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Manbearpig · 09-25-2013, 12:51 PM

Think my only regret with the RS package is the summer tires, would have preferred All-season for my situation.

The lights however are superb, and the rims accent the car well, it's enabled me to hold off on modding as I get settled into school again. I do agree however that with black cars the molding is kind of a null point.

Hoping the Gen 6 offers a all-season RS option if possible, though I know the staggered wheels might make price an issue.

kevinw · 09-25-2013, 01:18 PM

Yeah its the tires that i kept away from rs. will test drive friday and see if dealer does better than the one last week

JR 1 · 09-25-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

Speaking of all that, shouldn't those with a black car get a discount on the RS package since no special roof molding is required?

Technically it isn't any cheaper. Sure you don't really notice it, but they are still giving you black painted moldings instead of unpainted black plastic.

AdamEL · 09-25-2013, 02:24 PM

The RS package makes it for me. It was a must-have on both my LT and my SS.

Pip · 09-25-2013, 02:34 PM

Just got a 2014 2LT with the RS package. The dealer only had 4 total 2014s and they all had the RS package. I don't like the non-RS look as much. The HIDs on the RS are worth it alone to me. To each their own though.

kevinw · 09-25-2013, 02:39 PM

Ok thanks

littlecammi · 09-25-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

The RS option sells well because that's what a lot of people want. In fact, when we forecast the RS package, we severely underestimated the 'take rate' and had to renegotiate for additional materials.

And the 'take rate' on the RS package for ZL1 purchasers is 100%.

firedrop · 09-25-2013, 02:53 PM

i live in PA and ill be driving my SS on my stock pirellis come snow-time

Baba · 09-25-2013, 03:23 PM

The OP is looking at possibly purchasing a 2LT convertible (which he didn't mention, unless he's changed his mind).

MY '10 & '11 had tinted taillights with RS package only. Effective with the 2012 MY, they were standard on all models.

4-pack auxillary gauges are standard on all 2LT & 2SS models, irrespective whether RS or non-RS (to the best of my recollection).

MY '12, changed the sharkfin antenna to body colored with the RS package.

OP, it's financially more advantageous to get the RS option because of the larger wheels and HIDs unless you KNOW you'll never want 20" wheels or the HIDs. As others have mentioned, adding these aftermarket is going to be expensive.

Rock-It Man · 09-25-2013, 03:48 PM

Back to the OP: all SS Camaros come with 20" wheels and summer tires, whether RS or not.

20" wheels and summer tires are an RS upgrade only on V6 cars.

On an SS, you don't get that much by ordering RS.

kevinw · 09-25-2013, 04:09 PM

Baba. yes it a vert. the 20s are nice wheels by all means but until yesterday ni dealer wad willing to switch the tires to all seasons. i want a car that no hassle in changing wheels or tires for cild weather. the rs looks great. but will see what happens when i go look friday. its all bkack 2lt

justa25thTA · 09-25-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinw

Ok thanks for input. yrs the non rs is 19 as std equip. 20 are with rs . i like the wheel its just the tires for a dd not good but dealer would switch. the lites are brighter . fo the headlites and halo have seperate bulbs?

another thing, 20" tires are much more common (cheaper) than 19's.

PalmerGA · 09-25-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Because the headlights make the car look a billion times better.

Not to mention the HIDs really light up the road - a very welcome feature out here in the country with deer and other varmits everywhere.

kevinw · 09-25-2013, 04:22 PM

Yes i heard they are brighter and more expensive. do the halos have a seperate bulb?

09-25-2013, 02:53 PM	#36
firedrop Drives: 2012 2ss/l99 a6, victory red Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: philadelphia Posts: 387	i live in PA and ill be driving my SS on my stock pirellis come snow-time __________________ 2012 2ss l99/a6 CAI, custom catback with flowmaster series 10s

09-25-2013, 03:23 PM	#37
Baba Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USAREUR, CONUS/DOD-A, VA Posts: 1,745	The OP is looking at possibly purchasing a 2LT convertible (which he didn't mention, unless he's changed his mind). MY '10 & '11 had tinted taillights with RS package only. Effective with the 2012 MY, they were standard on all models. 4-pack auxillary gauges are standard on all 2LT & 2SS models, irrespective whether RS or non-RS (to the best of my recollection). MY '12, changed the sharkfin antenna to body colored with the RS package. OP, it's financially more advantageous to get the RS option because of the larger wheels and HIDs unless you KNOW you'll never want 20" wheels or the HIDs. As others have mentioned, adding these aftermarket is going to be expensive. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Convertible Summit White Black Leather 3 Pedals Build Date: 06/27/2011 Purchased: 07/30/2011 Title Received: 08/15/2011 1984 Camaro (3rd Gen.): Traded: 1987 "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss."

09-25-2013, 12:51 PM	#29
Manbearpig Engineer of softness-ware Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SoCal/Chicago Posts: 741	Think my only regret with the RS package is the summer tires, would have preferred All-season for my situation. The lights however are superb, and the rims accent the car well, it's enabled me to hold off on modding as I get settled into school again. I do agree however that with black cars the molding is kind of a null point. Hoping the Gen 6 offers a all-season RS option if possible, though I know the staggered wheels might make price an issue.

09-25-2013, 01:18 PM	#30
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	Yeah its the tires that i kept away from rs. will test drive friday and see if dealer does better than the one last week

09-25-2013, 02:24 PM	#32
AdamEL Adam E. Lucchesi Drives: 2010 1SS/RS LS3 VR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,381 View My Garage	The RS package makes it for me. It was a must-have on both my LT and my SS.

09-25-2013, 02:34 PM	#33
Pip Drives: 2014 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 24	Just got a 2014 2LT with the RS package. The dealer only had 4 total 2014s and they all had the RS package. I don't like the non-RS look as much. The HIDs on the RS are worth it alone to me. To each their own though.

09-25-2013, 02:39 PM	#34
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	Ok thanks

09-25-2013, 03:48 PM	#38
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Back to the OP: all SS Camaros come with 20" wheels and summer tires, whether RS or not. 20" wheels and summer tires are an RS upgrade only on V6 cars. On an SS, you don't get that much by ordering RS.

09-25-2013, 04:09 PM	#39
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	Baba. yes it a vert. the 20s are nice wheels by all means but until yesterday ni dealer wad willing to switch the tires to all seasons. i want a car that no hassle in changing wheels or tires for cild weather. the rs looks great. but will see what happens when i go look friday. its all bkack 2lt

09-25-2013, 04:22 PM	#42
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	Yes i heard they are brighter and more expensive. do the halos have a seperate bulb?