Are Firebird owners more hardcore?

[Dwarf Killer]

I was just noticing there are more people in this forum than the other car forums. Is it because Firebird owners are more in love with their cars? I mean, I look at my car and I really believe it's the best car for what you pay. I'm a total Firebird fan. Most Firebird owners I have met seem to be real hardcore enthusiasts. Anyone noticed this?

[03ToRcHrEdVeTtE]

i agree, firebird owners are hardcore, i always have older people coming up to me asking about my car saying they loved it when they used to have one. i cant drive by another firebird myself w/o throwing a rev even if grandpas driving it :D

[SATAN]

yes, we're upsesed(sp) with our cars:D

[WRAYTHE]

I'm not obsessed!:screwy: NO! Really I'm NOT!! Ok, maybe just a little. Is it stupid that I still get a little psyched when I see her first thing the morning? Yeah, I'm WAY obsessed!:crazy:

[Xerxes]

Yup, it seems that way :D

[TPX18]

Originally posted by WRAYTHE
Is it stupid that I still get a little psyched when I see her first thing the morning?

Nope, not at all. Best part about having the car (IMO). Everytime I go out to drive her I get excited. Even running everyday errands are fun in these cars. It's how driving should be. I hate the winter when I have to drive the beater, normal cars are just plain boring now. Everyone should have this much fun driving. Sad thing is, most people NEVER get to experience this.

[wannafbody]

Birds are agressive and reflect their owners personalities

[ws6dude]

Must....go......faster!!!!!

[BANDITCAR]

I am definitely proud to own the LEGEND that is the Firebird


Later


2002 Firebird Trans Am Collector Edition WS6
ASC #0619/2390
"The Falcon"

[NOVI]

Former Mustang 5.0 Owner...





.....Now I absolutely love being a Firebird Owner:drive:

[DANSBIRD]

Im obsessed w/ my car. I love my car. I would cry if something happened to my car. No one else understands this feeling except for fellow Firebird owners.

[SATAN]

Originally posted by DANSBIRD
Im obsessed w/ my car. I love my car. I would cry if something happened to my car. No one else understands this feeling except for fellow Firebird owners.
praise the lord. aint that the truth, can i get an alleluja.

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by wannafbody
Birds are agressive and reflect their owners personalities

:yup: That is why mine as those two big ole snorkles...(that work)
:D :D

[TheSilverSurfer]

WS6 owners are probably the worst:D

[Xerxes]

Originally posted by DANSBIRD
Im obsessed w/ my car. I love my car. I would cry if something happened to my car. No one else understands this feeling except for fellow Firebird owners.


So true :)

[02blackws679ta]

im on my second TA, i absolutely phuqing loved my '79, so i stepped up to an '02 ws6, ahhh i love it :D

[CT Morgan]

Hardcore? LOL. Ya think? :devil:

[O1PewterWS6]

I am Hardcore!!! :D

[02 WS6 TA]

I didn't even read this thread- I have 3 LS1s, 1 SS, 1 Z/28 and the WS6...Love 'em all- All our club members are pure car people, regardless of Camaro or Firebird. I'm not prejudiced or anything, but you see my screenname... ;)

[Chief Pontiac]

I have owned five Trans Am's and still have two.When I nail the pedel and hear that V8 scream I get such a rush and a with a big ol shit eating grin on my face nobody can doubt I am having fun.

[03ToRcHrEdVeTtE]

Originally posted by 02 WS6 TA
I didn't even read this thread- I have 3 LS1s, 1 SS, 1 Z/28 and the WS6...Love 'em all- All our club members are pure car people, regardless of Camaro or Firebird. I'm not prejudiced or anything, but you see my screenname... ;)

good choice :)

[ZeusJr]

:dunno: just love the things... fact I've always loved Firebirds/TAs of any year...

My '02 is also my second TA....

[Chief Pontiac]

Yes they are besides what else is their to drive a friggin Yogo?

[TheSilverSurfer]

Originally posted by zeusjr73
:dunno: just love the things... fact I've always loved Firebirds/TAs of any year...

My '02 is also my second TA....

You love that car don't you:drive:

[Marvin]

I'm obsessed :D

[O1PewterWS6]

Originally posted by 02 WS6 TA
I didn't even read this thread- I have 3 LS1s, 1 SS, 1 Z/28 and the WS6...Love 'em all- All our club members are pure car people, regardless of Camaro or Firebird. I'm not prejudiced or anything, but you see my screenname... ;)

Ever need a third driver, you can find one right here. :D I live in FL too.

