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Old 10-01-2012, 03:32 PM
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I have a 2000 Formula with ws6 package. The previous owner couldn't drive a manual and backed into something causing the rear bumper to checker badly. The body shop says they can repaint the bumper after stripping or paint a W68 rear bumper I already have that is like new. I am very torn on which bumper to use - the stock bumper or the W68? I do not have the side skirts or front ground effects for the W68 package - only the rear bumper.

Do you think the formula would look goofy with a W68 rear bumper and no other ground effects? Or do you feel I should just stick with the stock look?

My firebird is lowered 2 Inches and on Z06 wheels. Thanks for your opinions!


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I like the stock one.
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If you get side skirts then get the W68 bumper.

If you don't get side skirts then keep it stock.


Look at my signature for a side view of a W68 car. If it didn't have the side skirts, it would look out of place.
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Stocker, I've always thought the w68 looks like a cheap body kit deal
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leave it alone or get the trans am rear bumper
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That is an extremely rare car. Stick with the stock rear bumper.
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WOW. That is the direction I was thinking also so I guess it's decided. Alright, if the body shop can't repair the stocker correctly then I will find another stock bumper. I guess I will be selling a w68 rear bumper. What is the w68 bumper worth? Anything?
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what is the w68 bumper
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The WS6 is the better of the two IMO hands down!



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