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formula79
11-25-2004, 12:37 PM
To me this does much more to make the car look better than even the non functional hood scoops. I never liked that the 04 had the exhaust coming out one side....very non-GTO.

I would love to see a company make a conversion kit...but I imagine it would be expensive!

04GOATGERM
11-25-2004, 03:47 PM
I perfer the Arrowhead Performance/Spintech side exit (in front of rear wheels) exhaust w/ rear exit delete. Kind of hot rod look. ;)

CSiJason
11-25-2004, 07:43 PM
Yea the Arrowhead Performance side skirts, rear cover and sidepipes look slick. I bet it sounds great too.

YellowGoatNick
11-25-2004, 10:57 PM
I want sidepipes so much right now its indescribable. If I dont get those you better believe Ill be getting split duals.

I just got an idea for the new rear bumper to come from arrowhead. I think if you painted the inside part falt black it would look a bit better. Whadaya think?

http://www.newagegto.com/forum/index.php?&..._gallery&id=331 (http://www.newagegto.com/forum/index.php?&act=Garage&CODE=14&type=garage_gallery&id=331)

CSiJason
11-25-2004, 11:55 PM
Or a gunmetal color, or even the color to match the autocross grill inserts would look nice also. Or you could even paint it flat black and have "GTO" painted over that in the body color.

YellowGoatNick
11-26-2004, 12:20 AM
Originally posted by CSiJason@Nov 25 2004, 11:55 PM
Or you could even paint it flat black and have "GTO" painted over that in the body color.
I LIKE THAT!

04GOATGERM
11-26-2004, 03:31 AM
Originally posted by YellowGoatNick@Nov 26 2004, 01:57 PM
I just got an idea for the new rear bumper to come from arrowhead. I think if you painted the inside part falt black it would look a bit better. Whadaya think?

Yeah...I know what you're sayin'. Actually I was thinking about maybe getting the '05 rear and just filling in the holes. The one thing I like about the '05 rear is that it has a diffuser to let the air through. B)

YellowGoatNick
11-26-2004, 12:27 PM
Originally posted by 04GOATGERM+Nov 26 2004, 03:31 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (04GOATGERM @ Nov 26 2004, 03:31 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-YellowGoatNick@Nov 26 2004, 01:57 PM
I just got an idea for the new rear bumper to come from arrowhead. I think if you painted the inside part falt black it would look a bit better. Whadaya think?

Yeah...I know what you're sayin'. Actually I was thinking about maybe getting the '05 rear and just filling in the holes. The one thing I like about the '05 rear is that it has a diffuser to let the air through. B) [/b][/quote]
hey now. Thats an excellent idea. I bet its costly though.

here are some chops someone did for me

http://img86.exs.cx/img86/9080/05gto2.th.jpg (http://img86.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img86ℑ=05gto2.jpg)

http://www.fastcarforum.com/forum/files/picture1.png

CSiJason
11-26-2004, 05:42 PM
Originally posted by 04GOATGERM+Nov 26 2004, 03:31 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (04GOATGERM @ Nov 26 2004, 03:31 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-YellowGoatNick@Nov 26 2004, 01:57 PM
I just got an idea for the new rear bumper to come from arrowhead. I think if you painted the inside part falt black it would look a bit better. Whadaya think?

Yeah...I know what you're sayin'. Actually I was thinking about maybe getting the '05 rear and just filling in the holes. The one thing I like about the '05 rear is that it has a diffuser to let the air through. B) [/b][/quote]
It is actualy solid. Remember, their is a cover on the underside so air does not even get into the bumper area to begin with.

04GOATGERM
11-26-2004, 07:51 PM
Originally posted by CSiJason@Nov 27 2004, 08:42 AM
It is actualy solid. Remember, their is a cover on the underside so air does not even get into the bumper area to begin with.
Dope!!! :lol: I didn't realize that.

Well...I still like the looks of the '05 rear.

formula79
11-28-2004, 08:03 PM
Side pipes are nice I must say. Too bad they are almost no existant from the factory.

Goat Lover
11-28-2004, 08:27 PM
Is JBA coming out with this?

http://home.ripway.com/2004-1/50476/04gto4.jpg
http://home.ripway.com/2004-1/50476/JBA04Ex.jpg

http://www.jbaheaders.com/04GTOjba.asp

Nocturn
11-28-2004, 08:35 PM
I dunno but I sure hope so, that JBA one is beautiful.

Between this and the 05 rear end is a tuff decision.

04GOATGERM
11-28-2004, 08:46 PM
The JBA one looks good...nice and clean.

YellowGoatNick
11-28-2004, 09:41 PM
That JBA looks pretty nice. But it dosnt look very different from a normal rear end with another hole cut out.

Goat Lover
11-28-2004, 09:50 PM
if it said GTO in the center it would be perfect IMO...

The gap needs take up so if it said in big black/silver letters GTO in the gap area it would be sweeter IMO

When i get a goat in the future this would be something id get for it. Its awesome looking.

Nocturn
11-28-2004, 10:00 PM
Originally posted by Goat Lover@Nov 28 2004, 09:50 PM
if it said GTO in the center it would be perfect IMO...

The gap needs take up so if it said in big black/silver letters GTO in the gap area it would be sweeter IMO

When i get a goat in the future this would be something id get for it. Its awesome looking.
I disagree, with a GTO emblem on the left it is a bit tacky to have it say GTO again lower.

This is fixed on the 05 as it doesnt have a GTO emblem, its changed to Pontiac.

droopy
11-28-2004, 10:07 PM
I don't really like the 05 rear bumper. That's one of the reasons I'm considering getting an 04. I kind of the the 2OTL exhaust since I've gotten used to it on my 96 Camaro SS but I DO LIKE that JBA setup.