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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Ok guys so im buying this firehawk but when i run the vin its calling it a firebird formula?! Try an not to make me feel like an complete idiot im newbie to this type of car!!
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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All of them will be 'registered' as a Firebird Formula.

What year is the car?
If it's a late LSx-based 4th-gen, it should have the WU6 on the GM RPO code tag on the driver's door jamb.
It should have an SLP second sticker tag on the passenger door jamb.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Its a 2002 an its an M6 i don't have the car yet i pick it up on Monday. But i have the Vin will there be anything particular in the Vin? I will try an post pics in a second they are cell phone pics so bare with me
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Attached Thumbnails is this a firehawk-firehawk-3.jpg   is this a firehawk-firehawk-1.jpg  
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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sorry the pics came out big thats the furst time i put up pics!!
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Ahh, so it's a Formula Firehawk.
Looks good,
Find the Firehawk.com site for info, & the Firehawk message forum for more Firehawk enthusiasts.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Well that's great to know!! Thanks bud
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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Good lord those trucks are parked close to each other!
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Previous owner did the "!molding".
(Removed the side molding.)

No, the VIN will not tell you anything, unless you share it with someone who can run it thru the GM system to list the RPO build codes.

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Originally Posted by VinR1
Good lord those trucks are parked close to each other!
They must start at the left & move'em one at a time!
(Or the right I suppose, ..., if ya wanna climb over to the driver's side one by one, ...)
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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I can check the vin for the rpo if you'd like.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:32 AM
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I thought the Firehawks had signature deck lids and hoods.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:47 AM
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All had the hoods not all had spoilers
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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Nice-looking 'bird! Congrats on the purchase!
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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agree killer ride , i love formulas
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more and better pics
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Not to hijack the thread but my VIN comes up as 2002 Firebird Formula/Trans Am. So maybe they all come up with Formula in them.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Nice hawk I seen a trans am hawk that had the bubble spoiler tonight.
it looks odd in person first time I seen one up close and they should have left the high rise hatch alone bubble spoiler may look good on a formula tho since it looks basicly the same minus the odd bubbles
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Go to the SLP Website, give them a call and check if the vin# checks in!

Quoting the website...

For Additional Technical Assistance or Customer Service
Please Call (732) 349-2109

Our Hours of Operation are:
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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That's what I did when I got mine...

While I was on the phone, I ordered a birth certificate and a few other things they had available.

The vin will tell you EVERYTHING.

Hope this helps.

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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Thanks guys it is a Formula Firehawk! An yes i called slp an got my build number an all the mods from factory! I do have more pics up under special edition vehicles. I've thought about the different spoiler like the transfer am but i like people to think it's just a firebird! Well until they get beside me an see its a Firehawk lol
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Welcome to the Firehawk family!
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