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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Here are a couple new body kits I saw from KGS Engineering and Wings West. The Vizage and the W-Type are both new, I think, and I was wondering what you guys thought. I have a 3.8L V6 (for now) Firebird, and I was going to try to get that on mine if it fit. Let me know what you guys think. And oh yeah....minus the spoiler add-on for the W-Type kit. That's just CHEEZY



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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Those are old!
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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bah, i know its a can of worms but IMHO i think all Ground effects kits are hideous on F bodies, save for the 2 or 3 camaros that actually look decent
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Uhh yea, those have been out for quite awhile... The WW one was out long before I even bought my car over 2 years ago I'm sure..
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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That sucks. I looked around a lot before and I never saw those 2. haha. Oh well. I think they're pretty cool.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Besides being kind of verdone I don't think those kits would work best for your car because you just have the firebird not the TA. There are different body kits for your car just do some more research. Also there was the factory body kit that would fit your car called the w68.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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i personaly like the vizage kit and have thought about getting it.
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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i dont really like body kits other than stock
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wow that looks awful. How much does a suncoast ram air hood cost? I think that would be the best way to spruce up a T/A.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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WW is old but still nice


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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SPLATT
bah, i know its a can of worms but IMHO i think all Ground effects kits are hideous on F bodies, save for the 2 or 3 camaros that actually look decent
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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ive always been a fan of the Vizage kit because its so unique. some people think its rice, but at least it doesnt look like every other kit out there for T/A's and Z's
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteKnight98TA
How much does a suncoast ram air hood cost? I think that would be the best way to spruce up a T/A.
I got mine 3 years ago and it was $750 for the hood and $1,050 for the hood and airbox (which is what I got).
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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isnt wings west out of business?
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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LT1 Wannabe, WW made a kit for firebirds as well. Actually there's a formula with the kit this month in the LS1tech calendar.

WW is no longer selling the kits as far as I know, and they might be out of business as well.

I've got the kit for the Trans Am. I've had it for 2+ years, it's just sitting down at my old mans office.
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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I really like the look of a f-body with ground effects.. My V6 has the stock package but I decided I just was gonna lower my Z28..
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Wow, wanting an ancient body kit AND an LT1?? Someones stuck in the past...LOL
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BAD *** TA WS6

WW is no longer selling the kits as far as I know, and they might be out of business as well.

I've got the kit for the Trans Am. I've had it for 2+ years, it's just sitting down at my old mans office.
Yup, WW was purchased and the buyer decided to stop production of the kit. There were tons of people in limbo @ the time cause they paid for a kit but never recieved one. I Picked up the front lip for my car but it's collecting dust as i haven't had the time to have it painted...
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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I've been debating the side skirts from the Vizage for a while. Originally I wanted to get them to go with my WW front air dam and Mecham hood, I think that combo would look sharp. But since I got rid of that SHITTY hood, and Rex still hasn't remolded it, I am holding off for now.
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