Hotwheels #754 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:08 PM

Introduction

I bought my Hotwheels 2SS Camaro the day after Christmas 2015. I drove all the way down to Georgia from Tennessee and traded in my 2012 V6 Camaro, I have had zero regrets! After talking to a GM employee I was able to get my Production# 754 of 1524. Yes, the Hotwheels Camaro only ran Production in 2013 and only 1524 were made. I am blessed to be able to own one of these amazing Camaros. It did not take long for the mod bug to bite. I had done a few mods to my previous V6 Camaro and had a few ideas of what I wanted to do with my Hotwheels. One thing was for certain, I wanted it to live up to the hype of a Hotwheels!

Modifications

CAI
Custom painted bowties from River City Creations
New Stripes
Long tube headers from Stainless Power
Air intake scoop w/ washer bottle relocation kit
Oracle painted side markers
ZL1 rims
BMR front lowering springs
Flowmaster Outlaw series exhaust
ZL1 Splash guards
BTR custom grind blower cam
LS2 Damper- Katech C5R Timing Chain
SLP TVS2300 Supercharger
Fuel injectors ID850s
ZL1 Fuel Pump
ADM Performance fuel pressure control module

Modifications wanted

Red brembos

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:17 PM

Modification- CAI
One of the first mods I did was the Cold Air induction. I had to make sure my V8 was breathing well!

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:21 PM

Modification- Bowties

Thanks to River City Creations I was able to get some custom painted bowties in Kinetic Blue.

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:25 PM

Modification- New Stripes

When I bought the Camaro the previous owner had waxed the stripes! Huge no no! these are Matte/ textured stripes. Now, there were white swirls all over them and no way to get the swirls out. New stripes had to be put on and I also had a clear bra applied as well.

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:28 PM

Modification- Long tube headers

At my first CamaroFest (2015 at Bowling Green, KY) I was able to purchase some long tube headers at a great price! They are Stainless Power 1-7/8” tubes. Stainless Power is owned by Stainless Works. They fit like a glove and I have never had any issues with them at all. This Camaro is daily driven and I’ve raced it on a quarter mile drag strips also! My husband coated them in black for a better look.

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:36 PM

Modification- air scoop

I decided to go ahead and buy the intake scoop that goes with the CAI. Which also meant getting the relocation washer bottle kit.

first things first, that front end has to come off. it looks so weird without it btw. and the front tire had to go so you can reach where everything is.

Here's the new look! you can see the air scoop and where the new washer bottle kit is now.

Just put everything back together now.

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 12:43 PM

Modification- Side markers

Got my Oracle side markers as a gift from my hubby! It made the car look so much better. Plus they are much brighter! I was so happy Oracle carried my color blue!

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 01:05 PM

Modification- springs & rims

I wanted a better stance for the Camaro so BMR front lower springs were added.

Got to get the tires and old springs off first

Here's a comparison to the old springs vs the new BMR ones.

now to put the new ones on

I was very pleased with the stance it has now. It actually lowered the front more than just 1inch. I have to watch where I drive now because I will scrape if I try to enter a place that has a rise. speed bumps do not cause me any harm though.

Here's the final result, you can see the stance in this picture very well. I am also running around with stock ZL1 rims now also!

frenchsquared · 01-23-2017, 01:07 PM

Nice car... I never even heard of the edition. I wish GM would learn to advertise.

Sapphire · 01-23-2017, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchsquared

Nice car... I never even heard of the edition. I wish GM would learn to advertise.

thank you! Yes, I didn't know of the Special edition either until I started searching for a V8 to upgrade to.

Sapphire · 01-24-2017, 08:51 AM

Modification- the big one
Up Till now most of my mods have been small-ish. This is the most time consuming Mod to date.

The first thing that came in for this mod was the Brian Tooley Racing custom grind blower Cam! To say I was happy when this was delivered would be an understatement because of what I knew would have to follow. A Supercharger!

The next part that came in was the LS2 Damper- Katech C5R Timing Chain. This thing is made well, I don't think that belt will slip up anytime soon.

Then on 12/27/2016 we picked up 3 very large boxes...

The Supercharger was finally at the house! Merry Christmas to me!

chef-beavis · 01-24-2017, 09:09 AM

Beautiful! Why did you switch the hot wheels from your Hotwheels?

Sapphire · 01-24-2017, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chef-beavis

Beautiful! Why did you switch the hot wheels from your Hotwheels?

oh are you talking about the rims? the rims are 21's and finding a tire that fits is pretty expensive and I don't have a lot of options. I do still have them in the garage and I will put them on for car shows. The ZL1s are 20's and I am able to put a fatter tire on the back. My options for tires become much better also

hammdo · 01-24-2017, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphire

Modification- the big one
Up Till now most of my mods have been small-ish. This is the most time consuming Mod to date.

