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    New Member - CT4V Blackwing

    I came from an '09 335i (2-dr, manual) with all the usual mods, approx. 450 hp. Not directly from the Bimmer to the Blackwing, there was a gap of a year or two. Same feeling, though, not a day goes by that I miss it! It was fun, but forgettable.
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    What's the best setup for two drivers using one key?

    I can't be the only one wondering: What's the problem with using both keys? Hang both on the shelf by the door, with different keychains or other identifying means. Isn't that what they're for?? This sounds like a trick question. What am I missing?
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    Post your Black Raven Blackwing Photos

    I'm sure I've posted these before, but not in this thread. Both in some of the car's natural habitats.
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    CT4-V What to get after blackwing? <55K USD

    +1 to the Bronco. Go test drive one at least, just for fun. I've owned a 2-dr Bronco, manual transmission, Black Diamond trim level (didn't see any need for Badlands in my case) for a few years now. Love it, Ford got a lot right in the design (we'll see about reliability). Drove it from...
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    CT4-V What to get after blackwing? <55K USD

    Don't forget the terrible automatic transmission that makes it painful to drive. Unacceptable for someone with your screen name ("savethemanual"). Will probably hold its value well, though, I agree, due to that V8 that they won't keep around for much longer. GR Corolla, something like $40k...
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    Dealers That Are Not Charging Above MSRP

    I just happened to pick up my '24 GR Corolla (premium) on December 31, 2023 this way. Tracked dealer stock, knew which dealers had one. Wandered in, just to see how motivated they might be, didn't need the car. Ended up striking a deal. :)
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    What did you do to your Blackwing today?

    I don't believe that's why people buy the CCBs. I don't remember anyone thinking or saying CCBs would stop the car faster, and Cadillac seemed very proud of the steel brakes' ability to withstand track use (not overheat). Reducing unsprung weight is the main benefit. I'd be more interested in...
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    Cadillac Smart Driver and Privacy Concerns

    Better than nothing, I suppose, but as Warren Buffet says, "Predicting rain doesn't count, building arks does." Way too little, way too late.
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    The Blackwing Spotting Thread

    From what I have seen That's probably true From west Miami On up to the Sault
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    Does your BW go fully into every gear when the engine is off?

    No comment on going into gear with engine off, but... What's this about your "previous car"? The goal is to keep the Bronco for the winters (I see you're in Boston) and add the BW for fun!
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    How much oil to add when it’s on the bottom mark of the dipstick for the 4 BW?

    Now you're going to make all the neurotic people on this forum go check their oil level. I'll be right back... ;)
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    Cadillac Smart Driver and Privacy Concerns

    Same experience here. Followed the tips in this thread. Made sure I was opted out of everything (never opted in, but apparently that doesn't matter to GM). Did whatever I could at LexisNexis. I had 59 events in the Telematics section. 9/21/23 is the earliest record. 2/28/04 record appears to...
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    Sirius XM PSA

    I hate to sound like an old man yelling at a cloud, but... The pain of talking to a Sirius XM rep on the phone just isn't worth it to me. Whether it's to get a low rate, or to jump through hoops just to cancel service ... no thank you. I did it for a while, but it got more ridiculous when I...
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    Spring Mountain Impressions

    I don't disagree with you, SM if a blast regardless of what transmission one drives. I only buy manuals but I agree that an auto wouldn't detract from the experience. I'm just making the point that shifting the manual required almost zero cognitive bandwidth given how few gears were needed and...
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    Spring Mountain Impressions

    Although I drove a manual transmission at Spring Mountain, I recall the instructors telling the automatic transmission drivers that they were going to be doing all the track sessions in manual mode. Is that no longer the case? Seemed harder for them, actually, since they had more gears to...
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