hideaway headlights - Lateral-g Forums

evilzee28 · #1 03-22-2008, 11:23 PM

Looking at a lot of the Camaros on this site very few people seem to run the RS hideaway headlight option. Is this due to the additional cost/work involved or the fact that people just don't like them. It's time for me to decide which way I'm going to go with this on my '69, as I have both the standard & RS set up, but just can't make up my mind. Your thoughts please.

jannes_z-28 · #2 03-22-2008, 11:30 PM

Personally I prefer the standard grille over the RS.

One problem with the RS is the vacuum dooractuators. There is a lot of stuff that will be needed for the vacuum to work.

If you'll go with the RS there are electric actuators you can use. The kits that are around uses linear motors. It is quite easy to build such a kit yourself, linear motors can be found in most electronic warehouses.

Jan

bill amsley · #3 03-23-2008, 05:42 AM

there both sharp, but i think that the 69 rs front is one of the sharpest grille headlamp combos ever. be sure to check out the detroit speed electric motor conversion.(worth every penny in saved headaches) bill

**Spiffav8** · #4 03-23-2008, 06:03 AM

I had the standard set up on my 67 and have converted it to the RS. I used electric motors and it wasn't to hard to do. I would recommend the DSE motors.

Vegas69 · #5 03-23-2008, 08:33 AM

It's a decision only you can make. I like both personally. The reason I picked standard is, I think it's a more muscular look on a 69. On the 67-68 not so much.

class67 · #6 03-23-2008, 01:56 PM

I like the RS front end myself

of course...I may be a little biased

**camcojb** · #7 03-23-2008, 02:37 PM

I think the RS front end on the 69 is the best look possible. I also would recommend the DSE motor kit, eliminates the undependable vacuum setup.

Jody

**Stuart Adams** · #8 03-23-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb

I think the RS front end on the 69 is the best look possible. I also would recommend the DSE motor kit, eliminates the undependable vacuum setup.

Jody

I would agree with that.

skatinjay27 · #9 03-23-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart Adams

I would agree with that.

agreed also...they both look great BUT a 69 rs front

awr68 · #10 03-23-2008, 08:34 PM

I go both ways...we're still talking headlights right? Ok, good!

Will you be using an intercooler...sometimes that can be an issue.

I think it depends on the rest of the car/trim really.