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Old May 12, 2003 | 11:53 PM
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Opinions on 4th gen wing/RA2 hood on 89 T/A

I am getting my car repainted, and am getting a new wing because its junk. I am trying to decide wether or not to get a 4th gen wing. I have looked at alot of pics, it looks good, but with out seeing it in person I dont know. I also like the RaimAirHood 2 hood, but for the same reason I dont know. I am afraid I will be making it look like a 4th gen, obviously. I like the 3rd gen T/A look, its kinda boxy, sleek and I am afraid if I put 4th gen stuff on it wont look right. I know its my car and my dicssion but I would like some opions. Flame on!!!
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Old May 13, 2003 | 07:17 AM
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Don't do it.

It's not good and chicks don't dig it.



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Old May 13, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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Scauffiel's car.

(I like it :rockon: )
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Old May 13, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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There's always ONE guy in every crowd...








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Old May 13, 2003 | 09:08 AM
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Old May 13, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by FyreLance
Scauffiel's car.

(I like it :rockon: )
'Sides... This is a better picture...




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Old May 13, 2003 | 12:46 PM
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Originally posted by scauffiel
Don't do it.

It's not good and chicks don't dig it.



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Old May 13, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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mine

I like mine.. It all depends on your taste I guess...
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Old May 13, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Old May 13, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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Old May 13, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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dream,

your car is the whole reason I am thinking about doing it. Your car is sweet
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Old May 14, 2003 | 07:15 AM
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Thanks

Originally posted by LilJayV10
dream,

your car is the whole reason I am thinking about doing it. Your car is sweet
Thanks man I really appreciate it.. Good luck with your project..
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Old May 16, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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don't forget about me dang it
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Old May 17, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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any 92 birds with a ram air hood and the 4th gen wing?
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Old May 17, 2003 | 09:21 PM
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I'm a little undecided on going with the 3rd or 4thgen wraparound wing myself. I'm getting exteremly close to purchase time too.
The 4thgen wing seems a bit to rounded and tall for my tastes but, I wasn't exactly 100% fond of the boxy 3rdgen aero-wing either. I just hate to drop the $$ for something I'm not going to end up liking.
Does anyone have any semi-overhead views of the 4th gen wing from the rear ? I'd like to see how it looks lined up from a more topside view than the side shots, as above, or straight on rear. Decision time is soon though...
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Old May 18, 2003 | 07:19 PM
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Originally posted by deadbird
I'm a little undecided on going with the 3rd or 4thgen wraparound wing myself. I'm getting exteremly close to purchase time too.
The 4thgen wing seems a bit to rounded and tall for my tastes but, I wasn't exactly 100% fond of the boxy 3rdgen aero-wing either. I just hate to drop the $$ for something I'm not going to end up liking.
Does anyone have any semi-overhead views of the 4th gen wing from the rear ? I'd like to see how it looks lined up from a more topside view than the side shots, as above, or straight on rear. Decision time is soon though...
I hear ya brother, I am in the same boat.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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badgta....is that a corvette spoiler?
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Old May 19, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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The wing is a little more subtle than the Ram Air 2 hood, which is why I got one. The RA II hood looks good, but stands out too much for my tastes.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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sorry it took so long

Sorry it took so long I havn't checked this post in awile, here is a pic from the back...
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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Re: hey

Originally posted by badgta
don't forget about me dang it
badgta
Very nice!

Would like to know what kinda wing you got on it. And do you have any more pics of it you could post? maybe from the side and rear?
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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here is a crappy primer shot lol, fromt he side, i havent compared the replica 4th gen wing with the orginal, are they the exact same specs ?
anyhow i used a oem wing , you can probally save some money if you get a oem one, just you have to do alittle work to the the center post, and make them longer,
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Old Jun 6, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by scauffiel
'Sides... This is a better picture...




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Man I've always liked your car....('cept for the wheels) but when are you going to paint that thing?!?!:lala:
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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are those fog lights photoshop?
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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 08:46 PM
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4th Gen Hood/Wing = in my book

<img src="http://www.elite-fraggers.org/sonarun/TransAm/04-08-03%20TransAm/04080005%20-%20Medium.jpg">

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Old Jun 7, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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Originally posted by demonchild
are those fog lights photoshop?
No. IIRC, they're Prelude clear turn signal lenses that he swapped in there. Also note how the door handles are shaved and the fender vents are smoothed into the fenders. Very nice.
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Old Jun 18, 2003 | 02:17 AM
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I understand that you have to extend the center posts on the oem wing, but how do you get the wrap around part to attach to the hatch? On the 95 TA mine came from it bolted to the hatch beside the glass, but my 89's wrap-around actually attached to the edges of the glass(or at least the molding). What it the best way to make it work?
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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Sonar_UN.. Hey man, where did you get the transam on the door.. Ive been looking for those but all I can find is the over lays, which I guess go over the decal itself just to change it colors...
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 07:54 PM
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camaro fenders?

instead of shaving the vents on the TA fenders, wouldnt it be possible to put the camaro fenders on?
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 11:35 PM
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Originally posted by DreamState21x
Sonar_UN.. Hey man, where did you get the transam on the door.. Ive been looking for those but all I can find is the over lays, which I guess go over the decal itself just to change it colors...
they are 4th gen door emblems. check ebay or the junkyards, you should be able to find something there.
Originally posted by demonchild
instead of shaving the vents on the TA fenders, wouldnt it be possible to put the camaro fenders on?
first off, camaro fenders will not fit, the hood/fender lines are completely different than firebirds. secondly, he still has the vents there, he just made it so they are flush so they look integrated into the fender, rather than looking like a piece that just sits on the fender.
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