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3BVert · 08-13-2009, 10:19 PM

I got the RS package because I wanted the HIDs. It actually cost me $1,670 because I did not want the midnight silver wheels and had to step up to the polished wheels. If it would have been an option to downgrade to the painted wheels, I probably would have done it. To each his own I guess, but I REALLY wanted the HIDs (obviously).

Darsh 007 · 08-13-2009, 10:31 PM

Yes, the lights are the primary. BTW, there are other threads on this one, but so you know if you're considering it...

The standard headlights are NOT configured to be compatible with the HID headlights. You can't just order the HID's @ $600/each from GM - the wiring is completely different. Not impossible to do if you know what you're doing, but not necessarily trivial either. I was considering doing so on my 2LT, as I essentially wanted the RS package without the spoiler. Caved and went with RS anyway.

caverman · 08-13-2009, 10:32 PM

It's all a personal preference.

Personally I'm ok with the HID but they are not a must for me. Actually I think I like the standard headlights a little better. Again, just a personal prefernce.

The taillights are nearly impossible to tell apart. When we had a Camaro meet last month there was an RS/SS and SS side by side and even knowing there was a diffence in the taillights you can barely see it.

Same goes with the roof ditch molding. On some colors I think the black stripe helps break up the color. I guess if it didn't cost anything I would choose colored but since it does I don't think it's worth the price.

So....For me I'm not going to spend the money on the RS when I order my 2SS. I just don't think it's worth the money to me. I'm going to take the $1,200 and put it into an exhaust and shifter.

Now when you are talking 1LT or 2LT you would be foolish not to spend the $1,200 or $1,300 upgrade. It's worth it for wheels, spoiler, and lights.

Banshee · 08-13-2009, 10:34 PM

VALOR · 08-13-2009, 11:10 PM

Waste of money. Save yourself the $1200 and buy an exhaust instead.

FLYNNZL1 · 08-13-2009, 11:12 PM

I love the RS package, it was worth it to me, that's the point, it's up to each person.

Hicompression · 08-13-2009, 11:14 PM

I ordered my 2SS without the RS package. I'd rather waste my money on something else.

ajp · 08-13-2009, 11:19 PM

Looking at the chevy website, if you get a 2SS you get 20 inch 'shiny' alloys included. Then if you add RS, they are replaced with the MS alloys, then if you try to add back the original shiny alloys, it costs another ~$400.

What gives?

jpsuperman81 · 08-13-2009, 11:22 PM

Stock SS rims are 20's but are called sterling silver finish, Midnight Silver are the RS wheels and the upgrade is Polished. Not a whole lot of difference I think there should of been more but I am happy with the wheels.

BIG T · 08-13-2009, 11:25 PM

I ordered the RS for the lights and the midnight silver its all what you like

BIG T · 08-13-2009, 11:28 PM

your right i was hopeing the midnight silver would be almost black but there still nice

Georgie · 08-13-2009, 11:42 PM

use to like the halos but now i prefer the halogens. all four lights on at once and the car looks baaaddd (as in good)

jpsuperman81 · 08-13-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Georgie

use to like the halos but now i prefer the halogens. all four lights on at once and the car looks baaaddd (as in good)

HID's at night and its almost like daytime, to each his own. I think halo/HID is cooler looking and much safer for driving.

Georgie · 08-13-2009, 11:47 PM

it might be safer for driving in that the road is more illuminated at night (it might also blind older drivers though :P )but imo its not cooler looking... from what i've seen of the halos, at night the car looks like every other European sedan coming down the street. again, imo, you turn on the fogs with the halogens and the camaro looks real mean rolling down the street

i guess its not that i don't like the halos but just prefer the halogens... especially when you use the fogs intandem

08-13-2009, 10:19 PM	#29
3BVert Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 380 View My Garage	I got the RS package because I wanted the HIDs. It actually cost me $1,670 because I did not want the midnight silver wheels and had to step up to the polished wheels. If it would have been an option to downgrade to the painted wheels, I probably would have done it. To each his own I guess, but I REALLY wanted the HIDs (obviously). __________________ 2SS/RS Red Jewel Tintcoat 6-Speed Automatic

