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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Hi Everyone:

I am new to the f-body. My husband has a 2002 Camaro SS.
Last Tuesday he bought me a used 2000 Firebird Formula, with 56k on it..
I will be a frequent visitor to the site. Here is my car ....




Mine is on the right, the left is my husband's and the black one is our friends'.


Here are the mods to the car:
Power: K&N Filter, Cutout and Magnaflow dual slash cut rolled tips

Suspension: Hotchkis springs, Bilstein shocks and Kenny Brown double-diamond subframe connectors

Transmission / Driveline: Transmision cooler

Wheels: 18 inch Z06 Chrome Wheels, Dunlop P8000 front and BF Goodrich KDW rear

Exterior: Suncoast Creations Raptor Hood
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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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hi elma!!! it's me lauren! congrats on your new baby you spoiled girl!
i'm new too everyone. my name is lauren and i have an 00 trans am in pewter
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 06:56 AM
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That is by far my favorite hood for the birds! Welcome to the site!
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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nice looking cars. f-bods look awesome in white...then again, im biased. is your car an m6 or an a4? i really like your husbands car. i also agree that the hood on the formy looks great.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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My car is an A4. I was debating on getting an M6 or an A4 when we were looking for a car for me. But since I am height challenge, only 5', I decided that I can better handle an A4 car best.

The 2002 Arctic White SS is an M6. I drove that car around the parking lot, my husband would not let me drive that car on the road.

Here is another view of his car:


Thank you for the warm welcome.

I will be posting more as I am going to do more mods to the Formula.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Nice Formula! Looks like it came pre-modded.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Formula's rule.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Welcome to the site sweetie, this is a great site for LS1 knowledge ... Enjoy your stay

Sweet SS in that picture .. oh wait, it's mine .. do you have a secret Nitrous bottle you haven't shown me? (ref. to avatar) LOL
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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V E R Y N I C E. Looks like your family will help keep the cops busy.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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nice formy Definetely the best lookin hood for a formula, congrats! you will love it!!

Any plans for it??
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Congrats and welcome Elma and Lauren!

I <3 Formulas

And it's already got the Firehawk hoooood sweeeeet.

BTW Don't call yourself height challenged, short girls are the best!
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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I plan on doing the following things to it:
- Change out the LS1 intake to an LS6
- install Magnaflow exhaust tips
- install an electric cutout plate
- smoke the honeycomb break covers at the back
- get the headrest embroidered w/ the bird and Formula similar to this one but different color
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 10:44 AM
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How many here are from CA? In the Bay Area?
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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more than from IL i assure you.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 01:01 PM
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Nice clean car!
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Nice cars.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Welcome!!!!!! I love the Raptor hood
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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Good choice!!!
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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I am lcyelle. Congratulations on your car!
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Icyelle
How many here are from CA In the Bay Area?
Im from the Bay Area as well! Where exactly are you guys located at?

Also, if you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for that beauty. I'm 16 right now and it seems like these cars are way overpriced out here compared to other states. Oh, and welcome
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