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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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First time posting a pic of my car on the boards. What do you think?

Ahh... freshly waxed.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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Looks clean and nice, cant say I like the spoiler but I cant say I dont like it either. It seems to fit well. Overal its pretty sharp!
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Nice and clean... I'm sure you'll get some heat for the wing though. Any HP/TQ numbers?
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Looks good, but the spoilers gotta go.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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i am also not a fan of that wing, but it does look like a pretty nice car.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally posted by Nikki's_92TA
i am also not a fan of that wing, but it does look like a pretty nice car.
Yeah i know. I bought the car with it on. It's kinda grown on me now though. I'm used to it i geuss. As for HP, using a G-Tech Pro instrument... not sure how realiable, It is pushing around 210 and thats only with the mods posted below.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Looking good mang,

my thoughts on the spoiler is well... whatever I do understand how it could grow on you

heres mine .... Tranny just went out it sucks i think the 355 is too powerful for the TH350
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=286635

i think its time i look for a new 3rd gen,

yours my friend is a looker

Have a awesome day
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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lookin good i like the wing
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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That wing is crazy. I don't like it at all. I think it'd be bareable if it matched the bodylines better; had squared up side wing things and was wider overall.

Nice looking car, otherwise.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 10:37 PM
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It makes it look like you riced your car, the spoiler.

I'd say kill it, or I'll kill you

But whatever sinks your canoe.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Originally posted by Slag02


yours my friend is a looker

Yeah, I catch people stareing all the time when i drive by. I love it!
Not sure about the spoiler, I know I know. But what can you do. Maybe when i get a new paint job i'll find an original spoiler to throw on there.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 12:58 AM
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Looks real good im not sure about the wing though
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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Originally posted by trueburton
Yeah, I catch people stareing all the time when i drive by. I love it!
Not sure about the spoiler, I know I know. But what can you do. Maybe when i get a new paint job i'll find an original spoiler to throw on there.
If you want something different then find a notchback and a vert spoiler.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:43 AM
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Nice ride. I think it looks good as is. I love the look of the TAs
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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I think the car looks very clean. And that some people on the boards need to diversify a bit. Not stock does not = bad. The spoiler is painted, matches the body well, and hell it looks a lot like the 91-92 spoiler to me, just the ends don't quite touch the hatch. But hey, what do I know.

Good looking car man, with or without the spoiler.

My only suggestion would be a slighter larger wheel (those aren't 16", right?) perhaps a 16" GTA wheel in black or tan, or a clean aftermarket 17" would set the car off beautifully.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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it looks decent , nice color , black interior but the wing is the only thing holding the car back . Looks pretty good other than the wing .
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Nice car, ugly spoiler.

Grab a high-rise wing from a 91-92 Z28...even though they are big, they look awesome on thirdgens.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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I actaully like the wing. I'd say keep it. It's not a huge wing, and again, it's not subtle at all. But its cool.

The rest of the car is very nice man. I've always had a love of the trans am hoods!
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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dont get rid of the wing dude! too many people on here "mod" their cars with stock parts and then think it somehow stands out from the rest. its refreshing to see someone do something different for a chance.

plus i think the wing looks good too.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by 1bdbrd
dont get rid of the wing dude! too many people on here "mod" their cars with stock parts and then think it somehow stands out from the rest. its refreshing to see someone do something different for a chance.

plus i think the wing looks good too.
If it matched the lines of the car then it'd be one thing but it doesn't. If it were wider then it would at least flow somewhat.

Do you have a rear shot? Does it go all the way to the sides of the quarterpanels?
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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got ****?

too many people figure slapping a dumb looking spoiler makes a car look good, i love the car, it looks great, the wing kinda kills it for me, but hey its your car.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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got any more pictures of the spoiler? intersted to see what that looks like from behind
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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niiiiiiiiice 3rd gen
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by trueburton
Yeah, I catch people stareing all the time when i drive by..
I bet I know why they're staring

overall nice car, just ditch the shopping cart on the back
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Originally posted by Mark A Shields
I bet I know why they're staring

overall nice car, just ditch the shopping cart on the back

woa now, easy on the wing bashing. As for more pics. Yeah I'll try to post some tommorrow. Sorry guys but the wing is there to stay.
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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I've seen your car around campus. Actually the wing looks a little better in person, although I'm not the biggest fan of it.

-chillen
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by kretos
got ****?

too many people figure slapping a dumb looking spoiler makes a car look good, i love the car, it looks great, the wing kinda kills it for me, but hey its your car.

Got ignorance?
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 01:26 AM
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Originally posted by DakotaSLT
Got ignorance?
Got tact?

Everyone is free to post their opinions, but please try to refrain from bashing them just because they're not your own.
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Nice car. Clean and straight, but like everyone else has stated, lose the wing.... maybe replace it with a simple deck lid spoiler off a base firebird, they can be had at a good price and it will flow with the body lines. Keep up the good work........
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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 06:49 PM
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Originally posted by CaysE
Got tact?

Everyone is free to post their opinions, but please try to refrain from bashing them just because they're not your own.
Isn't that what the original "got ****?" post was doing? I don't even particularly care for the spoiler to be honest, however I'm not going to let a bunch of stock ***** run him down for it (even though I prefer a stock look ) when there's nothing wrong with his choice.

EDIT: I just get frustrated/irritated with close-minded people. It's the whole, "I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it" type thing. Someone posting pictures of their car for the first time doesn't need childish uncle ben's comments. But thats just me.

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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thanks for all the feedback so far.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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I go back and forth about that particular spoiler...like it, don't like it! Just can't decide. Can't really tell how it sits on your car at that angle! Overall I think you have a nice car there!

There is nothing wrong with going against the norm! Keeps things fresh around here!
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