betterbait

Well it took a while but I picked them up on Ebay about a month ago and they were Blue. I did the prep, paint and install myself. Really gives it a cooler stance. Now I just gotta find a Tailgate and rear bumper locally so I dont get killed on shipping.

Anyway I also had my headrests done by Grant a few months ago and they came out great.

What do you think??

lethal bird

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Meh not a fan.

colinpd137

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Looks great! Well done

02TransAm/Batmobile

iTrader: (32)

Looks good. Thinking of finishing it off with a TA rear bumper?

ZexGX

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Looks ok to me. Needs a TA rear bumper or a rear bumper valance to finish it off, at the very least, my DIY rear bumper flares. I have a TA rear bumper and sideskirts in storage for when my car gets repainted.

carlos64030

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I like it the way it is.

betterbait

I agree. Im just waiting to find one close enough to where I live that I dont get killed on shipping. Id really like to find a black one so I dont even have to paint it

Super-Bat

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I'm a fan. But I'm biased.
His flares really help out if you cant find a TA rear bumper.

Here's a comparison shot:
Top is "stock"/bottom is "flared"-

Rear:

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baalic

iTrader: (8)

What wheels are those, they look good on an LT1

crimson_bird

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looks good! how did you install? I just pulled a pair from a friends car and there are more clips and things than I realized.

xBrandonx

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You can also get a W68 rear bumper, here's a side pic of my car and a rear shot

betterbait

I have to admit it was intimidating at first but I removed ALL of the original clips. I used rivets along the bottom and 3M Emblem 2face tape for the top. I fully installed them before doing the body work and paint so when they were done I was able to just pop them on. Rivets are easy to install and easy to remove so buy a box of 20 or so for the first install and the final install.

My fenders are plastic so for them I didnt use the metal rivets. Instead I used Plastic rivets that you can buy at any auto parts store.
These here: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...2309&ppt=C1983

It also helps to have another person when doing the first install. You dont want to drill holes only to find out its not straight lol

Oh and after I drilled the holes and mounted them the first time, to remove you just drill out the rivet and they pop right off. After removing everything, I made sure I painted the holes so no bare metal was exposed to the elements.

Hope it helped

They are AZA Forged Wheels.
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ZexGX

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I made a printable Word doc using a how-to thread someone posted on FullThrottleV6, that shows how to mount TA sideskirts using factory hardware on a V6/Formula body. Has pictures, etc. LMK if you want me to email it to you.

Super-Bat

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Double sided body molding tape along the sides/rockers, and self-tapping screws along the bottom/underside of car. Works/holds fine, without having to drill large gaping holes into your cars body that will need filling/repair should you ever take the skirts off again.

93M6Formula

Not really a fan. I hate when people bastardize a Formula. If you wanted a TA, go get one.

stevesfbody

i like it

Z28RS

You did a pretty nice job on your install, man! And your car...all I can say is that you have one incredible example of an LT1 Formula! Great execution and talent!

betterbait

I hear what your saying and in some ways agree. I was in the market for a TA for over 6 months and looked at at least 10-12 for sale. Although I wanted that look, price and condition was the issue. Every TA I looked at was beat to death and when I came across this formy it was kind of a no brainer.

The Formula was originally marketed to the less fortunate who couldnt afford all the flash of the TA but wanted the performance. Now the standard V6 Firebird is a whole different animal and wouldnt even consider trying to make it something that it isnt. So it all boils down to opinion and you have yours, which is cool.

If I got but hurt every time someone disagreed it wouldnt be any fun here!!

93M6Formula

I understand what you mean and I didn't mean to come off as an *******, I just like the Formula look. At least some people still like to customize these cars and make them their own.

ZexGX

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Says the guy who has a 98-02 style Ram Air hood and 02 WS6 Speedline Wheels (90%+ of which were on Trans Ams) on his 93-97 Formula. Pot, meet kettle.

And yes, I have a Trans Am hatch on my Formula Firehawk. Except my car isn't a Formula. Or a Firehawk. It was a V6. It has a TA hatch and a Raptor hood and Firehawk wheels. Rule of thumb... If a grouping of mods looks good, then go for it.