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Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 03:29 PM

I'm buying the V6, and I'll definately want to swap for an ss bumper when I do. I like the fog light placement better, the lower grille could always be replaced, and I want the scoop (going to cut it open and put a honeycomb inside it so that I can use it to flow air over my short ram.
- Xanthos

kamisxy · 07-22-2008, 05:05 PM

Lol....Whats the difference between the RS and SS bumper besides the hood scoop? Am i missing something?

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 05:11 PM

Fog light placement, size of lower grill, design of lower grill, and shape of the sides of the bumper (v6 is smooth, v8 has a bump due to the changed fog light placement).
- Xanthos

flaguy · 07-22-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Fog light placement, size of lower grill, design of lower grill, and shape of the sides of the bumper (v6 is smooth, v8 has a bump due to the changed fog light placement).
- Xanthos

Oh and don't forget the V6 one is more visually appealing. Which makes no sense???

Hylton · 07-22-2008, 07:43 PM

...and the chin spoiler is longer on the SS.

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flaguy

Oh and don't forget the V6 one is more visually appealing. Which makes no sense???

This part is your opinion. I'm inclined to disagree. Which is why, when I get my V6, I'll be swapping it for a V8 bumper.
- Xanthos

2010_5thgen · 07-22-2008, 08:58 PM

i like the bumper from the red and yellow rs better than i do on the ss version. i will be getting the rs package for my ss if the bumper comes with it.

roorback · 07-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Can someone post pics of both bumpers? I can't tell the difference from the SS pic on the C Slater set. I do see a bit of difference in the old white spy shot. Seems to me the SS bumper is much better but I could be way off base on my idea of the pic.

ChrisL · 07-22-2008, 10:34 PM

Theare are 2 front fascias. One V6. One V8. RS is not in the mix at all

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 10:36 PM

Indeed. What they are referring to is "the bumper seen in the RS photos."
- Xanthos

OldTimer · 07-22-2008, 11:05 PM

At first, I didnt like the SS bumper. After seeing it on this finished product, no way would I go without it now. I think I am a good example of "thinking" I have to have it a certain way and when I finally see the "real" deal I change my mind.

flaguy · 07-22-2008, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldTimer

At first, I didnt like the SS bumper. After seeing it on this finished product, no way would I go without it now. I think I am a good example of "thinking" I have to have it a certain way and when I finally see the "real" deal I change my mind.

There is no finished product. They haven't officially released images of the Camaro SS. Are you referring to the RS? That bumper WILL NOT be on the SS.

Xanthos · 07-22-2008, 11:23 PM

Makes sense - I have that problem a lot. I wanted the GFX kit from the accessories, but now I think it will just make the car look too busy. The chin spoiler on the SS seems adequate to me, and I was going to swap the bumpers anyway.
- Xanthos

P.S. - Post 200! Woot!

flaguy · 07-22-2008, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roorback

Can someone post pics of both bumpers? I can't tell the difference from the SS pic on the C Slater set. I do see a bit of difference in the old white spy shot. Seems to me the SS bumper is much better but I could be way off base on my idea of the pic.

Camaro SS Pre-production bumper (SS has not officially been released. The pics of the Australian SS are not official)

Camaro RS (This is what all V6's with RS package will look like; No V8 will look like this)

Differences: SS has a bump just outside of foglamps, lower facia opening is enlarged, lower grill is different design, has "mail opening" or scoop above upper grill, lower lip protrudes outwards more

07-22-2008, 03:29 PM	#29
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	I'm buying the V6, and I'll definately want to swap for an ss bumper when I do. I like the fog light placement better, the lower grille could always be replaced, and I want the scoop (going to cut it open and put a honeycomb inside it so that I can use it to flow air over my short ram. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-22-2008, 05:05 PM	#30
kamisxy Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 68	WHats the Difference? Lol....Whats the difference between the RS and SS bumper besides the hood scoop? Am i missing something?

07-22-2008, 05:11 PM	#31
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Fog light placement, size of lower grill, design of lower grill, and shape of the sides of the bumper (v6 is smooth, v8 has a bump due to the changed fog light placement). - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-22-2008, 08:58 PM	#35
2010_5thgen Drives: 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,275 View My Garage	i like the bumper from the red and yellow rs better than i do on the ss version. i will be getting the rs package for my ss if the bumper comes with it. __________________ Brixton Forged CM10 Wheels IN STOCK!!! RF7 SOON!!!! Camaro/M3/M4 wheels in stock High Gloss Titanium

07-22-2008, 10:36 PM	#38
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Indeed. What they are referring to is "the bumper seen in the RS photos." - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

07-22-2008, 07:43 PM	#33
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	...and the chin spoiler is longer on the SS.

07-22-2008, 09:58 PM	#36
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 613	Can someone post pics of both bumpers? I can't tell the difference from the SS pic on the C Slater set. I do see a bit of difference in the old white spy shot. Seems to me the SS bumper is much better but I could be way off base on my idea of the pic.

07-22-2008, 10:34 PM	#37
ChrisL Drives: 2000 Firehawk #295 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orange Co, NY Posts: 101	Theare are 2 front fascias. One V6. One V8. RS is not in the mix at all

07-22-2008, 11:05 PM	#39
OldTimer Drives: 2012 Victory Red ZL1 MG9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 376	At first, I didnt like the SS bumper. After seeing it on this finished product, no way would I go without it now. I think I am a good example of "thinking" I have to have it a certain way and when I finally see the "real" deal I change my mind.

07-22-2008, 11:23 PM	#41
Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	Makes sense - I have that problem a lot. I wanted the GFX kit from the accessories, but now I think it will just make the car look too busy. The chin spoiler on the SS seems adequate to me, and I was going to swap the bumpers anyway. - Xanthos P.S. - Post 200! Woot! __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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