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RS69 · 07-19-2008, 01:40 PM

Look at the nose of that 69. The RS grille/hideaway headlights gives the car personality. I would love to see a Z/28/RS option package.

CatiaJockey · 07-19-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Beast_

well then live somewhere where its hot. i.e. L.A.

Is that Lower Alabama?

wildpaws · 07-19-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RS69

Look at the nose of that 69. The RS grille/hideaway headlights gives the car personality. I would love to see a Z/28/RS option package.

Can't help you with a new one, but here is a 69 Z/28 RS, notice the optional body colored bumper.
Clyde

gladiatoro · 07-19-2008, 02:04 PM

I have flip ups on my 1995 Pontiac Trans Am Lt1 I have owned the car for years and have never had a problem with them so yes I think they should make them , but a aftermarket company will probablly be doing it due to GM concerns about reliability and adding more cost . The aftermarket company that brings this product to the market first WILL MAKE A KILLING IN SALES .I think hideaways are a BIG part of the Camaro heritage and look AWESOME
bring em on , I will be buying them for shure...

The_Beast_ · 07-19-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

Is that Lower Alabama?

Los Angeles

nitrokid · 07-25-2008, 02:14 PM

With all this talk about having the RS fip-up headlights,and the concerns of fuctionality(that is a word,isn't it?)I began to think...who says it has to be functional?Why can't you just have 2 headlamp doors(69 version w/the 3 transparent lenses) permantly affixed to the headlamp housing,along with a matching grille.There-fore their would be no warranty issues for GM,or hassles for us as consumers.If your concerned about the headlamp beam being constricted,just thrown in a higher wattage/candle power headlamp.Those of you who are familar with physics,even if a light beam has a small object placed in from of it,does it restrict the light beam from continueing...no it doesn't,light continues and does,nt stop until a surface larger than the beam is placed in front of it...catch my drift?

For the most part the old way wouldn't be ethical for the new camaro,but i think if it was done the way i sudjested...who knows?Either way,even if GM does not produce the RS grille,their will be an aftermarket company who will,and i will be first in line to have it for my Camaro

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-25-2008, 04:51 PM

As much as I would endorse the production of RS-style headlamp covers, they don't seem that easy to do or even possible.

There's no way the law would allow them to be permanently affixed to the headlight, they'd have to be able to be removed, preferably automatically which would mean if unless they're made by the factory, then the aftermarket would also need to supply the right wiring to enable the covers to move out of the headlight's way in conditions warranting light.

Plus, the turn signal. It could look potentially unattractive with the hideaway door covering the headlamp and the big silvery turn signal still right next to it, because there is no way it could lawfully cover the turn signal as well.

Who knows, the aftermarket (or if GM decides to make this option) might figure it out for us, but all I am saying is that there are a lot of barriers blocking the production of old-school RS style headlamp covers.

The Great KJ · 09-07-2008, 06:47 PM

I prefer this design for a hideaway cover and grille. I really want a Z28 to be produced as well. Also the concept T/A Spoiler on the rear would look great. Kinda reminds me of my 91Z28

KJ

13F20 · 09-07-2008, 08:14 PM

WOW. I have never seen this befoure till now. hell yes I would buy this oppion.

Camaro68 · 09-07-2008, 09:05 PM

Hay brother I like that grill, that looks awesome + that Z/28 nice.
We can all dream. let's hope GM is reading all these posts

ckellyme3 · 09-09-2008, 03:23 PM

This will probably be an aftermarket option somewhere down the line. If not I cant imagine it being to expensive to get custom made.

DntWrryBeHappy21 · 09-24-2008, 03:33 PM

ok this is a bump sorry but yeahh i agree this option would be great its a nice feature that gives it a clean look

headpunter · 09-24-2008, 05:58 PM

why pay the money for the RS Halos and then cover em up......

i voted no. but i think the after market can do it, i just think it doesnt make much sense from chevy's end of things

z28camaross · 09-26-2008, 12:00 AM

yea halo's and hide aways wouldnt go togethet but maybe the people who didnt plan on getting the ss/rs package would of liked them but there is always aftermarket

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07-19-2008, 02:04 PM	#172
gladiatoro Drives: 1981 Z28 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kelowna B.C Canada Posts: 307	hideaways I have flip ups on my 1995 Pontiac Trans Am Lt1 I have owned the car for years and have never had a problem with them so yes I think they should make them , but a aftermarket company will probablly be doing it due to GM concerns about reliability and adding more cost . The aftermarket company that brings this product to the market first WILL MAKE A KILLING IN SALES .I think hideaways are a BIG part of the Camaro heritage and look AWESOME bring em on , I will be buying them for shure...

