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40again · 04-18-2011, 08:10 PM

It is a total replacement for the stock grille. All the dealer would have to do is look at the instructions and they could tell it doesn't fit over the old one.

You didn't buy this used from a FORD dealer did you?

Bone · 04-18-2011, 10:36 PM

Born on date: May2009

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Tada... POOF!

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It morphed into this,

Very easy Mod... A do it yourself for the novice. 1 hour. Great write up

Daboy85 · 04-28-2011, 12:36 AM

I am curious to know, if anyone can direct me would be a great help as well. I want to install a RS insignia on the trunk and grille. I seen the part online and it's 3 parts. Do I have to remove the grille to install it? Thanks in advance. My camaro LS is 2 days old so I'm trying to not dismantle it just yet ;-) thanks everyone

40again · 04-28-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Daboy85

I am curious to know, if anyone can direct me would be a great help as well. I want to install a RS insignia on the trunk and grille. I seen the part online and it's 3 parts. Do I have to remove the grille to install it? Thanks in advance. My camaro LS is 2 days old so I'm trying to not dismantle it just yet ;-) thanks everyone

I can't help you with the insignia install since I haven't done that.

I guess I am curious as to why you want to add the RS emblem. If you have an LS you can add a bunch of stuff to the outside to make it LOOK like an RS but it will always be an LS. If you check out my garage and photo albums I have added Rallye Stripes, 1LTwheels, a Heritage Grille and HID fogs. Does this make it an RS? No, it is still and always be an LS, just my spin on upgrades to the ride.

My signature has not been updated since last year so some mods do not show at this point.

Daboy85 · 04-28-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 40again

I can't help you with the insignia install since I haven't done that.

I guess I am curious as to why you want to add the RS emblem. If you have an LS you can add a bunch of stuff to the outside to make it LOOK like an RS but it will always be an LS. If you check out my garage and photo albums I have added Rallye Stripes, 1LTwheels, a Heritage Grille and HID fogs. Does this make it an RS? No, it is still and always be an LS, just my spin on upgrades to the ride.

My signature has not been updated since last year so some mods do not show at this point.

To be totally honest. I like the way it looks. I know that is always going to be an LS I just like the way the Insiginia looks by the light. It's different, ya know?
I attached the photo. Its 4,5,&6. Do you, or anybody have an idea of what its called?

40again · 04-28-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Daboy85

To be totally honest. I like the way it looks. I know that is always going to be an LS I just like the way the Insiginia looks by the light. It's different, ya know?
I attached the photo. Its 4,5,&6. Do you, or anybody have an idea of what its called?

Emblum Pros makes one for the LS that I saw on one our club members LS's. Regarding the RS, can't help you there.

Daboy85 · 04-28-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 40again

Emblum Pros makes one for the LS that I saw on one our club members LS's. Regarding the RS, can't help you there.

I'm just asking about the install.

40again · 04-29-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Daboy85

I'm just asking about the install.

Checkout:
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/catalog/frameset.cfm

Click on 2011, Chev/Geo, Camaro, Front bumper and grille, then view illustration which will show you the part number and price. All of the parts required for the install are there although I do not know if they will work on a Heritage grille. Install looks pretty straight forward.

calegarrison · 05-24-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ljustin293

How did you get the SS to attach, and what about the bowtie?

personally i like it better with no ss or bowtie emblem. makes it more unique and cooler in my opinion

JerrysJewel · 06-13-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wrbear

The mod is easy with very few tools required. This is my grille painted IOM with a CGM paint to match the stripes. Hope this give you another look at painting all of the grille. I also had the bottom one painted CGM.

Attachment 227764

Can you tell me where you got the "SS" emblem from? I just installed my grille yesterday, but would like to replace the Bowtie (came with the grille) with the SS. Yours looks awesome. Nice job. I was scared to try this by myself, but once I started, it was pretty easy.

IOM Black Diamond · 06-13-2011, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the info

lionssfan · 10-18-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wrbear

The mod is easy with very few tools required. This is my grille painted IOM with a CGM paint to match the stripes. Hope this give you another look at painting all of the grille. I also had the bottom one painted CGM.

Attachment 227764

nice love the look. what is IOM and CGM thanks

Neriah · 11-20-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lionssfan

nice love the look. what is IOM and CGM thanks

Basically IOM is Orage Metallic and CGM is Cyber Gray Metallic

CamaroJim56 · 12-10-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 3BVert

I took a different approach to the bow-tie and SS emblem mounting. For the bow-tie, I broke out the vertical tabs from the center, then drilled two small (7/64) holes at the base of the horizontal tabs. I then ran small black tie wraps through the holes and zip-tied the bow-tie to the grill. I worried about retainer clips coming off. This approach is solid and won't mar the grill if I decide to take it off.

For the SS emblem, I bought the stock emblem and plastic mount and then cut and trimmed the mount to "snap" under the lip of the horizontal grill bar. The numbers in the picture are where I cut it. #3 goes around the vertical brace in the grill. It worked out pretty well. I tie-wrapped it for good measure but it snaps into place pretty well. I like it because it provides a "borderless" mount. I could do a better job if I had another to cut on but I'm happy with it.

Parts (from a place where you can get GM Parts Direct - shipping/handling included):

92208704 - Grille insert assembly - $222.04
92194260 - Bowtie - $37.63
92225495 - SS (red) - $13.26
92225407 - Nameplate bracket - $4.47

The worst part of the whole thing was that the bow-tie and SS emblem were both stickered: MADE IN KOREA

There's always another way to skin a cat so I thought I'd share. Pics below:

Works good, and can be done with the grille on! I have to wait for warmer weather to do the RS however, froze my butt off.

Thanks!

04-18-2011, 10:36 PM	#198
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04-28-2011, 12:36 AM	#199
Daboy85 Fix it until its broken! Drives: 2011 LS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Coral Springs Posts: 24	Rs/ss insignia by headlamp I am curious to know, if anyone can direct me would be a great help as well. I want to install a RS insignia on the trunk and grille. I seen the part online and it's 3 parts. Do I have to remove the grille to install it? Thanks in advance. My camaro LS is 2 days old so I'm trying to not dismantle it just yet ;-) thanks everyone

06-13-2011, 05:22 PM	#207
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	Thanks for the info __________________

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04-18-2011, 08:10 PM	#197
40again Drives: 2011 LS V6 6spd manual Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Waldorf, Md. Posts: 534 View My Garage	It is a total replacement for the stock grille. All the dealer would have to do is look at the instructions and they could tell it doesn't fit over the old one. You didn't buy this used from a FORD dealer did you?