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avol2 · 04-18-2009, 10:59 AM

I saw pics the dark wheels are not as dark as you'd think

franknbeans · 04-18-2009, 11:16 AM

when I chatted with Scott (fbodfather) at the philly auto show he stated that you can turn off the foglights/daytime running lights with the RS package.

When you turn on your running lights/side marker lights the Halos come on with them.

pruettfan · 04-18-2009, 11:36 AM

Always seems a little strange how folks get bent out of shape over various headlight switchs.
As far as HID conversion. To do a factory conversion I suspect will cost quite a bit. I am sure it can be done but doubt that the factory will make it cheap. Generally GM sells each component needed for something like this seperately.

themossman · 04-18-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by franknbeans

when I chatted with Scott (fbodfather) at the philly auto show he stated that you can turn off the foglights/daytime running lights with the RS package.

When you turn on your running lights/side marker lights the Halos come on with them.

I think you're missing the point that's trying to be made...took me a minute to get it too....

With RS package.....

During the day...you CAN turn off the 'fog' lights (which serve as DRL)

At night...when you turn on the Headlights (HID)...you CAN NOT turn off the 'fog' lights as there is not a separate switch for them (as they serve as the DRL)

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

The bad part is...as someone mentioned...halogen lamps as fog lights look strange when the headlights are HID.

If this is correct...looks like one of my early mods will be to rewire the fog lamps to a new switch. Looks like we'll need the part # for the switch that's installed in the non-RS cars...****calling CamaroScotty...calling CamaroScotty*****

SummoneR · 04-18-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tjbusa

With all the extras on the rs pkg, it is well worth the 1200.00

What about the package wouldn't someone want?
Body colored gutter strips are nice... better than black...
The head lights alone are worth it to have factory/stock on the vehicle, the RED SS or the RS logos look nice, the darker tail lamps are cool (if you want darker just get some darker ones anyway again the HID's alone are worth the cost) What did I miss? I'm missing something...

Supermans · 04-18-2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themossman

I think you're missing the point that's trying to be made...took me a minute to get it too....

With RS package.....

During the day...you CAN turn off the 'fog' lights (which serve as DRL)

At night...when you turn on the Headlights (HID)...you CAN NOT turn off the 'fog' lights as there is not a separate switch for them (as they serve as the DRL)

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

The bad part is...as someone mentioned...halogen lamps as fog lights look strange when the headlights are HID.

If this is correct...looks like one of my early mods will be to rewire the fog lamps to a new switch. Looks like we'll need the part # for the switch that's installed in the non-RS cars...****calling CamaroScotty...calling CamaroScotty*****

When you turn on the HID's, the fog lamps turn off...Technically they are not fog lamps with the RS package since they are not needed when you have HID's. What they are are daylight running lamps only and are for decoration purposes as well..

SWHCPA · 04-18-2009, 02:05 PM

If you've never been around DRL's, guys, you don't know what you are missing. They are literally wonderful things to help you be seen in traffic in the daytime. They really add to safety as other traffic will see you coming.

At night, they're OFF...like the description says, DAYTIME running lamps. They will be controlled as fog lamps when the HID's are on or will be totally overridden...either way is a good thing.

Yes, they will be available from the parts department. Think front end collision replacements. But, the question will be "can you afford them" and can you install them yourself? HID's have a really biga$$ed capacitor in them to store energy to fire them up. One misstep around that thing and you'll light yourself up like a cheap roman candle...no kidding. You should find a BMW X5 and read the warning label on theirs.

It's a lighting system, people, not an incurable disease diagnosis. You'll live through it somehow....

themossman · 04-18-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

When you turn on the HID's, the fog lamps turn off..

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWHCPA

At night, they're OFF...like the description says, DAYTIME running lamps. They will be controlled as fog lamps when the HID's are on or will be totally overridden...either way is a good thing.

Is this a 'fact' as you've witnessed or speculation? (just curious)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWHCPA

It's a lighting system, people, not an incurable disease diagnosis. You'll live through it somehow....

Jesus...no ones freaking out...just having a discussion...no need for a comment like this.

SoFlaZ · 04-18-2009, 03:48 PM

The fog lamps on a RS model will ONLY be on during the day.

Turn the switch to the parking lights, and halos and side markers come on, fogs off.

One more click and the HID's come on with halos still on.

You cannot control the fog lights at all, they are only for DRL's. I'm not sure if you can over ride them and turn off during the day, me and Number 3 were confusing oursevles.

I played with fbodfathers yellow car, "Thor" when Number 3 drove it to Orlando.

stovt001 · 04-18-2009, 03:54 PM

It looks like there is an off option. If it follows the precedent of other GM models, DRLs (foglamps on RS package) will default to on in the daylight, but can be manually switched off. Every time the car is turned off and then back on it will default to DRLs on.

Supermans · 04-18-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

It looks like there is an off option. If it follows the precedent of other GM models, DRLs (foglamps on RS package) will default to on in the daylight, but can be manually switched off. Every time the car is turned off and then back on it will default to DRLs on.

Yes you can switch the DRL's off in the daytime. However at night they automatically turn off once the car senses it is nighttime and the HID's turn on with the Halo's. stovt001 above explains that you can turn of the DRL during the day manually everytime you start the car and control the Halo as well as the HID's wether you want to run them or not..

