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97one · 09-10-2009, 10:01 PM

For me the HID's, Halos, spoiler and the painted roof molding was worth it...

Without the painted roof molding the car looks CHEAP ! (except on a black car)
The painted 20" rims were not for me, I took them off & replaced them with polished 19" ones.

trm0002 · 09-10-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCammyMomma

By the time I get my Camaro, it will be winter. does that mean I shouldn't drive it with the summer tires on it? also, you mentioned replacing the rear tires -- does that mean I only have to replace those or do the rears just cost more??

I wouldn't drive it with the summer tires on it in the snow and believe me, I've done my share of snow driving here in Buffalo. You're going to need a set of Blizzak's (or equivalent) as rear tires at least if not on all four. Reason for just talking about the rears in my original reply? The car is rear wheel drive- aka your rear tires are doing all the work of moving the car and will most likely wear 50% faster than your front tires because of it. That is one of the really few issues I have with this car is the inability to rotate the tires because they're different sizes on the front and rear.

Sir Nuke · 09-10-2009, 11:51 PM

WELL I personally would NEVER buy another set of Pirelli's there are a LOT of good tires out there of the right size, that have a harder compound, and you can get upwards of 60,000 miles out of them, and I am talking about z rated tires. and tires that only cost in the neighborhood of $110-$175 each.

trm0002 · 09-11-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

WELL I personally would NEVER buy another set of Pirelli's there are a LOT of good tires out there of the right size, that have a harder compound, and you can get upwards of 60,000 miles out of them, and I am talking about z rated tires. and tires that only cost in the neighborhood of $110-$175 each.

What are you smoking? I want some.

Jerseyrican88 · 09-11-2009, 02:17 AM

yes me 2 plz

MDCammyMomma · 09-11-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

WELL I personally would NEVER buy another set of Pirelli's there are a LOT of good tires out there of the right size, that have a harder compound, and you can get upwards of 60,000 miles out of them, and I am talking about z rated tires. and tires that only cost in the neighborhood of $110-$175 each.

Wow,
Tires for that cheap??!! Everyone who knows I am getting a Camaro all talk about how expensive the tires will be to replace.

MDCammyMomma · 09-11-2009, 11:35 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the responses and great information!!! This site is awesome and I am learning so much!

SSmoothie · 09-11-2009, 11:48 PM

Also think in the next few months you will be able to buy an aftermarket HID kit for the Camaro for less than $150. Maybe more if you want Halos.

newy · 09-12-2009, 09:07 AM

I did it because I like things easy . Ordering is much easier when you say IOM fully loaded

tradosaurus · 09-12-2009, 09:38 AM

The RS package, IMO, was just another money gimmick by GM.

I didn't want 20" tires (especially different front and rear) and then spend more money when I had to replace them.

There will be an easy halo light mod in the future so that I'm not worried about.

The trim package looks good but face it... the Camaro looks good like it is.

If you really want a cheap RS package wait till next year and buy a Camaro used.

RetroDude · 09-12-2009, 10:22 AM

It always comes down to two issues, that being:

1.) Personal preference. ( What you think will look best for you! )

2.) Financial. ( What can you ultimately afford to buy. )

IMO, if your going to buy a LT, then the RS package is the way to go! For what you get and the price you're asked to pay, it's a "Steal" in my books.

If however, your planning on buying a SS, then personally I don't think it's as appealing for the price you pay.

I purchased a 2SS in Imperial Blue with polished rims so essentially, I would only be getting the benefit of the Halos, Painted Roof Moldings and Darker Tail Lights for the $1,380 I would be asked to pay. Problem is with the IBM paint, the roof dip moulding really don't look much different in standard black or painted IBM so no real advantage here. As I ordered polished rims, the Midnight Silver I would be paying for as part of the RS package would be lost as well so no value here either. I wanted a look that said "North American Muscle" and IMO that does not include "European Style Halos" even if they offer more light than the Original Halogens it is not the look I was going for. For less than $100 I replaced the standard H13 Halogen bulbs with H13 Ultra White HID bulbs and ended up with a much classier look over the standard and an approximately 40% increase in vision too! Not bad for only $100. Added bonus is that I also get working "Fog Lights too"!

Personally, I like the fact that GM has given us the choice to choose what way we want our Camaros to look instead of just say that here it is .. like it or not! To me every Camaro built is an expression of the individual owner and their style so in my books, that makes every Camaro "Special" no matter what you put on it!

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MDCammyMomma · 09-12-2009, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the info. everyone.

Retrodude, remind me again about the fog lights? It gets taken away with the RS package?

