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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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Default ???????Thinking to buy SS or WS6 ???????

Both has same engine and every thing but not the body
I think the WS6 is heavier than SS. Which one would u advice me to buy? In addition, which one looks better?
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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What about a Firehawk? I either get one of those or an SS.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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IM IN THE SAME BOAT.

Have a modded Z28 and thinking of getting a WS6.

If you're gonna sell your car for another LS1....go all the way.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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ws6 The car just flat out looks better to me. The only car i would trade mine (1995 Trans Am) in for is a ws6. If your looking for more of the same get the SS, if your looking for something just a little different get the ws6. Good look either way.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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Get the SS
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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WS6, no question about it.

WS6 has nearly double the votes of the SS in the which looks better thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/383656-best-looking-car-ss-ws6-gto-c5-c6.html
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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WS6 (but I'm a little biased )
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the ws6 looks so much meaner and agressive
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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WS6*M6 All The Way....Camaro's are way too common...

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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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Unless you're die-hard about having a car that's totally all original, save yourself about 5 grand and find a Z-28 or a T/A and just buy the items necessary to bring it to SS or WS6 stats.

The power advantage that an SS or a WS6 has over a Z-28 or T/A can be made up for with less than $500 worth of aftermarket bolt-ons.

Just something to consider.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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ul get nothing but biased replys.. just buy the one that you want so u dont think 'oh crap i really wanted the other one'.. if u want the ss just keep ure car an get the hood and spoiler.. they arent really any faster than a z28 or t/a.. i think the ss or ws6 comes with something like 15 more crank hp
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder95ta
ws6 The car just flat out looks better to me. The only car i would trade mine (1995 Trans Am) in for is a ws6. If your looking for more of the same get the SS, if your looking for something just a little different get the ws6. Good look either way.

I like them both but I dissagree with the "more of the same" comment.

The Camaro has more customizing/personalizing potential than a TA IMO,
the TA is limited to pretty much wheels and paint, and yes I own both a 30th TA and my SS.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
Unless you're die-hard about having a car that's totally all original, save yourself about 5 grand and find a Z-28 or a T/A and just buy the items necessary to bring it to SS or WS6 stats.

The power advantage that an SS or a WS6 has over a Z-28 or T/A can be made up for with less than $500 worth of aftermarket bolt-ons.

Just something to consider.


He speaks the truth. Plus since you already have a Z just mod it. Z's are a little more rare cuz everybody has to have the SS or WS6. IMO Z is the way to go.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeremiah
I like them both but I dissagree with the "more of the same" comment.

The Camaro has more customizing/personalizing potential than a TA IMO,
the TA is limited to pretty much wheels and paint, and yes I own both a 30th TA and my SS.
That SS is gorgeous.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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I'd do a Z28 for a DD and a WS6 as a Weekend Beast if I could afford it.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeremiah
I like them both but I dissagree with the "more of the same" comment.

The Camaro has more customizing/personalizing potential than a TA IMO,
the TA is limited to pretty much wheels and paint, and yes I own both a 30th TA and my SS.
When i say more of the same , i mean they are both camaro's. The lines of the car are going to be that much more alike than if he purchased the ws6. Several people made ggod comments about the performance side of the cars and i agree if he was to get a SS for performance he might as well mod his car and save some money.
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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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Go for a WS6 Has the mean look just sitting there. Have even been told by other SS owners that the seats in the WS6 have more comfort than the SS seats. Even had a buddy swap them out of his SS. If that matters.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 12:34 AM
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Ive had both cars also i think the SS is better put together than a WS6 the lines are more straight and the body is more stable. I think the seats in the SS are better than the WS6 more cushion i think because the TA has those rear lumbar supports. The way the seats hug in the TA rules though and thats what i miss. I think im gonna buy another one soon just to have both Fbods 4Friggin ever man
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