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fireresq157 · 11-23-2008, 08:54 PM

Does anyone know for sure if the Polished wheels can substitute the midnight silver wheels from the RS package at no extra charge. Or do you have to pay the 400 extra to exchange one upgraded wheel for another. I remind you thats the same prise you pay without the RS package. The only reason I would get the RS on a SS2 would be for the HID headlights. I don't think their cost is almost 1 G would justify this since almost everything else that the RS gives you comes with the SS2 especialy if you opt for the polished wheels.

detroitboy · 11-23-2008, 09:44 PM

You would never be able to buy the HID headlight package for under $1000. RS also gives you the color coded "ditch moldings" (instead of black) above the windows, and different tail lights.
I believe the RS package is reduced in price when you're buying the 2SS because it reflects the fact that you're already getting the 20" wheels with the SS package. So....its still another $480 for the polished wheels ($120 per wheel). Personally I feel that its a rip off...but I do want it.
I really don't see any other cheaper solution at this time. They know they have you in a tough spot due to the offsets of the wheel and the need to clear the big brembo calipers. It would probably be awhile before the aftermarket would have a cheaper solution.

franknbeans · 11-23-2008, 11:50 PM

just to chime in also. . . the polished wheels are an upgrade in any model you can pick, thus they will not give you them for free just because you don't want the midnight painted wheels with the RS package.

Matrix · 11-24-2008, 01:26 AM

Hmmm Interesting. I was gonna get some aftermarket rims but if its only 480 to upgrade maybe I should look into the polished wheels.

PYROLYSIS · 11-24-2008, 06:58 PM

some white rims would be nice to make a 30th anniversary clone

Hylton · 11-24-2008, 07:05 PM

From the example of the polished wheels on the silver SS, I am actually considering get my painted SS wheels striped and professionally polished to look like chrome. The example I saw was nothing like the SLP polished wheels on the 4th gens. Could probably get it done for about the same price anyways.

franknbeans · 11-24-2008, 07:52 PM

i'm going to look into getting mine black chromed.

gladiatoro · 11-24-2008, 08:02 PM

Black chromed is sweet would match my black SS

Here is a link to SEMA love the LS7 concept 586HP , 545 ft lbs WOW can be built with a crate motor by anyone AWESOME

http://www.lsxtv.com/forum/exclusive...cepts-870.html

11-23-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
fireresq157 Drives: 1997 SS & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,027	Polished wheel or Midnight silver Does anyone know for sure if the Polished wheels can substitute the midnight silver wheels from the RS package at no extra charge. Or do you have to pay the 400 extra to exchange one upgraded wheel for another. I remind you thats the same prise you pay without the RS package. The only reason I would get the RS on a SS2 would be for the HID headlights. I don't think their cost is almost 1 G would justify this since almost everything else that the RS gives you comes with the SS2 especialy if you opt for the polished wheels.

11-23-2008, 09:44 PM	#2
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 698	You would never be able to buy the HID headlight package for under $1000. RS also gives you the color coded "ditch moldings" (instead of black) above the windows, and different tail lights. I believe the RS package is reduced in price when you're buying the 2SS because it reflects the fact that you're already getting the 20" wheels with the SS package. So....its still another $480 for the polished wheels ($120 per wheel). Personally I feel that its a rip off...but I do want it. I really don't see any other cheaper solution at this time. They know they have you in a tough spot due to the offsets of the wheel and the need to clear the big brembo calipers. It would probably be awhile before the aftermarket would have a cheaper solution. __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

11-23-2008, 11:50 PM	#3
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	just to chime in also. . . the polished wheels are an upgrade in any model you can pick, thus they will not give you them for free just because you don't want the midnight painted wheels with the RS package. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

11-24-2008, 01:26 AM	#4
Matrix Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS & Magnum R/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,520	Hmmm Interesting. I was gonna get some aftermarket rims but if its only 480 to upgrade maybe I should look into the polished wheels. __________________ SIM Camaro 2010 V8-2SS/RS-A6!!+

11-24-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	some white rims would be nice to make a 30th anniversary clone __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

11-24-2008, 07:05 PM	#6
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	From the example of the polished wheels on the silver SS, I am actually considering get my painted SS wheels striped and professionally polished to look like chrome. The example I saw was nothing like the SLP polished wheels on the 4th gens. Could probably get it done for about the same price anyways. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

11-24-2008, 07:52 PM	#7
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	i'm going to look into getting mine black chromed. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

11-24-2008, 08:02 PM	#8
gladiatoro Drives: 1981 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kelowna B.C Canada Posts: 307	Black chromed is sweet would match my black SS Here is a link to SEMA love the LS7 concept 586HP , 545 ft lbs WOW can be built with a crate motor by anyone AWESOME http://www.lsxtv.com/forum/exclusive...cepts-870.html

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