SS badging and RS whats up with it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nards444 · 05-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Couple things.

-Dont you think instead of the bowtie in the grill they should have put the SS emblem in the middle like old school. Im sure this will be an aftermarket option or maybe next year.

-The whole RS thing doesnt make sense, SS usually was better than RS, am i right or wrong old timers? So I dont understand the RS package. The only thing I can think of was a cool name and badge to sell the option. I am getting an SS and the RS package, but dont understand the name of it.

*The_Blur* · 05-12-2009, 08:24 AM

The RS package is an appearance package. It has always been this way. Nothing has changed. The current RS package keeps SS badges on SS models, but the color is red instead of silver. In other words, the SS is the more important badge.

The bowtie would be easy to remove for the SS.

nards444 · 05-12-2009, 08:27 AM

Got you there, but in the 90's the RS was only a v6 option i beleive.

Nine Ball · 05-12-2009, 10:25 AM

Since this car is based on 1st generation cars, the RS option fits. Back then, the RS was a lighting option (hidden headlights, revised tail light lenses, relocated back-up lights) and could be ordered on any trim level Camaro. RS now is HID lights, halo rings, and darker tail light lenses. A lighting package, just like the original RS. In 1969, the only exterior emblem that said "Rally Sport" was on the front quarter panel, behind the wheels. The SS emblem took precedence everywhere else. On Non-SS cars, the RS emblem was used everywhere else.

VenomZ302 · 05-12-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nards444

Got you there, but in the 90's the RS was only a v6 option i beleive.

Nope. You could get the RS on the Z28. It was just ground effects + spoiler extension, though.

TXInfernoSS · 05-12-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

The current RS package keeps SS badges on SS models, but the color is red instead of silver. In other words, the SS is the more important badge.

not true, at least in all cases. we have 2SS/RS and the badges are silver.

VenomZ302 · 05-12-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TXInfernoSS

not true, at least in all cases. we have 2SS/RS and the badges are silver.

That's not an RS... Those are regular halogen bulbs.

2010cantwait · 05-12-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VenomZ302

That's not an RS... Those are regular halogen bulbs.

+1

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-12-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TXInfernoSS

not true, at least in all cases. we have 2SS/RS and the badges are silver.

This is not an SS/RS car.

TXInfernoSS · 05-12-2009, 10:48 AM

My VIN states that its an RS

Arod · 05-12-2009, 10:49 AM

I have to agree not n rs

MerlinZero · 05-12-2009, 10:52 AM

You also have to take into account each generation has had different SS/RS badging. This is one of the unique features of each generation.

and sadly no that IOM is no RS.

RS = Rally Sport (not indicitive of performance)

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-12-2009, 10:52 AM

What in the vin is indicative of an RS package? On your build sheet it should have the code WRS. This is the RS package.

TXInfernoSS · 05-12-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

What in the vin is indicative of an RS package? On your build sheet it should have the code WRS. This is the RS package.

Position #5 Series
“E” for 1LS (1EE37)
“F” for 1LT (1EF37)
“?” for 1LT/RS
“H” for 2LT (1EH37)
“C” for 2LT/RS
“S” for 1SS (1ES37)
“?” for 1SS/RS
“T” for 2SS (1ET37)
“K” for 2SS/RS

My VIN Starts with - 2G1FK

So, according to the VIN decoding info from this site.. Yes it is a 2SS/RS

05-12-2009, 08:21 AM	#1
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	SS badging and RS whats up with it? Couple things. -Dont you think instead of the bowtie in the grill they should have put the SS emblem in the middle like old school. Im sure this will be an aftermarket option or maybe next year. -The whole RS thing doesnt make sense, SS usually was better than RS, am i right or wrong old timers? So I dont understand the RS package. The only thing I can think of was a cool name and badge to sell the option. I am getting an SS and the RS package, but dont understand the name of it.

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05-12-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Since this car is based on 1st generation cars, the RS option fits. Back then, the RS was a lighting option (hidden headlights, revised tail light lenses, relocated back-up lights) and could be ordered on any trim level Camaro. RS now is HID lights, halo rings, and darker tail light lenses. A lighting package, just like the original RS. In 1969, the only exterior emblem that said "Rally Sport" was on the front quarter panel, behind the wheels. The SS emblem took precedence everywhere else. On Non-SS cars, the RS emblem was used everywhere else. __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

05-12-2009, 10:49 AM	#11
Arod Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Odessa Tx Posts: 163 View My Garage	I have to agree not n rs __________________ :party0038::

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05-12-2009, 08:27 AM	#3
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	Got you there, but in the 90's the RS was only a v6 option i beleive.

05-12-2009, 10:48 AM	#10
TXInfernoSS Drives: 2010 Inferno SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 121	My VIN states that its an RS

05-12-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	You also have to take into account each generation has had different SS/RS badging. This is one of the unique features of each generation. and sadly no that IOM is no RS. RS = Rally Sport (not indicitive of performance)

05-12-2009, 10:52 AM	#13
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	What in the vin is indicative of an RS package? On your build sheet it should have the code WRS. This is the RS package.