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Forum: History / Originality
03-03-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,714
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1992 Jamaica Yellow 1le Formula #1

So no more photos on this beautiful JY Formula??

You would think such a significant vehicle would have photo shoots lined up.
Forum: History / Originality
06-09-2023, 01:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,714
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1992 Jamaica Yellow 1le Formula #1

My old thread that I lost track of.

Can you post those photos up?
Forum: History / Originality
11-19-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,233
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

I think we all wanted to see photos but doubt we'll get any.
Forum: History / Originality
11-09-2022, 01:31 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,233
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1992 B4U Firehawk!!?? 11k miles. Need help identifying this car!

Interesting thread.

Have you had the chance to snap any better photos of the exterior and interior?
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-29-2022, 02:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,569
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: What made you buy your 3rd gen?

I was 22 and a co workers husband had a stunningly beautiful black on black 92 firebird formula. I knew I had to have one took me about 6 months to find THEE one, a 1991 formula with a 5 spd, and...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

??
I don't think you got my point bud.. I'm not necessarily saying our cars should be worth crazy money or someone should pay outrageous numbers, sure maybe down the road it may come a point but not...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

problem solved. 👍

Lol
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-25-2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

It's only thirdgen guys. I don't see the foxbody guys bash their cars. Foxbody mustangs especially the lx v8 coupes in original condition are bringing big dollars noawdays and are very sought after....
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,031
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Rare 1987 IROC-Z?

That car Is a keeper stripped down and with a 350.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

Point I'm trying to make with this thread is simple we need to appreciate our cars more. Yes we all want and like Firehawks, TTAs, LB9s, L98s etc but at the end of the day a thirdgen be it v6, LB9 or...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

wow thats exactly what I'm talking about a 100hp cheaply made Japanese 80s car being appreciated. I've had two crx an 87 and 89 thing was as cheaply built as you can get yet here we are.

Ive seen...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

I've been here for over 15 yrs and I constantly see folks bash thirdgens that are not top of the line models. Again we're our biggest fans and toughest critics.
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,714
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1992 Jamica Yellow 1le Formula #1

These are the old photos that I found here way back. And a 2010 write up on Hi-tech magazine....
Forum: History / Originality
06-16-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,714
Posted By 89Formula3

1992 Jamaica Yellow 1le Formula #1

We need more photos of this grail car.

I know Bruce from Hawks purchased it a while back at BJs. I have some 3-4 photos of the car before pontiac auctioned it off. I also have the BJs segment of...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

Idk what kind of 80s jdm cars you were driving but I've owned a few and every single one of them rattled, squeaked like crazy and have you ever felt the doors, roof on an 80s Japanese car? Seriously...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-16-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

I agree with you about the Japanese grocery getters...yet you should see how much some of those cars are going for now. I recall you could pick those up 15-20 yrs ago for nothing but not anymore....
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

Agree 100%
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

yet you have 80s jdm cars with 100 hp or less out the factory running 19sec quarter miles being sought after and selling for double and triple what a faster v6 and even some v8 thirdgen sells for.
...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 09:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 777
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Opinions....Which cars to keep

Keep the 89 iroc and Formula imo.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

Seems like we're our biggest fans and toughest critics.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

I agree with you on that but have you driven in an 80s Honda or Toyota or Mazda? Plastic everywhere rattle squeak knocks non stop. Imo no better than a gm product of the time. Literally the doors on...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

Again same can be said for those poorly built rattle boxes imports. I've had my fair share of Japanese commuters and they feel like tin cans on wheels. Yet they are becoming very appreciated. Have...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

I agree with most of what you said especially the stigma part but the same can be said for fox mustangs. You would see those trashed aswell with 4 different color panels and sold more than thidgens...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Why are we so harsh on our cars?

I personally think any thirdgen be it firebird or Camaro v6 or v8 tpi tbi looks better than any 80s Japanese sports car that are demanding good money now. Heck even the v6 thirdgens are better...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
06-15-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,675
Posted By 89Formula3

Why are we so harsh on our cars?

Seems like it's only us.

Im a car nut I appreciate all cars but I prefer American be it GM, Ford or Dodge, I appreciate them all. I've noticed a lot of 80s cars finally getting respect especially...
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
06-14-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: WANTED: My old 92 Jamaican Yellow/Tan 5.0, 5 Speed, G92

A 92 JY formula is one of my favorite thirdgens but one with the LB9 MM5 and no TTs sounds like perfection. Just curious any luck with the search?

