Spoiler on Verts

[00BlkVert6Spd]

Man I hate the spoiler that comes with the verts, takes away the mean look. Looks like a damn 6cyl. Is there a way you can convert to a high raised spoiler and how much would it cost? That's the only thing driving me nuts about my vert. Also waiting on Ram Air Hood...

[logsws6]

:shots: just doesn't look right ...good luck in your quest..

[00BlkVert6Spd]

:shots: just doesn't look right ...good luck in your quest..

Yea looks kinda gay, wish they kept the raised spoiler.

[Eugenio_SS]

i like my spoiler... switch to a Camaro.
That was one of the reasons i chose SS over WS6, as well as the front headlights.

[00vertss]

Yeah, the ta verts look like crap from the back.

[00BlkVert6Spd]

Yeah, the ta verts look like crap from the back.


Yea I agree! Just dont like the look of camaro (My prefrence) Unless you have body kit and shit.

[Y2KPewterSS]

Don't care for the look of the TA verts either :(

[00BlkVert6Spd]

Don't care for the look of the TA verts either :(

Nothing against you guys, camaros rule. My friend used to own one.

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5626528&postcount=33

Personally, I liked the Camaros better than Firebirds........ up through '97. But when the '98s came out, I thought the Camaro front end looked just like the Chrysler LHS, GENERIC. I'll keep my T/A, more satisfying to spank ya by flashing that "V6 spoiler" in your face! :D

[00BlkVert6Spd]

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5626528&postcount=33

Personally, I liked the Camaros better than Firebirds........ up through '97. But when the '98s came out, I thought the Camaro front end looked just like the Chrysler LHS, GENERIC. I'll keep my T/A, more satisfying to spank ya by flashing that "V6 spoiler" in your face! :D

Mine isn't V6 though, it's LS1 V8. That's why i'm mad because people auotmatically think its a 6.

[SSwt00SS]

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5626528&postcount=33

Personally, I liked the Camaros better than Firebirds........ up through '97. But when the '98s came out, I thought the Camaro front end looked just like the Chrysler LHS, GENERIC. I'll keep my T/A, more satisfying to spank ya by flashing that "V6 spoiler" in your face! :D

see, that's what im talking about. I have always wondered what the T/A spoiler would look like on a camaro...

[00BlkVert6Spd]

see, that's what im talking about. I have always wondered what the T/A spoiler would look like on a camaro...

Yea I deffinetly want to convert after seeing that picture.

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

Mine isn't V6 though, it's LS1 V8. That's why i'm mad because people auotmatically think its a 6.

You think you got it bad? What do you think others think when they see my SOTL (single on the left) exhaust?? :D

Although the keen-eyed should know we have V8s from seeing the T/A rear valence from the rear. But like I said, racers beware! :cheers:

[2000pontiac6]

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5626528&postcount=33
I'll keep my T/A, more satisfying to spank ya by flashing that "V6 spoiler" in your face! :D

Eh i'm not really feeling the look of the high rise on that vert. Something looks off. Oh and are formulas not v8s? v6's arent the only ones with low rise spoilers. who cares what people think especially if they arent able to otherwise tell its a ta especially by its tone. If anything it could come off as a sleeper.

[predator]

that one is slung way the hell too far back... BUT... with the right placement it woudl definately be an improvement over the flat style...

-me

[ss~zoso~ss]

i thought this was about the camaro vert spoiler for some reason, so i voted yes, so subtract 1 from yes and add to no :)

Edited (Eugenio_SS): wish granted... updated the votes as per your request.

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

Ya love it...ya want it...ya know it.

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

that one is slung way the hell too far back... BUT... with the right placement it woudl definately be an improvement over the flat style...

-me

Agreed, the one in the link I posted IS set further back than it would be on the coupe, TOO FAR back IMO. I suspect he had to do this to get the front edges to somewhat line-up w/ the "winglets" on the fenders when the deck lid is closed. If it could be moved forward to match the looks of the wing on the coupes and shaved to blend into the existing winglets, I'd be mighty tempted to buy that new deck lid. I just know it CAN be done, but nobody's done it yet as far as I've seen. There's what, a half-dozen aftermarket hood designs on the market and not ONE Firebird 'vert deck lid w/ the oh-so-desireable coupe wing?? WTF?? :villagers:

[mr.yellow]

I use to hate my vert spoiler as well but when I got my tonneau cover I think the flat smooth lines look sweet together! The camaro may look better from behind but the ws6 makes it look sick from up front so it's just personal preference!

