This very well may have belonged in the autodetailing section, but its a question about fitment, price, appearance and modification.

First of all, has anyone seen this style of notchback before? (first picture). Would anyone have a pic of it on a formula like mine? (second picture). Problem is, i told this guy id buy it cuz his price is very decent. But he took too long to reply. I have since bought a wrap around spoiler which im a fan of, and a trans am GTA nostril hood.

He just e-mailed me to say that he will accept my offer for the notchback. This one is a little bulky, i like the sleeker ones that i think Hawks offers, where they dont necessarily follow the lines of the hatch.



In any case, should i buy this thing? The guy wants very little for it, he just needs the space. And has anyone fitted a wrap around spoiler on it before? Is it possible? If so, could you post some pix?

 

Dont put a notchback on unless its a factory one and put a cowl hood on your car.

 

Reasons for not putting the notchback???? Also, i would be looking for a cowl also, but i no longer have the tunnelram setup. Its just the stock q-jet and iron intake in there now, soon to be upgraded to a holley 750 and air-gap rpm, which i read somewhere, COULD be made to fit under the stock hood.

 

That silver camaro looks like a wannabe Delorian.

 

that notchback looks pretty bad man.... just keep the standard hatch. thats my opinion. i also would prefer the power buldge formula hood or just about any hood instead of a cowl hood. cowl hoods are so boring

whoops didnt notice your intake and filters sticking out of your hood, you might want a cowl then

 

I personally kinda like it. If I had the money and you didn't want it,I'd try it out.
Is it in your area? Might not be bad to to try it on first.

 

I've never seen that particular notchback, however I'm kinda glad I haven't. Wait for a stock notchback, or maybe a Hawk's one.

As far as the wrap-around, as long as the notchback sides do not stick out farther than the stock glass would, you should be able to mount it, however I think it clips to the glass or something along those lines, not sure, however I think you could get it to work. Might not look good, but that's up to you.

 

I searched the forums with "notch back" there was one thread with all kinds of notchbacks in it, that resembled this one, but it didnt have those vent/louver things. I think you guys have successfully talked me out of getting it. The guy said he purchased it new for $1500 from a company in florida, in 1983. But then again, alot of guys say alot of things, so i dont know how accurate that is.

I offered him $100, he said he'll take it, he just needs it gone. The only reason i was pondering getting it, is it may have a weight advantage, but aparently not by much according to some threads. If you guys want, i can give you a link to his ad. He is located on the westend of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Also, i think ill be sticking with the rear hatch, wrap around spoiler, and trans am "ram air" style hood. I would LOVE to have a cowl, but thats WAY out of my price range. I dunno why you think a cowl looks bad, or red-neckish, i think it follows the lines of the thirdgen perfectly, as long as its not too high, and looks mean. As for the power bulge, i just really hate that hood. Its not a turbo, so it just looks stupid offset. But thats just my opinion. Its what i have onthe car now anyway.

 

This is my take on the notch back weight issue:

First off, the money to weight lost with it ratio is deffinatly not for those on a normal budget.

Secondly, you'll be loosing weight over the rear wheels, and that's a place you want the weight you've got.

Stick with the stock hatch, and get a nice fiberglass hood. That's your best bet.

 

Yea i realize these cars are very nose heavy, and rear light, but lost weight is lost weight. The weight distribution sucks as is, but its only noticeable on hard driving. I could prolly save a few bucks on gas, around town, and shave a hundreth of a second of an ET with a notchback.

But anyways, im not gettin it anymore. Gonna stay with the stock hatch, and wrap around spoiler.

If someone wants that thing get in touch with me, i can give you contact details for the seller.

 

double post, sorry