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intensifi · 06-24-2012, 01:40 AM

I've seen a lot of Camaro convertible factory stickers with the RS package and wheel upgrades.

This seems like a waste of money given one wheel upgrade in the RS package.

Why not order just the final wheel upgrade and buy the halo lights separately?

Overflow · 06-24-2012, 01:54 AM

Because buying the wheels, tints, roof molding, and halo lights seperately would cost more money. Heck even buying the wheels and halo lights alone separately would cost more. IMHO, the RS package is a bang for your buck.

RSloth · 06-24-2012, 01:54 AM

Cause that's a lot of money and trouble.
In my opinion, why would you do that if you could just buy it.
why would you make your car something it's not?
its not as far as putting a v8 facia on a v6 but to me the deal breaker was no RS package.
I didn't want it unless it was an RS.

Mr_Draco · 06-24-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by intensifi

Why not order just the final wheel upgrade and buy the halo lights separately?

Because the GM hid's plus harness runs about $800 per side. Last time I checked $1,600 just for hid's is a lot more then just buying the RS package to start with.

Ladybugsmom · 06-24-2012, 08:30 AM

It's more than just wheels and halos...

mikeSS · 06-24-2012, 08:35 AM

is the RS PKG is that much money considering how much it helps the cars looks,

Hec_45th · 06-24-2012, 08:37 AM

If you like spending more money than that's a great choice. But if you like bang for your buck RS all day. Remember a packaged deal is always a better deal then buying multiple items seperate. And this holds true to every product from electronic to building suplies

MrGood · 06-24-2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

is the RS PKG is that much money considering how much it helps the cars looks,

+1 I wouldn't have bought one without it.

Baba · 06-24-2012, 08:46 AM

The REAL waste of money is adding after-market parts to a vehicle that could've been purchased with those options already factory / dealer installed at less cost with a better warranty to boot. That's part of what constitutes "value" for your money.

Roll_the_Dice · 06-24-2012, 08:49 AM

I chose not to get the RS package. I knew I wanted different wheels than what was offered by GM. I did want halos so I bought Eagle Eye....I spent $450 on the lights, $1000 on the wheels, $150 on a harness to make my halos and fogs DRLs. I think the RS package is $1500 extra...which is a good deal, if you like the wheels. I sold my original wheels for $600, so I have $1000 into my own RS package...I have not gotten HID retro fit yet, but am thinking about it. So that leaves me $500 extra to spend on other mods...so to me, I agree the RS package was not worth it.

Stingray · 06-24-2012, 08:55 AM

Unless you prefer aftermarket mods why not just stick with the RS, IMO. Straight from the factory with intact warranty (and package originality).

crashprime · 06-24-2012, 08:59 AM

I bought my '10 SS used without the RS package. I don't think I would consider spending $1400 to have it installed onto the car today if someone gave me the option. It's an awful lot of money for just HID's and a little paint. (A lot more worth it on the LT's where you actually get a nice wheel upgrade).

clg_98ta · 06-24-2012, 09:02 AM

Depends on whether you're buying a V6 or V8. With a V6, when you buy the RS you are paying for wheel upgrade, headlight upgrade & halos, and spoiler.

But if you're buying a V8 (SS), you're basically paying for the headlights/halos. You already havethe same painted 20" wheels w/ PZero's - the RS only gets you a different shade of paint.

I know the RS has a few other cosmetic diffs (badging, painted ditch molding, darker taillight lenses, etc), but those don't really factor into the cost.

IMO, when you're buying an SS, you should get the RS if you want the HID/halo headlights and not worry about adding after market wheels (because the RS wheels didn't cost you anything anyway).

But if you pay for the RS on a V6, you paid around $1K (whatever the RS cost difference is between V6 and V8) for upgraded wheels, so you'll be taking a loss when you add aftermarket wheels.

Drago77 · 06-24-2012, 09:25 AM

Yeah... I fall victim to the RS rip...its all a matter of being able to wait... I recently helped install a set of eagle eye HID/Halos in a friends non-RS... looks better than OEM to me; wish they woulda been around when I ordered my car. My M.S. rims never made it off the dealer lot as I swapped those day 1... sold.for $500. No ditch moldings on a vert... spoiler already on te 2SS... basically, for $1500 o got headlights and red SS badges (which I've filled w black vinyl)...