[silverfox]

Man I hate the spoiler that comes with the verts, takes away the mean look. Looks like a damn 6cyl. Is there a way you can convert to a high raised spoiler and how much would it cost? That's the only thing driving me nuts about my vert. Also waiting on Ram Air Hood...

I have an 01 convertible an I agree.

[Huskerz1]

I love my SS spoiler. I take pics of the rear all the time. It's my screensaver at work.

[Herloss]

SOMETHING was "off" about that car in the link......... BUT, somehow, you HAVE to be able to get a coupe TA spoiler ON a CONVERTIBLE. It would be the shit! In my opinion, since I have a WS6, that really negates the convertible spoiler look, making it look "better". Then, since my car is white, it helps even MORE to make the spoiler look not so small.

We need to keep this topic alive. Somehow ya should be able to get a coupe spoiler on a 'vert..... without tearing shit up.

HL

[mahoney1]

I guess the 1 good thing about the flat spoiler is its easier to clean. You dont have to get under anything.

[Eugenio_SS]

I guess the 1 good thing about the flat spoiler is its easier to clean. You dont have to get under anything.

and allows little birds to take a shower and drink after rain :rotfl:

[Bobby97SS]

I love my SS spoiler. I take pics of the rear all the time. It's my screensaver at work.

Me too. Its just beautiful.

[00BlkVert6Spd]

Ya love it...ya want it...ya know it.

that just sounds :gay: :hifinger:

[Bouvers]

well I'm basically just going to repeat the same thing as everyone else. I think it would look awesome to get a WS6 spoiler on the vert. Also I agree I think that guy placed the spoiler way too far back on the car and it seemed like there was a bit of an awkward bend mid way. Still good work just not really my taste. Well if they ever do come out with an aftermarket spoiler for the vert I'll be on the list to get one. That is when I get my convertible :P.

[bealschad]

Im in the middle of doing the fabrication. I dont have a lot of time to work on it. Do to long hours at my job. So it may be a wile until i can get it compleat and get some pic's posted. It lookes like it is going to be pretty easey. Will keep youall updated. By the way it is a 98 ws6 vert.

[The Scientist]

Agreed, the one in the link I posted IS set further back than it would be on the coupe, TOO FAR back IMO. I suspect he had to do this to get the front edges to somewhat line-up w/ the "winglets" on the fenders when the deck lid is closed. If it could be moved forward to match the looks of the wing on the coupes and shaved to blend into the existing winglets, I'd be mighty tempted to buy that new deck lid. I just know it CAN be done, but nobody's done it yet as far as I've seen. There's what, a half-dozen aftermarket hood designs on the market and not ONE Firebird 'vert deck lid w/ the oh-so-desireable coupe wing?? WTF?? :villagers:

I don't think that it is too far back. The problem is that it is too wide (front to back) which is making it stick too far back. It looks like one of the bigger aftermarket spoiler and not a stock one that was used. But I only looked at the pics for a few seconds so could be very wrong.

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

that just sounds :gay: :hifinger:






Would only sound gay to someone with latent homosexual tendencies.:tap:

So quit starin at my T/A's ass and go stare at your own.:hifinger:

[Eugenio_SS]

cut it out guys... there is a button called PM for throwing personal messages to one another.
consider this a warning !!!

[Rare99Firehawk]

I like the spoiler thats on my 99 Firehawk vert.:drivin:

[mr.yellow]

Got any pics of it?

[Rare99Firehawk]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2319000-2319999/2319798_2.jpg
Here's a pic of my spoiler from the rear.

[mr.yellow]

Nice car! I see you also have a tonneau cover! It really does set off the spoiler!

[Rare99Firehawk]

Just finished posting up some pics of my hawk under members rides.

[35thAnniZ28]

no actually it looks really out of place..check out the pics

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

I like the spoiler thats on my 99 Firehawk vert.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2319000-2319999/2319798_2.jpg
Here's a pic of my spoiler from the rear.

