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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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So I have heard some things about how to tell if a car is a true WS6 or not, but a they were different. Is there a way to be absolutely sure if a car is a WS6 or not?
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Check the RPO codes, on LS1 models the sheet is on the drivers door and on LT1 models the sheet is in the glovebox. If its a true WS6 it will say it on the RPO sheet.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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just dont check my RPO code. lol
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Originally Posted by Circa307
just dont check my RPO code. lol
Why ?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Circa307
just dont check my RPO code. lol
You can check mine all you want I'll even post a pic of the build sheet.
But mines NOT a WS6 either

It's Well Beyond a WS6.
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What am I looking for in the RPO code?
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On this sticker there will be a WS6.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by firemech21
Check the RPO codes, on LS1 models the sheet is on the drivers door and on LT1 models the sheet is in the glovebox. If its a true WS6 it will say it on the RPO sheet.
GM started putting the RPO decal on the door in 96, so all WS6's will have it on the door.
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Originally Posted by Rob
GM started putting the RPO decal on the door in 96, so all WS6's will have it on the door.
Unless like mine, it was hit and the door skin was replaced. My RPO decal is in a little plastic ziplock bag safe in a file drawer in my office.

If for some reason the decal is missing, you can have a dealer run the VIN to get a list of RPOs for the car, or run the vin here and check yourself.
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Originally Posted by JohnnyBs98WS6Rag
Unless like mine, it was hit and the door skin was replaced. My RPO decal is in a little plastic ziplock bag safe in a file drawer in my office.

If for some reason the decal is missing, you can have a dealer run the VIN to get a list of RPOs for the car, or run the vin here and check yourself.
Thanks for the link. It is a true WS6
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