4th gen Trans Am emblems (pics inside)
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4th gen Trans Am emblems (pics inside)
The original TA decals on my car were pealing off, so i looked into replacements and a new set of the side, back and fronts were going for like $90.
I decided to just pick these babys up on e-bay for $50. It's cheeper, it's something i've always wanted to do, and it makes my car more unique. I can't lose.
I've only ever seen this done on one other car, but i think they look awesome. I got lucky that the silver matched my GFX. Let me know what you think.
I decided to just pick these babys up on e-bay for $50. It's cheeper, it's something i've always wanted to do, and it makes my car more unique. I can't lose.
I've only ever seen this done on one other car, but i think they look awesome. I got lucky that the silver matched my GFX. Let me know what you think.
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From: Orange County, CA
Car: 92 Z28
Engine: LB9
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt/2.73
If it were me, I would have put them directly below the spot you chose, but on the GFX part of the door, and painted the emblems black.
Either way, it looks good. Almost stock.
Either way, it looks good. Almost stock.
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Thank for all the comments. More positive than I expected. I think you guys are getting soft on me.
I convince myself I wasn't "cheating" by putting 4th gen emblems on a 3rd gen because my floor mats have "Trans Am" written in the same font as my new emblems. So, it stays consistant with the car. Plus the cracked 80's style decals were giving away how old the car really is. IMO
I thought about buying the black ones but decided I would be better of with the silver or red to match the body. Since the original decals i took off were silver, that became the obvious choice.
I'm not usuall big on adding emlems and stickers to cars, I just liked the idea. I also took off the front TA decal and dont plan on replacing it.
I convince myself I wasn't "cheating" by putting 4th gen emblems on a 3rd gen because my floor mats have "Trans Am" written in the same font as my new emblems. So, it stays consistant with the car. Plus the cracked 80's style decals were giving away how old the car really is. IMO
I thought about buying the black ones but decided I would be better of with the silver or red to match the body. Since the original decals i took off were silver, that became the obvious choice.
I'm not usuall big on adding emlems and stickers to cars, I just liked the idea. I also took off the front TA decal and dont plan on replacing it.
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From: Osceola Indiana
Car: 92 RS(sold) 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: ones that turn
Looks great I think I might like it even better than stock, and usually I never say I like anything better than stock
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From: Schererville , IN
Car: 91 GTA, 91 Formula, 89 TTA
Engine: all 225+ RWHP
Transmission: all OD
Axle/Gears: Always the good ones
4th gen emblems should stay on 4th gens :-)
I dont like them in particular on either but I like them decidely less so when installed on a thirdgen.
later
Jeremy
I dont like them in particular on either but I like them decidely less so when installed on a thirdgen.
later
Jeremy
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From: Marietta, GA
Car: '91 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: 700r4, Vette Servo
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 Bolt, PBR disks
In matters of taste, there is no right or wrong.
It is for that reason that I just don't ask for other people's opinion. I could give a crap what other people think. All that matters is that I like what I do to MY car.
FWIW, I think it looks fine.
It is for that reason that I just don't ask for other people's opinion. I could give a crap what other people think. All that matters is that I like what I do to MY car.
FWIW, I think it looks fine.
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honestly, thats the first word that came to my mind when i saw the pics...i mean its cute as in its a nifty little addition that was easy to do and it doesnt look bad. its not a bad thing cute is just a really gay word i guess...lol sorry
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From: Adirondacks, New York
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 5.0L
Transmission: AUTO, 56k orig
OMG! someone want a 4th gen and cant afford one? buddy your car is not a 4th gen, just a reminder, KIDDING that looks really sweet, better on that car than the 4th gens IMO. SWEET....and merry christmas to all!
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