View Poll Results: The RS..
Like RS trim level
73
69.52%
Don't like RS trim level
6
5.71%
Don't really care
26
24.76%
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The RS...
02-02-2006, 05:21 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by Jason E
With all due respect, I sure as hell HOPE you're in the minority. Cheap V8 performance is the essence of Camaro. Its the reason why out of 70k Camaros built in '92, 39k were 305 TBI RSs...which also happened to be the last time you could even get a base V8!!
Some people just have to have the V8, but don't want to pay for the other stuff. I'd rather have a 300hp 4.8 (which no, I don't think we'll get) than a 300hp VVT 3v 3.9 V6 as an optional base motor...by a long shot. Some people want the sound and the feel of a V8, and won't buy a Camaro if they can't afford that. You can definitely put me in that group...
Some people just have to have the V8, but don't want to pay for the other stuff. I'd rather have a 300hp 4.8 (which no, I don't think we'll get) than a 300hp VVT 3v 3.9 V6 as an optional base motor...by a long shot. Some people want the sound and the feel of a V8, and won't buy a Camaro if they can't afford that. You can definitely put me in that group...
02-02-2006, 10:10 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by Z284ever
Hoods, fascias, powertrains, wheels, suspensions...
It's pretty apparent that this won't be a repeat of the 4th gen.
It's pretty apparent that this won't be a repeat of the 4th gen.
)I say this RS be HID lights, stripes package, HUD (although that can be a stand alone option), maybe billet or diamond (like ctsv) grille, and different taillights
02-02-2006, 10:50 PM
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Re: The RS...
The 96-97 is what hurt the Z28/SS deal. It was aparently what day of the week they were made that made one faster than another. In '97 average Joe/Jane couldnt tell the difference in the two wheels between a base 5 spoke and the 17" SS wheel. And those LT1 SS hood NEVER did fit right.
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02-02-2006, 11:13 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by 0toinsanein5.4sec
I mean purely cosmetic. They need to be different enough so that the average joe will be like o thats an ss.. thats a z28... thats *just* a v6 (i personally hear that one ALL the time)
I say this RS be HID lights, stripes package, HUD (although that can be a stand alone option), maybe billet or diamond (like ctsv) grille, and different taillights
)I say this RS be HID lights, stripes package, HUD (although that can be a stand alone option), maybe billet or diamond (like ctsv) grille, and different taillights
It is my understanding that cosmetic differences are planned.
02-03-2006, 12:02 AM
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Re: The RS...
They should definately do an R/S package(make the stripes deletable for those who don't want them
). I loved the 1st gen R/S models, and am more partial to 68's, but the Z/28 R/S's in 69 were one of my favorites, and I would definately buy a new Z/28 R/S Camaro!
). I loved the 1st gen R/S models, and am more partial to 68's, but the Z/28 R/S's in 69 were one of my favorites, and I would definately buy a new Z/28 R/S Camaro!
02-03-2006, 03:40 AM
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Re: The RS...
Hideaway RS headlights are cool, but not nearly as exposed for my tastes. I think they should be an option though. I think it needs to be determined whether RS means the hideaway headlights blacked out tail lights and alternative location back up lights, or just a base V8...
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02-03-2006, 05:57 AM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by Z284ever
It is my understanding that cosmetic differences are planned.
glad to hear that. Thats one thing that i always thought could of helped the 4th gens - maybe if the Z28's had cowl hoodso i just got a crazy idea... whod be up for a shaker hood (not necessarily for RS but as a general idea say for the SS or Z28)
02-03-2006, 04:30 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by 0toinsanein5.4sec
Good glad to hear that. Thats one thing that i always thought could of helped the 4th gens - maybe if the Z28's had cowl hoods
o i just got a crazy idea... whod be up for a shaker hood (not necessarily for RS but as a general idea say for the SS or Z28)
glad to hear that. Thats one thing that i always thought could of helped the 4th gens - maybe if the Z28's had cowl hoodso i just got a crazy idea... whod be up for a shaker hood (not necessarily for RS but as a general idea say for the SS or Z28)
02-03-2006, 04:39 PM
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Re: The RS...
I was one who said the RS should come out. And should have a small V8.
The RS was available in all the other body styles, so I don't see it changing for the 5th. But it was only an appearance package as many others have said. I think it'd just be a little cooler if it came with a nice entry level V8, to be a step over the V6. But then again, having the appearance option for RS available on all models would only increase sales.
But the chances of the 5.3L or even the 4.8L V8s being a stand alone option, is pretty hard to imagine in this day.
The RS was available in all the other body styles, so I don't see it changing for the 5th. But it was only an appearance package as many others have said. I think it'd just be a little cooler if it came with a nice entry level V8, to be a step over the V6. But then again, having the appearance option for RS available on all models would only increase sales.
But the chances of the 5.3L or even the 4.8L V8s being a stand alone option, is pretty hard to imagine in this day.
02-06-2006, 05:33 PM
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Re: The RS...
Wow! It's nice to see so many who love the RS.Not to mention who also like the idea of messing up the order of things.An RS kicking the behind of any mustang that steps up. I like the idea that Camaro25thann had.That's my kind of V8. And as the new sig implies, give me my stripes along with my V8 and I'll be a happy man. Or at least the fusion of the trim levels like back in the day.
Or at least the fusion of the trim levels like back in the day.
02-06-2006, 05:51 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by BVrider
Wow! It's nice to see so many who love the RS.Not to mention who also like the idea of messing up the order of things.An RS kicking the behind of any mustang that steps up. I like the idea that Camaro25thann had.That's my kind of V8. And as the new sig implies, give me my stripes along with my V8 and I'll be a happy man. Or at least the fusion of the trim levels like back in the day.
Or at least the fusion of the trim levels like back in the day.
02-06-2006, 07:13 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by 5thgen69camaro
The order of things? Thats the whole problem. RS means hidden headlights NOT base model. You can have a Z28 RS an SS RS or just a base RS. When RS became the base model it changed the meaning of the name...
02-06-2006, 07:40 PM
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Re: The RS...
Originally Posted by Need4Camaro
Wow I really never knew that, Thats why when I see a 1st Gen Camaro SS it sometimes also has the RS badges on it?
The Z28 RS had the Z28 Badge with three slat hidden headlights
and the base model RS had the RS Badges with hidden headlights
Also the RS trim meant that the rear tail lights were blacked out rather then red and the back up lights were moved to the bottom panel.