[02 WS6 TA]

Originally posted by O1PewterWS6
Ever need a third driver, you can find one right here. :D I live in FL too.

Hahahaha, yeah, there's always a volunteer or two around...:)

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by O1PewterWS6
Ever need a third driver, you can find one right here. :D I live in FL too.

You are not "properly" equipped Lance ;)

[O1PewterWS6]

Originally posted by killer01ws6
You are not "properly" equipped Lance ;)

Well can ya :help: me out to become "properly" equipped?

[Constrictor]

Heres something else to throw into the mix....

In the history of the F-body, the Trans Am has been glorified twice. Once in the Smokey and the Bandit movies, and then again with Knight Rider. Back when that movie came out, and that show was popular, the Trans Am was THE car to have, and the name "Trans Am" developed a sorta cult following. Everyone knew what they were, and wanted one. Even during the dark years of the mid/late 70s, the Camaro wasnt even considered a performance car anymore, whereas the Pontiacs were still getting 400+ cubic inch engines and handled better than any other car on the road.

Even though those times are long gone, the memories are still there. In the 35 years the Camaro was around, was it ever used as a pop icon? Nope.

[Marvin]

Originally posted by Constrictor
Heres something else to throw into the mix....

In the history of the F-body, the Trans Am has been glorified twice. Once in the Smokey and the Bandit movies, and then again with Knight Rider. Back when that movie came out, and that show was popular, the Trans Am was THE car to have, and the name "Trans Am" developed a sorta cult following. Everyone knew what they were, and wanted one. Even during the dark years of the mid/late 70s, the Camaro wasnt even considered a performance car anymore, whereas the Pontiacs were still getting 400+ cubic inch engines and handled better than any other car on the road.

Even though those times are long gone, the memories are still there. In the 35 years the Camaro was around, was it ever used as a pop icon? Nope.

Watching Smokey and the Bandit as a kid made me want to own a Firebird... Now I've had 2 and I'd like to purchase a 79 or 80 Firebiard as a restoration project.

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by j. mills
Watching Smokey and the Bandit as a kid made me want to own a Firebird... Now I've had 2 and I'd like to purchase a 79 or 80 Firebiard as a restoration project.

I had a 80 Turbo model, that had the 301 replaced with a 403 SB.
Oh how I wish I had that back...... :rant: :tantrum2:

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by O1PewterWS6
Well can ya :help: me out to become "properly" equipped?

Well..... it starts out with you shaving your legs and an operation..... but Hope your not UP for it.... :lol:

[Marvin]

Originally posted by killer01ws6
I had a 80 Turbo model, that had the 301 replaced with a 403 BB.
Oh how I wish I had that back...... :rant: :tantrum2:

Did it have the huge bird on the hood? It's what I like most about he 2nd Gens :D

[Constrictor]

Its funny when people ask me what my dream car is. Most people instanly say some Italian exotic, or a German luxury sedan, or even sometimes some ultra rare muscle car....

Me, my dream car is a 1979 Black Trans Am with a 400, 4-speed, T-tops and the gold screaming chicken logo proudly displayed on the hood.

I wouldnt want to restore one though because unless you find one already in prime condition, those cars are usually in terrible condition.

[2002ws6_mn6]

Smokey and the Bandit did it for me too.. I remember seeing that shaker hood from the back seat of my parents 1971 Buick..

My first car was a 1979 Trans Am - Pontiac 400, TH400, 4:11's..
:drool:

I agree with Constrictor 110%

1979 Black Trans Am with Gold chicken on the hood is my favorite TA of all time..

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by j. mills
Did it have the huge bird on the hood? It's what I like most about he 2nd Gens :D

:yup:
I only sold it due to the fact that I was only a E2 in the Air Force and she only got 8 mpg when I cruised.... and you could see the hand move when I had it matted...... but oh what fun that baby was to drive.

It was pristine. And I could afford to feed her Now... :D

[Mike Hawk]

I think only Formula owners are hard core.... Cause we actually had to weed thru hundreds and hundreds of WS6 TAs to find our love and devotion!!!! :neener:

[Dwarf Killer]

Yup, Smokey and The Bandit sure raised the profile of the car. But I just wanted one because they looked great back then. My sister's boyfriend had a new '77 Bandit TA and I just wanted it. But I wanted a '68 even more (Aloha Bobby and Rose). Years later I wanted one new, unmolested and clean so I bought a 2002.

