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Old 10-27-2006, 07:08 PM
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Ok im going to test drive a camaro ss and would like some facts about how to c if it's a true ss
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Look in the driver side door, if its a 98+. Look for the WU8 code, if its there, it is, if not, its not.
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Originally Posted by Trust
Look in the driver side door, if its a 98+. Look for the WU8 code, if its there, it is, if not, its not.
i almost bought a 99 "ss" at an auction, but thought that something was a little off...the exhaust, sure enough, no "wu8" on the door. imho- if you buy a z28 and want the ss rims, hood, spoiler, etc...cool, but i don't like when people switch the emblems.
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If the WU8 is there and you still feel a little uncertain, compare the VIN from the dash to the door. Never really heard of people swapping doors though to pass it off though... Good luck
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Originally Posted by nssane
i almost bought a 99 "ss" at an auction, but thought that something was a little off...the exhaust, sure enough, no "wu8" on the door. imho- if you buy a z28 and want the ss rims, hood, spoiler, etc...cool, but i don't like when people switch the emblems.
some of the ss camaros had the stock z28 exhaust, the ss exhaust was an option.
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The RPO code "WU8" is the key, as these guys have mentioned. Good luck, man!
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thanks guys
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people told me mine was fake..

2001 Camaro SS #3039
Cloth Interior.. HARDTOP!

WTF??? the lightweight SS!

Codes: WU8. I also have Y2Y (SS emblems on both sides)

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Originally Posted by brink
people told me mine was fake..

2001 Camaro SS #3039
Cloth Interior.. HARDTOP!

WTF??? the lightweight SS!

Codes: WU8. I also have Y2Y (double side SS emblems)
double side SS emblems? wtf?
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Originally Posted by bww3588
double side SS emblems? wtf?
Ditto.
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i meant emblems on both sides.. FIXED.
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Y2Y just means it went to SLP for alteration. you can hve WU8 without Y2Y and still have a true SS.
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how do you check to make sure its a true WS6 also
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same way
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Wu8....
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Originally Posted by onebadblackz
Wu8....
WS.6 is a the RPO as well as the name of the performance package
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Originally Posted by nssane
i almost bought a 99 "ss" at an auction, but thought that something was a little off...the exhaust, sure enough, no "wu8" on the door. imho- if you buy a z28 and want the ss rims, hood, spoiler, etc...cool, but i don't like when people switch the emblems.
i agree.... dont be ashamed that u have a z28...
here we go again
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Originally Posted by 02NHRAtransAm
i agree.... dont be ashamed that u have a z28...
i agree
Originally Posted by 02NHRAtransAm
here we go again
no were not going anywhere. this thread is NOT to be turned into a pissing match over the cloning of an SS. NO!!!!




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