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2KZ28_For_Now · 12-25-2008, 03:06 AM

Hey, all-

One thing that I've been curious about - how exactly are the RS darker tailights different from the base SS?

The RS light covers have a darker tint to them. The SS are clear plastic.

Here are two good comparison pics.

Thanks to the respective owners of each picture.

EDIT: look how well the panels are fit together (gaps in body lines) - they are nearly identical. Great job, Oshawa!

Supermans · 12-25-2008, 05:21 AM

The RS looks waxed and polished while the SS looks plain and dirty.. I do like the tinted RS look though since it gives a contrast on red by being darker. On other colors I don't see it making a difference enough for me to pay extra for..

NAHURRY · 12-25-2008, 07:44 AM

RS lights will look awsome on my black maro.

FirstLSK · 12-25-2008, 08:15 AM

Great comparison photos 2KZ28. Thanks for posting this thread. It is real easy to see the difference between the RS and non-RS tail lights now.

I agree with IAH, that the RS tail lights will look great on a black Camaro -- and all / most others as well.

Tantalizer43 · 12-25-2008, 08:14 PM

Good comparison, I posted a similar pic from Indy, but on different colored cars.

Your example on the same colored car really shows the difference!

I like em! LOTS!!

stovt001 · 12-25-2008, 09:30 PM

Great comparison! That was really helpful. Still, I'm barely leaning towards saving $1200 and forgoing the RS package.

Inspector 17 · 12-25-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

Great comparison! That was really helpful. Still, I'm barely leaning towards saving $1200 and forgoing the RS package.

Don't forget about the HIDs that come with the RS package. Someone needs to post a comparison of those versus the standard lights. Those make a big difference in my opinion.

IRONMAN/SS · 12-25-2008, 09:53 PM

it appears to me that its just a lighting issue? and someone post a pic of a SS/RS just to make sure its not a difference between the SS and the V6.

Captain Awesome · 12-25-2008, 10:53 PM

The dark surrounding area of the light makes the middle look more "after-burnery" on the RS light. Cool.

GTAwheelman · 12-25-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaropete

Don't forget about the HIDs that come with the RS package. Someone needs to post a comparison of those versus the standard lights. Those make a big difference in my opinion.

which is just about the only reason i want the RS package. HALs look really dated and old, but the HIDs look fresh and really cool.

i hadnt notice how much of a difference the RS tail lights made until now. they look great. however i also think the regular ones look good.

first post, but i have been lurking for about a week. this place is great. in just a few days i've learned tons about the camaro.

*TAG UR IT* · 12-26-2008, 01:08 AM

Excellent comparison!

*The_Blur* · 12-26-2008, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Excellent comparison!

This was a great idea! It is worth noting that the primary differences can be compensated with aftermarket components. It would be nice to know how the tail lights are tinted so that those who want to tint their headlights using OEM quality would be able to do so. Basically, GM has tinted the tail lights. It would be very possible to make this happen. HID headlights, on the other hand, would require much more investment and time.

ihc95 · 12-26-2008, 08:44 AM

Wow those are great comparison pictures! Yeah i do like the RS tailights better. It looks more like the concept.

LarkVille · 12-26-2008, 11:36 AM

Would it be worth it to just have the tail lights tinted aftermarket?

12-25-2008, 03:06 AM	#1
2KZ28_For_Now SS Shotgun Ride?!??! :-) Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,549	Red SS and RS Taillight Comparison Pics Hey, all- One thing that I've been curious about - how exactly are the RS darker tailights different from the base SS? The RS light covers have a darker tint to them. The SS are clear plastic. Here are two good comparison pics. Thanks to the respective owners of each picture. EDIT: look how well the panels are fit together (gaps in body lines) - they are nearly identical. Great job, Oshawa! Attached Images __________________ LT LS RS SS LS3 LSA-Z28 (Skip the body kit)

12-25-2008, 05:21 AM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	The RS looks waxed and polished while the SS looks plain and dirty.. I do like the tinted RS look though since it gives a contrast on red by being darker. On other colors I don't see it making a difference enough for me to pay extra for.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

12-25-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,359	Good comparison, I posted a similar pic from Indy, but on different colored cars. Your example on the same colored car really shows the difference! I like em! LOTS!! __________________

12-25-2008, 09:30 PM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Great comparison! That was really helpful. Still, I'm barely leaning towards saving $1200 and forgoing the RS package. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

12-25-2008, 09:53 PM	#8
IRONMAN/SS Drives: 2000 Nissan Maxima Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Memphis,TN Posts: 115	it appears to me that its just a lighting issue? and someone post a pic of a SS/RS just to make sure its not a difference between the SS and the V6. __________________ Love @ 1st sight

12-25-2008, 07:44 AM	#3
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	RS lights will look awsome on my black maro.

12-25-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Great comparison photos 2KZ28. Thanks for posting this thread. It is real easy to see the difference between the RS and non-RS tail lights now. I agree with IAH, that the RS tail lights will look great on a black Camaro -- and all / most others as well.

12-25-2008, 10:53 PM	#9
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	The dark surrounding area of the light makes the middle look more "after-burnery" on the RS light. Cool.

12-26-2008, 01:08 AM	#11
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Excellent comparison!

12-26-2008, 08:44 AM	#13
ihc95 Drives: 2018 GT PP1 A10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 673	Wow those are great comparison pictures! Yeah i do like the RS tailights better. It looks more like the concept.

12-26-2008, 11:36 AM	#14
LarkVille Drives: The Larkvillemobile Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver Suburbs Posts: 188	Would it be worth it to just have the tail lights tinted aftermarket?

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