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Attention, 1996 through 2002 Camaro SS owners: The Super Sport Owners Association, sanctioned by SLP Engineering, welcomes you into our family. |
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Thanks for stopping by! Get to know Steve and Teri ----> January 2000 issue of GM EDGE. |
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Ordering the vehicle you want at a fair price can be easy and
relatively painless if you do a bit of research and go into it with the right
attitude. First you to find the right dealer for you. Make sure you do your
homework on the Internet first and configure the car's price at Dealer
Invoice and MSRP so you know what the bottom line is. Many people are getting
good deals through AutoVantage or Autobytel. They can help locate a
dealer that will sell a vehicle as low as a few hundred dollars over Dealer
Invoice. The more informed you are, the better deal you'll make. If a dealer
won't be straight up with you, walk away and find another one. Remember, if
your dealer isn't willing to work with you to get you the car you want, then
they aren't willing to do their job. You can get any car for invoice at Bruce Glueck Chevrolet |
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So many people would like to buy the vehicle they really want and not have to go through a huge hassle with a dealer. We contacted over a dozen Chevrolet dealers before we found one that was polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to go through the order process with us. A BIG thank you to Town and Country Chevrolet in Ashland, Oregon and Herb Wilson, the Fleet Manager for painlessly helping us get the Camaro SS we wanted at a price that we all were happy with (Sean Brown was a big help in following through to make sure we took delivery to our satisfaction!). |
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We ordered our LS1, 1999 SS (WU8) with a Navy Blue Metallic exterior (28U), White convertible top (10T), Arctic White leather interior (102), 6-speed manual transmission (MN6), all SLP optional content (Y2Y) except for chrome wheels, and all available GM options, including the Monsoon(tm) audio system. We were able to sit down with the order guide and list off the option codes we wanted on our SS while Herb wrote them down. All said and done, it took less than 30 minutes to order the car and make the deal. We have never left a dealership feeling this good. |
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Here's a good spot to bone up on your car buying basics: |
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If you'd like to learn more about the Camaro, please visit The F-Body Hideout. |
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Here's the order and delivery timeline for our SS: |
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May 26, 1998 - we ordered our SS from Town & Country Chevrolet, Ashland, Or. (thanks to Herb Wilson, Fleet Manager). |
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June 4, 1998 - our SS is preferenced (that means all parts are available to build the car). |
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August 10, 1998 - our SS is assigned a TPW (Target Production Week). |
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August 31, 1998 - a new TPW is assigned due to the GM strike (the car was finished 8/31, right on time). |
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September 11, 1998 - our SS gets shipped to SLP Engineering for installation of the hood, spoiler and Y2Y content. |
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September 18, 1998 - our SS is finished and transported from SLP Engineering back to GM. |
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September 24, 1998 - our SS is loaded by GM onto a rail car in St. Therese, Canada. |
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October 5, 1998 - Our SS arrives at the rail yard. |
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October 6, 1998 - After staking out the rail yard for 2 days, we see our SS finally get unloaded at the carrier's yard. |
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October 7, 1998 - We follow the car from the distribution yard in Portland, Oregon to our dealer 300 miles away in Ashland, Oregon and drive it away 2 hours after it was unloaded from the truck. |
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If you would like to track your car obtain the rail car # from your dealer and track the train's progress according to which railroad company serves your dealer's distribution yard. |
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Here's how your dealer can get the shipping info: Call 1-888-414-6322. Using the automated system select the #1 key until you're given the choice of Chevrolet or Pontiac (1 or 2). Select the appropriate number and give them your dealer code and order number (have the VIN handy just in case). They should be able to give the rail car number for tracking on one of the rail road's sites. We tracked our car via Union Pacific Railroad. |
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Our SLP Engineering Y2Y optional content includes: |
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High performance SS Front Floor Mats. |
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SS Dash Plaque and Key Fobs. |
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SS Logo Emblazoned Car Cover. |
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Castrol "Syntec" High Performance Lubricants Package. |
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Added goodies to our SS include: |
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Skip shift eliminator (!CAGS) from RK Sport. |
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A McLeod Clutch. |
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Clear, MTI .High Flow Air Intake with K&N filter. |
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A blue, powder coated 2-point strut tower brace from RK Sport. |
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A GM power antenna to compliment our Monsoon(tm) audio system. |
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White "C A M A R O" letters on the back panel from RK Sport. |
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We also have Custom Plates: HTWL SS (HotWheelSS). |
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All of our cars mechanical needs are maintained/modified/restored by Steve Heino, owner and operator of Modern Classics Auto Service & Performance in Lake Oswego, Oregon. |
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Everybody wants a Short Stick from Lou Salzano! |
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Below, are a few photos of the delivery of '99 SS #69. |
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Sitting at the shipping yard waiting
for delivery to the dealer. |
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Delivered to Town & Country Chev.
- Ashland, Or. |
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Steve and our friend Milt detailing
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Look at the optional Auburn
Differential's cover. |
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How about a shot taken from under the
car - looking up at the engine. |
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Here's an interesting link to a VIN decoder for F-Bodies |
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There is a TSB for the trip meter reset problem that '99 F-Bodies have! Get your dealer to look for Bulletin # 99-08-49-009, dated August 1999. LS1 Forum |
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Take a look at our other Camaros (listed below) |
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