Man, do I ever love that car.:D

[O1PewterWS6]

Originally posted by killer01ws6
Well..... it starts out with you shaving your legs and an operation..... but Hope your not UP for it.... :lol:

Whoa I don't wanna know what you are thinking. :p

[NightHawk WS6]

Originally posted by Mike 01Hawk
I think only Formula owners are hard core.... Cause we actually had to weed thru hundreds and hundreds of WS6 TAs to find our love and devotion!!!! :neener:

yea its gotta suck not being able to afford one and settling for a formula...wait u have a firehawk , doh!

[RedPhoenix1998]

I love my car, it consumes my every being. OK, I'm a little obssessed :rolleyes:

[SilverTransAm]

i've always been more of a camaro guy, but i am in love with ls1 ta's, that's why i bought one!

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by O1PewterWS6
Whoa I don't wanna know what you are thinking. :p

I was hinting at if you are not female you more than likely do not stand a chance....... :lol:

[Chief Pontiac]

Whats obssessed?Is it owning nothing but Trans Ams(I have had five)buying every book about Firebirds and T/As,a shit load of die cast cars,hundreds of pics of my cars,a T/A hood bird from a 70 as a tatoo and living and breathing them.Then I guess I am obssessed,but hey I could own Yogo's.:D

[03ToRcHrEdVeTtE]

Originally posted by RedPhoenix1998
I love my car, it consumes my every being. OK, I'm a little obssessed :rolleyes:

i feel the same way :)

[blue02formula]

Originally posted by FST02CETA
i agree, firebird owners are hardcore, i always have older people coming up to me asking about my car saying they loved it when they used to have one. i cant drive by another firebird myself w/o throwing a rev even if grandpas driving it :D


Young whipper snappers...some of us grandpas throw them right back at ya. LOL
:drive:

[02 WS6 TA]

Originally posted by killer01ws6
Well..... it starts out with you shaving your legs and an operation..... but Hope your not UP for it.... :lol:
:lol:

[02 WS6 TA]

Originally posted by blue02formula
Young whipper snappers...some of us grandpas throw them right back at ya. LOL
:drive:

Hell Yeah! :worship: My Dad would have jumped on anything 'til the day he died. :(

[O1PewterWS6]

Originally posted by killer01ws6
I was hinting at if you are not female you more than likely do not stand a chance....... :lol:

Anything to drive an LS1!!! :D

:wall:

[AccomplishedXile]

absolutely love my ws.6:cool:

[DKenn08]

Originally posted by Yungn2K
absolutely love my ws.6:cool:

:werd:

Originally posted by DANSBIRD
Im obsessed w/ my car. I love my car. I would cry if something happened to my car. No one else understands this feeling except for fellow Firebird owners.

I understand the feeling and love it everytime i walk up to my t/a ws6. One of the best feelings of my life.

[Chief Pontiac]

I wouldnt know what to do if my T/As were gone.:(


02 WS6 TA sorry to hear about your Dad,mine passed away three years ago with my Mom. :(

[JR2002WS6]

I'm never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever going to sell my car! EVER! :D

[02 WS6 TA]

Originally posted by Chief Pontiac



02 WS6 TA sorry to hear about your Dad,mine passed away three years ago with my Mom. :(
Thanks for the kind words, he was way too young at 57. I still have Mom, trying to hold onto her! :)

[Keyser_WS6]

Originally posted by Dwarf Killer
Is it because Firebird owners are more in love with their cars?:bounce: (it's the closest thing I could find to a nod)

Honestly, there are few cars out there I would want over my WS6 and they all cost a fortune more than I paid for mine. I haven't met a single person that didn't like the styling of the car and there's obviously no shortage of power in these things. My Trans Am has improved the quality of my life. I enjoy driving to work, to the track, or just about anywhere. I enjoy driving one of the last true muscle cars.

I don't remember which commercial it was, but chances are it was for a car much slower than an LS1 F-Body. In that commercial, they say "there's a direct link between your right foot and a smile". Hell, an evil grin comes over my face everytime I leave the house and see that beast sitting there just waiting to roar to life. The other day I took the T-tops off and wound through the first three gears on a freeway onramp, tailpipes singing. You couldn't have paid me to wipe the smile off my face. That same smile comes over me everytime I catch the reflection of my car in a store window as I'm driving along (especially from the front w/ the WS6 hood) or when I see a young kid see my car coming and stare in awe as he sees his first WS6. Ah yes, I love my car, and I'm damn proud to own one.

[killer01ws6]

Welcome to the Board Keyser_WS6 :)
You will fit in nicely. :yup:

And it is yup that you are looking for.