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I just found a convertible WS 6 here is the RPO tag
It looks all correct but the wheels was there a ws6 wheel delete?

I searched the forum and found a few threads but, I could not tell which code in here is the wheels.

the car has wheels that are chrome and say ABS 16" size

LS1stunna

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Maybe the owner just replaced the wheels.

98LS1Formula

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I believe convertible WS6s came stock with 16" rims

topdj-com

well maybe but I just checked a few 97 WS6 convertibles on ebay that already closed and they had 17"s

Morpheus

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16" wheels are correct for that car.

VIN 2G2FV32PXV2229724
VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 2FV67 -1997 FIREBIRD TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1993 kg (4395 lb) Order Number : T91237
Build Date : 05/23/1997 Build Plant : 2V2F - STE THERESE ASSEMBLY GM-CANADA
GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.

OPTION CODES
AAA - STANDARD EQUIPMENT PROCESSING OPTION
AH3 - SEAT ADJUSTER-MANUAL 4 WAY DRIV
AK5 - DRIVER & PASSENGER AIRBAG
AQ9 - LEATHER SEATING AREAS INCLUDES: ARTICULATING CUSTOM SEATS W/ ADJUSTABLE LUMBAR SUPPORTS AND ARTICULATING HEADREST
AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCKS
A31 - POWER WINDOWS
C60 - AIR CONDITIONING, CUSTOM
DG7 - MIRRORS, SPORT LH/RH POWER
DL5 - DECAL ROADSIDE SERVICE
FE2 - SUSPENSION SYSTEM, HANDLING
FE9 - 50-STATE EMISSIONS
GU5 - REAR PERFORM AXLE, 3.23 RATIO
G80 - DIFFERENTIAL, LIMITED SLIP
IL2 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN
J65 - BRAKES, PWR 4-WHL,DISC FRT & RR
KG9 - GENERATOR, 140 AMP
K34 - CRUISE CONTROL, RESUME SPEED
LT1 - 5.7 LITER SFI V8 ENGINE
MX0 - TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
M30 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS - TIER 1
NP5 - STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER WRAPPED W/LEATHER WRAPPED SHIFT ****
P05 - WHEEL, CHROMED ALUMINUM
QLC - TIRES, P245/50ZR16 PERFORMANCE
R7N - P. C. N.
R8V - WS6 SHIP THRU ASSIGN
R9B - DEALER PROTECTION #2
STE - ASM PLT ST. THERESE
T78 - HEADLAMP CONTROL DELETE
T96 - LAMPS, FOG UA6 - CONTENT THEFT ALARM
UB3 - RALLY GAGES W/TACHOMETER
UK3 - STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS W/LEATHER APPOINTMENT GROUP
U75 - POWER ANTENNA
VK3 - LICENSE PLATE BRACKET, FRONT
VM3 - BUMPER STD IMPACT 5 MPH FRT &RR
V73 - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION U.S.
WS6 - RAM AIR PERFORMANCE PACKAGE: * RAM AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM * FUNCTIONAL AIR SCOOPS * 16" CHROMED ALUMINUM WHEELS * P245/50 ZR16 HIGH PERF TIRES * DUAL OVAL HIGH POLISHED EXHAUST OUTLETS
WS9 - FORMULA OPTION
W73 - RADIO ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC PLAYER GRAPHIC EQUALIZER INCL. CLOCK, SEEK UP/DOWN 6 SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM
Y84 - TRANS AM OPTION
1SA - OPTION GROUP - 1SA
14I - TRIM, DARK PEWTER
142 - TRIM, DARK PEWTER LEATHER
41T - TOP COLOR-BLACK
6BL - COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUT SEL SUS
7BL - COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUT SEL SUS
8TJ - COMPONENT RR LH COMPUT SEL SUSP
81U - PAINT, BRIGHT RED
9TJ - COMPONENT RR RH COMPUT SEL SUSP

brynnda

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mine came with 17"

Spiers

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Those convertible LT1's are not actually a WS6, they just got the Ram Air hood, they never came with the 17" WS6 wheels or suspension.

slow and da curious

I won't be able to check mine for another week as I'm out of town but I would swear mine has 17's on it too. I'm not saying that's how it left the factory, I'm just sayin....

And my VIN has been ran when I bought the car. It's definitely a WS6.

It's all a moot point anyway...it's about to have 15" Bogarts

Blackbirdws6

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I own a 97 vert Ram Air. They did not allow the 17's with the vert so if you see 17's then it's not correct. We got only the oval exhaust and hood with the Ram Air package as it is called in the brochure. I have all the documentation from purchase if anyone needs more clarification.

-brian

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thanks everyone for your reponses

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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True.

True for '97 WS6 verts, but not '98+ WS6 'verts.

Many people changed their rims to 17".


Yours is a coupe, which came w/ the 17" rim / suspension package.

Correct except for the part about the WS6 RPO. You are correct that the '97 WS6 RPO for the verts did not include the 17" rims & performance suspension upgrades that the coupes received, but they were still actually "WS6"s. I've heard reports that some '97 WS6 verts had the rear badge, and others that didn't. This is probably a mid-year production change.

BizZzatch350

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If you ever see a LT1 SS drop top, it has 16 inch SS wheels also.

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Well Im now looking at a 6 speed convertible drop top 97, its in pretty good shape
I really like the looks of the 97 TA ram air's the lines are much smoother, BUT no LS1.
getting it means I have like 6000.00 left over for wheels and a new paint job, not that it needs one.

Spiers

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^ That's precisely the reason I bought an LT1 WS6 instead of LS1. Loved the smoother lines. Sometimes I regret not getting an LS1 but overall I'm pretty happy. The LT1 has it's pro's and con's as any other vehicle. It's a lot easier to get power out of and work on an LS1, but I have a rare car and not many were made. Plus I've gained a lot of knowledge and I plan to have every generation Fbody eventually. And it's the best LT1 Fbody made, so...

But if I could go back I would've bought LS1 WS6. But then I probably would have regretted it and wished I got an LT1 WS6. I'll pick me up an 02 one day.

tnbforever1

HCI2000SS

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Wild guess here, but I'm thinking the OP probably won't read this since his post was 10 years ago....

WhiteBird00

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Not to mention that the comment is wrong anyway... the WS6 option was most certainly offered on the 97 convertible - the photo in the first post is proof of that. The WS6 package consisted of different things between coupe and convertible but even though the handling components weren't part of the convertible WS6 package, it was still a WS6.

RPM WS6

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^ Yep.

@JohnnyBs98WS6Rag got it right, as usual, back in 2008. Not sure why someone would bump this thread 10 years later with partially incorrect info, but post #11 is still the correct answer.

JohnnyBs98WS6Rag

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Thanks RPM, nothing to add from me.

BFK86

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i thought i remember reading somewhere that there was an option on LT1 year convertibles where you could order a WS6 hood as a "appearance" option without any of the other WS6 equipment.