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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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HAS anyone seen this front air dam???

I was looking at yhe Jan. 03 issue of GM High-Tech Performanse mag. and on pg 73the bottom right there is a silver T/A with this air dam with round fog light holes and a an opening in the middle of it for air. Has anyone seen this and do you know if that was custom made or bought? any info on that air dam would be great thanks guys and gal

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 02:57 PM
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sorry about the spelling trying to type fast I guess i should stick to the search and peck method lol
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 05:09 PM
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Throw up a pic so we have an idea if you could...i probably have seen it, but got too much going on to remember.

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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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Wasn't that the SunCoast firebird? I don't have the mag in front of me but seem to remember that it was the name of the company but I'm probably wrong again, Dave.
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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here it is and no thay did not make that bumper for the Aftermarket.
Attached Thumbnails HAS anyone seen this front air dam???-suntour.jpg  
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 09:15 PM
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Personally, I really like that front air dam...but, I know a lot of people are gonna say that it resembles that of a Fox body Mustang GT....esp. the fog lights.
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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to be honest i dont care what people think or say cause there not paying for anything on my car.and when other people start buying me parts for my cars then they can have a say as to what goes on or in my cars!!!!!!!:nono:
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by GTA400SBC
to be honest i dont care what people think or say cause there not paying for anything on my car.and when other people start buying me parts for my cars then they can have a say as to what goes on or in my cars!!!!!!!:nono:
Um...I said I liked it??
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 07:39 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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I REALLY like the front end... What I find interesting is the ground FX look alot like a 91-92 Camaro...

I would say that you could make the front facia, and get yourself the GFX from a 91-92 Camaro, and have it look alot like that... then make yourself a targa top, and WHALA! you would have a suntour.

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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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Wow... that's beautiful... I love everything about that car.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:09 AM
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Originally posted by okfoz
I REALLY like the front end... What I find interesting is the ground FX look alot like a 91-92 Camaro...

I would say that you could make the front facia, and get yourself the GFX from a 91-92 Camaro, and have it look alot like that... then make yourself a targa top, and WHALA! you would have a suntour.

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whats a targa top??
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:12 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Targa Top: Imagine a T-top without the center bar, like the Vettes used in the 80's, used by Porsche, Ferrari, etc...

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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 09:16 AM
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This topic & that picture both come up a lot on the boards. It is a pretty cool looking nose, but I think the bottom line is always that it's not available anywhere on the aftermarket, and I'm pretty sure nobody makes one like it.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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oh wow... where can i get one? do they make one for 89 Camaros??? id sell my glass t's fo rit.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 04:04 PM
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Targa tops are the ****....thats a nice looking car. Front nose isnt too bad, but i like it. Im sure you dont find many of those around.

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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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Anyone also noticed the fender flares incorporated into the body? I think some aftermarket company should try to replicate this and sell it....
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 09:17 AM
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oh man...that's a REALLY nice car.

HamSpiced -- i think there there's one guy on this board that's either trying now or tried at some point in time to custom make a targa for his car....don't know his name though. someone else probably does.
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 11:42 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
the Fender flairs probably screw right to the fender where it folds under... the fronts could probably use the plastic pop rivets used by the inner fender, but the rears would definately need some holes drilled...

John
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I think it would also look better with the ROH SZ's for rims...

John
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 05:56 PM
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Notice how the windshield wraps up and over the car. That's pret-ty cool. I think the whole car is well-done. Even the mirrors and wheels don't look too out of place.
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Old Dec 14, 2002 | 06:03 PM
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I wouldnt think twice if I was offered that car...that is bueatiful!!!:hail:
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Hey arnt those the euro mirros on that car?
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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Kinda Porche-esque looking don't ya think?
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Old Dec 15, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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I like everything about the car except that I prefer T-Tops to the sunroof. Other than that it's pretty sweet.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
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Hey arnt those the euro mirros on that car?
Yes, those are the "Export" mirrors that were used from the mid 80's thru the early 90's... They were also used on very few 87 GTA's
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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That's not a sunroof it's a Targa Top
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 07:20 AM
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Hey, anybody know how many were made?

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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 07:27 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
probably one
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 07:29 AM
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I love that front clip! I wish they made them, even though I can't afford one now, I'd love to buy one later when I replace my cracked clip.

Tis sad that they don't make it.6
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