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01-23-2009, 05:55 PM | #1136 | ||||
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4th Gen SS info
On the 1996 it's kind of easy to spot these ones especially if the car is a low mileage well preserved unit that has a majority of the original parts intact because the 1996 was the only year that every SS came with the ash tray lid SS-SLP plaque affixed to it. This should not, I repeat not be considered the only means of identifying a 1996 SS because many people try to clone cars this way by stealing the lids from cars at auctions, (I know because a person I use to deal with did this on a regular basis!) That nothwithstanding, there will also be a whole host of SLP "Second Stickers" Generally in both door jambs and on the earlier vehicles, on the radiator core support like the one pictured below, it's the small sticker on the radiator core support in the bottom right hand corner.
The sticker is from SLP and informs you that the vehicle has been altered and what options were added to it. For 1997, things got a little more inconspicuous because the "Build Plaque" became optional and it was not numbered like it's predecessor but was rather just a 1/2" by 3" plaque that read only "CAMARO SS" and was moved from the cosnsole to the center dash trim bezel. However only for 1997 did the Z4C 30th Anniversary SS come with a white "30th Anniversary plaque" like this one pictured here. The Second Sticker rule continued on for the '97 model run with all cars being equiped with the Second Sticker in the door jamb(s) indicating the upgrades that were made. For 98-02, things got very ambiguous and quite difficult to discern as to whether a Z28 was an SS or a clone. This was due in part to the Second Sticker. Cars with Base Alterations Package were cars that were designated by St. Therese to go to SLP only to recieve the Hood Wheels and Spoiler and thus did not have a Second Sticker because they were considered Base Alterations. I'm not going to go into detail as to what options were where and why as I have shaken that tree enough. Basically what we are looking for to see if an SS is the real deal or a clone. For cars that have no second sticker, you want to look in the Drivers Side Door jamb, and locate the build codes, you want to find the code "WU8". This code transcended the mid '97-'02 model run and was present on all SS's for the 4th Gen; however, for '96-mid production of '97, The SS was identified by the alpha numeric code, "R7T". Another code to look for was Y2Y, this was the appearance package or Second Sticker designation given to 98-02 SS's. however the 99's did not all have the Y2Y RPO... OK, lets say the build sticker is marred or blury and you can't read it, what now? Easy, just look at the tire inflation sticker, the tire size should read 275/40-ZR17. This really only applies to the 98-02 becaue the 96-97 came with 16" wheels as well as 17's (Note: All 1996 SS Convertibles came equiped with 16" X 8" ZR-1 Wheels). If all else fails, you can always call your local dealership and ask them for the price for the hood or spoiler of a said Camaro and give them the last 8-10 numbers from the VIN#, if the hood comes back with a price of $1800+, you know you have an SS, and for the spoiler coming back with a price of nearly $1000.00, you know it's going to be an SS as the VIN# doesn't lie. The Hurst Shifter was optional on all 96-02 M-6 cars, but nearly all late 2002 models came equiped with them whether it was specified or not as SLP Associates "Tossed on a few freebies" To the later production as the car was being phased out. The Camaro SS could be ordered with all sorts of upgrades ranging from just floor mats, to Bilstein Level II Suspension, Chrome ZR-1 wheels, SLP Grille (01-02 only), Hurst Shifter etc, etc. That was the beauty of dealerships that participated in the SLP Program. 35th LE info. When a Camaro was selected to be made a 35th Anniversary Model, it was given the production code Z4C and also because it was an appearance upgrade as well, they were all given the production code Y2Y. There were 3000 Limited Edition models made for the United States and an addition 166 +/- for Canada. The Limited Edition was Available with with no second sticker, meaning it could have been delivered with Base Alterations which on the 2002 LE car consisted of the Hood, Spoiler, Machined finish 10 spoke SS wheels and the trophy mat. All the other options were available through the second sticker rule which meant that SLP participating dealerships could have ordered you for an additional cost all the options your heart desires. 35th ann. options: 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Bilstein Level II Suspension 345 HP Performance Package with Center Mount Exhaust Auburn High Torque Differential 35th Anniv. Floor Mats Dash Plaque and Key Fobs 35th Anniv. Car Cover 35th Anniv. Portfolio Hurst Short Throw Shifter I'm sure there is something I am forgetting but that is pretty much the crem-dela-crem of options you could get on a 35th Anniversary convertible! Another fact that you might want to know is that the 35th Anniversary grille (Red and White SS grille) was not available as part of the second sticker option and had to be purchased directly from SLP. The Limited Edition 35th Anniversary was built in 2001 as early as May and bodied and titled as a 2002. Many of these original prototype cars served as the Brickyard Festival