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Author Topic: New SS Buyer (Maybe) ! J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    I am just wondering if there is a way to verify that a car is a true SS and not a just a Z28 that someone put decals on? Can anyone give me something that I can actually look at and verify it's authenticity? The car looks good and it is a 99 with 39000 miles. It has a SLP air intake, SS insignias and turned up rear spoiler, also the third brake light says SLP on it. Is there any VIN# that distinguishes it from the Z28 or standard Camaro or do I have to call SLP? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks -------------------- Jim - Signal_20 Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged Kevin V 2002 SS 2nd Gear Member # 1025 posted                       The hood and spoiler is a definite thing to check, though they could have been added on. On the drivers door there should be a Y2Y as one of the parts codes. There will also be a SLP sticker saying they modified it to an SS. On the passenger door will be a SLP sticker with any additional options installed by SLP. You can even write down the VIN # and check with SLP to be sure. -------------------- Kevin Villier, 2002 SS #186 - 6M with Hurst and "short-stick", TT, navy blue, chrome SS wheels, Bilstein suspension, SS grill, BMR STB, BMR chrome-moly panhard rod, SLP loudmouth, Direct-Flo lid with Holley Power Shot filter, mallory polished MAF ends, 4.10 gears, PPC LT's. 336 rwhp, 345 rwtq www.villier.net Louisville, KY Posts: 763 | From: Louisville, KY | Registered: Jun 2001  |  IP: Logged J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    It has the hood and spoiler but there is no Y2Y code and there is there no SLP sticker on the passenger door or drivers door for that matter. It does have the code WU8 and Z28 on the drivers door. [ 14. September 2003, 02:56 PM: Message edited by: J.B. ] Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged RagSS 3rd Gear Member # 1127 posted                       ...KevinV is correct, there should be an RPO code on the driver's door jamb sticker, ...I think "WU8" is the code to look for though... KevinK Posts: 1046 | From: Pine Bush, NY USA | Registered: Aug 2001  |  IP: Logged Kevin V 2002 SS 2nd Gear Member # 1025 posted                       The Y2Y may be only for when there are SLP second level options added. Posts: 763 | From: Louisville, KY | Registered: Jun 2001  |  IP: Logged J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    I just need to make "SURE" before I buy it so I guess I better call SLP tomorrow. Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged Mike2001SS 2nd Gear Member # 2088 posted                       J B the 99 did not have a Y2Y code on it if it had none of the extra slp opts. added and WU8 is the code for it to be a SS so if it has the WU8 on the sticker it is a true SS -------------------- Willard (Mike) Scott Worldwide Camaro Club North Carolina state Rep. 2001 SS convertible with all SLP opts. Sunset Orange Neutral top Neutral leather http://community.webshots.com/user/wmss Posts: 737 | From: Siler City N.C. | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    Well that helps, the guy said it had some kind of a stage 2 suspension I think I don't know if that tells you anything or not. I guess I am just not to trusting these days. Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged csmith4153 New Member Member # 2087 posted                    Just look inside the driver door. There is a sticker with the option codes of that car. A SS will have "WU8" listed on that sticker. Posts: 18 | From: Coloma Mi | Registered: Aug 2003  |  IP: Logged chrisL Shhh, I'm on the phone. Member # 97 posted                       drivers door GM RPO sticker will have WU8. its the only way to verify a real SS. SLP passenger door sticker only if SLP second sticker content was installed. (bilstein, dual/dual, etc) Posts: 2441 | From: Chester, NY | Registered: Feb 2000  |  IP: Logged J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    Thanks for all the info! Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    Well in case anyones interested I bought the car. I got a good deal I think because the guy had to sell it. It is a 99 with 39000 miles and is basically like new inside and out although it will need a set of tires soon. I got it for $14,000, my other car was a 2000 Mustang GT and so far I am impressed with the SS. It has lots more power and gets off the line a lot quicker than the GT plus the motor is not as easy to tear up as the 4.6 and cost a lot less to fix if something does go wrong. Anyway I really like it and wanted to thank you guys for the help. I did talk to SLP who also verified it is a original SS car and the "WU8" code is the SS code. -------------------- Jim - Signal_20 Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged mikerc 1st Gear Member # 2021 posted                       Congrats on the new ride! -------------------- 2002 Firehawk #668 Silver/Ebony Trans-Am 6 speed, TCS, CD-Changer Bilstein, Chrome Wheels, Mats, Portfolio Mods - BdubLS1 mods plus !CAGS Dynolab Dynojet® Model 248C numbers at approx 3400 miles 314rwhp 328rwtq - graph. 1967 Firebird 326 HO package Silver/Black was the original paint, currently white awaiting a rebirth, 4 speed, dual exhausts My cars Posts: 49 | From: Atlanta GA | Registered: Aug 2003  |  IP: Logged Macky 2nd Gear Member # 1427 posted                       Congrats! You done good. Posts: 322 | From: Fort Polk, LA | Registered: Feb 2002  |  IP: Logged Cavy Dan 4th Gear Member # 1352 posted                       Congrats on the purchase! Since Teri isn't around and in BG.... Are you going to be signing up with the SSOA?? THis messageboard is a great place to hang out and the people are the best around here! I've made quite a few great friends becasue of here. -------------------- 2004 Cavalier LS Sport Coupe Manual,Sunroof,16" Chrome, Zaino!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/pazbich3 Used to Drive: 2001 Camaro SS #3220 Posts: 2651 | From: Enola (Harrisburg Area), Pennsylvania | Registered: Jan 2002  |  IP: Logged Showgun 1st Gear Member # 1930 posted                    Good choice on your new ride! -------------------- 2000 SS Camaro number #4067,T-tops,Bilstein Suspension,Performance Exhaust, SS Dash Plaque,Lube Package,Chrome SS Wheels front & Chrome ZR-1 Grand Sport in back [17x11] with 315`s ,Z06 Fuel rail covers, SLP air box & mass air & bellows , Trans Am guage face with white face guages with SS on them, carbon fiber door sills, SS matts, SS grill, & SSOA Member Posts: 164 | From: Pearland, Texas | Registered: May 2003  |  IP: Logged J.B. New Member Member # 2112 posted                    Mine looks like that minus the stripes, nice! -------------------- Jim - Signal_20 Posts: 18 | From: Central Florida | Registered: Sep 2003  |  IP: Logged

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