apart with custom Transam logo or WS6 in the headrest and same for floormats.Just not all over the place or ungodly Huge.Keep it clean and simple.GL
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1. CETA
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4. Polish, wax (repeat 100000000 times)

Work for me....

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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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CHAMAN your TA is amazing! i totally agree it did work for you!!
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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Damn thats GANGSTER!

People that do that should be punished with Hondas.
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