Anyone put a Formula hatch/wing on a T/A?

**StuntmanMike** · 06-21-2007, 07:42 PM

I'm looking for a LS1 'Bird, and what I really want is a Formy. Apparently they're as rare as hen's teeth though.

The T/A's aren't bad, I'm just not a big fan of the wing.

Anyone put a base model/Formula hatch on a T/A to get rid of the wing? I know the ragtops come with one, but I've never seen a coupe with one.

2000pontiac6 · 06-21-2007, 11:14 PM

nah i've never seen that... i would say most people like the wing. If you happen to find a navy blue metallic ta i'd gladly trade you my low profile (firebird/formula) wing.

**Mike's TA** · 06-22-2007, 09:37 AM

I pulled up on a red T/A awhile back thinking that it was a firebird. Now, I couldn't tell which the owner had changed. The wing or the words on the door? I would assume the wing, but there are people out there that would change the lettering to make it seem that they have more than they did.

Oh, and it was a T-top.

**JohnnyBs98WS6Rag** · 06-22-2007, 11:28 AM

The "uplift spoiler" that is standard on all the LS1 T/As was optional on T/As from '93-(I believe)'95. So some of the LT1 T/As have the Formula spoiler.

I'd say hold out for an LS1 Formula. You'll find one eventually, and you'll be happier having a rare car instead of a bastardized one.

**Liveforfunjim** · 06-22-2007, 12:39 PM

My old 95TA had the lower firebird spoiler. I think it is standard from 96' on..

**joejenkinsglass** · 06-22-2007, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

The "uplift spoiler" that is standard on all the LS1 T/As was optional on T/As from '93-(I believe)'95. So some of the LT1 T/As have the Formula spoiler.

I'd say hold out for an LS1 Formula. You'll find one eventually, and you'll be happier having a rare car instead of a bastardized one.

ive got a bastardized one its a formula with the t/a wing

**Zapper2003** · 06-22-2007, 02:27 PM

I've got a formy but i'd like to have the t/a wing. Thats what sucks about painting your car before you mod it the way you want it :-P Besides the fact that i don't have the intentions on swapping over the whole hatch just to gain that little bit of cosmetics.

**hutch1999** · 06-22-2007, 03:09 PM

"bastardized" i love that word. Its rare to find someone who doesnt like the T/A wing. Most of the time its the other way around. But to each his own.

**StuntmanMike** · 06-22-2007, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by hutch1999

"bastardized" i love that word. Its rare to find someone who doesnt like the T/A wing. Most of the time its the other way around. But to each his own.

I don't hate the wing, I just think it's a little over the top. I think it looks okay on the WS6 cars, because the hood balances it out.

Reason I like the Formula so much is that it's so visually tuned down from the T/A, which adds the whole sleeper aspect to it. I used to have one, a '98, and people would ask if it was the V6.

I miss that car, I kick myself for trading it in.

Like I said htough, nothing wrong with a T/A, I'd go with one of those if I ofund a good deal on one with decent mileage. I definitely like the Smokey and the Bandit feel to a black T/A, even if it's the wrong gen.

**chuckstop00** · 06-23-2007, 11:48 AM

+1 formula

**Heartbreak1** · 06-23-2007, 03:01 PM

Hold out for a Formula. Its not worth it down the road if you ever sell it.

**StuntmanMike** · 06-23-2007, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Vertibird54

Hold out for a Formula. Its not worth it down the road if you ever sell it.

Yeah, I'll probably do that.

Tell you the truth though, I've looked at so many T/A's online the past few days they're really growing on me. I loved them when they first came out, but somwhere along the line I lost my love for them. I still stare when I see one going down the road though.

**Heartbreak1** · 06-23-2007, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by StuntmanMike

Yeah, I'll probably do that.

Tell you the truth though, I've looked at so many T/A's online the past few days they're really growing on me. I loved them when they first came out, but somwhere along the line I lost my love for them. I still stare when I see one going down the road though.

To be quite honest, the Trans Am was second on my list when looking for my bird. If I couldn't find a Firehawk Formula within my reach and my price range, the Trans Am was my alternative.

**my1973form** · 06-24-2007, 06:38 AM

If your not happy with the TA wing get a TA Convertible it has a Firebird/Formula wing!

**9T8W66** · 06-24-2007, 07:56 AM

I will also say hold out for a Formula.
There is nothing better than getting what you want.

**Armor** · 06-26-2007, 08:19 AM

Agreed...hold out for what you want...

Also...with a little searching you may be able to find a WS6 Formula...they didn't make very many of them but occasionally you'll run across one for sale...

**2000T/A Guru** · 06-26-2007, 08:39 AM

I love that damn T/A spolier, one of the body pieces that made me want a T/A instead of a formula, i owned a formula first, and when this girl pulled up in a T/A the same color, i felt like a douche cause i like her car better lol.

**ls1blackbeauty98** · 06-26-2007, 04:39 PM

it depends on what you like, my dad loves my moms formy because its a "sleeper" in his book, i on the other hand love the bad ass look of a trans am from behind with the spoiler so all in what you like.

the formula "spoiler" is a part of the hatch, so you'd have to swap out hatches.. i think that would be a pain in the ass, if u want a formula deff wait until you can find one. they are out there hell if my moms wasnt an lt1 id sell it to ya!

she needs an ls1...