That looks like the standard Firebird 'vert spoiler. Am I missing something? Or are you just happy w/ the standard 'vert spoiler? :hmm:

[Rare99Firehawk]

All new firehawk exclusive deck-lid spoiler,painted body color with L.E.D. stop lamp(only available on trans am V87X coupe model, mid year introduction)

Aggressive all-new aerodynamic Firehawk design to complement the aggressive all-new forced air induction hood. Includes all new integrated L.E.D. stop lamp.(Interim model year introduction. cost $ 999.00

This was in the optional Firehawk content order sheet.:drivin:

[shady milkman]

All new firehawk exclusive deck-lid spoiler,painted body color with L.E.D. stop lamp(only available on trans am V87X coupe model, mid year introduction)

Aggressive all-new aerodynamic Firehawk design to complement the aggressive all-new forced air induction hood. Includes all new integrated L.E.D. stop lamp.(Interim model year introduction. cost $ 999.00

This was in the optional Firehawk content order sheet.:drivin:

:lol: still looks the same...sorry just my thought.

[01blkformula]

and allows little birds to take a shower and drink after rain :rotfl:

lol true that

[Herloss]

:lol: still looks the same...sorry just my thought.

Yeah guys.............. NO offense meant, but I cannot see ANY difference at all. MAYBE the L.E.D is the difference???

Now, the RED 'Vert TA, if the coupe spoiler were NOT set so far back (like it's hanging off the ass-end..... YES. But the way it's pictured...... I'd customize it somehow...... HL

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

All new firehawk exclusive deck-lid spoiler,painted body color with L.E.D. stop lamp(only available on trans am V87X coupe model, mid year introduction)

Aggressive all-new aerodynamic Firehawk design to complement the aggressive all-new forced air induction hood. Includes all new integrated L.E.D. stop lamp.(Interim model year introduction. cost $ 999.00

This was in the optional Firehawk content order sheet.:drivin:

Yeah, I know about the unique coupe spoiler SLP offered on the T/A Coupe Hawks, but I don't think they offered any such option on 'verts, and probably not Formula coupes either (which have spoilers very similar to the 'verts).

Sorry, but from that small pic, your 'vert's spoiler looks just like any other Firebird 'vert spoiler. Can you provide larger close-up photos showing where the difference is? 'Cause I'm not seeing it.

[Rare99Firehawk]

I really don't see a difference either, What I posted was from the firehawk order sheet. I'll ask Ed Hamburger if any one would know he will. Let ya know what he says. stay tuned I'll be back......................................

[Rare99Firehawk]

Well you were right the spoilers are the same they are the same.:worship:

[JohnnyBs98WS6Rag]

Well you were right the spoilers are the same they are the same.:worship:

Well that's comforting that I'm not seeing things or going crazy. My eyesight is going and just started to have to wear reading glasses, ya never know.

BTW, you have a very sharp car.

[Rare99Firehawk]

Thanks for the compliment:cheers:

[02cetransam]

nothing beats the rear wing on a t/a coupe. I cant stand the rear of the vert (just my opinion). I came across this pic and I dont think I like this either. Too ricey. What do you guys think?

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x245/02cetransam/theride005oq2.jpg

[Bouvers]

DEAR GOD! please tell me this is a joke somebody didn't actually put holes in there spoiler to put that piece of trash on did they?

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

DEAR GOD! please tell me this is a joke somebody didn't actually put holes in there spoiler to put that piece of trash on did they?

There there Bouvs...it's just a dream...just a photoshop...relax...breathe deep and exhale.

Repeat after me, "All is well in the world, no one would really do that to that car,
it was just a sick, twisted joke."

Now go out and look at your cars, have a big sigh of relief and chug down a cold one,
you need one after seeing that.

OMG, that isn't a trailer hitch with a wolf's head on it is it???
Now I need a cold one.

[Bouvers]

LMAO I didn't even notice the aligators and the trailer hitch with the wolf head... wow... very cruel joke :P

[02cetransam]

well guys, unfortinately, it is far from a joke. The guy races his ceta and wanted a wing to keep the back wheels on the ground at high speeds. Heres the link http://www.collectorfbody.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3841&start=0 for more pics.

[Bouvers]

well can you forward on a message for me, "congratulations on ruining a ceta and enjoy hanging out with all the skids with their ricers of which you're on a straight course of becoming. LOSER!"

