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    What's going on everyone. My names Justyn. I just purchased a 2002 Trans Am WS6. It has an SLP cat back exhaust, a performance tune from Diablo Sport and a sweet sound system. The color of the car is Blue, but looks purple at some angles. Does anybody know the name of that color? I am looking for some help on what would be the best mods on this car. My brother in law has a 2003 Mustang GT, (which I beat every time we race), and he said to make lots of upgrades. What do you guys think about keeping the Trans Am stock for future resale? Talk to you guys soon. Thanks for your help.

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    Welcome to the site! I managed to keep our car stock for almost 6 months... Suspension upgrades are a good starting point. As long as you keep all your stock parts, you can always put it back to factory at a later date.

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    If you have stock paint, it's called Navy Blue Metallic. Around here, we just call it NBM

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    I have wanted this Trans Am for years. Now that i have it, I want to change everything. You think the suspension should be upgraded from the WS6 Performance suspension?

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    Thanks. I found that color online too. I thought it might have a different name because of it changing colors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j nix View Post
    I have wanted this Trans Am for years. Now that i have it, I want to change everything. You think the suspension should be upgraded from the WS6 Performance suspension?

    The stock panhard bar and lower control arms are flimsy -- you can twist the panhard bar with your hands. That being said, subframe connectors are a good first upgrade imo.

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    pajeff02, what brand do you reccommend for suspension and what about rear shocks?

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    pics

    Been raining alot, need to get her washed and looking nice before I take pics. I have a nursery my wife has had me spending all my time on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by j nix View Post
    pajeff02, what brand do you reccommend for suspension and what about rear shocks?

    I went all UMI on our car -- nicely built and fits very well. I started with the SFC's and then replaced all my rear suspension pieces. I have not upgraded our springs and shocks yet, so no personal experience there. From everything I have read on here, it seems that Strano springs and Koni shocks are the way to go.

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    can you brake down UMI and SFC's?

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    UMI is a company that makes suspension components. They are a site sponsor: UMI Performance

    SFC = Subframe Connector

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    Thanks for the info. I am going to do some research and put a suspension plan together. I thought the stock suspension was supposed to be good. Wasn't that the whole point of the WS6?

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    Thanks for the info. I am going to do some research and put a suspension plan together. I thought the stock suspension was supposed to be good. Wasn't that the whole point of the WS6?

    I think it was the shocks and sway bars that are different on a WS.6. Still shares the same stamped sheet metal suspension pieces of all 4th gens.

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    Gotcha. Do you know if the suspension is the only difference on the WS6?

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    There is a thread somewhere on this topic... I'll have to go see if I can find it. We also have a cool emblem on the back and a "WS6" in the RPO codes on the door.

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    Here is one thread that has some WS6 info: http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50838

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    Right, thats what I am saying. I talked to a service guy at the Pontiac dealership. He said the only difference was the suspension. I was a little disappointed.

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