2000 Salad Shooter Style Wheels
03-11-2005, 11:23 PM
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2000 Salad Shooter Style Wheels Can anybody tell me how many of these wheels were produced? Correct me if I am wrong but they were never mass produced. Thanks
03-12-2005, 12:40 AM
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Unfortunately, 2000 is one of the years most lacking in production data so we don't know exact numbers. Here's what I've found, though 
8,421 WS6s that year (see https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....08&postcount=3 )
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....85&postcount=2 - differences between years
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/248644-these-wheels-rare.html - thread 3 months ago from someone else who has those wheels and was wondering about them
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coup...9912_firebird/ - car review of a black 2000 WS6 with those wheels ("new for 2000, 17x9.0-inch twisted-design polished-aluminum wheels"), with a photo
Photo of a white WS6 with the wheels: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....55&postcount=8
Thread from someone with a 2001 WS6 who ended up with them: https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/285818-my-2001-ws6-why-do-i-not-see-them-many-ws6.html
8,421 WS6s that year (see https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....08&postcount=3 )
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....85&postcount=2 - differences between years
2000:
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4. Very early run of WS6s had "salad shooter" style rims. A production change switched back to standard 5-spoke WS6 rims.
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4. Very early run of WS6s had "salad shooter" style rims. A production change switched back to standard 5-spoke WS6 rims.
Originally Posted by casey02ws6
I was told they were only on < 200 WS6s in 2000. I bought my whole set for $350 (I had a cracked wheel and needed a quick fix)
Photo of a white WS6 with the wheels: https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....55&postcount=8
Thread from someone with a 2001 WS6 who ended up with them: https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/285818-my-2001-ws6-why-do-i-not-see-them-many-ws6.html
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Thank you for the information. Is there anyone that I could call or email to possibly get this more information. I would think that they would have to have the information somewhere.
03-12-2005, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 00BadassTA
Thank you for the information. Is there anyone that I could call or email to possibly get this more information. I would think that they would have to have the information somewhere.
You could try ASC (although the last time someone tried them recently, they said they don't give out production/build# info anymore 
), Pontiac customer service, and/or Pontiac Historical Services. I've seen people post information about their car from all of these in the past, but I don't know which - if any - would have the info you want.
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ttt with more info
The white car linked in second post is mine
My 2000 WS6 car was #81 modified by ASC for 2000. the rims were an optional wheel for a WS6 in 2000, and as far as I understand, they were discontinued, either due to supplier problems or people REALLY HATING THEM.
Here's a few pics, more on my website: rare 2000 WS6 salad shooters rims
The wheel's in my sig as well
The white car linked in second post is mine
My 2000 WS6 car was #81 modified by ASC for 2000. the rims were an optional wheel for a WS6 in 2000, and as far as I understand, they were discontinued, either due to supplier problems or people REALLY HATING THEM.
Here's a few pics, more on my website: rare 2000 WS6 salad shooters rims
The wheel's in my sig as well
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06-20-2005, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ACW
Oh, cool, so that's your site! I found your production numbers page not long ago, it's great 
The production numbers page seems to be helping out a lot of people trying to get info on firebird production numbers. I'm currently researching 2002 to complete the set. Oh, the gm firebird production numbers are here.
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So they produced only 1 rim and just used 4 of them? Looks like the left side goes point first and the right side the opposite direction. A shame, because if they all went in the same direction it would be a pretty cool look. (asymmetry really puts me off. lol)
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Originally Posted by HPP
So they produced only 1 rim and just used 4 of them? Looks like the left side goes point first and the right side the opposite direction. A shame, because if they all went in the same direction it would be a pretty cool look. (asymmetry really puts me off. lol)
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Look at those 2 pics you posted. On the driver's side, the small spoke is to the rear. On the passenger side, it's to the front.
The effect is like an agressive saw blade on the driver's side where the points of the teeth bite into the material. Where as on the other side, it's more like a meat slicer. The "edge" of the blade, rather than the point, is "cutting", and points curve away from the direction of rotation.
Basically what happens when 1 wheel is put on 2 sides of the car. They'd need to produce 2 wheels. A left and a right.
I guess it's more difficult to put it into words exactly than it seems. Hope I did a better job this time.
The effect is like an agressive saw blade on the driver's side where the points of the teeth bite into the material. Where as on the other side, it's more like a meat slicer. The "edge" of the blade, rather than the point, is "cutting", and points curve away from the direction of rotation.
Basically what happens when 1 wheel is put on 2 sides of the car. They'd need to produce 2 wheels. A left and a right.
I guess it's more difficult to put it into words exactly than it seems. Hope I did a better job this time.
06-20-2005, 09:31 PM
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Most common comment I hear when people see my car.....I hated those until I saw them in person on your car! As you can see in the post listed above I put them on my 2002. My stock speedlines were cracked (2 of them). I like them and buying them cheap helped me do the performance mods I wanted to do first. I have seen 1 other T/A with them and it was black - I did not like them on the black car for some reason.
