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Jan 17, 2011 | 02:25 PM

tbird31

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debating a switch

After seeing this picture:

I'm debating getting my old hatch out of storage and spraying it the color of the car and throwing it on there. I'll keep the TA hatch, but for some reason I've just been drawn to the Firebird/Formula hatch recently. Not to mention it's considerably lighter then the TA hatch.

I just think my car slammed with the meaty rear tires from the rear would look sinister.

opinions? lol

Jan 17, 2011 | 02:31 PM

robsquikz28

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t/a FTW

formys are lighter but the t/a is the best

Jan 17, 2011 | 03:06 PM

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If you had a formula hatch youll know they have that whole water puddle issue. If the car doesnt see rain and you like the look then go for it.

Jan 17, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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I say go for it.....leave all the badges off and let some poor schmuck think it's a 6 cyl. car....

Jan 17, 2011 | 04:17 PM

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the wider the rear tire the better the formy hatch looks.

Jan 17, 2011 | 04:23 PM

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TA hatch is the best compliment for body lines. Imp

Jan 17, 2011 | 04:30 PM

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I think the t/a is kinda to much and ugly. granted my opinion is bias but even if i were to do a ls1 ws6 front swap i would keep the formy hatch

Water does pool back there and in the hood louvers

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Jan 17, 2011 | 08:02 PM

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the sig pic will tell you my choice, but that pic you posted is making me think dual tips for mine.

Jan 18, 2011 | 02:58 AM

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I'm in the same boat, most days I like the formula hatch, I think it kinda gives it a sleeper look, but I want to do a t/a front bumper and a suncoast shaker hood:

http://SuncoastRamAirHoods.com/a-p-f...tem-28009.html

I like the t/a hatch on a formula, it looks good

Jan 18, 2011 | 05:11 AM

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Thats my buddy Dale's 99 WS6 a killer car at that. I did the whole formula with a highrise and just didnt do it for me. Its either a formula hatch or trans am bumper and highrise. I agree with your decision to go back to the bird bath hatch you car will still look amazing regardless.

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