08-13-2009, 10:31 PM	#30
Darsh 007 Drives: 2010 Camaro - 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 96	Yes, the lights are the primary. BTW, there are other threads on this one, but so you know if you're considering it... The standard headlights are NOT configured to be compatible with the HID headlights. You can't just order the HID's @ $600/each from GM - the wiring is completely different. Not impossible to do if you know what you're doing, but not necessarily trivial either. I was considering doing so on my 2LT, as I essentially wanted the RS package without the spoiler. Caved and went with RS anyway. __________________ 1100 = Preliminary Order: 5/8/2009 Cancelled by dealer (grr!): 7/2/2009 1100 = 7/16/2009 (awesome new dealer) 2000 = Accepted By GM: 7/25/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 7/29/2009 3800 = Produced: 8/31/2009 5000 = Delivered To Dealer: 9/14/2009 6000 = Woohoo!!!: 9/15/2009

08-13-2009, 10:32 PM	#31
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	It's all a personal preference. Personally I'm ok with the HID but they are not a must for me. Actually I think I like the standard headlights a little better. Again, just a personal prefernce. The taillights are nearly impossible to tell apart. When we had a Camaro meet last month there was an RS/SS and SS side by side and even knowing there was a diffence in the taillights you can barely see it. Same goes with the roof ditch molding. On some colors I think the black stripe helps break up the color. I guess if it didn't cost anything I would choose colored but since it does I don't think it's worth the price. So....For me I'm not going to spend the money on the RS when I order my 2SS. I just don't think it's worth the money to me. I'm going to take the $1,200 and put it into an exhaust and shifter. Now when you are talking 1LT or 2LT you would be foolish not to spend the $1,200 or $1,300 upgrade. It's worth it for wheels, spoiler, and lights. __________________ *-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

08-13-2009, 10:34 PM	#32
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	__________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

08-13-2009, 11:14 PM	#35
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,468	I ordered my 2SS without the RS package. I'd rather waste my money on something else. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

08-13-2009, 11:10 PM	#33
VALOR Drives: L99 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: san jose Posts: 145	Waste of money. Save yourself the $1200 and buy an exhaust instead.

08-13-2009, 11:12 PM	#34
FLYNNZL1 Account Suspended Drives: Man Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Usa Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I love the RS package, it was worth it to me, that's the point, it's up to each person.

08-13-2009, 11:19 PM	#36
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	Looking at the chevy website, if you get a 2SS you get 20 inch 'shiny' alloys included. Then if you add RS, they are replaced with the MS alloys, then if you try to add back the original shiny alloys, it costs another ~$400. What gives? __________________

08-13-2009, 11:22 PM	#37
jpsuperman81 Yep I'm back! Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 1SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 2,565 View My Garage	Stock SS rims are 20's but are called sterling silver finish, Midnight Silver are the RS wheels and the upgrade is Polished. Not a whole lot of difference I think there should of been more but I am happy with the wheels. Attached Images

08-13-2009, 11:25 PM	#38
BIG T Drives: 2500/duramax & IOM 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HEBRON, CT. Posts: 18	I ordered the RS for the lights and the midnight silver its all what you like

08-13-2009, 11:28 PM	#39
BIG T Drives: 2500/duramax & IOM 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: HEBRON, CT. Posts: 18	your right i was hopeing the midnight silver would be almost black but there still nice

08-13-2009, 11:42 PM	#40
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	use to like the halos but now i prefer the halogens. all four lights on at once and the car looks baaaddd (as in good) __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

08-13-2009, 11:47 PM	#42
Georgie Drives: Camaro... soon Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,217	it might be safer for driving in that the road is more illuminated at night (it might also blind older drivers though :P )but imo its not cooler looking... from what i've seen of the halos, at night the car looks like every other European sedan coming down the street. again, imo, you turn on the fogs with the halogens and the camaro looks real mean rolling down the street i guess its not that i don't like the halos but just prefer the halogens... especially when you use the fogs intandem __________________ 2011 IOM or CGM 1SS

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