Pontiac Firebird 1967-2002 Birds of a feather flock together

Under carpet?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:33 PM
  #1  
mermel's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: New York City, NY, USA
Default Under carpet?

So, I let my friend drive my T/A for a bit today. Sitting in the passanger seat for the first time, I noticed a bump at my feet. It's flush up against the center dash area and square. It's a little too big for an amp (besides, why would anyone put one there). What is it?
Reply
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:36 PM
  #2  
Snowboardr18's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: Mt. Airy, MD / Charlotte, NC
Default

It's the way the floor is molded. all of them have it
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:04 AM
  #3  
SOM02WS6's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
Default

It is there because the LT1's had a cat there. And GM never bothered to smooth out the floor pan when the ls1s went in..
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:46 PM
  #4  
VIP1's Avatar
Copy & Paste Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,764
Likes: 208
From: Eastern MA
Default

Originally Posted by SOM02WS6
It is there because the LT1's had a cat there. And GM never bothered to smooth out the floor pan when the ls1s went in..
The reason GM didn't smooth it out is because alterations to the floor pan would require new crash testing. GM didn't want to slow down bringing the mid-cylcle update to market and they didn't want to pay for the costs involved in re-crashing and re-certifying the car.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2007 | 09:54 PM
  #5  
JohnnyBs98WS6Rag's Avatar
TECH Addict
Photogenic
Shutterbug
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,498
Likes: 369
From: NE Indiana
Default

Originally Posted by VIP1
The reason GM didn't smooth it out is because alterations to the floor pan would require new crash testing. GM didn't want to slow down bringing the mid-cylcle update to market and they didn't want to pay for the costs involved in re-crashing and re-certifying the car.
This is a perfect example of why GM lost the pony-car market to the Mustang. In every Car and Driver review I've read about a 4th-gen f-bod they complained about that stupid hump in the floor that remained long after it was no longer needed. Cheap-*** GM refused to listen to the critics and invest in these little improvements that would've made the f-bod a much more attractive car to the masses and help sales. But NOOOOoooooo..............

At least they were smart enough to put it on the passenger side.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:46 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE