why get an rs package on the 2ss? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LS3SSRS · 10-21-2008, 01:49 AM

Hey guys, this is my 2nd post here. I've constantly been on this site, and finally decided to join! i've been missing out...until now. I've been wondering why bother getting the rs package if you're already getting the 2ss?

RS package consists of:
20-inch Midnight Silver painted aluminum wheels
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
Body-color roof ditch molding
Rear spoiler (1LT and 2LT models)
RS unique taillamps
RS badging

So the only thing i want is the HID lights. Both 1ss and 2ss come with 20's, 2ss has a rear spoiler, and it's got ss badging...... so why pay $1200 for different colored wheels(slightly different), HIDs, and badging?

Someone please correct me if i'm wrong, or missing something here, but this is my understanding of adding an rs pack to a 2ss.

headpunter · 10-21-2008, 01:58 AM

you are correct that is all you get, but the car looks better with the colored roof ditch molding and the HID lights

camaro5 · 10-21-2008, 02:02 AM

'punter, you are fast!

If you don't want:

High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and RS unique taillamps

Do not order RS on SS.

kanakattack · 10-21-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by theshocker6969

Hey guys, this is my 2nd post here. I've constantly been on this site, and finally decided to join! i've been missing out...until now. I've been wondering why bother getting the rs package if you're already getting the 2ss?

RS package consists of:
20-inch Midnight Silver painted aluminum wheels
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
Body-color roof ditch molding
Rear spoiler (1LT and 2LT models)
RS unique taillamps
RS badging

So the only thing i want is the HID lights. Both 1ss and 2ss come with 20's, 2ss has a rear spoiler, and it's got ss badging...... so why pay $1200 for different colored wheels(slightly different), HIDs, and badging?

Someone please correct me if i'm wrong, or missing something here, but this is my understanding of adding an rs pack to a 2ss.

You're right, most of it is for aesthetic reasons. for me I am ordering a black 2SS and I think the wheels would match better and the body color molding would make it look cleaner. I had a 300C prior, I already had HID lights and I like the look of halo lights so when they finally came available for the 300C I ordered them and put them in let me tell you it was a pain. I like the look of the HID lights and the halo lights around them and I would rather fork out the extra 1200 to have them as well as the other small but significant detailing than to do them aftermarket again.

LS3SSRS · 10-21-2008, 02:23 AM

damn, you are fast! lol what is the roof ditch molding anyways?

Dave McFly · 10-21-2008, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by theshocker6969

damn, you are fast! lol what is the roof ditch molding anyways?

you know, i wanna know what the *BLEEP* that is too

headpunter · 10-21-2008, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshocker6969

damn, you are fast! lol what is the roof ditch molding anyways?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

you know, i wanna know what the *BLEEP* that is too

meet this thread

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=molding

kanakattack · 10-21-2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theshocker6969

damn, you are fast! lol what is the roof ditch molding anyways?

Thats the molding that runs the length on both sides of the roof where the water runs off to either the front window or rear quarter panel. I am assuming that if you do not order the RS package then it would be a flat black like most other trim now days.

LS3SSRS · 10-21-2008, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

meet this thread

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=molding

thank you headpunter! i guess i'm for sure getting the rs package now. it looks sooooo nice with it painted....not to mention easier to wax...i hate trying to not get wax on rubber moulding.... unless you use ice wax i guess....

Dave McFly · 10-21-2008, 02:08 PM

thanks for the info Head, i guess if i EVER get the Camaro I will probably be getting the LT and I can always have those moldings painted body color I have a friend who owns and runs a body shop that does newer cars. I wonder if you could order the "HALO" lights from the dealer and swap them out? I know you can get the console gauges which I would be SO getting.

headpunter · 10-21-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave McFly

thanks for the info Head, i guess if i EVER get the Camaro I will probably be getting the LT and I can always have those moldings painted body color I have a friend who owns and runs a body shop that does newer cars. I wonder if you could order the "HALO" lights from the dealer and swap them out? I know you can get the console gauges which I would be SO getting.

they can be hard to get painted since they are rubber, i beleive the RS cars are using some sort hard outside layer to be painted as opposed to straight rubber. that way they can get the glossy color on it.

rolnslo · 10-21-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by headpunter

they can be hard to get painted since they are rubber, i beleive the RS cars are using some sort hard outside layer to be painted as opposed to straight rubber. that way they can get the glossy color on it.

My '04 Expedition has them painted from the factory and it's the only place on the entire truck where the paint is cracking. There is no hard outside layer that I can tell (except for the paint and clearcoat itself), it's just black paint on top of the rubber. Cheap. Good thing that's 6 feet up and no one but me ever sees it.

headpunter · 10-21-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rolnslo

My '04 Expedition has them painted from the factory and it's the only place on the entire truck where the paint is cracking. There is no hard outside layer that I can tell (except for the paint and clearcoat itself), it's just black paint on top of the rubber. Cheap. Good thing that's 6 feet up and no one but me ever sees it.

i cant say for sure but i did tap them and they didnt seem soft like my trucks ditch molding...

rolnslo · 10-21-2008, 03:47 PM

It wasn't until I tapped the roof and then the ditch moulding with a key that I realized they had just painted over the rubber. The paint itself is pretty hard but it was the dull sound of the key tapping that gave it away.

10-21-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	why get an rs package on the 2ss? Hey guys, this is my 2nd post here. I've constantly been on this site, and finally decided to join! i've been missing out...until now. I've been wondering why bother getting the rs package if you're already getting the 2ss? RS package consists of: 20-inch Midnight Silver painted aluminum wheels High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps Body-color roof ditch molding Rear spoiler (1LT and 2LT models) RS unique taillamps RS badging So the only thing i want is the HID lights. Both 1ss and 2ss come with 20's, 2ss has a rear spoiler, and it's got ss badging...... so why pay $1200 for different colored wheels(slightly different), HIDs, and badging? Someone please correct me if i'm wrong, or missing something here, but this is my understanding of adding an rs pack to a 2ss. __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

10-21-2008, 01:58 AM	#2
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	you are correct that is all you get, but the car looks better with the colored roof ditch molding and the HID lights __________________ Stop Whinging

10-21-2008, 02:23 AM	#5
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	damn, you are fast! lol what is the roof ditch molding anyways? __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

10-21-2008, 02:08 PM	#10
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,127 View My Garage	thanks for the info Head, i guess if i EVER get the Camaro I will probably be getting the LT and I can always have those moldings painted body color I have a friend who owns and runs a body shop that does newer cars. I wonder if you could order the "HALO" lights from the dealer and swap them out? I know you can get the console gauges which I would be SO getting. __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

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rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	It wasn't until I tapped the roof and then the ditch moulding with a key that I realized they had just painted over the rubber. The paint itself is pretty hard but it was the dull sound of the key tapping that gave it away.