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jacob678 · 04-30-2009, 12:23 PM

Hello everyone.... I ordered my baby on October 14, 2008 with my dealer. With all the excitement and confusion unfortunetly mine was somehow ordered without the RS package. According to GM this includes HID headlamps, special tail lamps, and midnight wheels. I already ordered polished alluminum wheels for it so I am not concerned about the wheels. I ordered the RS headlights and tailights from the dealer parts department today. Something tells me these will not just plug right in after installation. The units ordered from parts include the entire housing, HID bulbs, halo rings, ballasts, etc. The taillights should be an easy swap however. If anyone else if thinking of doing this or has already begun I would appreciate any feedback you may have.

2010 Camaro 2SS IOM, IOM Interior, 6 Speed Manual LS3

toehead93 · 04-30-2009, 01:40 PM

What did you pay? We had a long discussion on here ealrier on what the GM price would be. I am considering the same thing as you. I didn't see the need to pay $1200 for lights only. I'll ask my dealer for more details this weekend when I pick up the car.

Nexus6 · 04-30-2009, 01:40 PM

uumm, i think you will need the controls for the lights as well ,How much did you pay for the HID lights and the tail lights ? .I would think it would be over 1k

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2010cantwait · 04-30-2009, 01:41 PM

Jacob, could you let me know how much the HIDs cost- I didn't order RS but might install the halos later...

toehead93 · 04-30-2009, 03:51 PM

Here's info I found from a dealer:
"3 of the 4 tail light are available from GM (of course, not all 4). They run $69.70 each.

The HID headlights are available, but one is backordered. They run $687.11 each. They come complete with ballasts and all needed electronics. I believe that the harness for the headlamps would also need to be changed. The harness is not available from GM and I do not have pricing at this time."

I figure that one of the tail lights can be used on both sides. So 4 rears at $70=$280 and 2 Halos at $687 = $1,374 = $1,654 + harness(?).
Jacob, is similar to your pricing?

Had I known I may have ordered th RS package. Oh well, its too late now.

jacob678 · 05-08-2009, 12:45 AM

I got a deal at 620.00 per HID/HALO fixture. I think 70.00 on the rear tail lamps. One headlight has arrived and 3/4 tail lights. Waiting for the rest to come in before I start the project. It does look like most of the front bumper will need to be removed to replace the HID/HALO units. Some re-wiring for the DRL's as well.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-08-2009, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacob678

I got a deal at 620.00 per HID/HALO fixture.

Kind puts the value of the RS package in perspective, huh?

2SSJIM · 05-08-2009, 04:39 AM

I'm doing it also! Halo's only for now!

ssalter · 05-08-2009, 11:28 AM

Ya seriously puts RS package value in perspective....i mean $1200 dollars and i got all that stuff plus painted roof ditch molding, now if you really wanna put it in true perspective, price the front and rear red ss emblems and get a quote from a body shop to paint mouldings....gonna be close to $2000, and its still gonna be a RS clone car.
Give me my RS package for $1200 please and put it on in the factory.

jacob678 · 05-08-2009, 07:44 PM

Yes, reading my original post, I ordered my Camaro with the RS package but it was dropped in error. Not to mention many people thought with a 2SS package that it would include all upgrade packages beneath it. For instance when you order an LTZ Silverado you are going to get all the options included in the LS and LT versions. Chevrolet messed this up for many people by not including the RS package. ohh well.

Never2LowChevy · 05-09-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacob678

Yes, reading my original post, I ordered my Camaro with the RS package but it was dropped in error. Not to mention many people thought with a 2SS package that it would include all upgrade packages beneath it. For instance when you order an LTZ Silverado you are going to get all the options included in the LS and LT versions. Chevrolet messed this up for many people by not including the RS package. ohh well.

The RS package is a package you can add to any level of trim. GM didnt mess up anything, its the uninformed customers fault if they think an apperance package is included in the top trim package.

jacob678 · 06-03-2009, 07:44 PM

Yeah well when I ordered my Camaro October 14th the RS package was not listed as a seperate item on the sheet. Believe me I wanted everything on this car I am not stupid. Thanks for your negative comment apparently you are perfect.

John Farnen · 06-03-2009, 08:36 PM

One post showed aftermarket halos much cheaper if you want to search it, seamed to be in the 300 range per pair. I read it on this site about 3 weeks ago.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-04-2009, 02:12 PM

Hi i started that thread and this is the link.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15483

04-30-2009, 12:23 PM	#1
jacob678 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 11 View My Garage	HID Headlights, Rear Taillamps. Hello everyone.... I ordered my baby on October 14, 2008 with my dealer. With all the excitement and confusion unfortunetly mine was somehow ordered without the RS package. According to GM this includes HID headlamps, special tail lamps, and midnight wheels. I already ordered polished alluminum wheels for it so I am not concerned about the wheels. I ordered the RS headlights and tailights from the dealer parts department today. Something tells me these will not just plug right in after installation. The units ordered from parts include the entire housing, HID bulbs, halo rings, ballasts, etc. The taillights should be an easy swap however. If anyone else if thinking of doing this or has already begun I would appreciate any feedback you may have. 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM, IOM Interior, 6 Speed Manual LS3 Last edited by jacob678; 05-08-2009 at 12:46 AM. Reason: Spelling

04-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
Nexus6 More human than human Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: The mouth of hell Posts: 1,887 View My Garage	uumm, i think you will need the controls for the lights as well ,How much did you pay for the HID lights and the tail lights ? .I would think it would be over 1k . __________________ 1100 - 10/22/2008 3000 - 05/27/2009 3300 - 06/06/2009 3800 - 06/29/2009 4B00 - 06/29/2009 Warehouse 13 survivor Blood stains,speed kills,fast cars,cheap thrills,rich women,fine wine,i lost my sense i lost control i lost my mind.

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04-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	What did you pay? We had a long discussion on here ealrier on what the GM price would be. I am considering the same thing as you. I didn't see the need to pay $1200 for lights only. I'll ask my dealer for more details this weekend when I pick up the car.

04-30-2009, 01:41 PM	#4
2010cantwait not waiting anymore Drives: vehicles Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa,Illinois Posts: 160	Jacob, could you let me know how much the HIDs cost- I didn't order RS but might install the halos later...

04-30-2009, 03:51 PM	#5
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	Here's info I found from a dealer: "3 of the 4 tail light are available from GM (of course, not all 4). They run $69.70 each. The HID headlights are available, but one is backordered. They run $687.11 each. They come complete with ballasts and all needed electronics. I believe that the harness for the headlamps would also need to be changed. The harness is not available from GM and I do not have pricing at this time." I figure that one of the tail lights can be used on both sides. So 4 rears at $70=$280 and 2 Halos at $687 = $1,374 = $1,654 + harness(?). Jacob, is similar to your pricing? Had I known I may have ordered th RS package. Oh well, its too late now.

05-08-2009, 12:45 AM	#6
jacob678 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 11 View My Garage	I got a deal at 620.00 per HID/HALO fixture. I think 70.00 on the rear tail lamps. One headlight has arrived and 3/4 tail lights. Waiting for the rest to come in before I start the project. It does look like most of the front bumper will need to be removed to replace the HID/HALO units. Some re-wiring for the DRL's as well.

05-08-2009, 04:39 AM	#8
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I'm doing it also! Halo's only for now!

05-08-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
ssalter Drives: 2010 2ss/rs iom w/ blk & iom Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: C Arkansas Posts: 137	Ya seriously puts RS package value in perspective....i mean $1200 dollars and i got all that stuff plus painted roof ditch molding, now if you really wanna put it in true perspective, price the front and rear red ss emblems and get a quote from a body shop to paint mouldings....gonna be close to $2000, and its still gonna be a RS clone car. Give me my RS package for $1200 please and put it on in the factory.

05-08-2009, 07:44 PM	#10
jacob678 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 11 View My Garage	Yes, reading my original post, I ordered my Camaro with the RS package but it was dropped in error. Not to mention many people thought with a 2SS package that it would include all upgrade packages beneath it. For instance when you order an LTZ Silverado you are going to get all the options included in the LS and LT versions. Chevrolet messed this up for many people by not including the RS package. ohh well.

06-03-2009, 07:44 PM	#12
jacob678 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro IOM 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 11 View My Garage	Yeah well when I ordered my Camaro October 14th the RS package was not listed as a seperate item on the sheet. Believe me I wanted everything on this car I am not stupid. Thanks for your negative comment apparently you are perfect.

06-03-2009, 08:36 PM	#13
John Farnen Drives: 1969 RSSS Convertable Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belpre, Ohio Posts: 228	One post showed aftermarket halos much cheaper if you want to search it, seamed to be in the 300 range per pair. I read it on this site about 3 weeks ago.

06-04-2009, 02:12 PM	#14
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Hi i started that thread and this is the link. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15483