09-07-2008, 06:47 PM	#176
The Great KJ The Great KJ Drives: 09 Challenger R/T & 05 Caravan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 481 View My Garage	Hideaways/Spoiler I prefer this design for a hideaway cover and grille. I really want a Z28 to be produced as well. Also the concept T/A Spoiler on the rear would look great. Kinda reminds me of my 91Z28 KJ Attached Images __________________ Former Cars - 1980 Z28 / 1987 IROC-Z / 1991 Z28

09-07-2008, 09:05 PM	#178
Camaro68 Drives: 68 Camaro 327ci 2SS/RS 376ci LS3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince William, VA Posts: 2,703 View My Garage	great KJ Hay brother I like that grill, that looks awesome + that Z/28 nice. We can all dream. let's hope GM is reading all these posts

09-09-2008, 03:23 PM	#179
ckellyme3 Drives: 1986 IROC 406 stroker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: exton pa Posts: 150	This will probably be an aftermarket option somewhere down the line. If not I cant imagine it being to expensive to get custom made. __________________ My scheme

07-19-2008, 01:40 PM	#169
RS69 Drives: 2011 pace car Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chesapeake va. Posts: 97	Look at the nose of that 69. The RS grille/hideaway headlights gives the car personality. I would love to see a Z/28/RS option package.

07-25-2008, 02:14 PM	#174
nitrokid Drives: 69 Camaro RS/Z28 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 38	With all this talk about having the RS fip-up headlights,and the concerns of fuctionality(that is a word,isn't it?)I began to think...who says it has to be functional?Why can't you just have 2 headlamp doors(69 version w/the 3 transparent lenses) permantly affixed to the headlamp housing,along with a matching grille.There-fore their would be no warranty issues for GM,or hassles for us as consumers.If your concerned about the headlamp beam being constricted,just thrown in a higher wattage/candle power headlamp.Those of you who are familar with physics,even if a light beam has a small object placed in from of it,does it restrict the light beam from continueing...no it doesn't,light continues and does,nt stop until a surface larger than the beam is placed in front of it...catch my drift? For the most part the old way wouldn't be ethical for the new camaro,but i think if it was done the way i sudjested...who knows?Either way,even if GM does not produce the RS grille,their will be an aftermarket company who will,and i will be first in line to have it for my Camaro

07-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#175
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	As much as I would endorse the production of RS-style headlamp covers, they don't seem that easy to do or even possible. There's no way the law would allow them to be permanently affixed to the headlight, they'd have to be able to be removed, preferably automatically which would mean if unless they're made by the factory, then the aftermarket would also need to supply the right wiring to enable the covers to move out of the headlight's way in conditions warranting light. Plus, the turn signal. It could look potentially unattractive with the hideaway door covering the headlamp and the big silvery turn signal still right next to it, because there is no way it could lawfully cover the turn signal as well. Who knows, the aftermarket (or if GM decides to make this option) might figure it out for us, but all I am saying is that there are a lot of barriers blocking the production of old-school RS style headlamp covers.

09-07-2008, 08:14 PM	#177
13F20 Drives: Soon to be 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA, soon to be KS. Posts: 664	WOW. I have never seen this befoure till now. hell yes I would buy this oppion.

09-24-2008, 03:33 PM	#180
DntWrryBeHappy21 Patiently Waiting... Drives: whatevers in the driveway atm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403	ok this is a bump sorry but yeahh i agree this option would be great its a nice feature that gives it a clean look __________________ One day....

09-24-2008, 05:58 PM	#181
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	why pay the money for the RS Halos and then cover em up...... i voted no. but i think the after market can do it, i just think it doesnt make much sense from chevy's end of things __________________ Stop Whinging

09-26-2008, 12:00 AM	#182
z28camaross Drives: 02 z28 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 177	yea halo's and hide aways wouldnt go togethet but maybe the people who didnt plan on getting the ss/rs package would of liked them but there is always aftermarket