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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 01:02 AM
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What do you guys think? My car is in my signature, and I always like how the ws6 formulas look like. And I was like hell, why not! ALso does anyone have pictures of a pewter ws6 formula?
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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No, I don't like that idea. Unless you get rid of all the other TA things except the hatch.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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I would be keeping my ws6 hood, swapping out the front t/a bumper for the formula, removing the trans am logos on each door, and keeping the t/a wing.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1stunna
I would be keeping my ws6 hood, swapping out the front t/a bumper for the formula, removing the trans am logos on each door, and keeping the t/a wing.
You would also have to remove the side skirtz...that also makes the T/A.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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If that is what you want.... I think it would look fine.

....but I probably wouldn't. WHY?????

Just seems like a lot of trouble for such a little differance.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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yeah only problem is formys have diffrent back bumpers and a ta rear bumper wouldnt match. i like the formula look with a t/a wing thats why i rock it. im gonna get a ws6 hood one day mines silver
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Actually if I do go through with the formula front bumper, I would keep the T/A side skirt, and back bumper.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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I would NEVER switch to a Formula front.....NEVER.
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hey , bad idea , don't change the bumper keep the T/A bumper , my buddy had a T/A with formulla bumper he wants to replace it with the T/A bumper , that just is my opinion , so as u like , watch this video his bird is the first bird the pewter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnIBYJus-_4
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this is DopefedZ Formula which was converted to a T/a but he kept the Formula front bumper...i think it looks sick.

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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Makes it more like the front end of a million other family sedans on the road. Why would you want that?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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Don't do it.....The T/A bumper looks better.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Nah. If you plan to sell it it is going to Hurt the value of your car.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TNTramair
this is DopefedZ Formula which was converted to a T/a but he kept the Formula front bumper...i think it looks sick.




omg that is my dream car!!! im looking for one to build, mine will be pewter and have the t/a fascia though
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 02:53 AM
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Keep it T/A!
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Go with the Formula look i would love to find a red 6spd Formula but the T.A. does look mean as hell do what you want man just my 2 cents
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
I would NEVER switch to a Formula front.....NEVER.
+1
the t/a look is a much cleaner look IMO
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Dude nothing is more scary than those two fog lights coming at you, ws6 grille r nothing
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Such an old thread, for your first post. Lol

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