Who's switching the ss bumper to the rs v6 front bumper? - Page 2 - Camaro Forum - 2011 Camaro 2010 Camaro / Camaro Z28 SS Forums

pinkcamaro10 · 07-22-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by linkwpc

Does the SS bumper bigger "mouth" help with cooling the V8? If so why get the V6 one?

we like the v6 one better

Captain Awesome · 07-22-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by linkwpc

Does the SS bumper bigger "mouth" help with cooling the V8? If so why get the V6 one?

Isn't the new camaro at least partly a "bottom breather"? I think I can see the air dam under the radiator in some shots.

Emher · 07-22-2008, 03:51 PM

Well I'm going with the SS bumper. Makes an already wicked looking car look even more badass!

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm buying the V6, and I'll definately want to swap for an ss bumper when I do. I like the fog light placement better, the lower grille could always be replaced, and I want the scoop (going to cut it open and put a honeycomb inside it so that I can use it to flow air over my short ram.
- Xanthos

kamisxy · 07-22-2008, 06:05 PM

Lol....Whats the difference between the RS and SS bumper besides the hood scoop? Am i missing something?

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 06:11 PM

Fog light placement, size of lower grill, design of lower grill, and shape of the sides of the bumper (v6 is smooth, v8 has a bump due to the changed fog light placement).
- Xanthos

flaguy · 07-22-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Fog light placement, size of lower grill, design of lower grill, and shape of the sides of the bumper (v6 is smooth, v8 has a bump due to the changed fog light placement).
- Xanthos

Oh and don't forget the V6 one is more visually appealing. Which makes no sense???

Hylton · 07-22-2008, 08:43 PM

...and the chin spoiler is longer on the SS.

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by flaguy

Oh and don't forget the V6 one is more visually appealing. Which makes no sense???

This part is your opinion. I'm inclined to disagree. Which is why, when I get my V6, I'll be swapping it for a V8 bumper.
- Xanthos

2010_5thgen · 07-22-2008, 09:58 PM

i like the bumper from the red and yellow rs better than i do on the ss version. i will be getting the rs package for my ss if the bumper comes with it.

roorback · 07-22-2008, 10:58 PM

Can someone post pics of both bumpers? I can't tell the difference from the SS pic on the C Slater set. I do see a bit of difference in the old white spy shot. Seems to me the SS bumper is much better but I could be way off base on my idea of the pic.

ChrisL · 07-22-2008, 11:34 PM

Theare are 2 front fascias. One V6. One V8. RS is not in the mix at all

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 11:36 PM

Indeed. What they are referring to is "the bumper seen in the RS photos."
- Xanthos

OldTimer · 07-23-2008, 12:05 AM

At first, I didnt like the SS bumper. After seeing it on this finished product, no way would I go without it now. I think I am a good example of "thinking" I have to have it a certain way and when I finally see the "real" deal I change my mind.

flaguy · 07-23-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OldTimer

At first, I didnt like the SS bumper. After seeing it on this finished product, no way would I go without it now. I think I am a good example of "thinking" I have to have it a certain way and when I finally see the "real" deal I change my mind.

There is no finished product. They haven't officially released images of the Camaro SS. Are you referring to the RS? That bumper WILL NOT be on the SS.

Xanthos · 07-23-2008, 12:23 AM

Makes sense - I have that problem a lot. I wanted the GFX kit from the accessories, but now I think it will just make the car look too busy. The chin spoiler on the SS seems adequate to me, and I was going to swap the bumpers anyway.
- Xanthos

P.S. - Post 200! Woot!

flaguy · 07-23-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by roorback

Can someone post pics of both bumpers? I can't tell the difference from the SS pic on the C Slater set. I do see a bit of difference in the old white spy shot. Seems to me the SS bumper is much better but I could be way off base on my idea of the pic.

Camaro SS Pre-production bumper (SS has not officially been released. The pics of the Australian SS are not official)

Camaro RS (This is what all V6's with RS package will look like; No V8 will look like this)

Differences: SS has a bump just outside of foglamps, lower facia opening is enlarged, lower grill is different design, has "mail opening" or scoop above upper grill, lower lip protrudes outwards more

Hylton · 07-23-2008, 01:23 AM

Based on the two pictures above, I have a feeling that the SS will be getting a different grill then what is pictured here. Might be getting the grill that was in the mules that were running around? Look at the lower grill in the SS - it does not match the upper grill. The upper and lower grills style in the RS match each other.

Captain Awesome · 07-23-2008, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hylton

Based on the two pictures above, I have a feeling that the SS will be getting a different grill then what is pictured here. Might be getting the grill that was in the mules that were running around? Look at the lower grill in the SS - it does not match the upper grill. The upper and lower grills style in the RS match each other.

Well, some members here complained about the looks of the lower grille and another forum member who worked on the car got super touchy over the reactions. Too sensitive a reaction if this were not the real intended grille.

You're right, it doesn't match the style of the top grille. All it needs is to have the openings made the same shape and push it back so it's not on the outside of the bumper but recessed in a bit like the other one. Not a big deal.

