No RS.. Big deal? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jrowen0 · 03-31-2012, 04:47 PM

I've been looking for a 2011 2ss convertible. I've only been able to find one that matches my wants. Unfortunately, the dealer and I are way off on price. The other one I found doesn't have the RS package but is cheaper. As far as I can tell, the only major difference is the halo headlights. Would I really miss the RS package? Could I get halos aftermarket? Thanks.

mikeSS · 03-31-2012, 04:51 PM

i feel the non Rs lights do not look very good. i guess you could just go with after market.

M Miller69 · 03-31-2012, 04:51 PM

Mine does not have the Halos I wanted either. And yes site sponsor ACC can hook you up. About a $800-$1000 to do so though.

CSM088 · 03-31-2012, 05:14 PM

For an SS, its really just the Halo's that you're missing out on. I settled for a Camaro without RS package because I got an exceptional deal. I would have liked the RS package, but then again, I also would've liked a Corvette ZR1.

At some point you have to draw the line and for me it was either a V6 Camaro or the car I chose, 1SS no RS.

Totally satisfied.

Ucantctchme · 03-31-2012, 05:16 PM

I prefer RS but..... It wasn't a deal breaker for me.

INTIMIDAT3R · 03-31-2012, 05:26 PM

Not a big deal.

The RS package included HID headlights with halo's, the rear spoiler, 20" midnight silver wheels and tires, and a couple of other odds and ends.

Spoiler is standard on 2012's and with the right halogen bulbs, you won't miss the HID's, see www.EuroDezigns.com.

CamaroKid300 · 03-31-2012, 05:33 PM

I say get the RS Pkg.....

GunnyG · 03-31-2012, 05:33 PM

Bought an SS-non RS. Wouldn't have been beneficial for me. My car's black, so roof ditch molding is already matched. SS has the rear spoiler. 20" wheels weren't big enough...I went 22's front, and 24's rear. That would have left me paying about $1300 for halo lights. I bought aftermarket for $325, and installed myself. Just depends on color, I guess.

slick rick · 03-31-2012, 05:45 PM

SS/RS FTW

J666 · 03-31-2012, 05:47 PM

Aftermarket HID bulbs are not designed to go into normal halogen housings. They blind oncoming traffic. I say get the RS package. Halogen headlights look like crap on the Camaro.

BlemsBumble · 03-31-2012, 05:52 PM

The RS package was the first thing I rejected when I ordered my SS. Never looked back. But if you're considering going aftermarket for the HIDs you might as well get the RS.

vroomapunk · 03-31-2012, 05:53 PM

RS is a dealbreaker for me, also, if u get a car that isnt black, the roof ditch moldings actually make a difference in appearance

RichGreene · 03-31-2012, 05:56 PM

I was after the engine/trans Not the gadgets.

GunnyG · 03-31-2012, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichGreene

I was after the engine/trans Not the gadgets.

No engine/trans difference with RS/non-RS. That's LS3/L99 comparison.

03-31-2012, 04:47 PM	#1
jrowen0 Drives: 69 camaro Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: KY Posts: 38	No RS.. Big deal? I've been looking for a 2011 2ss convertible. I've only been able to find one that matches my wants. Unfortunately, the dealer and I are way off on price. The other one I found doesn't have the RS package but is cheaper. As far as I can tell, the only major difference is the halo headlights. Would I really miss the RS package? Could I get halos aftermarket? Thanks.

03-31-2012, 05:33 PM	#7
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	I say get the RS Pkg..... __________________ Stock...For Now.

03-31-2012, 05:33 PM	#8
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Bought an SS-non RS. Wouldn't have been beneficial for me. My car's black, so roof ditch molding is already matched. SS has the rear spoiler. 20" wheels weren't big enough...I went 22's front, and 24's rear. That would have left me paying about $1300 for halo lights. I bought aftermarket for $325, and installed myself. Just depends on color, I guess. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

03-31-2012, 05:45 PM	#9
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	SS/RS FTW __________________

03-31-2012, 05:52 PM	#11
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	The RS package was the first thing I rejected when I ordered my SS. Never looked back. But if you're considering going aftermarket for the HIDs you might as well get the RS. __________________

03-31-2012, 04:51 PM	#2
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	i feel the non Rs lights do not look very good. i guess you could just go with after market.

03-31-2012, 04:51 PM	#3
M Miller69 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Iola,Wisconsin Posts: 434 View My Garage	Mine does not have the Halos I wanted either. And yes site sponsor ACC can hook you up. About a $800-$1000 to do so though.

03-31-2012, 05:14 PM	#4
CSM088 Drives: 1981 Z28 // 2010 1SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 254	For an SS, its really just the Halo's that you're missing out on. I settled for a Camaro without RS package because I got an exceptional deal. I would have liked the RS package, but then again, I also would've liked a Corvette ZR1. At some point you have to draw the line and for me it was either a V6 Camaro or the car I chose, 1SS no RS. Totally satisfied.

03-31-2012, 05:16 PM	#5
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	I prefer RS but..... It wasn't a deal breaker for me.

03-31-2012, 05:26 PM	#6
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	Not a big deal. The RS package included HID headlights with halo's, the rear spoiler, 20" midnight silver wheels and tires, and a couple of other odds and ends. Spoiler is standard on 2012's and with the right halogen bulbs, you won't miss the HID's, see www.EuroDezigns.com.

03-31-2012, 05:47 PM	#10
J666 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lower Mainland Posts: 328	Aftermarket HID bulbs are not designed to go into normal halogen housings. They blind oncoming traffic. I say get the RS package. Halogen headlights look like crap on the Camaro.

03-31-2012, 05:53 PM	#12
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	RS is a dealbreaker for me, also, if u get a car that isnt black, the roof ditch moldings actually make a difference in appearance __________________

03-31-2012, 05:56 PM	#13
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	I was after the engine/trans Not the gadgets.

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