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rolnslo · 03-24-2009, 01:04 PM

I'll admit that I haven't placed my order yet - waiting until later this summer or early fall. Since I've got time to still think about what I want, I'm starting to notice some commonalities among the cars that people on here have ordered and the initial ones being built.

Seems as though most people (just under 2/3 of the initial week's production, plus pending SS and LT orders) want the RS package - great deal and worth every penny - but - all these cars are going to be running around with HID/Halos and the same 20" wheel style (in various shades/finishes). Not to mention the rear spoiler will be the same. How unique is that going to make you feel among Camaro owners?

My initial plan was to get a 1LT/RS in Victory Red with White Rally Stripes (plus BA Audio and C&C package) - classic colors plus the right add-ons.

Now, I'm thinking maybe I don't want to be like everyone else...

So, I'm leaning towards a LS in Victory Red with Black Rally Stripes and the High Wing spoiler plus 20" aftermarket wheels. It would be different (and polarizing since I know most people aren't fans of the wing) from the loaded models but I'd be able to tell my car apart from the "typical" Camaro.

What are you planning on doing to make your Camaro unique or do you just plan on loading up on options from the factory?

Hylton · 03-24-2009, 01:05 PM

Looks nice!

UCF w00t · 03-24-2009, 01:06 PM

Mine will be a "boring" IOM 2SS and that's it. I think it'll be different since it won't have the HIDs or stripes. In fact, out of all 238 cars we've found, there's only 4 2SS's with no other options.

GothamCamaro · 03-24-2009, 01:19 PM

My personalized plates will make my car different and special.

Mr_Draco · 03-24-2009, 01:20 PM

Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Black Rally Stripes. Mine will mostly be factory except for minor accessories.

VenomZ302 · 03-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Mine will basically be factory, but I want to get the heritage grille insert and paint the non-grille part of the insert to match the Aqua Blue Metallic of the body. I may also put an SS emblem in the middle of the grille to top it all off.

I'll also probably be installing the hockey sticks myself (I'm plenty qualified), although I may still order them through the dealer.

So the grille would be like this:

jeffny09 · 03-24-2009, 07:30 PM

me having it is good enough i wont be like everyone else-but i tell you that it wont be the same as others atleast in ny

bluch · 03-24-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VenomZ302

Mine will basically be factory, but I want to get the heritage grille insert and paint the non-grille part of the insert to match the Aqua Blue Metallic of the body. I may also put an SS emblem in the middle of the grille to top it all off.

I'll also probably be installing the hockey sticks myself (I'm plenty qualified), although I may still order them through the dealer.

So the grille would be like this:

that grill looks sweet...can you get it added on after the car comes in??

slick rick · 03-24-2009, 07:54 PM

i'm just going to make some small changes to my black 1SS/RS

1. change front chevy bowtie to black with red outline as seen on bumblebee in TF2
2. change out side turning signals to clear corners

that's all i can think of right now

CamaroScotty · 03-24-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GothamCamaro

My personalized plates will make my car different and special.

And don't forget, I can autograph your car.... Just going that "extra mile" for my customers!!!

GothamCamaro · 03-24-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

And don't forget, I can autograph your car.... Just going that "extra mile" for my customers!!!

That would make my car a Limited Edition CamaroScotty!

SWEET!

drivingincamaro · 03-24-2009, 10:00 PM

no stripes for me thank you

:party0038:

VenomZ302 · 03-24-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluch

that grill looks sweet...can you get it added on after the car comes in??

That's what I'm counting on. To the best of my understanding, we should be able to basically install it ourselves. Maybe I'm wrong, but like I said, that's what I'm counting on.

rolnslo · 03-24-2009, 11:11 PM

Ooh, I almost forgot about the heritage grille. I may have to consider that one if I don't find a nice billet grille. Nice choice!

03-24-2009, 01:04 PM	#1
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Doing your own thing or factory loaded? I'll admit that I haven't placed my order yet - waiting until later this summer or early fall. Since I've got time to still think about what I want, I'm starting to notice some commonalities among the cars that people on here have ordered and the initial ones being built. Seems as though most people (just under 2/3 of the initial week's production, plus pending SS and LT orders) want the RS package - great deal and worth every penny - but - all these cars are going to be running around with HID/Halos and the same 20" wheel style (in various shades/finishes). Not to mention the rear spoiler will be the same. How unique is that going to make you feel among Camaro owners? My initial plan was to get a 1LT/RS in Victory Red with White Rally Stripes (plus BA Audio and C&C package) - classic colors plus the right add-ons. Now, I'm thinking maybe I don't want to be like everyone else... So, I'm leaning towards a LS in Victory Red with Black Rally Stripes and the High Wing spoiler plus 20" aftermarket wheels. It would be different (and polarizing since I know most people aren't fans of the wing) from the loaded models but I'd be able to tell my car apart from the "typical" Camaro. What are you planning on doing to make your Camaro unique or do you just plan on loading up on options from the factory? Attached Images

03-24-2009, 01:05 PM	#2
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,275	Looks nice! __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

03-24-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
GothamCamaro Then you're gonna love me Drives: 2010 Black Camaro Tumbler RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Gotham, IL Posts: 1,597	My personalized plates will make my car different and special. __________________ *Own- "Does it come in Black?" Exterior/ Grey Interior 2LT/RS Automatic* _____________________________________ The Batman would only drive a 2010 Camaro and buy from Camaro Scotty. 'Nuff said. *Anyone that knows of a place that is making the Concept Shifter for the new Camaro. (Auto specifically) Please let me know.* Order# NDTMVP Ordered 10/23/08. 2000 on 5/21/09... It begins..... 4B00 on 6/26/09... In transit to the Cave 5000 on 7/6/09 it waits for my arrival! 1000000 on 7/10/09 The Tumbler is in the Cave!

03-24-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
VenomZ302 Live to Win, Dare to Fail Drives: 2010 Aqua Blue RS/SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,824 View My Garage	Mine will basically be factory, but I want to get the heritage grille insert and paint the non-grille part of the insert to match the Aqua Blue Metallic of the body. I may also put an SS emblem in the middle of the grille to top it all off. I'll also probably be installing the hockey sticks myself (I'm plenty qualified), although I may still order them through the dealer. So the grille would be like this: __________________ 3/13/09 - Ordered Aqua Blue Metallic 2SS/RS M6! 7/13/09 - Built! 8/11/09 - Delivered! 2G1FT1EW2A9124579

03-24-2009, 07:30 PM	#7
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	me having it is good enough i wont be like everyone else-but i tell you that it wont be the same as others atleast in ny __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

03-24-2009, 01:06 PM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,451	Mine will be a "boring" IOM 2SS and that's it. I think it'll be different since it won't have the HIDs or stripes. In fact, out of all 238 cars we've found, there's only 4 2SS's with no other options.

03-24-2009, 01:20 PM	#5
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,359	Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Black Rally Stripes. Mine will mostly be factory except for minor accessories.

03-24-2009, 07:54 PM	#9
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	i'm just going to make some small changes to my black 1SS/RS 1. change front chevy bowtie to black with red outline as seen on bumblebee in TF2 2. change out side turning signals to clear corners that's all i can think of right now

03-24-2009, 10:00 PM	#12
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	no stripes for me thank you :party0038: __________________

03-24-2009, 11:11 PM	#14
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,366 View My Garage	Ooh, I almost forgot about the heritage grille. I may have to consider that one if I don't find a nice billet grille. Nice choice!

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