2Fast4U2010 · 09-12-2009, 11:00 AM

yes, I agree I have the 2 SS/RS It's worth evry bid of the $$. The car is a bad ass, well made. Yes people are having miner problems, but no car is ever perfect.

"Enjoy life is very, very short"

SRVFAN · 09-12-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCammyMomma

I notice that just about everyone orders their Camaro with the RS package. Can someone explain why it is worth it? It seems like an awful lot of money for some modified lights, body ditch molding, the tires they offer and the spoiler. I'm wondering if there's something I'm missing as to why everyone orders this package.

Also, does anyone know if a dealer is able to get just the spoiler and install that only?

Thanks for the info

The upgraded stereo is worth it to me!!

09-10-2009, 11:51 PM	#31
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,680 View My Garage	WELL I personally would NEVER buy another set of Pirelli's there are a LOT of good tires out there of the right size, that have a harder compound, and you can get upwards of 60,000 miles out of them, and I am talking about z rated tires. and tires that only cost in the neighborhood of $110-$175 each. __________________

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09-10-2009, 10:01 PM	#29
97one Drives: 2016 & 1967 Camaro, 2015 Impala, +1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,165	For me the HID's, Halos, spoiler and the painted roof molding was worth it... Without the painted roof molding the car looks CHEAP ! (except on a black car) The painted 20" rims were not for me, I took them off & replaced them with polished 19" ones.

09-11-2009, 02:17 AM	#33
Jerseyrican88 Drives: Fast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 97	yes me 2 plz

09-11-2009, 11:35 PM	#35
MDCammyMomma Drives: 2LT/RS ABM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 106	Thanks to everyone for all the responses and great information!!! This site is awesome and I am learning so much!

09-11-2009, 11:48 PM	#36
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	Also think in the next few months you will be able to buy an aftermarket HID kit for the Camaro for less than $150. Maybe more if you want Halos.

09-12-2009, 09:07 AM	#37
newy Drives: 05 mc ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: b-ham , ny Posts: 120	I did it because I like things easy . Ordering is much easier when you say IOM fully loaded

09-12-2009, 09:38 AM	#38
tradosaurus Account Suspended Drives: 2010 F150 Lariat, Candy Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,279	The RS package, IMO, was just another money gimmick by GM. I didn't want 20" tires (especially different front and rear) and then spend more money when I had to replace them. There will be an easy halo light mod in the future so that I'm not worried about. The trim package looks good but face it... the Camaro looks good like it is. If you really want a cheap RS package wait till next year and buy a Camaro used.

09-12-2009, 10:22 AM	#39
RetroDude Owner of VIN # 35278 Drives: IBM 2SS, A6, Leather & Sunroof Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Whitby Ontario, CANADA Posts: 649	It always comes down to two issues, that being: 1.) Personal preference. ( What you think will look best for you! ) 2.) Financial. ( What can you ultimately afford to buy. ) IMO, if your going to buy a LT, then the RS package is the way to go! For what you get and the price you're asked to pay, it's a "Steal" in my books. If however, your planning on buying a SS, then personally I don't think it's as appealing for the price you pay. I purchased a 2SS in Imperial Blue with polished rims so essentially, I would only be getting the benefit of the Halos, Painted Roof Moldings and Darker Tail Lights for the $1,380 I would be asked to pay. Problem is with the IBM paint, the roof dip moulding really don't look much different in standard black or painted IBM so no real advantage here. As I ordered polished rims, the Midnight Silver I would be paying for as part of the RS package would be lost as well so no value here either. I wanted a look that said "North American Muscle" and IMO that does not include "European Style Halos" even if they offer more light than the Original Halogens it is not the look I was going for. For less than $100 I replaced the standard H13 Halogen bulbs with H13 Ultra White HID bulbs and ended up with a much classier look over the standard and an approximately 40% increase in vision too! Not bad for only $100. Added bonus is that I also get working "Fog Lights too"! Personally, I like the fact that GM has given us the choice to choose what way we want our Camaros to look instead of just say that here it is .. like it or not! To me every Camaro built is an expression of the individual owner and their style so in my books, that makes every Camaro "Special" no matter what you put on it!

09-12-2009, 10:28 AM	#40
MDCammyMomma Drives: 2LT/RS ABM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 106	Thanks for the info. everyone. Retrodude, remind me again about the fog lights? It gets taken away with the RS package?

09-12-2009, 11:00 AM	#41
2Fast4U2010 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 179 View My Garage	yes, I agree I have the 2 SS/RS It's worth evry bid of the $$. The car is a bad ass, well made. Yes people are having miner problems, but no car is ever perfect. "Enjoy life is very, very short"