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Old 05-24-2006, 09:44 AM
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Top 10 issues huh?? This isn't going to be engine specific as I've had LT and LS based Trans Am's.....

1. That mofoing HUMP in the passenger side floor
2. Window Regulators
3. Headlight door motor gears
4. Interior squeaks and rattles
5. Cheap interior
6. Vehicle weight
7. BREAK-PRONE REAR END
........that's about all I can think of.
Old 05-24-2006, 11:29 AM
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3) The inconvienence of accessing the #8 spark plug
5) Factory brake rotors (especially the front rotors)....total garbage

Those are my only complaints about my WS6. I Love everything else about it.
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Driver side seat reps. A bitch to put headers on. and they dont make them anymore. And that stupid noise the the rear end makes
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Originally Posted by duffman
whats wrong with the window motors?
Window motors for all F-bodies are severely UNDERPOWERED. They were designed for a very light weight, small window. They FAIL OFTEN. And they are difficult to replace. Not an easy fix. If you have a dealer or repair shop do the repair, they will gouge you for hundreds....

Yours will fail, they always do.

My complaint?

1). 10-bolt rear end klunk.
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Originally Posted by JCS30TH
not true factory "ram air"! - Easy fix thanks to the BG mod.
What exactly is the BG mod??

I've heard of the "Free Ram Air" mod, is it the same thing?? I hate how the Ram Air has to go through all those baffles in the hood before it gets to the airlid, therefore its more like a "cold air system" than a "Ram Air system"
Old 05-27-2006, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Domestic Demon
What exactly is the BG mod??

I've heard of the "Free Ram Air" mod, is it the same thing?? I hate how the Ram Air has to go through all those baffles in the hood before it gets to the airlid, therefore its more like a "cold air system" than a "Ram Air system"
I can't seem to locate where any info is posted now, pics ect. Basically a set of air funnels that moutn in your hood (all baffles taken out) which smooth out the incoming air track, also has a gasket mount that seals the air intake to the airbox.
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Originally Posted by Domestic Demon
What exactly is the BG mod??

I've heard of the "Free Ram Air" mod, is it the same thing?? I hate how the Ram Air has to go through all those baffles in the hood before it gets to the airlid, therefore its more like a "cold air system" than a "Ram Air system"
This will give you a better idea. Baffles removed and sealed to the air box. Although some say it makes no diff in power and some say it does........perhaps a new thread to determine this is in order.
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Originally Posted by KillerKlown
........perhaps a new thread to determine this is in order.
Probably a good idea....let's try to keep this one on topic if at all possible.
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i dont need to make a list because everyone has already said it.

the only thing i can see that wasnt mentioned is trying to give it a nice exhaust note.
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everything already stated covers all my gripes
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The way the hatch is designed to let water exit through the tail lights. It makes drying your car a PITA.
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Originally Posted by DrewSG
The way the hatch is designed to let water exit through the tail lights. It makes drying your car a PITA.
Oh, that's a good one. I forgot about that one.
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Originally Posted by KillerKlown
This will give you a better idea. Baffles removed and sealed to the air box. Although some say it makes no diff in power and some say it does........perhaps a new thread to determine this is in order.
Thats awesome, I'd love to do that. Its so dumb how the stock Ram Air has to go through like 5 baffles before it reaches the air filter

Let me know if anyone startsn a new thread about it, if nobody else does I shall start one
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never satisfied with the way the car is, no matter what you do there will always be something else you want that is gonna bother you until you get it.
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i dont know if anybody mentioned the taillights getting fadded
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1. Window motor. just did my driver side
2. 10 bolt
3. lifter tick
4. trunk doesn't always open
5. tail light one darker than other. TA's
6. window track
7. door sag.
8. cannot see end of hood while driving
9. door panel cracks
10. causes jelous boyfriends.
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1. Headlight stripped gears
2. Leaky t-tops
Old 06-23-2006, 07:32 AM
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3. Not being able to find a damn red front license plate cover for my 98 is the biggest one for me haha
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Originally Posted by 02SLPTransAm
only problem so far.....
window motor
lol...if u do any mods....TRACTION!!!!!!!!!!
A lot of you mentioned this, what is the deal
with the traction? Or traction control. I don't understand...
Old 06-23-2006, 09:55 PM
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Traction problems...meaning they have too much power. The cars are fast, it's a joke. My gripe is my damn SES light, and the water from the rear after washing and drying, and drying, and drying.

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