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hair10 · 02-15-2010, 03:25 PM

Really, the only thing the RS package added to the 2SS was the halo headlamps. And while I really like the looks of the halos, I don't like them $1200 worth!

I actually like the black moldings on the roof line. Contrats the bright yellow well and goes nicely with the black stripes.

tonetone · 02-15-2010, 03:25 PM

2 reasons for me:
1) Difficult justifying 1200 dollars for what the package offered.
2) Plenty of 2SS/RSS's and being someone who likes to do things a little different, the SS only appealed to me. Once it arrived I loved the headlight appearance even more.
2SS, M/T, Black Rally Stripes, Sunroof, Polished Rims, Black Leather Int.

GMRULZ · 02-15-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Edrock

The only thing I liked about the RS package was the halos and decided not to spend $1200 on them. Did not like the Midnight Silver wheels or the red RS/SS emblems. The 2SS already came with the spoiler and the ditch color molding did not matter since I was getting a dark car anyway. Just not worth it.

My reason exactly.

MarkSS · 02-15-2010, 03:43 PM

Didn't see the value in it, and headlights don't make you go faster, stop shorter, or turn better. That is what I was most interested in and will spend the $1200 on something that will accomplish one of those goals.

Scrappy Doo · 02-15-2010, 06:15 PM

Basically paying $1,200 for HID's. (The other things you get with the rs, on a ss anyway, cost like 50 bucks)

And the fog light/drl thing doesn't make sense to me.

Mine will be a weekend/toy car so why spend the money on it. Would rather sink that $1,200 into a few mods.

Lydon · 02-15-2010, 06:35 PM

I agree with the others - the only thing I liked from the RS package was the halos. I got a 2SS and that had all the extras I wanted or needed.

nasty2ss · 02-15-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shawn18

I really like the looks of the headlights better than halo's and I wanted polished wheels which were gonna cost 480.00 dollars either way and the fact that the RS wheels are the same as stock SS wheels that are painted and the tailights arent that much darker and I am going to put covers on them anyway , I just couldnt justify the money for the package that had things I just didnt want or need

Very well said

BlemsBumble · 02-15-2010, 11:09 PM

At the time of ordering the dealer really tried to sell me on the RS, but I had my mind made up. No. Not enough for the money. The body color ditch mouldings shoulda been standard anyway. Now I'm driving an ABM 1SS RS-less. Pretty rare.

Alfieboy · 02-15-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cuspid

I don't see the big deal of it. Headlights?? I don't get excitied over headlights. Body color ditch molding who cares?

1)price-HIGH
2) painted molding-car salready black
3) at the time -no foglights
4)seemingly th eHalo is cool.. the ne wheadlights awesome..just maybe not my style..too bmrish...import like..dunno......

Blue1969bird · 02-15-2010, 11:27 PM

I think the non-halo lights look cleaner than the halos, plus I love the ABM with white SS on the decklid. What the car really needs for a clean look, IMO, is the non-halos, the heritage grille without any emblems, and remove the camaro signs from the fenders. Mine is almost done, just need the grille.

Rogue Leader · 02-15-2010, 11:41 PM

$1200 basically for headlights.... that I don't even like that much. I like the standard headlight look better. Plus I got polished wheels, so the midnight silvers go to waste.

I even don't like the red SS logo too!

CamaroFreako · 02-15-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

I even don't like the red SS logo too!

fisherssmoke · 02-15-2010, 11:57 PM

Didn't realize the halos cost that much, just give me my camaro, after 37k for SS who cares...wher are the keys

ART-2008 · 02-16-2010, 12:18 AM

Personally I wouldn't take the RS package if it was available for free.

Standard headlights with fog lights - Classic
Halo Lights - Gimicky and European looking [Yea also Much Brighter

]

Silver Wheels - Classic [especially with a dark colored car]
Grey Wheels - Less Classic & Less Attractive to me

White SS Emblems - Classic
Red SS Emblems - I've Never Seen a Series 1 Camaro with FACTORY red SS letters

I prefer brighter tail lights to darker ones, more vissible, less likely to get hit. Why combine brighter halo lights with darker tail lights?

