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Blake Noble

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SAmadei Newbie

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There was rumor the Firebird was going to lose the pop-ups, anyway. This is almost what the last Firebird looked like.

I don't care for it, but it's only a headlight mod, easily fixed.

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Look at the state where it is located - MX. I did not know US had 51st state with those two alphabets.

Intrepidation

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Oh please, we've all seen way worse than this. :P

At least this work appears to be limited to the front end.

And too teh dude, no it doesn't not look like a Viper. I feel insulted for the Viper. :lol:

Intrepidation

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I'm gonna go ahead, and say that it actually doesn't look all that bad. It actually looks kinda good. :duck::ph34r:

I'm going to agree with you. It certainly doesn't look worse than this.

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Hell this looks more ricey.

vonVeezelsnider Newbie

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I'm going to agree with you. It certainly doesn't look worse than this.

hppp_0709_1999_pontiac_firebird_trans_am

Hell this looks more ricey.

To each his own.... (I don't like either)

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I'd have to say the sides look pretty cool, although I can't seem to zoom in on it much. Then again, I'm a sucker for side exhausts, and the Viper-esque profile.

Plus, at least this seems to have been done well. I've seen my share of butchered F-Bodies where you could swear the bodykits were held on by duct-tape.

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I see not ONE grain of rice in that silver Trans Am.:huh:

More cheese than rice...all that plastic gorp up front, the chessy hood, etc.

Blake Noble Newbie

Blake Noble

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The silver one is one of the prototype '98 Firehawks.

I loved that look!

I think it looks better than the stock Firebird/Formula/Trans Am. The fixed headlights not only improve the look of the front, but they're more reliable too and made the car lighter by up to 100-150 lbs.

There are kits that reproduce that look. However, the conversion is expensive. I found a kit on eBay not too long ago that cost well over a grand.

Camino LS6 Newbie

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I think it looks better than the stock Firebird/Formula/Trans Am. The fixed headlights not only improve the look of the front, but they're more reliable too and made the car lighter by up to 100-150 lbs.

There are kits that reproduce that look. However, the conversion is expensive. I found a kit on eBay not too long ago that cost well over a grand.

I've seen them. Those kits are somewaht ugly, and the lights are too big because they use the stock hood.

The Firehawk lights are much more narrow and the hood is a handmade piece that is longer in the front by several inches.

Blake Noble Newbie

Blake Noble

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I've seen them. Those kits are somewaht ugly, and the lights are too big because they use the stock hood.

The Firehawk lights are much more narrow and the hood is a handmade piece that is longer in the front by several inches.

I'm really surprised that SLP doesn't make a kit that recreates that look. I'm sure if they did, plenty of F4 Firebird owners would be snapping them up, myself included.

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I'm really surprised that SLP doesn't make a kit that recreates that look. I'm sure if they did, plenty of F4 Firebird owners would be snapping them up, myself included.

After SLP spent huge money developing the lights, the feds wouldn't approve them.

Too bad really

Only a few sets exist.

And none are on cars.

Camino LS6 Newbie

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Why didn't the feds approve them?

I don't really care for them...they make the car look sleepy and a bit like an Olds...but I'm curious.

They were too bright or something, I can't remember the specifics.

You might like them better in another pic, that angle isn't the best to show off the lights.

Gimme a minute and I'll post one.

Blake Noble Newbie

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I'm sure that what the feds considered bright back in 1998 is acceptable now.

And if not, what stopped SLP from modifying the lights to be a bit dimmer?

Plus, they could still sell them as aftermarket, even if they are still too bright. The feds don't really keep that close of an eye on aftermarket parts.

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I'm sure that what the feds considered bright back in 1998 is acceptable now.

And if not, what stopped SLP from modifying the lights to be a bit dimmer?

Plus, they could still sell them as aftermarket, even if they are still too bright. The feds don't really keep that close of an eye on aftermarket parts.

I've thought about that and I'm sure the regs have changed since then.

I seem to remember something about the light pattern and possible distortion through the lens/cover.

I can't remember the exact details.

Intrepidation

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It does look better than the pop up lights...I will say that.

But at the same time...I still kind of like the ones on that Firebird on CD. What are they from? They actually follow the hood line very well.

Blake Noble Newbie

Blake Noble

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I was surprised when a few of you mistook the Viper for a Firebird...I mean no offense, but they're no where in the same league. :P

Don't underestimate a Formula, a Trans Am, or a Firehawk. :AH-HA_wink:

Intrepidation

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Don't underestimate a Formula, a Trans Am, or a Firehawk. :AH-HA_wink:

They will never have the same sexy curves as the Viper, at least in my eyes. :P

Of course the Viper's like 80k too :P

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