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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 06:56 PM
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Here is my dillema. I own a 2001 Formula with no body kit, and with the original flat spoiler. I have the oppertunity to purchase a 98 trans am with the ram air kit and body kit. It also had the raised spoiler that i want. The whole car minus the hood for 500 bones. (No engine or tranny) What i was wondering was if the side skirts and the front bumper and rear bumper will fit ok on my 01 formula. I had heard i will have to drill several holes in my car for the new side skirts to fit properly. Which would be ok if I can be guranteed a good fit.

The hatchback im pretty sure will just replace the old one. Glass and all. But will the body kit be more hassle then its worth to extract it from the old 98 trans am and put it on my formula. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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It all bolts on. Same body underneath on a T/A.
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Old Aug 26, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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so no drilling required for the front bumper or rear bumper?
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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No, you simply replace the entire front bumper cover and rear bumper cover. You will also need the foglight brackets and turn signals from the T/A. The only part you have to drill/screw is the side skirts to the Formula.

Personally, I like the Formula styling better
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