Live n learn. Least my window sticker says SS/RS.

06-24-2012, 01:40 AM	#1
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Money wasted with RS package and wheel upgrades I've seen a lot of Camaro convertible factory stickers with the RS package and wheel upgrades. This seems like a waste of money given one wheel upgrade in the RS package. Why not order just the final wheel upgrade and buy the halo lights separately?

06-24-2012, 01:54 AM	#2
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	Because buying the wheels, tints, roof molding, and halo lights seperately would cost more money. Heck even buying the wheels and halo lights alone separately would cost more. IMHO, the RS package is a bang for your buck. __________________

06-24-2012, 01:54 AM	#3
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	Cause that's a lot of money and trouble. In my opinion, why would you do that if you could just buy it. why would you make your car something it's not? its not as far as putting a v8 facia on a v6 but to me the deal breaker was no RS package. I didn't want it unless it was an RS. __________________

06-24-2012, 08:30 AM	#5
Ladybugsmom Older than I look.... Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 6,481 View My Garage	It's more than just wheels and halos... __________________ High Heels and Fast Wheels!!

06-24-2012, 08:37 AM	#7
Hec_45th Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary 2LT RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 151 View My Garage	If you like spending more money than that's a great choice. But if you like bang for your buck RS all day. Remember a packaged deal is always a better deal then buying multiple items seperate. And this holds true to every product from electronic to building suplies __________________

06-24-2012, 08:35 AM	#6
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	is the RS PKG is that much money considering how much it helps the cars looks,

06-24-2012, 08:46 AM	#9
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	The *REAL* waste of money is adding after-market parts to a vehicle that could've been purchased with those options already factory / dealer installed at less cost with a better warranty to boot. That's part of what constitutes "value" for your money. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

06-24-2012, 08:49 AM	#10
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	I chose not to get the RS package. I knew I wanted different wheels than what was offered by GM. I did want halos so I bought Eagle Eye....I spent $450 on the lights, $1000 on the wheels, $150 on a harness to make my halos and fogs DRLs. I think the RS package is $1500 extra...which is a good deal, if you like the wheels. I sold my original wheels for $600, so I have $1000 into my own RS package...I have not gotten HID retro fit yet, but am thinking about it. So that leaves me $500 extra to spend on other mods...so to me, I agree the RS package was not worth it. __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)

06-24-2012, 08:55 AM	#11
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Unless you prefer aftermarket mods why not just stick with the RS, IMO. Straight from the factory with intact warranty (and package originality).

06-24-2012, 08:59 AM	#12
crashprime Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 171	I bought my '10 SS used without the RS package. I don't think I would consider spending $1400 to have it installed onto the car today if someone gave me the option. It's an awful lot of money for just HID's and a little paint. (A lot more worth it on the LT's where you actually get a nice wheel upgrade).

06-24-2012, 09:02 AM	#13
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	Depends on whether you're buying a V6 or V8. With a V6, when you buy the RS you are paying for wheel upgrade, headlight upgrade & halos, and spoiler. But if you're buying a V8 (SS), you're basically paying for the headlights/halos. You already havethe same painted 20" wheels w/ PZero's - the RS only gets you a different shade of paint. I know the RS has a few other cosmetic diffs (badging, painted ditch molding, darker taillight lenses, etc), but those don't really factor into the cost. IMO, when you're buying an SS, you should get the RS if you want the HID/halo headlights and not worry about adding after market wheels (because the RS wheels didn't cost you anything anyway). But if you pay for the RS on a V6, you paid around $1K (whatever the RS cost difference is between V6 and V8) for upgraded wheels, so you'll be taking a loss when you add aftermarket wheels. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

06-24-2012, 09:25 AM	#14
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	Yeah... I fall victim to the RS rip...its all a matter of being able to wait... I recently helped install a set of eagle eye HID/Halos in a friends non-RS... looks better than OEM to me; wish they woulda been around when I ordered my car. My M.S. rims never made it off the dealer lot as I swapped those day 1... sold.for $500. No ditch moldings on a vert... spoiler already on te 2SS... basically, for $1500 o got headlights and red SS badges (which I've filled w black vinyl)... Live n learn. Least my window sticker says SS/RS. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com