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PD123 · 02-25-2009, 12:54 PM

Would it be more cost efficient to get the RS package with it instead?

Mr_Draco · 02-25-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PD123

Would it be more cost efficient to get the RS package with it instead?

If you are looking for lights that look like the ones that come with the RS package then the cost will be about the same.

ZYAL8R · 02-25-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

If you are looking for lights that look like the ones that come with the RS package then the cost will be about the same.

What he said.

JMAN311 · 02-25-2009, 01:33 PM

+2 Go with the RS package from the factory

toehead93 · 02-25-2009, 03:29 PM

You really think it will cost the same? I would think it'd be a lot less considering aftermarket HID kits run less than $300 for the G8. I struggled with this when ordering and chose not to get the RS package. There will be aftermarket options and the GM catalog to select from in the future. So other than the lights all I'd benifit from in the RS package is a few red SS badges which I would replace with silver SS badges (I don't like the red accent) and color matched roof seal (but my car is already black).

ralniv · 02-25-2009, 03:41 PM

Aftermarket halo lamps will be far cheaper than the $1,200 factory RS package for the SS. The factory RS package includes: HID lamps, new tail lights, rear spoiler (for LT models), 20" 5-spoke rims and some type of roofline trim upgrade.

I like the upgraded head lamps, tail lamps and rims, so the $1,200 factory option is a more appealing route for me personally. If all you care about is HID head lamps, then aftermarket is a tempting route.

JMAN311 · 02-25-2009, 03:45 PM

Last I heard a good set of HID's would probably cost $750. Then you have to find an aftermarket "halo" kit, then you have to install it and get it working properly. I'd rather spend the 1200, get the extra items and have it all get replaced by warranty if there's any issues with the lighting.

OUR72GTO · 02-25-2009, 04:04 PM

TOO MUCH

NAHURRY · 02-25-2009, 05:04 PM

You are paying for mostly the Hids/Halos in the RS pack....To me, its worth it!

BeermanSS · 02-25-2009, 05:08 PM

those supposed HID kits are a joke and they aren't safe. They glare and blind other drivers. If you want to do it yourself your going to have to build them. Which means you have to find projectors, shrouds, and the lights and bulbs. Just get it from the factory you'll be much happier. Guys building them correctly for the Cobalts have been spending more than 500. And that is doing all the work themselves. Most have been closer to 7 or 800.

Mr_Draco · 02-25-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

You really think it will cost the same? I would think it'd be a lot less considering aftermarket HID kits run less than $300 for the G8.

Most aftermarket HID/halo kits are only for low beams. The kits that do have both low and high beams in one unit like the Camaro run about $500-$600 per side.

Muscle Master · 02-25-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JMAN311

Last I heard a good set of HID's would probably cost $750. Then you have to find an aftermarket "halo" kit, then you have to install it and get it working properly. I'd rather spend the 1200, get the extra items and have it all get replaced by warranty if there's any issues with the lighting.

Try $350-$450 for the install

Halos/HID's kinda pricey .... you don't want nothing with cheap quality though

Here is the most recent pic of my Halo's I got from AAC:

[IMG]http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x109/MRPCharger/DS****54-1.jpg[/IMG]

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-27-2009, 10:49 AM

If you don't care about having high v. Lo beams...I guess someone somewhere will make an aftermarket kit.

But the Camaro's HIDs are dual-beam...anybody have price estimates for a quality set of dual-beam HIDs? Last I checked they're going to run somewhere around 500 bucks a piece. Ouch.

Here's a conversation we had a while back about this...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=259213

Mr_Draco · 02-27-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

If you don't care about having high v. Lo beams...I guess someone somewhere will make an aftermarket kit.

But the Camaro's HIDs are dual-beam...anybody have price estimates for a quality set of dual-beam HIDs? Last I checked they're going to run somewhere around 500 bucks a piece. Ouch.

All the prices I've found are $500-$600 each as well.

02-25-2009, 12:54 PM	#1
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02-25-2009, 01:33 PM	#4
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02-25-2009, 03:45 PM	#7
JMAN311 Drives: 2013 F-150 Limited Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,191	Last I heard a good set of HID's would probably cost $750. Then you have to find an aftermarket "halo" kit, then you have to install it and get it working properly. I'd rather spend the 1200, get the extra items and have it all get replaced by warranty if there's any issues with the lighting. __________________ There just might be a 2016 Camaro or Corvette in my future... _____________________________________________ Previous Chevy's 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6\|SIM 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS\|M6\|CGM Exterior\|Gray Int 2000 Camaro SS\|M6\|SLP headers\|SLP center mounted quad exhaust\|Magnaflow muffler\|Hypertech programmed 2001 Corvette\|M6\|LG Motorsports Headers\|Corsa Touring Cat-back\|Magnaflow X Pipe\|Hurst short-throw\|Dyno tuned

02-25-2009, 04:04 PM	#8
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	TOO MUCH __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

02-27-2009, 10:49 AM	#13
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	If you don't care about having high v. Lo beams...I guess someone somewhere will make an aftermarket kit. But the Camaro's HIDs are dual-beam...anybody have price estimates for a quality set of dual-beam HIDs? Last I checked they're going to run somewhere around 500 bucks a piece. Ouch. Here's a conversation we had a while back about this... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=259213 __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

02-25-2009, 03:29 PM	#5
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,136 View My Garage	You really think it will cost the same? I would think it'd be a lot less considering aftermarket HID kits run less than $300 for the G8. I struggled with this when ordering and chose not to get the RS package. There will be aftermarket options and the GM catalog to select from in the future. So other than the lights all I'd benifit from in the RS package is a few red SS badges which I would replace with silver SS badges (I don't like the red accent) and color matched roof seal (but my car is already black).

02-25-2009, 03:41 PM	#6
ralniv Drives: far too much Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern CA Posts: 72	Aftermarket halo lamps will be far cheaper than the $1,200 factory RS package for the SS. The factory RS package includes: HID lamps, new tail lights, rear spoiler (for LT models), 20" 5-spoke rims and some type of roofline trim upgrade. I like the upgraded head lamps, tail lamps and rims, so the $1,200 factory option is a more appealing route for me personally. If all you care about is HID head lamps, then aftermarket is a tempting route.

02-25-2009, 05:04 PM	#9
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	You are paying for mostly the Hids/Halos in the RS pack....To me, its worth it!

02-25-2009, 05:08 PM	#10
BeermanSS Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS/SC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wilson, NY Posts: 214	those supposed HID kits are a joke and they aren't safe. They glare and blind other drivers. If you want to do it yourself your going to have to build them. Which means you have to find projectors, shrouds, and the lights and bulbs. Just get it from the factory you'll be much happier. Guys building them correctly for the Cobalts have been spending more than 500. And that is doing all the work themselves. Most have been closer to 7 or 800.