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  1. jbawden

    Cadillac Will Continue Offering ICE Cars Beyond 2030 As All-Electric Plans Change

    My wife drives a Tesla to work and 80% of the time charges there, no issues with BEV's in my house. I do however despise mandates. Thankfully natural market forces have a very good success rate and we can count this as another W. #freedomtochoose
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    How much of that noise is fake?

    As an old college professor used to ask me, "is that what you know or is that what you think?" Since the OP included the 5 in the question, the car nerds at Savagegeese clearly articulate that the 5BW has augmented engine noise. They spent a lot of time with GM engineers for this review, so I...
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    Didnt someone have their exhaust replaced over rust?

    A picture might help the internet judges hand down a verdict.
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    Kong

    I don't know of this car, but you can read more about the Kong port service here - Kong Performance CNC Ported LT4 Supercharger & Snout Adding that the porting works fine with stock tune, but more power can be had with a tune. Tapout has posted before that they actually remove fuel from the...
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    2023 CT5 Blackwing engine failure

    I think the idea of customer loyalty went away with the internet when consumers became obsessed with price buying. The threat of not returning as a customer is empty these days.
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    CT5-V Leather Seat Bolsters Looking Worn but Brand New

    Mine look like that too, but I don't consider it wear. The seats are wrapped in bovine skin and I take the character and creases as a natural part of leather.
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    The Blackwing Spotting Thread

    4/28 around 2pm, northbound 29 headed into Napa. My first sighting in the wild of another BW. I was in my truck.
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    Gear whine (6 speed 5)

    My SS made a speed related drone-ish sound and my BW does the same, around the 80mph mark (plus or minus). It's hard to describes sounds with words, but in my case its more like a high frequency vibration but not one you can feel as much as hear. I think about the only thing in common between...
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    What is everyone's go-to wheel cleaner??

    This kit from chemical guys should work on all wheels. https://www.chemicalguys.com/products/wheel-woolies-wheel-brushes
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    What is everyone's go-to wheel cleaner??

    Diablo wheel gel here, but agree with others simple car wash soap is fine. I good collection of wheel brushes help reach the calipers and the inside of the rim as well. Not to turn this into a detailing thread, but I picked up some handheld pump sprayers and use it to apply bug remover, wheel...
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    Pressure Washing

    Many detailers use a pressure washer as part of the initial cleaning process. Every DIY car wash in America is based on a pressure washer. I've been using one for 15+ plus years on dozens of cars, no issues. Like @BW56M said don't act like you're trying to remove 3 year old gum from a NYC...
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    CT5 BW CAI - Finally

    The fact that GM prioritized performance and driving enjoyment is why I love this car so much. My only nit-pick would be the investment to reduce "unwanted" noises without connecting the level of ANC to the drive modes or otherwise making it adjustable to driver preference. Sometimes I want...
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    TC/Stabilitrak overly intrusive

    GM's traction and stability logic are programmed for a fast lap time, not hooning on back roads. If you have been to Spring Mountain, you'll be shown how the level of rotation needed for the fastest lap is still available, but if you're looking put down darkies on every corner exit then yes...
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    Strange leak on underside of gas tank

    All modern exhausts have condensation drain ports in them. Those along with changes in material choice and coatings is why modern exhaust rarely rusts from the inside out. Turbo cars seem more prone to extra soot in the exhaust.
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    SoCal Blackwing Meetup

    Yes, and sometimes they are good excuses.
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    CT5-V Fuel line retaining clips

    Use a plastic trim tool to pry them up.
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    Calling all pics & opinions of Black Diamond Tricoat (BDT)

    Assuming its the same or similar to previous V's with BDT (V2 had this paint, not sure if others did), its a remarkable color and rarely presents as true black paint. In morning and evening summer light, it literally looks like the car is coated in diamonds. I like black with some subtle...
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    Does your BW go fully into every gear when the engine is off?

    No modern manual I've ever owned has smoothly shifted into gear without any of the gears turning (engine running or drive wheels turning). If you have even a cursory understanding of manual transmission gear engagement, this is entirely expected/normal behavior. Popping out of 1st gear as soon...
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