Can the Dealer install RS headlights on a LS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mpate16 · 06-10-2011, 11:31 AM

Can they? How much?

sasquash1984 · 06-10-2011, 11:33 AM

the lights are $1200 for a set, but the ecm I believe has to be reprogammed or changed, Doubt they will do it though

mrh923 · 06-10-2011, 11:39 AM

Waste. The dealer will tell you "No" because the wiring harness is different. Just get some HIDs and if you are set on Halos, Oracle offers a few different types. Eagle Eye sells an assembly that is similar to the factory halos, but I had a 2lt/rs before, and I opted out this time. i think the non RS lights look better. I just added HIDs. To each their own, but those are your options.

JetBlackStealth6687 · 06-10-2011, 11:48 AM

$1200 as opposed to $400 for quality Aftermarkets? Id say thats an easy choice

caverman · 06-10-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrh923

Waste. The dealer will tell you "No" because the wiring harness is different. Just get some HIDs and if you are set on Halos, Oracle offers a few different types. Eagle Eye sells an assembly that is similar to the factory halos, but I had a 2lt/rs before, and I opted out this time. i think the non RS lights look better. I just added HIDs. To each their own, but those are your options.

I think the non-RS looks better as well. Wanted the HID projectors though so I had a retrofit done. If you use your own headlights you can get away with about $450.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120440

TOMS1SS · 06-10-2011, 01:10 PM

Why not get a 1LT with an RS package?

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-11-2011, 03:20 PM

mpate16, I would suggest talking with your dealer before getting the car (unless you've already go it) and see if they would be willing to do the work for you. They should also be able to give you a quote on the work at that time as well. I hope that helps you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

Ucantctchme · 06-11-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

mpate16, I would suggest talking with your dealer before getting the car (unless you've already go it) and see if they would be willing to do the work for you. They should also be able to give you a quote on the work at that time as well. I hope that helps you.

Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

There is a service bulletin instructing dealers not offer retrofitting. Just an FYI.

ga0358 · 06-12-2011, 09:20 AM

I spoke to the parts guy while I was getting my oil changed yesterday, he took the time to research it for me (EXCELLENT dealership in Alpharetta Ga) looking up part numbers, harness prices etc, and we determined it would cost around $2300.00 for the whole deal, GM parts and install. Think I'll keep my headlights as they are...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 06-12-2011, 09:23 AM

If you find a set of RS headlights you can change them out yourself all you need is a aftermarket harness that is plug and play.

Trailnut · 06-12-2011, 02:50 PM

If i end up getting a RS you can have mine - i don't like the bmw headlights :(

Wonder if dealer would swap them out for regular lights???

C586 · 06-12-2011, 03:29 PM

Dont get aftermarket HID. Do what caverman suggested and do a retro. Its much better than PnP kit and about the same price plus you can customize them how you like them. Get better than OEM lighting with a retrofit.

GTPprix · 06-12-2011, 03:30 PM

I can do the proper BCM programming to set it up, I've done one for Livernois already.

rwavers · 06-12-2011, 07:08 PM

I also went the retrofit route (thanks to Caverman) with added colorshift halo's from AAC. very clean self install, very nice parts and work by TRS ( theretrofitsource.com ) Caverman was awesome and helped me walk through the process and has posted detailed steps to install with pictures.

06-10-2011, 11:31 AM	#1
mpate16 Drives: 2012 Camaro LSX 2LT RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 398	Can the Dealer install RS headlights on a LS? Can they? How much?

06-10-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
sasquash1984 502 RWHP N/A Drives: The yeti Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saginaw/ Ft Worth TX Posts: 3,085 View My Garage	the lights are $1200 for a set, but the ecm I believe has to be reprogammed or changed, Doubt they will do it though __________________ factory motor factory trans, Gpi ss4 cam stock heads ported and milled, full exhaust, circle d 5c 4000 triple disk, 3:91 rear end with posi mod, cai, bmr derlin rear diff bushins, bmr derlin cradle bushins, bmr trailing arms, toe rods with bushings, and bmr anti extreme sway bar. Weld rt-s 17x5 fronts and 17X10 rears on mickey thompson et street r's

06-10-2011, 11:39 AM	#3
mrh923 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/M6 Cyber Gray Met. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Navarre, FL/Emerald Coast Posts: 624 View My Garage	Waste. The dealer will tell you "No" because the wiring harness is different. Just get some HIDs and if you are set on Halos, Oracle offers a few different types. Eagle Eye sells an assembly that is similar to the factory halos, but I had a 2lt/rs before, and I opted out this time. i think the non RS lights look better. I just added HIDs. To each their own, but those are your options. __________________ 2011 1SS/LS3 M6--Vararam CAI-Corsa catback-Dynatech LTs-RX Catch Can-Vmax ported TB-Eibach Springs-Night Fury Camshaft- 486RWHP/458 TQ

06-10-2011, 01:10 PM	#6
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	Why not get a 1LT with an RS package? __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

06-12-2011, 09:20 AM	#9
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	I spoke to the parts guy while I was getting my oil changed yesterday, he took the time to research it for me (EXCELLENT dealership in Alpharetta Ga) looking up part numbers, harness prices etc, and we determined it would cost around $2300.00 for the whole deal, GM parts and install. Think I'll keep my headlights as they are... __________________

06-10-2011, 11:48 AM	#4
JetBlackStealth6687 Cannot Be Contained Drives: 1999 323i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 25	$1200 as opposed to $400 for quality Aftermarkets? Id say thats an easy choice

06-11-2011, 03:20 PM	#7
Chevrolet Customer Svc Drives: GM Vehicles Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,328	mpate16, I would suggest talking with your dealer before getting the car (unless you've already go it) and see if they would be willing to do the work for you. They should also be able to give you a quote on the work at that time as well. I hope that helps you. Jeff Morris, Chevrolet Customer Service

06-12-2011, 09:23 AM	#10
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	If you find a set of RS headlights you can change them out yourself all you need is a aftermarket harness that is plug and play.

06-12-2011, 02:50 PM	#11
Trailnut Drives: '15 Colorado, '73 C/10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 541	If i end up getting a RS you can have mine - i don't like the bmw headlights :( Wonder if dealer would swap them out for regular lights??? __________________ Wanting a FIFTY

06-12-2011, 03:29 PM	#12
C586 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,117	Dont get aftermarket HID. Do what caverman suggested and do a retro. Its much better than PnP kit and about the same price plus you can customize them how you like them. Get better than OEM lighting with a retrofit.

06-12-2011, 03:30 PM	#13
GTPprix I hack cars. Drives: Lots ;) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 519	I can do the proper BCM programming to set it up, I've done one for Livernois already. __________________ Chris White Some uhhhh cars.

06-12-2011, 07:08 PM	#14
rwavers Drives: 2011 Black 2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 66	I also went the retrofit route (thanks to Caverman) with added colorshift halo's from AAC. very clean self install, very nice parts and work by TRS ( theretrofitsource.com ) Caverman was awesome and helped me walk through the process and has posted detailed steps to install with pictures.

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