I would pay for the body colored roof mouldings if available seperately. I ordered IBM which is very close to black and makes this a minor point.

I known that mine is the minority oppinion on this forum

02-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#15
hair10 Drives: 2SS - Transformer Edition Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 455 View My Garage	Really, the only thing the RS package added to the 2SS was the halo headlamps. And while I really like the looks of the halos, I don't like them $1200 worth! I actually like the black moldings on the roof line. Contrats the bright yellow well and goes nicely with the black stripes. __________________ There are 542,000 children in foster care. Talk to your local foster and adoptive agency. You could change a life.

02-15-2010, 06:35 PM	#20
Lydon Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 640 View My Garage	I agree with the others - the only thing I liked from the RS package was the halos. I got a 2SS and that had all the extras I wanted or needed. __________________ Karen

02-15-2010, 11:09 PM	#22
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	At the time of ordering the dealer really tried to sell me on the RS, but I had my mind made up. No. Not enough for the money. The body color ditch mouldings shoulda been standard anyway. Now I'm driving an ABM 1SS RS-less. Pretty rare. __________________

02-15-2010, 11:27 PM	#24
Blue1969bird Drives: 1969 Firebird vert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 74	I think the non-halo lights look cleaner than the halos, plus I love the ABM with white SS on the decklid. What the car really needs for a clean look, IMO, is the non-halos, the heritage grille without any emblems, and remove the camaro signs from the fenders. Mine is almost done, just need the grille. __________________ 2SS, ABM, AFM, L99, CF5

02-15-2010, 11:41 PM	#25
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	$1200 basically for headlights.... that I don't even like that much. I like the standard headlight look better. Plus I got polished wheels, so the midnight silvers go to waste. I even don't like the red SS logo too! __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

02-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#16
tonetone Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM M/T Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Prairieville,La Posts: 32 View My Garage	2 reasons for me: 1) Difficult justifying 1200 dollars for what the package offered. 2) Plenty of 2SS/RSS's and being someone who likes to do things a little different, the SS only appealed to me. Once it arrived I loved the headlight appearance even more. 2SS, M/T, Black Rally Stripes, Sunroof, Polished Rims, Black Leather Int.

02-15-2010, 03:43 PM	#18
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	Didn't see the value in it, and headlights don't make you go faster, stop shorter, or turn better. That is what I was most interested in and will spend the $1200 on something that will accomplish one of those goals.

02-15-2010, 06:15 PM	#19
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	Basically paying $1,200 for HID's. (The other things you get with the rs, on a ss anyway, cost like 50 bucks) And the fog light/drl thing doesn't make sense to me. Mine will be a weekend/toy car so why spend the money on it. Would rather sink that $1,200 into a few mods.

02-15-2010, 11:57 PM	#27
fisherssmoke Drives: Black SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 254 View My Garage	Didn't realize the halos cost that much, just give me my camaro, after 37k for SS who cares...wher are the keys __________________

02-16-2010, 12:18 AM	#28
ART-2008 Drives: 2010 SS Camaro 6M, 2005 Lotus Elise Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 107	Personally I wouldn't take the RS package if it was available for free. Standard headlights with fog lights - Classic Halo Lights - Gimicky and European looking [Yea also Much Brighter] Silver Wheels - Classic [especially with a dark colored car] Grey Wheels - Less Classic & Less Attractive to me White SS Emblems - Classic Red SS Emblems - I've Never Seen a Series 1 Camaro with FACTORY red SS letters I prefer brighter tail lights to darker ones, more vissible, less likely to get hit. Why combine brighter halo lights with darker tail lights? I would pay for the body colored roof mouldings if available seperately. I ordered IBM which is very close to black and makes this a minor point. I known that mine is the minority oppinion on this forum

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