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Rare bird - I found this posted elsewhere on this sight in a listing I think. Has some production numbers for 2002 WS6s.
Hi Todd,
According to our records, your S/N XXXXXX is a silver 2002 WS6 with T-tops and a manual transmission. It was converted by ASC March 5, 2002 and was our build number 6,471.
The 2002 model year WS6 breakdown is:
12,517 "regular" (non-Collector Edition) WS6s built
10,888 T-Tops
6,622 manual transmissions
1,243 silver
With your specific combination (silver, T-Tops, manual trans), we built 607.
I hope this information is helpful. Take care.
Marty Straub
Program Manager
ASC Incorporated
Not sure about the accuracy but looks legit.
Hi Todd,
According to our records, your S/N XXXXXX is a silver 2002 WS6 with T-tops and a manual transmission. It was converted by ASC March 5, 2002 and was our build number 6,471.
The 2002 model year WS6 breakdown is:
12,517 "regular" (non-Collector Edition) WS6s built
10,888 T-Tops
6,622 manual transmissions
1,243 silver
With your specific combination (silver, T-Tops, manual trans), we built 607.
I hope this information is helpful. Take care.
Marty Straub
Program Manager
ASC Incorporated
Not sure about the accuracy but looks legit.
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Originally Posted by HPP
Look at those 2 pics you posted. On the driver's side, the small spoke is to the rear. On the passenger side, it's to the front.
The effect is like an agressive saw blade on the driver's side where the points of the teeth bite into the material. Where as on the other side, it's more like a meat slicer. The "edge" of the blade, rather than the point, is "cutting", and points curve away from the direction of rotation.
Basically what happens when 1 wheel is put on 2 sides of the car. They'd need to produce 2 wheels. A left and a right.
I guess it's more difficult to put it into words exactly than it seems. Hope I did a better job this time.
The effect is like an agressive saw blade on the driver's side where the points of the teeth bite into the material. Where as on the other side, it's more like a meat slicer. The "edge" of the blade, rather than the point, is "cutting", and points curve away from the direction of rotation.
Basically what happens when 1 wheel is put on 2 sides of the car. They'd need to produce 2 wheels. A left and a right.
I guess it's more difficult to put it into words exactly than it seems. Hope I did a better job this time.
06-21-2005, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by casey02ws6
Most common comment I hear when people see my car.....I hated those until I saw them in person on your car! As you can see in the post listed above I put them on my 2002. My stock speedlines were cracked (2 of them). I like them and buying them cheap helped me do the performance mods I wanted to do first. I have seen 1 other T/A with them and it was black - I did not like them on the black car for some reason.
I get the same types of comments: i hated the wheels until i saw them in person.I would like to ask your permission to put the picture of your car and specs on my site's page, is it ok? It will go here: http://www.marshu.com/ws6-rare-ws6-p...ad-shooter.php I think people looking for more information on these wheels will appreciate a vew of another car with them, expecially a different color
Oh, and thanks for the specs for '02. I'll add them to the site.
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Originally Posted by HPP
So they produced only 1 rim and just used 4 of them? Looks like the left side goes point first and the right side the opposite direction. A shame, because if they all went in the same direction it would be a pretty cool look. (asymmetry really puts me off. lol)
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Originally Posted by RareBird WS6
Casey, your car looks great with them I get the same types of comments: i hated the wheels until i saw them in person.
I would like to ask your permission to put the picture of your car and specs on my site's page, is it ok? It will go here: http://www.marshu.com/ws6-rare-ws6-p...ad-shooter.php I think people looking for more information on these wheels will appreciate a vew of another car with them, expecially a different color
Oh, and thanks for the specs for '02. I'll add them to the site.
I get the same types of comments: i hated the wheels until i saw them in person.I would like to ask your permission to put the picture of your car and specs on my site's page, is it ok? It will go here: http://www.marshu.com/ws6-rare-ws6-p...ad-shooter.php I think people looking for more information on these wheels will appreciate a vew of another car with them, expecially a different color
Oh, and thanks for the specs for '02. I'll add them to the site.
http://www.cofba.org/users/billiumss...%20Dyno%20Day/
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06-21-2005, 09:00 PM
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Can anybody tell me how many of these wheels were produced? Correct me if I am wrong but they were never mass produced. Thanks
I have heard that some of the early 2001s had them and thats why i have them but i have no real proof to that. Is it posible for anyone to find out if this is true?
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Originally Posted by casey02ws6
No problem - I would love for my car to be used on your site - I need some updated ones! If you look in the thread above there are several other pix - use whatever you like! Here is a link where there is a much better picture - if you can figure out how to use it be my guest - not good with photos!
http://www.cofba.org/users/billiumss...%20Dyno%20Day/
http://www.cofba.org/users/billiumss...%20Dyno%20Day/
I'll let you know when i put the page together, maybe this weekend thanks again!