EXactly what's so special about the RS package. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LJDolan · 04-21-2010, 05:31 PM

I am saving up right now for hopefully a 2SS. I am debating on whether or not to get the RS package. I do like the HID lights, but I am not much of a wheel guy. I only think about wheels for whether or not the tire's flat and when the mechanic says I need new tires or brakes. Is there any real advantage with the larger wheels? I will never be racing it.

guiLT · 04-21-2010, 05:32 PM

I'm sure you can work something out with your dealer and get smaller wheels on your SS.

justincase_2008 · 04-21-2010, 05:34 PM

I got the RS for the better head lamps, colored weather striping and the fogged rear lamps. The 20s were just a cool bonus to me. It was worth it in my eyes.

brtaus · 04-21-2010, 05:36 PM

I would have regretted not getting the RS package.

christianmotox · 04-21-2010, 05:36 PM

You will get 20" wheels with or with out the RS package, i think the major diference will be the HID's

Screaminz2002 · 04-21-2010, 05:36 PM

I don't ever want another car without hids. They are amazing

clg_98ta · 04-21-2010, 05:44 PM

With the 2SS, the only significant addition with the RS package is the HID/halo lights. You get the same wheels, just painted a different shade of silver.

So if the better lights are worth $1200 to you, get the RS. btw, I have the non-RS with the halogen lights, and it is very difficult to read street signs at night.

PS, all SS's have 20" wheels to clear the mammoth front brake rotors. Nothing smaller will fit over the anti-vibration weights they use now.

MadLue · 04-21-2010, 05:47 PM

Yeah all SS's come on 20's,the RS package changes the wheel finish to midnight silver,adds HID headlights,bodycolored molding-On the LT it adds that plus the 20 inch wheels and rear spoiler,which is also standard on the SS....

Shuffler · 04-21-2010, 05:47 PM

You can get aftermarket HIDs very reasonably.

prostock69 · 04-21-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justincase_2008

I got the RS for the better head lamps, colored weather striping and the fogged rear lamps. The 20s were just a cool bonus to me. It was worth it in my eyes.

Same here!

*radz28* · 04-21-2010, 05:50 PM

Aren't the taillights darker on the RS models too?

I'd totally get the RS package.

slick rick · 04-21-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

Aren't the taillights darker on the RS models too?

Yes

Revo1 · 04-21-2010, 05:54 PM

Headlamps are the major difference, but I would definitely have a look at the body-colored "roof ditch molding" that comes with the RS package... Without it, you have two black stripes running down the roof on either side, just above the doors. Just doesn't look good IMO

Taz_FL · 04-21-2010, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justincase_2008

I got the RS for the better head lamps, colored weather striping and the fogged rear lamps. The 20s were just a cool bonus to me. It was worth it in my eyes.

+1 all of the features are nice but one important one, to me anyway, is the body colored weather stripping along the roof line.

04-21-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
LJDolan Drives: Pontiac Vibe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 19	EXactly what's so special about the RS package. I am saving up right now for hopefully a 2SS. I am debating on whether or not to get the RS package. I do like the HID lights, but I am not much of a wheel guy. I only think about wheels for whether or not the tire's flat and when the mechanic says I need new tires or brakes. Is there any real advantage with the larger wheels? I will never be racing it.

04-21-2010, 05:32 PM	#2
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	I'm sure you can work something out with your dealer and get smaller wheels on your SS. __________________

04-21-2010, 05:34 PM	#3
justincase_2008 The Freak Kid Drives: ABM 2010 SS/RS White strips Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,212 View My Garage	I got the RS for the better head lamps, colored weather striping and the fogged rear lamps. The 20s were just a cool bonus to me. It was worth it in my eyes. __________________

04-21-2010, 05:44 PM	#7
clg_98ta Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,698 View My Garage	With the 2SS, the only significant addition with the RS package is the HID/halo lights. You get the same wheels, just painted a different shade of silver. So if the better lights are worth $1200 to you, get the RS. btw, I have the non-RS with the halogen lights, and it is very difficult to read street signs at night. PS, all SS's have 20" wheels to clear the mammoth front brake rotors. Nothing smaller will fit over the anti-vibration weights they use now. __________________ Black 2SS ordered 1/4/2010, received 2/19/2010

04-21-2010, 05:47 PM	#8
MadLue Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Memphis,TN Posts: 43 View My Garage	Yeah all SS's come on 20's,the RS package changes the wheel finish to midnight silver,adds HID headlights,bodycolored molding-On the LT it adds that plus the 20 inch wheels and rear spoiler,which is also standard on the SS.... __________________ [IMG]http://www.signaturebar.com/uploads/images/35986.jpg[/IMG

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brtaus Drives: None Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574 View My Garage	I would have regretted not getting the RS package.

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christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	You will get 20" wheels with or with out the RS package, i think the major diference will be the HID's

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Screaminz2002 Drives: 2018 Zl1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 215	I don't ever want another car without hids. They are amazing

04-21-2010, 05:47 PM	#9
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	You can get aftermarket HIDs very reasonably. __________________

04-21-2010, 05:50 PM	#11
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,807 View My Garage	Aren't the taillights darker on the RS models too? I'd totally get the RS package.

04-21-2010, 05:54 PM	#13
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Headlamps are the major difference, but I would definitely have a look at the body-colored "roof ditch molding" that comes with the RS package... Without it, you have two black stripes running down the roof on either side, just above the doors. Just doesn't look good IMO __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp