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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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How would I find out if my car is a true SS? The dealership said they checked on it and said it was but I want to find out for myself. Heres the vin number on my car #2G1FP22G512114726
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Check the RPO codes on the drivers door. A true SS will have an RPO of WU8.
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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i think you could give your vin to slp, too and they'll tell you what your build number is and everything
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Old Jun 17, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Just Curious? Any specific reason you're questioning if it's a 'true' SS?
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:55 PM
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When I bought it it has all different emblems but that means nothing but the insert that says camaro above the radio they bought a new one to say camaro ss. I dont know what that says on a z but all in all just curious. They said they checked on it and found out it was a true ss but on the car fax report it says z28, I dont know if it says that because ss is just a package or what.
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperSport
Check the RPO codes on the drivers door. A true SS will have an RPO of WU8.
I didnt see RPO codes... Where among all that info on the door will it say it and what would it say on a z28?
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by camaroPOWER
I didnt see RPO codes... Where among all that info on the door will it say it and what would it say on a z28?
Here is where the WU8 RPO code (SS) is listed.

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Thanks man. Sure thing it said it so it is a true ss after all.
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For future reference, SS never shows up on the carfax, title, or insurance (some companies it does though). That's because it's just an option on the Z28 model like t-tops would be.

So newbs that stumble across this thread, check the RPO or call SLP with the VIN. That's the only way to tell - and don't rely soley on the dealership because they don't know anything. Do your research and make informed purchases
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