cars and carried the Production code Z7D denoting them as Festival Cars. The original prototypes had a unique dot matrix to the fade in the stripes when compared to later production model cars. The Camaro SS was never available with the "Sport Appearance Package" because cars that were designate to recieve RPO-Y87 "Sport Appearance" were sent to Magna de Coma to have the body kit installed and would have then had to be shipped back the St. Therese then shipped to SLP Engineering for the SS Upgrade, then back to St. Therese for departure. Therefore as a cost issue, RPO-Y87 was never available for the SS. But there was once exception to the rule, one lucky sumonabitch is driving around in a 2002 SS that accidentally got shipped to Magna de Coma for the Sport Appearance package and that car is truly an accidental one off. 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01-29-2009, 06:10 AM | #1137 | |
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well i am one of the few people (i think) here that is into american muscle for drags and imports for drifting. As far as muscle goes i am a guy when it comes to imports im a nissan guy. And when i hear z28 nissan doesnt even cross my mind. Im thinking of the camaro from the first second. |
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02-25-2009, 07:29 PM | #1138 |
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I LOVE MY Z32! But its time for a change and i'll be selling my 300zx b/c i want a new car. I always liked camaros but was too young and didnt have the funds for one in the past. Things are different now and im sick off worry about whats gonna go next on my Z. Just put about 3300 into my car on top of the 1500 i put in when i first got it, and im just sick of it. I WANT A NEW CAR! and what better time to get that camaro i always wanted then now. =)
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02-25-2009, 08:37 PM | #1139 |
Z28
If theres a Z28 Hell yes more power. Let the muscle car wars start!
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02-26-2009, 01:00 PM | #1140 |
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Look, back in the "OLD" days the SS was always king whether you drove a Camaro, Chevelle or Nova. While the Z-28 was an awesome vehicle, big blocks ruled. If a Z-28 is produced it should not have more HP then an "SS". What should happen is the SS versions should have various HP and displacement ratings available as options, like putting a 427 LS7 in an SS with over 500 HP...my two cents.
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02-26-2009, 01:00 PM | #1141 |
(In Z/28 Therapy)
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This thread need not die, because the Z28 is not dead.
It's not what you drive it's how you drive it. If I wanted to get from point A to point B, I'd buy a beat to shit Chevette that still ran and get to my point B. But If I wanted to get to point B and make love to the road while getting there, I'd buy a Z28. GM - Who cares what the everyone thinks. You build what the people want. We want a Z28! Don't build what you think the government wants you to build becaue by that time, the economy won't be the way it is. Build the Damn Z/28!!!
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02-26-2009, 01:13 PM | #1142 |
Garnet Red and Black plz
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for all of you who want a z28, they have made one, but they are debating on production for it, check out the new motor trend
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02-26-2009, 01:33 PM | #1143 | |
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02-26-2009, 02:19 PM | #1144 |
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I bet that article was written before HPV was shut down...
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02-26-2009, 02:41 PM | #1145 |
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I think that if the economy wouldn't have gone tits up we would have heard about this by now for a mid year or 2011 option. Just look at Bumblebee for TF2. They changed him quite a bit, and you'd think they wouldn't want much confusion about the car at this stage.
I think that when TF2 was shooting, the Z28 was basically a go, and they were gonna use the movie as a launching point. Now all I can do is hope and pray because sweet jesus, does that sucker ever look badass. |
02-26-2009, 02:47 PM | #1146 |
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I just hope if/when it does come out, it'll be affordable to those of us planning on a price comparable to the 500. With the speculation about how it might be equipped, I'm not so sure. It seems like a lot of the powertrain could take the abuse, and there are already great brakes on the SS, but I'm sure it'll get close to at least $50K. I hope I can find a moderately equipped one for less but we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed.
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02-26-2009, 02:49 PM | #1147 | |
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Shut up you lucky American ( ), with my Canadian pricing, my 2SS RS came in at $49118 taxes in. I am hoping the Z28 is somewhere under 70 grand |
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02-26-2009, 02:50 PM | #1148 |
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Isn't that what you can get a 2 year old Z06 for?
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