Thoughts of my badge additions for my modified RS?

fuzzum111 · 05-30-2020, 01:23 AM

So I supercharged my RS Camaro, and decided while it'll remain more or less a sleeper, I wanted to make it a little more unique, without giving it away in an obvious manner that it's suped up.

I've seen stock LGX RS camaros with full ZL1 1LE aero packs and it just looks silly. You look mean but don't have the horsies to back it at all.

So I went in a different direction. I know anything but a stock GT/SS will kill me still, but once I'm at 400WHP, that's not anywhere near the slug it was at the stock 275 I started with.

Thoughts on the mods? I had the dragon badge made to mimic GM's official Camaero font, it's billeted aluminium, laser cut and powder coated, and the front is same for the tag line on the bumper to throw a little shade on Mustangs.

I also added the hood stripes, they were an OEM option when I ordered it, but unless I ordered a 2SS, I couldn't get both the side spear stripe, AND the spider stripes for the hood at the same time.

It appears, as far as I can see in the car scene, even the OEM stripes are out of style, and everyone is going for an extremely "clean" paint/wrap only look.

To be frank, it's intended to look a bit RICE'd cause I want them to think: "It's just a V6 camaro".

VinnAY · 05-30-2020, 05:50 AM

17rsvert · 05-30-2020, 07:41 AM

The emblem under the RS looks wrong because the tilt angle of the letters don't match and there's no matching space between the letters. Maybe the font should be a little smaller.

The other side awesome if you want your car to look cheesy.

HCI2000SS · 05-30-2020, 08:14 AM

In my opinion there's to many letters going on down in that area. I have an RS myself, and I'm considering removing it because I think that lower bumper area is a strange area to have a badge to begin with. That's just my personal preference

Xaxas · 05-30-2020, 11:02 AM

I feel the "Dragons eat Mustangs" is very pretentious and uncalled for, specially considering the Ecoboost eats the i4 and V6, and you're not helping yourself with that 04-20 paper sticker, nor the messy garage.

lcd550 · 05-30-2020, 12:18 PM

I have an RS and prefer the clean look. I thought about taking off the RS badge on the rear bumper but it doesn't stand out as much as it's black against the NGM color...plus I don't have an issue with people knowing it's an RS vs. and SS.

If your going for the "Ricer" look I would put the stickers on the fender. The HI required inspection sticker along the the Dragon's Eat Mustangs makes it look to busy in my opinion.

Obviously, it's your choice...

fuzzum111 · 05-30-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Xaxas

I feel the "Dragons eat Mustangs" is very pretentious and uncalled for, specially considering the Ecoboost eats the i4 and V6, and you're not helping yourself with that 04-20 paper sticker, nor the messy garage.

Oh I agree. That's part of the fun. The "420" paper sticker is just my safety check. It was up April of 2020 as when you buy a new car in hawaii, you get a pass on the safety check for 2 years from purchase. I haven't been able to get that changed due to the pandemic, I intended to get it renewed but the local municipality is suspending all of that till we reopen the state fully. I actually dislike it as I'm not into that culture at all.

As for the ecoboost killing the I4 and V6, again I agree. If I was running a completely stock RS, it would be nonsensical. Mine is not stock. The goal is to be able to take on a Ecoboost, or a GT no problem. I'm not far from that.

The messy garage is out of my hands, my roommate won't put all that stuff back into storage I don't know why. It's all things for the yearly Marathon that he is the race director for.

17rsvert · 05-30-2020, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzum111

Oh I agree. That's part of the fun. The "420" paper sticker is just my safety check. It was up April of 2020 as when you buy a new car in hawaii, you get a pass on the safety check for 2 years from purchase. I haven't been able to get that changed due to the pandemic, I intended to get it renewed...

So when you get it renewed they slap a newer sticker on? Every car in Hawaii gets those? Looks awful.

2SS Capt · 05-30-2020, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fuzzum111

Thoughts on the mods? I had the dragon badge made to mimic GM's official Camaero font, it's billeted aluminium, laser cut and powder coated, and the front is same for the tag line on the bumper to throw a little shade on Mustangs.

To be frank, it's intended to look a bit RICE'd cause I want them to think: "It's just a V6 camaro".

Um, nope...

If you really want the "Dragon" badge, remove EVERYTHING else and just put the one Dragon emblem where the RS was (it is currently way too far right...)

If you REALLY want them to think "it is just a V6 Camaro", why put any extra badging???

FarmerFran · 05-30-2020, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuzzum111

So I supercharged my RS Camaro, and decided while it'll remain more or less a sleeper, I wanted to make it a little more unique, without giving it away in an obvious manner that it's suped up.

I've seen stock LGX RS camaros with full ZL1 1LE aero packs and it just looks silly. You look mean but don't have the horsies to back it at all.

So I went in a different direction. I know anything but a stock GT/SS will kill me still, but once I'm at 400WHP, that's not anywhere near the slug it was at the stock 275 I started with.

Thoughts on the mods? I had the dragon badge made to mimic GM's official Camaero font, it's billeted aluminium, laser cut and powder coated, and the front is same for the tag line on the bumper to throw a little shade on Mustangs.

I also added the hood stripes, they were an OEM option when I ordered it, but unless I ordered a 2SS, I couldn't get both the side spear stripe, AND the spider stripes for the hood at the same time.

It appears, as far as I can see in the car scene, even the OEM stripes are out of style, and everyone is going for an extremely "clean" paint/wrap only look.

To be frank, it's intended to look a bit RICE'd cause I want them to think: "It's just a V6 camaro".