SoFlaZ · 04-18-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stovt001

It looks like there is an off option. If it follows the precedent of other GM models, DRLs (foglamps on RS package) will default to on in the daylight, but can be manually switched off. Every time the car is turned off and then back on it will default to DRLs on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supermans

Yes you can switch the DRL's off in the daytime. However at night they automatically turn off once the car senses it is nighttime and the HID's turn on with the Halo's. stovt001 above explains that you can turn of the DRL during the day manually everytime you start the car and control the Halo as well as the HID's wether you want to run them or not..

Thanks for confirming they will turn off during the day. I know you can switch to the off symbol but I wasn't sure if it was to just turn off the hid's and halos if its already dark.

jmoser · 04-18-2009, 04:35 PM

I went to the training session for the Phoenix area yesterday and asked the specific question about changing out the factory bulbs with the HID's. I was told it is not possible. I asked for more information and was not given a complete answer of why. I do know that I have put HID's in before and it required a ballast to be installed. I personally was not able to see a ballast but I did not have too much time to look and I was not allowed to remove anything, it also looked pretty tight where the headlights are. I can see why it is one of the reasons the battery is in the trunk(also for heat).

The pictures are of the 2SS Engine without the body matched engine cover, I also included the body matched engine cover for the V8(yellow), and the SS badge on the headrest with the Inferno Orange interior package. I also took a picture of the RS Halo Headlights from the V6. Sorry about the pictures being so big, I do not know how to downsize them. Have a great weekend everyone.

Jason Moser
Sands Chevrolet
Glendale, AZ
jmoser@sandschevrolet.com
Direct 623-463-2950

DOM P · 05-04-2009, 09:16 PM

so from what im reading here i will be able to add the HID lights at a later time since my dealer forgot to add the RS package?

04-18-2009, 10:59 AM	#15
avol2 2G1FT1EWXA9104709 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Steilacoom, WA Posts: 606 View My Garage	I saw pics the dark wheels are not as dark as you'd think __________________ My 2010 2SS/RS SIM, LS3 was ordered on 10/13/08 and delivered on 5/9/09! ~~~~~~~~~~~ Julie aka aVOL2 (because I ride a VOLusia Too)

04-18-2009, 11:16 AM	#16
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	when I chatted with Scott (fbodfather) at the philly auto show he stated that you can turn off the foglights/daytime running lights with the RS package. When you turn on your running lights/side marker lights the Halos come on with them. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

04-18-2009, 03:54 PM	#24
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	It looks like there is an off option. If it follows the precedent of other GM models, DRLs (foglamps on RS package) will default to on in the daylight, but can be manually switched off. Every time the car is turned off and then back on it will default to DRLs on. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

04-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#27
jmoser Drives: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glendale Posts: 24	I went to the training session for the Phoenix area yesterday and asked the specific question about changing out the factory bulbs with the HID's. I was told it is not possible. I asked for more information and was not given a complete answer of why. I do know that I have put HID's in before and it required a ballast to be installed. I personally was not able to see a ballast but I did not have too much time to look and I was not allowed to remove anything, it also looked pretty tight where the headlights are. I can see why it is one of the reasons the battery is in the trunk(also for heat). The pictures are of the 2SS Engine without the body matched engine cover, I also included the body matched engine cover for the V8(yellow), and the SS badge on the headrest with the Inferno Orange interior package. I also took a picture of the RS Halo Headlights from the V6. Sorry about the pictures being so big, I do not know how to downsize them. Have a great weekend everyone. Jason Moser Sands Chevrolet Glendale, AZ jmoser@sandschevrolet.com Direct 623-463-2950 Attached Images

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pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	Always seems a little strange how folks get bent out of shape over various headlight switchs. As far as HID conversion. To do a factory conversion I suspect will cost quite a bit. I am sure it can be done but doubt that the factory will make it cheap. Generally GM sells each component needed for something like this seperately.

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SWHCPA Snow White can be naughty Drives: '10 Camaro/'67 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 724	If you've never been around DRL's, guys, you don't know what you are missing. They are literally wonderful things to help you be seen in traffic in the daytime. They really add to safety as other traffic will see you coming. At night, they're OFF...like the description says, DAYTIME running lamps. They will be controlled as fog lamps when the HID's are on or will be totally overridden...either way is a good thing. Yes, they will be available from the parts department. Think front end collision replacements. But, the question will be "can you afford them" and can you install them yourself? HID's have a really biga$$ed capacitor in them to store energy to fire them up. One misstep around that thing and you'll light yourself up like a cheap roman candle...no kidding. You should find a BMW X5 and read the warning label on theirs. It's a lighting system, people, not an incurable disease diagnosis. You'll live through it somehow....

04-18-2009, 03:48 PM	#23
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	The fog lamps on a RS model will ONLY be on during the day. Turn the switch to the parking lights, and halos and side markers come on, fogs off. One more click and the HID's come on with halos still on. You cannot control the fog lights at all, they are only for DRL's. I'm not sure if you can over ride them and turn off during the day, me and Number 3 were confusing oursevles. I played with fbodfathers yellow car, "Thor" when Number 3 drove it to Orlando.

05-04-2009, 09:16 PM	#28
DOM P Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utica NY Posts: 20	so from what im reading here i will be able to add the HID lights at a later time since my dealer forgot to add the RS package?