DrkPhynx

I've had a couple people ask me about my "camaro" too. I correct them.

I'd correct them if they called it a "Firebird" or a Formula too (it's a Trans Am ), but calling it a camaro.... I get offended at that. lol

But like I said before, if you drove a Koeniggsegg, what would ya tell people then? No point in getting into a class with diagrams and org charts for an hour, but also no point in getting frustrated with people who are genuinely interested and don't know. Spread the word. Let's get people clued in that they don't have to be blinded by stuff with a bright chevy badge just because it HAS a bright chevy badge. Who knows, you might just make some new Pontiac fans.

Formula350

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Yes, I chopped it up, and it's meaning is changed, but hear me out!

We should create an international "WHAT MY CAR IS" Sheet, you can print out and have like 10 copies with you, Anyone who asks what your car is, or mis names it, just hand them the sheet. It'll be different for Camaros or Firebirds, but basically the same idea

Beaflag VonRathburg

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That's hilarious. I like that idea. Someone should make a Formula description with pictures and post it so we can all print them out.

Intragration

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If I have to explain, it's just to say that it's a Trans Am without the body kit. Usually if they know a little bit about our cars, they're already confused by the fact that they're looking at a WS6 that's not a Trans Am, which takes about 10 times longer to explain. I don't mind though.

krink85

i got asked once if my WS6 had a straight six in it. the guy even said he was into cars. i should have know cus he was sellign magiznes door to door.

Formula350

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Vortec I6 would be cool lol They'll do anything to get you to buy their ****

LS1W66

The definition should read as follows. Hope you guys like it.

FORMULA ; Affordable Performance Oriented Variant of the Firebird line.
A True No Frills Performance Car from Pontiac.
Everything a Trans Am is without all the Fluff.

lastcall190

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I just say it's a V6 body with a V8. That almost instantly clicks for most people. That's to say if I even say it's a Formula... usually I'll just say I own a Firebird, which is an almost idiot proof response.

-J

Formula350

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Yea, but I think it'd be fair to note, like Lastcall said, it's a Base Firebird for the most part. Yea, we get better springs, and sway bars, a few other upgraded components, but for the most part that doesn't change for the TransAm.

98 Formula

In Germany 99.9% doesn t know what is a Formula. When you have luck than the people can read and find out it is a pontiac. Everytime when this young guys ask me i tell them it is an V6 that need much gas and is slow as hell because it has awight of 4000lbs Than the most people are lucky because they have not so an history amerikan car like me

DrkPhynx

Just out of curiosity, why would you do that?

US cars already have a rep of being bloated, overweight underperforming lumps, even though it's NOT true.

On the other hand, ricers hear a bogus claim about their tiny wind-up toys and it (likewise) becomes the gospel truth, and the cars gain popularity.

Therefore, why not tell people what it really is, and what it really can do? Like I said, make new Pontiac fans, spread the word.

If nothing else, in your case, you could go from being ignored (or even looked down on) for what you own, to being somewhat awed for the beast you posess. Instead of "look at that idiot in that worthless American heap", it could be "Damn! Check out that Formula! That thing is a beast. Lucky bastard.".

tylergarceau

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my funniest one yet is when i said i had a formula they were like what ?! you got a formula one car like on tv? im like what? hes like an indy race car?! im like noooooooo a formula firebird... he still didnt get it.. so im just like its a trans am damnit lol

98 Formula

I do that because not all stupid kids must know what it really is. i can better show them when the situation comes how slow such a car is When i notice somebody is realy interrested in this car than i tell them the true specs of course

Formula350

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Well don't over inflate the weight. The V6 car will weight a few lbs less due to the motor, and they still only clock in around 3600lbs (1633kg). It'll say on the driver side door sticker.

DrkPhynx

WS6 Trans Ams weigh about 3500lbs (rounding up slightly), so it would seem impossible for a Firebird to weigh more. Especially if the V6 engine weighs less (though at 500lbs fully dressed, the LS1 isn't exactly what you would call "heavy" either, it's around the same weight as my buddies ironblock I4 in his S14 Silvia).

Formula350

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I rounded up as well with fuel and driver.

chemicalstylez

stupid people call my WS6 a Camaro all the time lol.

suprabo

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Feel your pain, how about a formula ws6

sucks, i just say i have a Trans am

Formula350

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While I don't condone Windshield banners, I think you need one that says FORMULA

Formula is the older Brother to Trans AM. The T/A has all the performance of it's big Brother, but feels he has to stand out to be noticed over him. So he has a different front and rear end, and jacked up his spoiler some more Sadly, his "Attention *****" tactics worked, and his older Brother gets over looked and thought of as his 2 younger Brothers, T/A and V6

DrkPhynx

The Formula didn't come about until the 2nd Gen, the Trans Am started in the 1st Gen.

Though the sibling metaphor is a great one. It's why the Trans Am displays the Phoenix - to show it's *relation* to the Firebirds, even though it's actually differnet.