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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander
Engine: 305 TBI, LS6, 4.7 V-8
Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw
Finally got a new pic of my car, before & after photos

First pic is how it looks now, after KYB GR-2 Struts in the front and Gas-A-Just's in the rear and 95 TA 5-spoke rims with Kumho ECSTA 712's. Second pic is how it was when I got it, all stock.

Tell me what you think.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander
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Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander
Engine: 305 TBI, LS6, 4.7 V-8
Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw
before pic .........

I also was forced to remove the window tint, for inspection.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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Looks good with the wheels. You're going to get a nosebleed sitting that high up though. Time for some Eibachs.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:24 PM
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Nice ride ya got there man ! gotta get that tint back on though
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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The stock Formula wheels looked a hell of alot better :shrug:
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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Nice ride, need to get that window tint back in though. IMO it looks better with the Formula rims, just my opinion though.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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i also agree the formula wheels looked ALOT better
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Old May 5, 2003 | 06:02 PM
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yes. i love those formula rims on any firebird w/o gfx. looks tight.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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looks good, definitely needs to be lowered somewhat.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 09:45 AM
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I like the new wheels. The stock ones just don't do it for me.
Lowering is a great idea, more aggressive stance.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 11:07 AM
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One more Vote for lowering that thing
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Old May 6, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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i gotta agree, it needs to be a little bit lower, looks good though.
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Old May 6, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Why does it sit so high?

I say polish one of those sets of rims.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander
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Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw
It just sits high in the pic. Must have been parked weird. I liked the Formula rims too, however I got the 95 TA's for a good price. They make the car look so much newer in person.

Thanks for the comments.
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