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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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ok well i was looking at this car:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-members/651938-finally-got-some-pics-my-car-clean.html

and i really like his setup, with a formula front bumper cover, and T/A sideskirts and rear hatch/bumper cover... I am seriously considering trading somebody front bumper covers from a formula now.

what do you guys think i should do?

and would anybody with a formula be willing to trade??
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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ehh, put your time and effort elsewhere man. like a n2o kit or a rear
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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I think it would look even better without the T/A sideskirts.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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well i'd like to do all that stuff too, but i'm in one of those rutts where you really just wanna do something to the appearance...

i've found a guy that would be willing for a straight trade across, but lives in chicago, so shipping would be hard.. plus his formy is NBM so i wouldn't even need to get it painted. and if i do, my buddy paints anyways, thats no problem at all.

i honestly don't expect to pay much for this swap, so i won't be blowing tons of money on it, just think it looks clean as hell.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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well if he trades straight across, go for it. the color might not match perfect, but you can get that handled.

if you pull off the sideskirts though youre gonna need to fill the holes. that would prob be a pain in the ***

trade me rims, lol
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Do it if you can. I've always liked the formula WS6 front and the T/A spoiler.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 02NBMWS6
ehh, put your time and effort elsewhere man. like a n2o kit or a rear

+1

pointless on the bumper cover..
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Finite1
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pointless on the bumper cover..
i don't see your point... it's changing the appearance of my car, it will look different, and IMO, cleaner. if your idea is correct, wouldn't ALL appearance mods be pointless???

hoods
wheels
decals
tint
side markers
suspension

don't get me wrong, i'm all for performance mods, but at this current moment, i'm completely content with the performance of my car, i just got the cam in there not too long ago, and i'm still enjoying it... for now.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 02NBMWS6
well if he trades straight across, go for it. the color might not match perfect, but you can get that handled.

if you pull off the sideskirts though youre gonna need to fill the holes. that would prob be a pain in the ***

trade me rims, lol
i am most likely leaving the sides on, unless i get the urge to do a complete formula swap... which wouldn't be bad either, i've always liked them. but i am most likely just changing fronts.

and as for the wheels, you should look into a trade with somebody, there might be SOMEBODY out there that would be interested.
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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I think it's a good idea Greg...And you seem to have an ability to pay next to nothing to do stuff to your car...Like your 17$ cam swap, or the $2.50 you paid for the wheels at a garage sale in central phoenix...

I'd go for it, and fix your damn exhaust tips...
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I think it's a good idea Greg...And you seem to have an ability to pay next to nothing to do stuff to your car...Like your 17$ cam swap, or the $2.50 you paid for the wheels at a garage sale in central phoenix...

I'd go for it, and fix your damn exhaust tips...
ya, lol and the $5 whisper lid!

thinking about taking the formula bumper off chris' hands and having nigel paint it...
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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LOL @ that car still existing...
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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i preffer the t/a bumper to the formy but its your car its all about what u want....
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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i prefer the formula front bumper. it looks sexy with the ws6 hood. absolutely sexy. but what would i know, i have a catfish front end. :/ lol
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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Formula front end > T/A front end IMO.

Chris
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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True. Anything you do isn't going to affect resale value.

So sounds like you like it.. I'd say go for it if you can get a good deal.

It'll definately make your car different/original

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by silver98formula
Formula front end > T/A front end IMO.

Chris

+1

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Looks damn good to me.... i would do it. try a local pick a part for a car in a rear end wreck you might luck out.....
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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I've got the Formy with WS6 hood, but am really wanting the T/A hatch/spoiler to go with it.

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Greg, you need a hood first.

And DONT do the rear bumper if youre keeping the sideskirts. It wouldn't flow right with the bottom body line.
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