[02cetransam]

well can you forward on a message for me, "congratulations on ruining a ceta and enjoy hanging out with all the skids with their ricers of which you're on a straight course of becoming. LOSER!"

ouch!!

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

well guys, unfortinately, it is far from a joke. The guy races his ceta and wanted a wing to keep the back wheels on the ground at high speeds. Heres the link http://www.collectorfbody.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3841&start=0 for more pics.

And it just so happens you have a yellow ceta, this one isn't yours is it?

Whether it is or isn't I would think the tremendous and flat surface area of any T/A vert would be enough for 145mph, either way it doesn't explain the trailer hitch. That is so redneck.

[02cetransam]

And it just so happens you have a yellow ceta, this one isn't yours is it?

Whether it is or isn't I would think the tremendous and flat surface area of any T/A vert would be enough for 145mph, either way it doesn't explain the trailer hitch. That is so redneck.

my ceta is coupe so I dont have that problem. I would never rice my car like that. Im a member of collectorf so I seen it on there. I just thought id share it with you guys. I dont think it would make a difference either. Read the thread, he justifies why he did it, I didnt agree. The only thing it does it make his car look like shit. That is all.

[Bouvers]

I second that

[02cetransam]

I second that

what province are you from?

[mr.yellow]

I just can't believe what I am seeing! Why?

[psycho1000r]

I agree with u all!! i hate the spoiler on the vert!! it looks a bit better with my tonneau cover on, but still wimpy.. i think mecham makes an attachment that makes it look more aggresive, but personally i think anything you " stick" ontop of anythnig looks cheesy.

http://www.stefanfil.com/ws62.JPG

http://www.stefanfil.com/ws61.jpg

http://www.stefanfil.com/mynewta2.jpg

[psycho1000r]

http://mechamperformance.com/d_docs/s_FIRg4f.html

[sgt0704]

did you read the text that follows? he actually think that shit helps. what a douche bag. he should have bought a honda.

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

I agree with u all!! i hate the spoiler on the vert!! it looks a bit better with my tonneau cover on, but still wimpy.. i think mecham makes an attachment that makes it look more aggresive, but personally i think anything you " stick" ontop of anythnig looks cheesy.

http://www.stefanfil.com/ws62.JPG

http://www.stefanfil.com/ws61.jpg

http://www.stefanfil.com/mynewta2.jpg

Beautiful vert dude. How you like your Borla? High five.
Did you get new signal lenses, they look bright, like when they are new.

That tonneau cover is baaaaaadazzzzzzzz...
Man imagine that car with the high rise spoiler, sickest car ever.

Who wants to start a company to give these vert' owners what they need?
(One that fits right...ahem)

What would it take a few hundred thou?
Sell it for a thou, first two hundred cars we break even and the rest is gravy.


You do garage that bird right? Looks a bit untidy in there, dat's a no-no, bird comes before all other things. Priorities and all.

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

did you read the text that follows? he actually think that shit helps. what a douche bag. he should have bought a honda.

Dude we just have to face the facts, some people's taste is right up their ass.

Look how many people drive Honda's and Camry's, and couldn't care less about the lack of any style whatsoever. Could you get more plain than these cars?

Sad but true.

[psycho1000r]

Beautiful vert dude. How you like your Borla? High five.
Did you get new signal lenses, they look bright, like when they are new.

That tonneau cover is baaaaaadazzzzzzzz...
Man imagine that car with the high rise spoiler, sickest car ever.

Who wants to start a company to give these vert' owners what they need?
(One that fits right...ahem)

What would it take a few hundred thou?
Sell it for a thou, first two hundred cars we break even and the rest is gravy.


You do garage that bird right? Looks a bit untidy in there, dat's a no-no, bird comes before all other things. Priorities and all.


haha, good idea! im in!!! the car only has 16000 miles on it looks pretty much brand new. borla sounds awsome, especially with the top down :)

as for the garage, its usually not that messy, my bike and a friends bike take up half the space. its usually garage kept when im not drivin it.

[98T/Aformula]

but personally i think anything you " stick" ontop of anythnig looks cheesy.

x2...That is horrible looking ! No one should ever stick something like that on muscle car let alone a T/A...

[02cetransam]

I wonder if anyones painted a WS6 pink???

[CHD]

I love my SS spoiler. I take pics of the rear all the time. It's my screensaver at work.

