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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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i used the claymajic claybar, meguirs step 2 polish then NXT wax. it looks a million times better then it did, tell me what you think
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Looks great...what kind of exhaust tips are those?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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The car looks sweet. What percent do you have on your windows?
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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That rear shot of your car looks really good. Actually, your whole car looks really good, but something about that rear shot looks great.
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Old Aug 24, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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thanks for the feedback, i have no idea what kind of exaust tips, ill check when i get back in town, and they are 10% on the sides and 5% on the back
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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looks good. I LOVE the shaker hood. I havent seen many hoods, other than stock, thaty look good on a 3rd gen firebird but that looks awesome IMO
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 12:37 AM
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looks really nice, love the hood
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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Now that you mentioned the rear shot, it looks really sexy for some reason. I just cant put my finger on it. um...........?
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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I love that *** for your car. I dont know what it is about it either, but i really love the way that your exhaust comes out.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Shiney!

It looks like one of those Bandit II modifications...only the whole car is painted black/graphics removed/and wheels changed.

Those particular rides came with those exhaust and ground f/x.

Looks super glossy man.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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Re: tell me what you think...

Originally posted by spdukerph
i used the claymajic claybar, meguirs step 2 polish then NXT wax. it looks a million times better then it did, tell me what you think


Shakers Rock!!!!
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Originally posted by billsfirebird
It looks like one of those Bandit II modifications...only the whole car is painted black/graphics removed/and wheels changed.
Bingo!

I completely forgot about those until you brought it up. That's exactly what it is.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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I think I am in love with those exhaust tips.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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i wish you had some before pics, but the paint looks real nice. You should get a T/A front bumper to make it look awesome

i know why the back looks sexy, its because it looks like the back of a 1st gen MR2


nice car man, and awesome tail pipe tips
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Car looks great!







Shiney!

It looks like one of those Bandit II modifications...only the whole car is painted black/graphics removed/and wheels changed.

Those particular rides came with those exhaust and ground f/x.

Looks super glossy man.
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Does anybody know anything about the Bandit II car's?
Are they worth anything? I know where one is that I could get my hands on I think.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Little Bandit History as far as worth who knows it would probebly depend on options. I could imagine to the right person a mint car could go for maybe 10K.

Chattanooga Custom Creations "Bandit II" Formulas and Trans Ams (1990-1991) (Chattanooga Custom Creations converted 600 Formulas and Trans Ams to modern 'Bandit' Editions in 1990 and 1991, which were then sold at Pontiac dealerships. The car featured the ground effects all around, the hood sccop (more like a bubble cause it didn't even appear to be operational like the later 2nd gens at least looked the part), special wheels simulating the 15x8 snowflakes and interior appointments such as a gold dash and embroidered floor mats and seats.)
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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Looks good dude, nice shaker
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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I did a little research and it doesn't seem like they would be worth much more than a regular Firebird. They never came with anything more powerful than the LO3, and obviously swapping in a larger engine would make it worth less. I wouldn't expect anyone to pay much more for one than any other thirdgen. For example, I don't believe the Pro/Am is worth more than another Firebird. And, not many people seem to like the style with the huge hood bird, fake shaker hood, and small engine.
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Old Aug 25, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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I personally dont like the look of the birds! but is that one sleek looking bird! i especially like the rear end!
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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Originally posted by astoria18
I did a little research and it doesn't seem like they would be worth much more than a regular Firebird. They never came with anything more powerful than the LO3, and obviously swapping in a larger engine would make it worth less. I wouldn't expect anyone to pay much more for one than any other thirdgen. For example, I don't believe the Pro/Am is worth more than another Firebird. And, not many people seem to like the style with the huge hood bird, fake shaker hood, and small engine.

Correct, every pro/am or Bandit II that I have seen are nothing more than the L03 powered Firebirds.
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Well thanks guys. But the number of them built is 600?
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Old Aug 26, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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yea, that company made them in 88-92. mine is number 53 of 500 for 1989. its in really good shape for 16 years and only has 101,000 miles on it. thanks for all the input. i looked and have no idea what kind of exaust it is on it.
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