SSMOKINHOT’S SINISTER SCARLETT (SS) [COTW 12/19/11]

[RED DEMON SS]

Thanks for your vote Donna!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

VERY COOL! Congratulations. That is quite a trophy.

Thank you!!!

Originally Posted by Farthestnorth

Thanks for your vote Donna!

You're welcome!!

[Jaime068]

Congrats on the trophy!

[PQ]

Awesome stuff. That car is the Bom. You deserve it.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by Jaime068

Congrats on the trophy!

Originally Posted by PQ

Awesome stuff. That car is the Bom. You deserve it.

Thanks guys!!

[Moonchopper]

Sorry, little bit of a 'necro thread' here, but I LOVE the look of this Camaro. Just recently purchased a Crystal Red Camaro SS/RS myself [edit: I think I actually have the Red Jewel Tintcoat.] (assuming that's the color of yours -- it looks the same!) and have been agonizing as to what kind of wheels I could get for it. I knew that I wanted darker wheels, not polished or chrome. Came across pictures of your car, and I'm pretty damn impressed with how nice the Black Chrome Havocs look! I might be sold.

Where did you get your rims from, and how much? I'm looking online, and it looks like there's a few outlets around $1000, which isn't too bad.

[edit] What do RJT/CRT stand for? Red Jewel something/Crystal Red something? Just put the first two together, but not positive.

[edit2] Showing my ignorance here. I don't even know which color I actually have. I thought it was Crystal Red -- I thought I saw another thread on this forum listing all of the colors (along with pictures). I'm so terribly lost. I think I have RJT? I'm really close to deleting these comments, because I obviously have no idea what I'm talking about.

[edit3] Success! For anyone who is wondering (like my newbie self), I believe RJT stands for Red Jewel Tintcoat, and CRT stands for Crystal Red Tintcoat. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by Moonchopper

Sorry, little bit of a 'necro thread' here, but I LOVE the look of this Camaro. Just recently purchased a Crystal Red Camaro SS/RS myself [edit: I think I actually have the Red Jewel Tintcoat.] (assuming that's the color of yours -- it looks the same!) and have been agonizing as to what kind of wheels I could get for it. I knew that I wanted darker wheels, not polished or chrome. Came across pictures of your car, and I'm pretty damn impressed with how nice the Black Chrome Havocs look! I might be sold.

Where did you get your rims from, and how much? I'm looking online, and it looks like there's a few outlets around $1000, which isn't too bad.

[edit] What do RJT/CRT stand for? Red Jewel something/Crystal Red something? Just put the first two together, but not positive.

[edit2] Showing my ignorance here. I don't even know which color I actually have. I thought it was Crystal Red -- I thought I saw another thread on this forum listing all of the colors (along with pictures). I'm so terribly lost. I think I have RJT? I'm really close to deleting these comments, because I obviously have no idea what I'm talking about.

[edit3] Success! For anyone who is wondering (like my newbie self), I believe RJT stands for Red Jewel Tintcoat, and CRT stands for Crystal Red Tintcoat. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Hey Moonchopper---yea, I haven't done much with Ms Scarlett recently so this thread has been stagnant. Getting ready to put a ported throttle body and catch can on soon though and will update when I get those on.

Ok, to answer your questions..

RJT = Red Jewel Tintcoat
CRT = Crystal Red Tintcoat

Basically, the CRT took the place of RJT when they discontinued the RJT for the 2012 models. So, if your car is a 2012, it is CRT not RJT.
They are both extremely similar in color. They did this so GM only has so many colors across the spectrum to use through their line of cars...the CRT is used on Corvettes and Cadillacs (I believe, but could be wrong on the Caddy). Check out this article http://www.camaro5.com/red-jewel-tintcoat-vs-candy-red-tintcoat-comparison-photos

Black wheels look KILLER (no bias here ) on the RJT and CRT alike! I got my Havocs from Xplosive Performance. They were very reasonably priced and they fit the stock tires -- so very easy on the pocket book to convert to these rims!! http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/


Congrats on your new ride and happy cruising!! Don't hesitate to holler if you have any other questions!!

[Jaime068]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Hey Moonchopper---yea, I haven't done much with Ms Scarlett recently so this thread has been stagnant. Getting ready to put a ported throttle body and catch can on soon though and will update when I get those on.

Ok, to answer your questions..

RJT = Red Jewel Tintcoat
CRT = Crystal Red Tintcoat

Basically, the CRT took the place of RJT when they discontinued the RJT for the 2012 models. So, if your car is a 2012, it is CRT not RJT.
They are both extremely similar in color. They did this so GM only has so many colors across the spectrum to use through their line of cars...the CRT is used on Corvettes and Cadillacs (I believe, but could be wrong on the Caddy). Check out this article http://www.camaro5.com/red-jewel-tintcoat-vs-candy-red-tintcoat-comparison-photos

Black wheels look KILLER (no bias here ) on the RJT and CRT alike! I got my Havocs from Xplosive Performance. They were very reasonably priced and they fit the stock tires -- so very easy on the pocket book to convert to these rims!! http://www.xplosiveperformance.com/


Congrats on your new ride and happy cruising!! Don't hesitate to holler if you have any other questions!!

on adding black to an RJT/CRT Camaro.

[SSMOKINHOT]

Originally Posted by Jaime068

on adding black to an RJT/CRT Camaro.

Hell Yeah!!!!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Got my catch can and VMax ported throttle body in from RX Performance! Can't wait to get them installed!

[speedster]

Originally Posted by SSMOKINHOT

Got my catch can and VMax ported throttle body in from RX Performance! Can't wait to get them installed!

Two more goodies to install !!

Get 'em on and post the pics...

[SSMOKINHOT]

So, my kid was home sick from school today so I took advantage of that and installed my catch can and ported throttle body!!

The catch can was pretty easy to install once I figured out which hoses were which. This site's instructions were the most clear: Teamspeed's Ref Docs

BEFORE -- a lonely mounting bolt where the old air filter housing used to be:


Catch can installed -- no more lonely mounting bolt where the old air filter housing used to be


Next...time to tackle the throttle body...here is what it looked like before:



Removed the cold air intake tubing, four bolts, and one plug...so simple!!!


Mounted new throttle body:



Hooked up the CAI tube, put the cover back on and walla!

[SSMOKINHOT]

Picked up the Oracle Ghost Side Markers at the Fest...installed them today. They look pretty good!

Not Illuminated:





ILLUMINATED:

[RED DEMON SS]

Been awhile since you have been around these parts! Good to have you back and your WHIP looks Sick as always!