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Old May 30, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Hey guys, need some thoughts on making my car look better.

We have a black 98 Trans Am. So far, I have a WS6 hood and 17x11 and 17x9.5 polished Torq Thrust II's going on.

I was thinking of doing the calipers while I'm at it. Should I go w/ the polished calipers, black paint w/ trans am decals, dark grey w/ decals, or some other color w/ decals? Red is not an option, too common and I want something more subtle.

What else should I look into doing to make the exterior look better? Subtle, classy, and clean is what I'm after.

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Old May 31, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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If you don't have lowering springs, get them. Springs make the biggest difference in how your car looks and performs. As far as calipers go, do a dark grey caliper with decals and a polished bracket. The next thought isn't going to be free.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 06:39 AM
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I second the lowering spring's.
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Old Jun 1, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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I always thought the WS6 looked killer with the WW air damn (just the air damn!!)

P.S....Hers a pic I found of somebodies Black WS6 with the air damn and TT2's


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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:15 PM
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I agree with the lowering springs for sure but for something a little more cheaper IMO and really adds to the appearance get...

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Strips always look good on the WS-6 hood


some other expensive things are RIMS and tint
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang5.Ohater
I always thought the WS6 looked killer with the WW air damn (just the air damn!!)

P.S....Hers a pic I found of somebodies Black WS6 with the air damn and TT2's

That car is sweet. If it just didn't have the yellow contrast but it's definately unique.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
That car is sweet. If it just didn't have the yellow contrast but it's definately unique.


I think its the yellow vents that are killing that car.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Look at the blackout kit, you might like that.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CANNIBAL
That car is sweet. If it just didn't have the yellow contrast but it's definately unique.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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Yellow + Black = Ick

Just my opionion though. Use silver, charcoal (for subtle accents) or pewter. I used to like a black car with red, but thats a bit played out now.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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well if you piant the calipers then do them in some other color than Black or grey. I have red and they stand out alot, If you dont want to do red then I would go with the polished look but Ive seen a black car with Anodized blue calipers looked great too
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 09:10 PM
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Been out of town for a couple weeks...

Thanks for the suggestions. Can you get the Wings West front air dam only? How's it look on the car without the sideskirts?

The blackout kit looks interesting too.
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