The first thing that came in for this mod was the Brian Tooley Racing custom grind blower Cam! To say I was happy when this was delivered would be an understatement because of what I knew would have to follow. A Supercharger!

The next part that came in was the LS2 Damper- Katech C5R Timing Chain. This thing is made well, I don't think that belt will slip up anytime soon.

Then on 12/27/2016 we picked up 3 very large boxes...

The Supercharger was finally at the house! Merry Christmas to me!

That will be awesome on that car -- looks like a blast coming ;o)

-Don

01-23-2017, 12:08 PM	#1
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Hotwheels #754 Introduction I bought my Hotwheels 2SS Camaro the day after Christmas 2015. I drove all the way down to Georgia from Tennessee and traded in my 2012 V6 Camaro, I have had zero regrets! After talking to a GM employee I was able to get my Production# 754 of 1524. Yes, the Hotwheels Camaro only ran Production in 2013 and only 1524 were made. I am blessed to be able to own one of these amazing Camaros. It did not take long for the mod bug to bite. I had done a few mods to my previous V6 Camaro and had a few ideas of what I wanted to do with my Hotwheels. One thing was for certain, I wanted it to live up to the hype of a Hotwheels! Modifications CAI Custom painted bowties from River City Creations New Stripes Long tube headers from Stainless Power Air intake scoop w/ washer bottle relocation kit Oracle painted side markers ZL1 rims BMR front lowering springs Flowmaster Outlaw series exhaust ZL1 Splash guards BTR custom grind blower cam LS2 Damper- Katech C5R Timing Chain SLP TVS2300 Supercharger Fuel injectors ID850s ZL1 Fuel Pump ADM Performance fuel pressure control module Modifications wanted Red brembos __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 09:24 AM.

01-23-2017, 12:17 PM	#2
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- CAI One of the first mods I did was the Cold Air induction. I had to make sure my V8 was breathing well! __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 09:25 AM.

01-23-2017, 12:21 PM	#3
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- Bowties Thanks to River City Creations I was able to get some custom painted bowties in Kinetic Blue. __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 09:30 AM.

01-23-2017, 12:25 PM	#4
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- New Stripes When I bought the Camaro the previous owner had waxed the stripes! Huge no no! these are Matte/ textured stripes. Now, there were white swirls all over them and no way to get the swirls out. New stripes had to be put on and I also had a clear bra applied as well. __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 10:00 AM.

01-23-2017, 12:28 PM	#5
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- Long tube headers At my first CamaroFest (2015 at Bowling Green, KY) I was able to purchase some long tube headers at a great price! They are Stainless Power 1-7/8” tubes. Stainless Power is owned by Stainless Works. They fit like a glove and I have never had any issues with them at all. This Camaro is daily driven and I’ve raced it on a quarter mile drag strips also! My husband coated them in black for a better look. __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 10:03 AM.

01-23-2017, 12:36 PM	#6
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- air scoop I decided to go ahead and buy the intake scoop that goes with the CAI. Which also meant getting the relocation washer bottle kit. first things first, that front end has to come off. it looks so weird without it btw. and the front tire had to go so you can reach where everything is. Here's the new look! you can see the air scoop and where the new washer bottle kit is now. Just put everything back together now. __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 10:10 AM.

01-23-2017, 12:43 PM	#7
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- Side markers Got my Oracle side markers as a gift from my hubby! It made the car look so much better. Plus they are much brighter! I was so happy Oracle carried my color blue! __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 10:19 AM.

01-23-2017, 01:05 PM	#8
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- springs & rims I wanted a better stance for the Camaro so BMR front lower springs were added. Got to get the tires and old springs off first Here's a comparison to the old springs vs the new BMR ones. now to put the new ones on I was very pleased with the stance it has now. It actually lowered the front more than just 1inch. I have to watch where I drive now because I will scrape if I try to enter a place that has a rise. speed bumps do not cause me any harm though. Here's the final result, you can see the stance in this picture very well. I am also running around with stock ZL1 rims now also! __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 10:27 AM.

01-23-2017, 01:07 PM	#9
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	Nice car... I never even heard of the edition. I wish GM would learn to advertise.

01-24-2017, 08:51 AM	#11
Sapphire Drives: 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,782	Modification- the big one Up Till now most of my mods have been small-ish. This is the most time consuming Mod to date. The first thing that came in for this mod was the Brian Tooley Racing custom grind blower Cam! To say I was happy when this was delivered would be an understatement because of what I knew would have to follow. A Supercharger! The next part that came in was the LS2 Damper- Katech C5R Timing Chain. This thing is made well, I don't think that belt will slip up anytime soon. Then on 12/27/2016 we picked up 3 very large boxes... The Supercharger was finally at the house! Merry Christmas to me! __________________ Last edited by Sapphire; 02-14-2018 at 10:37 AM.

01-24-2017, 09:09 AM	#12
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,585	Beautiful! Why did you switch the hot wheels from your Hotwheels?