Is there something different for RS packages built before 8/20/09? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rolnslo · 10-02-2009, 04:36 PM

I was looking on GMPartsDirect.com and decided to check out the cost of the Halo/HID headlights (Per Pair: List $1616.72, GMPD $1176.97).

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...mber=pkehidkit

What confuses me is that they have a disclaimer that this particular kit is "For use on vehicles built before 8/20/09".

Anyone know what makes these unique to the cars built with the RS package before 8/20/09?

Ideas? Conspiracy theories?

AngryAmish · 10-02-2009, 11:48 PM

I don't know, but when I was ordering mine around a month ago I did notice while looking at inventory on the computer at the dealer that some models that had the exact same options as the one I bought costed slightly more. I vaguely remember my dealer explaining why, but atm I can't remember.

Andro · 10-02-2009, 11:50 PM

daphatgrant · 10-03-2009, 12:39 AM

Hmm... only thing that I can think of is the backup sensors but that shouldn't affect headlights.

drperry · 10-03-2009, 05:56 AM

Vehicles built after that date probably have a different wiring setup to accomodate the back up sensors...

GM likes to bundle strange electrical systems together.

firestone_ss · 10-03-2009, 09:37 AM

its the back up sensors

Infern0 · 10-03-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

Wow that's odd. Maybe they changed the voltage and/or current requirements on 8/20/09? Well whatever was different before, I have one; mine was delivered on 8/17/09. I'm curious to know what the difference is though...

8/18/2009 here. Also interested hehe.

jrboyd_1980 · 10-03-2009, 10:35 AM

Also may have something to do with the bulletin out about the rear spoilers.. Maybe the adjusted the rear spoiler on the LT/RS Models

Captain Awesome · 10-03-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

I was looking on GMPartsDirect.com and decided to check out the cost of the Halo/HID headlights (Per Pair: List $1616.72, GMPD $1176.97).

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...mber=pkehidkit

What confuses me is that they have a disclaimer that this particular kit is "For use on vehicles built before 8/20/09".

Anyone know what makes these unique to the cars built with the RS package before 8/20/09?

Ideas? Conspiracy theories?

Mine was built on 8/19 so if there's ever anything we need to compare then I can check for you. I luckily do not have those horrid parking assist zits on mine!

10-02-2009, 04:36 PM	#1
rolnslo Rolling along... Drives: 2011 2SS/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,380 View My Garage	Is there something different for RS packages built before 8/20/09? I was looking on GMPartsDirect.com and decided to check out the cost of the Halo/HID headlights (Per Pair: List $1616.72, GMPD $1176.97). http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...mber=pkehidkit What confuses me is that they have a disclaimer that this particular kit is "For use on vehicles built before 8/20/09". Anyone know what makes these unique to the cars built with the RS package before 8/20/09? Ideas? Conspiracy theories? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Synergy Green A6

10-02-2009, 11:48 PM	#2
AngryAmish Drives: Impala Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 813	I don't know, but when I was ordering mine around a month ago I did notice while looking at inventory on the computer at the dealer that some models that had the exact same options as the one I bought costed slightly more. I vaguely remember my dealer explaining why, but atm I can't remember. __________________ Proud Owner of #168

10-02-2009, 11:50 PM	#3
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	__________________

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daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	Hmm... only thing that I can think of is the backup sensors but that shouldn't affect headlights.

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