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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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I'm on my second Formula. First time I looked for a TA and ended up with a Formula because it was a great deal. Second time around I was looking for a Formula. The look has grown on me and I like it better now. I also like how everyone thinks it's a V6.
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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for the 2002 guys:
FORMULA COUPE 901 UNITS 1.2% OF PRODUCTION

409 units had MN6 6-speed transmission
492 units had MX0 Automatic transmission
473 units had NW9 Traction Control
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Old Apr 14, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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One of the 2002 guys checkin in, an auto so looking at the last post I see 1 of 492. White car nonetheless, so that must narrow it down a bit.
Recent January mods yeild 376 rwhp - 361 rwtq, but now need track times.
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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another here, I liked the feature of the Formula compared to the T/A. A little lighter, and most dumb ricers (as compared to smart ricers?) that see my single exhaust pipe think it's a 6-cylinder.

Derek
what about no exhaust tips i don't think i could pass by as a v-6 with the cam, long-tubes, orx, and duals
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Old Apr 15, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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ive actually been asked if its a v6 when im sitting there idling...
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 99FormulaM6
ive actually been asked if its a v6 when im sitting there idling...
That is funny
I don't have one , WOULD of loved too but with the TOP options and TOPLESS not being one .

HAD TO GO WITH T/A
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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I got formula b/c of the Pontiac racing history behind it. I love Pontiacs. They are the reason we have muscle cars. No flaming please, I won't l;isten to any other arguement
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Old Apr 16, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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I got one!

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 02:38 AM
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01 Formy here very sexy indead.....
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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i read somewhere that formulas are lighter than t/a's, why is that???? spoiler??
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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Anybody have production numbers for the 2001 Formulas. I have a Pewter, A4, Hard-top. I was thinking it was pretty rare, but how rare is it?
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 777
what about no exhaust tips i don't think i could pass by as a v-6 with the cam, long-tubes, orx, and duals
You'd be surprised what kind of people ask the questions or make the statements I hear sometimes...
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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You need to hear me have to explain a Firehawk. Hell, even my wife is good at putting it into dummy terms...
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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formula here..
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:49 PM
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Formula Firehawk here. I originally wanted a 1LE but was a couple three months too late for that so I got what I thought might be the next best thing.



I like it but I still wish I could have gotten a 1LE.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Formula all the way!!

Got a pair of em!
1998.. and 2002
See sig.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Silv6
i read somewhere that formulas are lighter than t/a's, why is that???? spoiler??
Generally less standard equipment. No T-tops, leather power seats, etc...
Not that you couldn't order them with that...
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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I have a black 95' Formula
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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I had a guy ask me @ the car show Saturday night if my car was a six cylinder, he was clueless to a formula. When I bought mine it had a T/A rear hatch on it, I thought about changing it, but I now think it looks good.
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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I've got an 89 Formula. Best of the 3rd gen f-bodies, in my opinion. (Although you won't be able to call it a true "3rd gen" once the current project in my sig is done!!)
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