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caverman · 04-21-2010, 06:04 PM

I bought the non-RS because I like the Halogen housing better than the Halos. I did want HID as well so I just bought a kit from AAC (or BfXenon) and had HID for $270. I love HID as well....but the Halogens put off alot of light...just not as intense.

Here is a DYI on how easy they are to install plus pics of before and after:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=install

NyCTempting2LT · 04-21-2010, 06:08 PM

Can you just buy the HID housing from the dealer and install them and save yourself the 1200?? That is if you don't care about the colored weather stripping...

HALFFAST · 04-21-2010, 06:21 PM

This is the first car I've had hid and they are just unreal compared to your typical halogens they are the main selling point for the RS I'd say. The roof ditch moulding painted is a big plus as well. For price of RS it's well worth getting considering you get the wheels and spoiler as well. As for the darked brake lens I can't even tell if its darker.

Revo1 · 04-21-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NyCTempting2LT

Can you just buy the HID housing from the dealer and install them and save yourself the 1200?? That is if you don't care about the colored weather stripping...

Most likely can, but it'll probably still run you at least $800 (estimated) plus install. May as well just go RS if you can. If it's the Halos you're worried about, and not the HID's, there are aftermarket kits for that you can get pretty cheap. Hell, I've got halos on my 02

camarowa · 04-21-2010, 06:29 PM

always wanted the RS package, solely for the hid's. you'll regret not getting it imho.

Brownhornitt · 04-21-2010, 06:37 PM

I questioned that when I saw that there are more RS's than non-RS's. I like the standard headlights. I like the black roof molding with my sunroof. I like the non-spoiler look. I like the bright rims that I chose for that option. I like not having badges. I like the look of the flat roof on my sunroof. I like, I like, I like...

One thing that I'm realizing more and more, is that Chevy is brilliant. They give us all of these options so we choose the car that we love. The only problem is we get on this forum and argue about this stuff. RS vs. non-RS, V6 vs. V8, sunroof vs. no sunroof, etc.

Figure out what you love, and rock it.

Rwarchol · 04-21-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NyCTempting2LT

Can you just buy the HID housing from the dealer and install them and save yourself the 1200?? That is if you don't care about the colored weather stripping...

Actually it'll cost you more. $1300 for the HID/Halos plus you need an adapter for like lights because the wiring is different and the RS cars use the Fogs as DRLs instead of the headlights.

mhood · 04-21-2010, 06:39 PM

Have I got this right: Non-RS on a 1SS means black roof body moldings? I can't remember seeing a 1SS with anything but body color matching roof body moldings.

ron10 · 04-21-2010, 07:14 PM

i have the 2SS w/o the RS package.my car came with all the options except the halo's and roof molding.actually i like the white SS more than the red.

mhood · 04-21-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ron10

i have the 2SS w/o the RS package.my car came with all the options except the halo's and roof molding.actually i like the white SS more than the red.

So your non-RS IOM 2SS has black roof molding?

LJDolan · 04-21-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Brownhornitt

I questioned that when I saw that there are more RS's than non-RS's. I like the standard headlights. I like the black roof molding with my sunroof. I like the non-spoiler look. I like the bright rims that I chose for that option. I like not having badges. I like the look of the flat roof on my sunroof. I like, I like, I like...

One thing that I'm realizing more and more, is that Chevy is brilliant. They give us all of these options so we choose the car that we love. The only problem is we get on this forum and argue about this stuff. RS vs. non-RS, V6 vs. V8, sunroof vs. no sunroof, etc.

Figure out what you love, and rock it.

We don't need no steekin' badges?

USAFJeeper · 04-21-2010, 07:23 PM

I can say I have a RS!

And the other stuff too...

HOZAY · 04-21-2010, 07:24 PM

I also felt I would regret not getting it - the main selling point to me being the HID/halo headlights. The 20" wheels, colored roof molding, and the spoiler are a great bonus.

But alas, it is a $1,500-$1,800 package, so...

LJDolan · 04-21-2010, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Right now I am just at the fantasizing stage. Of the available colors they have right now, I like RJT/black hockey stripe and stick/black interior, silver/grey HS and S/black and grey interior and black/orange rally stripes/black and orange interior options the best.

04-21-2010, 06:04 PM	#15
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I bought the non-RS because I like the Halogen housing better than the Halos. I did want HID as well so I just bought a kit from AAC (or BfXenon) and had HID for $270. I love HID as well....but the Halogens put off alot of light...just not as intense. Here is a DYI on how easy they are to install plus pics of before and after: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=install __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

04-21-2010, 06:21 PM	#17
HALFFAST Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CANADA Posts: 248	This is the first car I've had hid and they are just unreal compared to your typical halogens they are the main selling point for the RS I'd say. The roof ditch moulding painted is a big plus as well. For price of RS it's well worth getting considering you get the wheels and spoiler as well. As for the darked brake lens I can't even tell if its darker. __________________ it's my shell I'm the turtle

04-21-2010, 06:29 PM	#19
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	always wanted the RS package, solely for the hid's. you'll regret not getting it imho. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

04-21-2010, 06:37 PM	#20
Brownhornitt Drives: 2006 White Corvette Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 948 View My Garage	What's so special? I questioned that when I saw that there are more RS's than non-RS's. I like the standard headlights. I like the black roof molding with my sunroof. I like the non-spoiler look. I like the bright rims that I chose for that option. I like not having badges. I like the look of the flat roof on my sunroof. I like, I like, I like... One thing that I'm realizing more and more, is that Chevy is brilliant. They give us all of these options so we choose the car that we love. The only problem is we get on this forum and argue about this stuff. RS vs. non-RS, V6 vs. V8, sunroof vs. no sunroof, etc. Figure out what you love, and rock it. __________________ The Corvette is an animal.

04-21-2010, 07:23 PM	#26
USAFJeeper Bringing mullets back Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 631 View My Garage	I can say I have a RS! And the other stuff too... __________________ Stripes, InJen CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust system, Knight Rider scanner bar behind the grill (sue me!, I like it!) Next - Tinting

04-21-2010, 06:08 PM	#16
NyCTempting2LT Qnz Fynest Drives: Black 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Qnz Posts: 35	Can you just buy the HID housing from the dealer and install them and save yourself the 1200?? That is if you don't care about the colored weather stripping...

04-21-2010, 06:39 PM	#22
mhood Orange Camaros Rule! Drives: 2010 1SS LS3 RS IOM Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,559	Have I got this right: Non-RS on a 1SS means black roof body moldings? I can't remember seeing a 1SS with anything but body color matching roof body moldings.

04-21-2010, 07:14 PM	#23
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	i have the 2SS w/o the RS package.my car came with all the options except the halo's and roof molding.actually i like the white SS more than the red.

04-21-2010, 07:24 PM	#27
HOZAY The Eponymous Jose Drives: A V6. Yes. A LLT. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 398 View My Garage	I also felt I would regret not getting it - the main selling point to me being the HID/halo headlights. The 20" wheels, colored roof molding, and the spoiler are a great bonus. But alas, it is a $1,500-$1,800 package, so... __________________

04-21-2010, 07:26 PM	#28
LJDolan Drives: Pontiac Vibe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 19	Thanks for the replies, everyone. Right now I am just at the fantasizing stage. Of the available colors they have right now, I like RJT/black hockey stripe and stick/black interior, silver/grey HS and S/black and grey interior and black/orange rally stripes/black and orange interior options the best.