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Black_2SS · 12-18-2009, 09:40 AM

Hey, does anybody know what the story is with the headlights for the 2SS w/ RS? Apparently you can only order them w/ your VIN because they changed halfway through production. Anybody know what the change was and why?

Also, anybody on the inside know why there are only 2 in the entire US!!!! DANG!! I need mine fixed bad! I've bugged the dealer enough, they are on special order direct from the supplier and are being delivered straight to the dealer (so they tell me). He said they have a swat team working to get it delivered asap. Why the huge backlog? Anybody know who the supplier is? I'd love to give them a call and see what the hold up is!!

Blade · 12-18-2009, 10:21 AM

I don't understand what you are talking about? You are getting your RS Headlights changed after you got the car? Or your car still on order?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-18-2009, 10:23 AM

He mentioned he needs them fixed.

Blade · 12-18-2009, 10:31 AM

Ou k, I didn't gather that from his OP. I would suggest talking to camaro scotty or post in the vendor classifies section and see if a supplier/vendor responds.

Camaro_hx · 12-18-2009, 10:34 AM

Yeh i didnt understand what he meant either. I have the RS Package and I hate the fact that I cannot turn on the fog lamps from the switch. They are DRLs- Daytime Running Lights; as stated in the "Get To Know Your Camaro" user manual.

Note: I received my 1LT/RS Camaro on 10th December 2009; shipment of late November 2009, so that's from the new production line.

It would be niCe to have the option to turn the foglamps on without them automotically being detected.

Black_2SS · 12-18-2009, 10:57 AM

Sorry, on not being clear. I hit a dear and it crushed the light. The shop has everything fixed but can't find the headlight. The dealer has it on order from the factory but has no idea when it will come in. Based on dealer inventory there are only 2 in the entire US (both are already sold, I checked).

Based on the dealers word, there are two different kinds on the SS RS model. They said mine are the 'high intensity' version based on my vin. I was just trying to figure out why all the 2SS RS cars didn't have the same headlights.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-18-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS

Based on the dealers word, there are two different kinds on the SS RS model. They said mine are the 'high intensity' version based on my vin. I was just trying to figure out why all the 2SS RS cars didn't have the same headlights.

There is the SS headlight and then there is the RS package headlight.

Black_2SS · 12-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Got the same story from 2 dealers, 1 in ohio, 1 in California. They both needed the vin to verify my config. Model wasn't enough.

Dboy23 · 12-18-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_2SS

Sorry, on not being clear. I hit a dear and it crushed the light. The shop has everything fixed but can't find the headlight. The dealer has it on order from the factory but has no idea when it will come in. Based on dealer inventory there are only 2 in the entire US (both are already sold, I checked).

Based on the dealers word, there are two different kinds on the SS RS model. They said mine are the 'high intensity' version based on my vin. I was just trying to figure out why all the 2SS RS cars didn't have the same headlights.

There's a dealer here in Michigan (Cadillac Dealer, go figure) that has a right hand side headlight for a car with the RS package.

RipGear · 12-18-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS

They said mine are the 'high intensity' version based on my vin. I was just trying to figure out why all the 2SS RS cars didn't have the same headlights.

Your RS headlights are "high intensity" lights. There aren't two different versions of the HID headlights. The other headlight version is the normal halogen light found on non-RS cars. I believe the VIN check is to keep non-RS car owners that are wanting to upgrade to HIDs from buying them while supplies are so low. Example: Pontiac required a VIN to purchase the 4th-gen Firehawk hood. After a few years they opened sales up for all customers. I'm sure some of the Firebird owners here can provide a little more detail if needed.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-18-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS

Got the same story from 2 dealers, 1 in ohio, 1 in California. They both needed the vin to verify my config. Model wasn't enough.

That's just so they order the right one.

Black_2SS · 12-18-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dboy23

There's a dealer here in Michigan (Cadillac Dealer, go figure) that has a right hand side headlight for a car with the RS package.

Thanks but unfortunately I need the left side.

Black_2SS · 12-18-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipGear

Your RS headlights are "high intensity" lights. There aren't two different versions of the HID headlights. The other headlight version is the normal halogen light found on non-RS cars. I believe the VIN check is to keep non-RS car owners that are wanting to upgrade to HIDs from buying them while supplies are so low. Example: Pontiac required a VIN to purchase the 4th-gen Firehawk hood. After a few years they opened sales up for all customers. I'm sure some of the Firebird owners here can provide a little more detail if needed.

Guess that makes some sense. I thought it seemed really odd they would make a change mid production year. When I questioned the dealers on it they really didn't know.

RipGear · 12-18-2009, 12:26 PM

Some dealers are very informative and knowledgeable, other's just want you to stop calling.

12-18-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	RS Headlights Hey, does anybody know what the story is with the headlights for the 2SS w/ RS? Apparently you can only order them w/ your VIN because they changed halfway through production. Anybody know what the change was and why? Also, anybody on the inside know why there are only 2 in the entire US!!!! DANG!! I need mine fixed bad! I've bugged the dealer enough, they are on special order direct from the supplier and are being delivered straight to the dealer (so they tell me). He said they have a swat team working to get it delivered asap. Why the huge backlog? Anybody know who the supplier is? I'd love to give them a call and see what the hold up is!!

12-18-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	I don't understand what you are talking about? You are getting your RS Headlights changed after you got the car? Or your car still on order? __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

12-18-2009, 10:31 AM	#4
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Ou k, I didn't gather that from his OP. I would suggest talking to camaro scotty or post in the vendor classifies section and see if a supplier/vendor responds. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

12-18-2009, 12:26 PM	#14
RipGear Drives: '74 Vette Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri City, Texas Posts: 104	Some dealers are very informative and knowledgeable, other's just want you to stop calling. __________________ 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, L82 V8, A3 2005 Craftsman Push Mower, I1, M1 2006 Kia Sportage LX, V6, A4 2006 Troy-Bilt Weed Eater, I1 4-Stroke, M1 2010 Camaro #64281, 2SS/RS, L99, RJT, Black Leather, Black Rallys

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