Huskerz? Go big red!

[Bouvers]

what province are you from?

I'm from saskatchewan, and I'd like to also point out to the guy with the blue ws6 that is an amazing cover, where did you get it and how does it work over the back seats?

[psycho1000r]

and I'd like to also point out to the guy with the blue ws6 that is an amazing cover, where did you get it and how does it work over the back seats?


not sure if your talking about mine, because my car is black, but i do have that tonneau cover on the back. its simple, all you do is pop your trunk and put the tabs in the grooves and lay it over the rear.
afterthoughtsauto.com has em http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/cafitoco1.html

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

I want a vert just because of that damn cover.

SEX

Now I'm just gonna have to get one.

[kewl_blades]

Never buy anything from Mecham. Their hoods and spoilers are never right and takes LOTS of re-work to get them to fit right.

Basically, find a creative body guy you trust and have him fab something up out of fiberglass. Then post it up and see who else wants one....then sell them to the rest of us. How do you think the custom pieces get made? By people who want to change from stock.

[Rare99Firehawk]

I bought my tanneau cover 5 years ago from RK motor sports, had it painted to match my car, the cover was a perfect fit. If you would like to see my 99 firehawk go to cardomain. com, look up rare99. :drivin:

[psycho1000r]

i'll probably be selling my tont cover.

http://www.stefanfil.com/b41.jpg

[SmokinSS]

I love the spoiler in my SS Vert, I think it sets it off with the top down.

[00_transam_vert]

Hey dude, im from Saskatchewan too, where abouts in saskatchewanare you from?

[shanepatrick1230]

so has anyone found a good aftermarket rised spoiler yet or what? i want one now. id buy the whole trunk lid if i have to.

[99'CajunFirehawk157]

negative ghost rider; no kewl spoilers yet for verts... :denied:

[Bouvers]

well I'm going to bring this one back from the dead... I don't think I owned my vert that last time I posted in this thread :p... anyway heres a problem of mine I love my convertible but every now and then I have a group of friends and they all want to go for rides... well I hate giving people rides in my car when they're in the back seat! I'm a tall guy and trying to fit anyone but a midget back there is damn near impossible.

So what I would like to do is take the back seat out, save some weight and never have to pile people back there again... BUT I don't want to ugly look of the back without the seats especially with a vert when the top is down... so is there any aftermarket peices that can go in there and cover it up with something a little nicer then the crappy carpet?

I've considered the cover thats posted above but I'm not interested...

[GULLETT17]

well I'm going to bring this one back from the dead... I don't think I owned my vert that last time I posted in this thread :p... anyway heres a problem of mine I love my convertible but every now and then I have a group of friends and they all want to go for rides... well I hate giving people rides in my car when they're in the back seat! I'm a tall guy and trying to fit anyone but a midget back there is damn near impossible.

So what I would like to do is take the back seat out, save some weight and never have to pile people back there again... BUT I don't want to ugly look of the back without the seats especially with a vert when the top is down... so is there any aftermarket peices that can go in there and cover it up with something a little nicer then the crappy carpet?

I've considered the cover thats posted above but I'm not interested...
well you could always go with some sort of custom sub box or custom storage box, either covered with carpet or leather to match. as for an aftermaket piece, i dont believe there is anything out there other than the tonneau.

[The Manalishi]

I like mine just the way it is. If someone thinks its a six they are retarded. When someone asks I just tell them yea its a six and race them for $100. They are always surprised when they see that "V-6" spoiler disappearing before their eyes.

[F-body fan]

Just saw this thread --- had always thought I as the only one with reservations about the factory "picnic table" spoiler/trunk lid on converts.... don't know if anyone brought this up but is it possible to make the tail end of the Trans Am hardtop hatch into a trunk lid using the lower portion of the convert trunk lid, and then add the T/A spoiler...?

[schrysler]

I just bought a 98 TA vert and before it comes off the truck I have to buy the high rise spoiler.

[shanepatrick1230]

I just bought a 98 TA vert and before it comes off the truck I have to buy the high rise spoiler.

and where are you getting it from

[schrysler]

There are some on ebay, or maybe the dealership. Car doesnt come till the 20th.

[Bouvers]

I hope you're really good at body work because its been attempted before and failed miserably too...