I'm thinking about getting Z28 badges for my car, after I (if ever) get the LS1 in. What do you guys think about re-badging?

 

No way, I think its rediculous. It shows that you wish your car was something more than what it is. Whats it really matter if it has an LS1 in it anyway? Its an RS. Be proud that its an RS. Awhile ago somebody was taking orders for neato stainless steel Z28 badges and they said they were going to make some RS ones, you might look into that.

 

I need new badges. Was entertaining the thought of Z28s after the LS1s cuz... IDK, I just don't like the idea of Camaro with Z28s badges and a 305 TBI. lol
I wish that RS had more of a sporty image in the Camaro world. If Chevy hadn't made them the base car in 91-92, I think they would be veiwed as more of a sporty version.

 

You can't be caught up with the image of a thirdgen. They probably have one of the worst images of any car produced, Z28 or not. You have an RS, so be proud and build yourself one badass RS. Just debadge it completely if your badges look like crap. If you really want Z28 badges go for it, its your car. Just giving you the input you wanted though

 

How do you feel about stem cell reasearch and cloning?

 

I don't have my heart set on it. Just thought I'd ask. Thanks for replying. The idea of completely debadging is cool, IMO. If you could get the GFX and bumper made so the mounting recesses are flush with the rest of it. And remove the door guard strip...and the antenna. Maybe the door handle/locks.

Uh. well, I'm kinda mixed on the topic of stem cell reasearch. If it requires abortions or embryonic reasearch, I don't agree. If not, I'm all for it. As for cloning, (other than cloning organs or limbs for people in medical situations) I'm against.
Why?

 

Well if you are going to clone you car for you own sake than I say go for it. If you are trying to clone you car to sell it then I say please don't do it. Z's RS's and SC's are totally different built machines, if you can make a car what you think it should have been and enjoy it then I say go for it!

 

I agree. I wasn't going to do it for anyone to buy. I never plan to sell it. It was more or less to turn more heads driving. Although, I don't think badges would turn many more heads than it does now.

What differnces are you refering to (other than the obvious factory engine and suspension differnces)?

 

Well, obviously I would look at the badging. There are major differences between an RS and a Z-28 as I know you are aware of being a member since 05. Off hand I can tell you from appearance the packages very different between the two immensly.
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The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. All lower valances and rear bumper on '91 Camaro's were redesigned.1991 Chevy Camaro side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT).1991Chevy Camaro Z28 got a large Ferrari F40 style rear wing. On the Z28, `CAMARO' on the front license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. The hood louvers on the previous year's IROC were replaced by hood `power blisters' on the '91 Camaro Z28. Engine designations were removed from side valance badging and only appeared on the rear bumper.The standard wheel for the 1991Cheverolet Camaro Z28 was a newly styled 16 inch wheel. Standard tires for the 1991 Chevy Camaro Z28 were P235/55R-16 tires; P245/50ZR-16 tires were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible.1991 Chevy Camaro RS was available for the first time with 16 inch wheels. Tires for the 16 inch wheels on the RS and RS convertible were P235/55R-16. RS also got the grid taillights like the Z28. The CHMSL was moved from the spoiler to the inside top edge of the hatchback glass. The slightly smaller non-CHMSL spoiler from 1982-1986 replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS.G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. All 350 Z28's were required to have one of the G92 packages in 1991. G92 was not available on the '91 Camaro Z28 convertible (as was the case with the previous year's IROC-Z convertible).289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. 175 1991 1LE B2L (350 TPI) Z28's were built

 

I have messed with the exterior of my car so that the only thing left RS on it is the badges. My grille is the older "CAMARO" style one, spoiler is a Z28 wing, hood is an aftermarket SS hood, I have 245/50R16s. Just no engine designations on the bumper. Talk about a confused car.

As for the engine/trans, I don't think that the planned LS1/T56 will help with the confusion either.

 

Id say go for the Z28 look if you want to. But you gotta go all the way. On my 90 Firebird, the previous owner only did the T/A Ground Effects, Hood and Decals. I still need to get Taillights, Cluster and the T/A Spoiler and wheels. Well, I guess I also need a V8 (got a shortblock). Anywho, Id def do the conversion to a Firebird but the Camaro is sweet as an RS or Z28. Good Luck

 

I had a 1991 GTA WS6 Trans Am for a short while. I now have a 91 Formula parts car. I like the Formula, but the GTA I just liked better.

I agree with the all the way thing. Some people change the hood, or just the emblems, or GFX, and someone who knows what they are looking at can pick up on it right away.
Thanks for the input.

