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Old 10-24-2005, 02:35 PM
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I was sick of everyone thinking my car was a V6 so hopefully this will fix that. It seems like it may be a little of center but I dont think its crooked or anything.

What do you guys think ?
Old 10-24-2005, 02:38 PM
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Looks good to me, may be alittle to the right abit but thats if you stare at it.
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Looks good! I would agree that it's a little to the right. Considering there is 7 letters in Formula, the middle of the "m" should be pretty much above the keyhole. But you can't tell really!

What steps did you take for removal of the previous lettering? I've been thinking of doing that as mine is fading away. I've been thinking about replacing the center piece, but I have no idea how difficult or easy that may be.
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To remove the Firebird lettering I used some nail polish remover which really didnt help all that much and ALOT of Meguiars Scratch-X , but the outline of the firebird is still there, I really didnt want to wet sand it so I just left it, you really cant tell, but other people recommend wet sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper and polishing with plastic polish.
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Looks good, a nice little touch for those who are F-body fans. Makes it easier to tell what we are running against.Haha
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that's down right nifty!
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I like it. I CANT STAND V6'ers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

but yea the very middle of the letter "M" in formula should line up with the middle of the birds head since there's an odd number of letters.
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here is a better picture is it that noticable that they are off center or just because I pointed it out ?

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i dunno the more i look at it , the more off it looks...sorry i didnt really notice before when i was talking to you , but now it seems alot more ovious , maybe the angle of the picture?
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Nice mod. I'd do it. Right now i'm sporting a solid black center piece. It looks good too.
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Originally Posted by Luna
here is a better picture is it that noticable that they are off center or just because I pointed it out ?

I noticed in the first pics it was off center, but don't be too concerned, most folks won't notice it (we're just a picky bunch )
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yea it looks pretty off center...how can you screw it up putting it on!? looks good though!
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I just lined the "F"s up not thinking that "Formula" is longer than "Firebird"
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i dont think it really looks that off center but it does look kinda crocked
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Looks good man. Here's mine:

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Im sorry but its very noticable. I am very picky when it comes to that stuff though, if its not PERFECT I hate it.

Bawls, yours is crooked.
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it's like 2 inches to the right, that would drive me nuckin futs
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Looks good but i just put the high rise T/A hatch on mine... I want to take all that paint off here pretty soon along with my side moldings.
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This spring I will take it all off the filler and sand it down cuz the little indents were the word firebird was are still there so that will def. drive me nuts. I guess its ok for now though
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Originally Posted by 98 LS WON
Im sorry but its very noticable. I am very picky when it comes to that stuff though, if its not PERFECT I hate it.

Bawls, yours is crooked.
I know. I'm waiting for the new decal to come in so I can wet sand the filler panel and make it shine again. Looks out of place with the brand new taillights.


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