Xanthos · 07-23-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

You're right, it doesn't match the style of the top grille. All it needs is to have the openings made the same shape and push it back so it's not on the outside of the bumper but recessed in a bit like the other one. Not a big deal.

And, worst case scenario, I'm sure this type of thing will be available on the aftermarket.
- Xanthos

carsismeZ06 · 07-23-2008, 10:31 AM

I would rather have a stock SS than some kind of hybrid monster. Oh and I have a question. I read that the RS package get's halo's, afterburners, and a deck-lid spoiler, but you can't get the spoiler on the SS. Is the spoiler on the SS standard?

Xanthos · 07-23-2008, 10:39 AM

Yes, the spoiler is standard on the SS. Essentially, the RS package on the LT gets you the spoiler from the SS.
- Xanthos

flaguy · 07-23-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Yes, the spoiler is standard on the SS. Essentially, the RS package on the LT gets you the spoiler from the SS.
- Xanthos

As well as the rims. Which has me baffled....Shouldn't the RS package on the SS be much cheaper than the RS package for the V6?

Hylton · 07-23-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flaguy

As well as the rims. Which has me baffled....Shouldn't the RS package on the SS be much cheaper than the RS package for the V6?

Yes. Not sure how they are going to handle that. The RS package does not get you the afterbruner taillights - they are just tinted darker and have chrome bezels around them. They did not go with the afterburner look.

Supermans · 07-28-2008, 02:37 AM

There should be a V6 look package for the V8

07-22-2008, 03:51 PM	#28
Emher Pillaging Viking Drives: Saab 9-5 '99 (Hey it's a GM!) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,182	Well I'm going with the SS bumper. Makes an already wicked looking car look even more badass! __________________ "Fifty years from now, when you're looking back at your life, don't you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?"

07-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#29
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	I'm buying the V6, and I'll definately want to swap for an ss bumper when I do. I like the fog light placement better, the lower grille could always be replaced, and I want the scoop (going to cut it open and put a honeycomb inside it so that I can use it to flow air over my short ram. - Xanthos __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

07-22-2008, 06:05 PM	#30
kamisxy Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 56	WHats the Difference? Lol....Whats the difference between the RS and SS bumper besides the hood scoop? Am i missing something?

07-22-2008, 06:11 PM	#31
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	Fog light placement, size of lower grill, design of lower grill, and shape of the sides of the bumper (v6 is smooth, v8 has a bump due to the changed fog light placement). - Xanthos __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

07-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#35
2010_5thgen Drives: 2007 HUMMER H2 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 2,416 View My Garage	i like the bumper from the red and yellow rs better than i do on the ss version. i will be getting the rs package for my ss if the bumper comes with it. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS:Borla LT headers, Borla catback,AirAid CAI,Hurst Shifter,Pedders sway bars,SS brake lines, Xa coil overs,sub frame and HD diff bushings,BMR Toe rods,Trailing arms,driveshaft tunnel brace,subframe connectors,360 Forged 22" wheels....... Stage 2 cam package:460 RWHP/431 Tq FU LBJ!!!

07-22-2008, 08:43 PM	#33
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,181	...and the chin spoiler is longer on the SS.

07-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#36
roorback Drives: cavalier Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 65	Can someone post pics of both bumpers? I can't tell the difference from the SS pic on the C Slater set. I do see a bit of difference in the old white spy shot. Seems to me the SS bumper is much better but I could be way off base on my idea of the pic.

07-22-2008, 11:34 PM	#37
ChrisL Drives: 2000 Firehawk #295 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange Co, NY Posts: 98	Theare are 2 front fascias. One V6. One V8. RS is not in the mix at all

07-22-2008, 11:36 PM	#38
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	Indeed. What they are referring to is "the bumper seen in the RS photos." - Xanthos __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

07-23-2008, 12:05 AM	#39
OldTimer Vin #5450 Drives: 2010 CGM 2 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 276	At first, I didnt like the SS bumper. After seeing it on this finished product, no way would I go without it now. I think I am a good example of "thinking" I have to have it a certain way and when I finally see the "real" deal I change my mind.

07-23-2008, 12:23 AM	#41
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	Makes sense - I have that problem a lot. I wanted the GFX kit from the accessories, but now I think it will just make the car look too busy. The chin spoiler on the SS seems adequate to me, and I was going to swap the bumpers anyway. - Xanthos P.S. - Post 200! Woot! __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

07-23-2008, 01:23 AM	#43
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,181	Based on the two pictures above, I have a feeling that the SS will be getting a different grill then what is pictured here. Might be getting the grill that was in the mules that were running around? Look at the lower grill in the SS - it does not match the upper grill. The upper and lower grills style in the RS match each other.

07-23-2008, 10:31 AM	#46
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 963	I would rather have a stock SS than some kind of hybrid monster. Oh and I have a question. I read that the RS package get's halo's, afterburners, and a deck-lid spoiler, but you can't get the spoiler on the SS. Is the spoiler on the SS standard? __________________

07-23-2008, 10:39 AM	#47
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	Yes, the spoiler is standard on the SS. Essentially, the RS package on the LT gets you the spoiler from the SS. - Xanthos __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

07-28-2008, 02:37 AM	#50
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,762 View My Garage	There should be a V6 look package for the V8

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