 

There is some company that makes custom badges like SS, LS1, ZZZ, or whatever. I'm just saying you don't have to be RS or Z28. I'm all for custom. I'd rather see any car without emblems though anyday.

 

I say make it whatever you want it to be
It's not an RS anymore so make it a z-28 who cares
Your car is YOUR car

 

I knew I had seen some SS badges somewhere. That, would be cool. Maybe not as cool as a clean shaved car. I wonder how hard it would be to get the places where the emblems go on the bumper and sides smooth and leave the line in the rear bumper.

I think it stopped being an RS sometime last summer...lol.

 

kinda pricey but yeah..
eBay Motors: 82-92 Camaro SS Emblem set / Z28/ IROC / RS EMBLEMS! (item 230047502962 end time Nov-09-06 19:17:07 PST)

iwas thinkin if ur going with a ls1 why wont u just shave it and get custom ls1 decals slapped on there??

 

Those look cool. Kinda high, though. Not sure I want the nose emblem. I have that. DISCOUNT!! Might go that route. Just not red. I would want the factory silver color.

 

Dude, if I were you, like myself, keep the Rs badges. You will feel great cruising around knowing ur car is being showed off as somthing less powerful than what it is, more or less like a sleeper. Someone pulls up, " O, an Rs, lets go" 3 second later his can hardly see ur ***, keep it RS.....

 

To me, RS sounds cooler than SS. Chevy has been putting SS on everything now including trailblazers, silverados, cobalts. I think that has de-valued the "SS" name.

 

I agree what that as well, I seen a Cavilier driving around with SS emblems.

 

I can agree with that. My car is the exact opposite though. A V6 "Trans Am" I cant wait to get that 355 in the car!! Sleepers Rule!!

 

I'd leave it badged as a RS.

Sleeper

Someone wants to play with a little RS and you take control!

 

And what about the B4C? it's a RS not a Z28.
Have you ever heard in the 2 collector edition prototypes? They were RS camaro with a 275hp L98, not a Z28...

 

Yeah, Chevrolet has smacked SS on everything lately. Kinda annoying Although, I do like the SS Trailblazer. Saw one around town, and they sound pretty mean. Not to mention they are pretty fast for a SUV.

I want a B4C. Awesome cars. I've not heard of the collector edition prototypes. That's alot of power from a L98 for stock.
I have heard of what should have been the 25th Anniversay Z28s, tho. Came with a LT1 and T56. I think they made two and then destroyed them.

 

you can do whatever you want man. i for one feel the RS badge represents the "slow base model, bought the car just for the looks" (referring to the original owners, not you guys!) If you want to put Z28 badges on there, do it man, dont let people on a message board stop you. no one on the street will know whether it was originally an RS or not. You could keep the RS badges and make a sleeper out of it, but these cars tend to make bad sleepers especially if you have a performance exhaust. the 91-92 cars with the wing just "look fast"...ive had people yell at me to slow down just going 25mph. In the end, its your car, and i think u can justify calling it a Z28 if it has a high output V8 EDIT: oh yeah, it should have a limited slip rear axle too

 

I kinda am partial to them stock. But there is only one way to find out. You can always change it back. Hott car by the way.

 

i was thinking about putting rs badges on my iroc

 

As long as you don't write Iroc on the car, do what you want I guess.

I myself am going to remove all badges, paint SS on the hood, and I'll figure out what else to do.

 

I'm now thinking of leaving the RS badges on it til I can get the LS1/T56 in it, then getting the silver SS emblems. I like doing things that aren't seen all that often without being tacky.

With the mods I want to do to the LS1, even a quiet exhast would kill the sleeper effect. And I like a car with a decently deep and throaty idle. Besides, the number of people who don't mess with you because of thinking they'd loose...can save on tickets. lol

Yea, I think that IROC markings should be only on IROCs. I saw a 92 with IROC written down the side..ick

Rear end is a 4th gen posi... engine is *hopefully* going in this summer. So, both things should be covered.

Thanks, Shawn. You too. Have any shots of the wheels on your car?

 

I disagree...it's an RS now, it came from the factory as an RS, and will always be an RS. There is nothing wrong with that.

No amount of upgrades, an LS1 included, will make the car anything other than it always has been. Upgrades are cool...even if they look like another model...rebadging isn't so much (especially a car that is readily available and affordable like the Z28). Even if you don't sell the car as a Z28 at some point there is a chance that somebody else will.