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"JR1" (type35bugatti) 08/07/2015 at 08:52 • Filed to: Pontiac Firebird

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What a mean Firebird

PatBateman > JR1 08/07/2015 at 08:59

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That is not just a “Firebird”. That is a Firebird Trans Am WS-6. That was the top of the food chain when I was in college (with the exception of the ultra-rare Firehawk).

JR1 > PatBateman 08/07/2015 at 09:27

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The WS-6 was a handling package for an already phenomanal car correct?

crowmolly > JR1 08/07/2015 at 09:33

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Handling, sound, appearance, and a little bit of power.

WS6 was an RPO that could be applied to any V8 Firebird- so it could be on a Formula or a Trans Am. A Formula WS6 is pretty rare.

spentaLS1 > JR1 08/07/2015 at 10:23

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miss mine soo much

Baeromez > crowmolly 08/07/2015 at 10:47

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Yeah, and they’re lighter than the Trans Ams, and a little more stealthy.

Baeromez > PatBateman 08/07/2015 at 10:49

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I’d take a Formula Firehawk over the Trans Am Firehawk. They’re just so clean.

BeaterGT > crowmolly 08/07/2015 at 11:07

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Sunset Orange Metallic Formula Firehawk is even more rare! And also my dream car.

BeaterGT > Baeromez 08/07/2015 at 11:08

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YES.

DirtyBird > Baeromez 08/07/2015 at 11:10

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not a fan of the front bumper or the rear spoiler on the formulas,

(have a 2000 TA Hawk)

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > crowmolly 08/07/2015 at 12:05

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A Formula V8 WS6 T-top would be awesome, save the obligatory 90’s GM build quality.

I have a family member with a V6 Firebird of this vintage, and it is down for significant service several times a year for significant component failures, including the chip-enabled key ignition system, and he’s is an automotive tech for a living who knows about car maintenance.

crowmolly > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 08/07/2015 at 12:08

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VATS is a PITA. Tell him to do both things- disable the relay and disable the chip in the key.

JR1 > crowmolly 08/07/2015 at 12:28

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I want a Formula WS6. All the goodies but just a little more shall we say dignified

JR1 > spentaLS1 08/07/2015 at 12:29

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I have always loved the final Firebirds. The most bad ass American muscle car made from 1972-2007

crowmolly > JR1 08/07/2015 at 12:30

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Most of the time people heave all of the WS6 stuff other than the hood as it is. If you don’t care about original just get a Formy and add the hood.

JR1 > crowmolly 08/07/2015 at 12:32

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Like they modify a Formula to make a WS6?

crowmolly > JR1 08/07/2015 at 12:34

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Basically all of the “stock” WS6 stuff other than the hood is MEH at best, and gets heaved for aftermarket stuff pretty quickly.

If you don’t care about originality, want a louder exhaust, more power, aftermarket wheels and tires, and tubular suspension components (as MANY do) all the WS6 stuff is not worth paying for.