Have you tried googling the person you sold the...
Forum: History / Originality
06-14-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: My New Car - 1991 Formula 350

Make sense I've come across a good amount of L98 thirdgens but very few LB9s. I assume it was similar for 92 aswell?
Forum: History / Originality
06-13-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 792
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: My New Car - 1991 Formula 350

Beautiful formula never gets old seeing a clean original example.

What was more common for 91 a tpi 305 5 speed or a 350 tpi auto?
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-13-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,917
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1991 Firebird 305 LT1 Cam 5spd WS6... more...

Nice firebird like the color and the mods are tastefully done.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
06-13-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,099
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Mounted 255/60 R15 on rear

Looks good I've always liked having bigger rubber in the rear.
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-12-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 917
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1991 Formula 1LE with dealer installed SLP kit

Wow helluva find.

As uncommon as these cars are they are still out there. Imo the best thirdgen 91-92 formula with a 5 speed and 1le package...well obviously with the exception of the 91/92...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-12-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,404
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1989 Formula Re-united after 26 years- miracles can happen!

Awesome story this is the kind of stuff that I enjoy reading on this forum. Glad you went the restoration route as these cars are getting harder and harder to find in factory form. Now time to take...
Forum: History / Originality
12-24-2021, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 91/92 Firehawk factory photos?

I hear ya I know they weren't mass produced heck most folks don't even know they exist except for us thirdgen nuts, but would have been nice to see more documented assembly production.
Forum: History / Originality
12-21-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 65,530
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 5 speed third gens for sale

I still search locally for any 91-92 5 speed firebirds but around here they never pop up heck not even 6 cylinders. Good luck trying to Find any 91-92 factory 5 speed car they have all been bought up...
Forum: History / Originality
12-21-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 91/92 Firehawk factory photos?

I'm really surprised how few photos theyre are of 3rd generation firehawks. I know of the few magazine articles and the promo videos but not much else. It would have been awesome to see an actual...
Forum: History / Originality
12-18-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,568
Posted By 89Formula3

Reproduction window sticker

Anyone know of any other ways besides PHS?
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
12-18-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,670
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1992 Formula lB9/5 speed

it's been over a year since the og post and no response from the seller
Forum: History / Originality
12-17-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,227
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 91/92 Firehawk factory photos?

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/600x426/image_asset_2c774130bc00a79647055806db24db579624599e.jpeg
Not sure if this is at Slp but it does look period correct.
Forum: History / Originality
12-15-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 92 Firehawk

wow 40k that’s dirt cheap for a thirdgen Firehawk. Someone scored big time.
Forum: History / Originality
12-14-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 92 Firehawk

man wonder how much it went for.

Surprised to see someone paint the t-ram and install a cheap leather steering wheel wrap on such a rare and expensive car.
Forum: Firebirds Wanted
12-11-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Want Firebird Formula

Pre 91-92 Formulas shouldn’t be hard to find i see them listed regularly on offer up, CL and FB. 91-92 formulas are pretty hard to find now.
Forum: History / Originality
12-11-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By 89Formula3

92 Firehawk

Posted about a month ago not sure if still available but pretty cool to see a 3rd gen Firehawk driven.

1992 Firehawk (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DgOQnYnjLi0)
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-10-2021, 03:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,930
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1993 Firehawk rims on 91/92 Formula

thanks

yea they look pretty good It was nearly impossible to find the R15 wheels so these were my next choice and yes these are also pretty hard to find. Most people think they are the same as...
Forum: History / Originality
12-09-2021, 02:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,961
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: Window Sticker - dealer copy

Man that’s cool.

stuff like this never happens to me. 😌
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-22-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,930
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1993 Firehawk rims on 91/92 Formula

yea It does look like it sits out more but i hadn’t fully screwed it on that’s why.

I was thinking of just doing that if I can’t find a set I’ll most likely go that route.

I’ve tried finding a...
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-22-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,930
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1993 Firehawk rims on 91/92 Formula

no it doesn’t it sticks out very slightly but the screw hole still lines up and should hold pretty good. I’ll leave these until I can find a set of 93 Firehawk caps.
Forum: Members Firebirds
09-22-2021, 02:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,930
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 1993 Firehawk rims on 91/92 Formula

Not the best pic but they look pretty good I think.

...
Forum: History / Originality
09-21-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 65,530
Posted By 89Formula3

Re: 5 speed third gens for sale

Literally zero 5 speed 3rd gens in my area it’s been like this for years now.
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