Aloha,

I think it is what you think it is, you like it? Then I like it

But I am more interested in the SC V6 portion of this conversation. Numbers? How does it feel? Tune good? ETC...

UnknownJinX · 05-30-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Um, nope...

If you really want the "Dragon" badge, remove EVERYTHING else and just put the one Dragon emblem where the RS was (it is currently way too far right...)

If you REALLY want them to think "it is just a V6 Camaro", why put any extra badging???

Agreed.

The whole point of a sleeper is that surprise factor when you blow past people who would laugh at your car normally. Subtlety is the key here; you let the performance speak for itself, and that's the surprise factor.

I would keep the car's exterior as close to stock as possible. Just the RS sticker would do it.

Xaxas · 05-31-2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by UnknownJinX

Agreed.

The whole point of a sleeper is that surprise factor when you blow past people who would laugh at your car normally. Subtlety is the key here; you let the performance speak for itself, and that's the surprise factor.

I would keep the car's exterior as close to stock as possible. Just the RS sticker would do it.

Debadged LT1 is a better sleeper if you ask me

Start The Machine · 05-31-2020, 12:00 PM

This is the stupidest thing I've seen. Take it off. Nobody cares. Just my opinion.

Haole · 06-01-2020, 01:30 AM

You need to go to a local auto store before the state opens safety stations and get one of these. Or try 4 wheel auto in Waipahu. They sell them.

05-30-2020, 01:23 AM	#1
fuzzum111 Drives: 2018 Rs Camaro Join Date: May 2020 Location: HI Posts: 28	Thoughts of my badge additions for my modified RS? So I supercharged my RS Camaro, and decided while it'll remain more or less a sleeper, I wanted to make it a little more unique, without giving it away in an obvious manner that it's suped up. I've seen stock LGX RS camaros with full ZL1 1LE aero packs and it just looks silly. You look mean but don't have the horsies to back it at all. So I went in a different direction. I know anything but a stock GT/SS will kill me still, but once I'm at 400WHP, that's not anywhere near the slug it was at the stock 275 I started with. Thoughts on the mods? I had the dragon badge made to mimic GM's official Camaero font, it's billeted aluminium, laser cut and powder coated, and the front is same for the tag line on the bumper to throw a little shade on Mustangs. I also added the hood stripes, they were an OEM option when I ordered it, but unless I ordered a 2SS, I couldn't get both the side spear stripe, AND the spider stripes for the hood at the same time. It appears, as far as I can see in the car scene, even the OEM stripes are out of style, and everyone is going for an extremely "clean" paint/wrap only look. To be frank, it's intended to look a bit RICE'd cause I want them to think: "It's just a V6 camaro". Attached Images

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Xaxas Drives: 2019 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 282	I feel the "Dragons eat Mustangs" is very pretentious and uncalled for, specially considering the Ecoboost eats the i4 and V6, and you're not helping yourself with that 04-20 paper sticker, nor the messy garage. __________________ Current: 2019 2SS 1LE aka "Blanc" Previous: 2017 2LT aka "Noire" Mods: Chevrolet Performance Suspension \|\| K&N Cold Air Intake \|\| Borla ATAK Mufflers + Catback system \|\| MRR 650 ZL1 replicas with squared 285/30 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S \|\| ZZP 4 piston brake kit + braided brake lines \|\| BMR everything (Solid/Lockout cradle bushing are a MUST in Camaros)

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Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 840	This is the stupidest thing I've seen. Take it off. Nobody cares. Just my opinion. __________________ RS Package, HD Cooling Package, Brembo 6 Piston Front Brakes, SRP Racing Pedals, Soler Performance Throttle Controller, Dyno Tuned by Trifecta, Velossa Tech Ram Air, Mishimoto Intake, aFe Air Filter, Mishimoto Charge Pipes, ZZP 67mm Throttle Body, Trifecta T40 Stage 2 Turbo, JacFab Recirculation Valve, PTP Turbo Blanket, ZZP Catted Downpipe, Mishimoto Pro Cat-Back Quad Tip Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch Cans, Mishimoto Coolant Reservoir Tank, GM SEMA Grill, Ikon Motorsports Front Fascia Extension, Ikon Motorsports 1LE Spoiler, American Authority ZL1 Side Skirts, AMPP Quad Tip Rear Valance

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Haole 2017 SS Drives: 2017 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,362 View My Garage	You need to go to a local auto store before the state opens safety stations and get one of these. Or try 4 wheel auto in Waipahu. They sell them. Attached Images

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05-30-2020, 07:41 AM	#3
17rsvert Drives: 2017 HBM 2LT RS Convertible V6 A8 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 654	The emblem under the RS looks wrong because the tilt angle of the letters don't match and there's no matching space between the letters. Maybe the font should be a little smaller. The other side awesome if you want your car to look cheesy.

05-30-2020, 08:14 AM	#4
HCI2000SS Drives: 2018 Camaro V6/RS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: MI Posts: 1,596	In my opinion there's to many letters going on down in that area. I have an RS myself, and I'm considering removing it because I think that lower bumper area is a strange area to have a badge to begin with. That's just my personal preference

05-30-2020, 12:18 PM	#6
lcd550 Drives: '17 2LT/RS 2.0T M6 50th Anniv Vert Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 299	I have an RS and prefer the clean look. I thought about taking off the RS badge on the rear bumper but it doesn't stand out as much as it's black against the NGM color...plus I don't have an issue with people knowing it's an RS vs. and SS. If your going for the "Ricer" look I would put the stickers on the fender. The HI required inspection sticker along the the Dragon's Eat Mustangs makes it look to busy in my opinion. Obviously, it's your choice...

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