CT5 Blackwing Rebuild - Can't Wait!

[SportBeetle]

Hey all,

I purchased the valet crashed (Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Wrecked by Valet, Onboard Video Shows) CT5 Blackwing from an insurance auction. Ever since these came out, I knew I had to have one. The damage was just right and it had all the options I wanted.

Unfortunately, the previous owner of the CT5 BW I'm rebuilding "stole" the carbon ceramic rotors and passenger front seat/rear seat set from my rebuild car. Never got a response after a few attempts to reach him so I decided to pick up a parts car. I run an auto dismantling business and on occasion rebuild cars as well. We've parted out 3 CT4 Blackwings and rebuilt one! I finally picked up a CT5 BW for parts after a long wait.

Rebuild is well underway. Can't wait to finally get it running despite the major roadblocks. Corsa catback on the way. Excited to see where this build goes from here!

 

[Sully]

Oh this is cool.. I love watching rebuild series. I know I've read here about issues with retrofitting CCBs on a CT5BW which did not ship with CCBs due to ECU being programmed specifically for CCBs.

Looks like you replaced the stolen CCBs with steels, I wonder if there's an issue going from CCBs to steel?

Either way, looking forward to watching this develop! Good luck!

 

[SportBeetle]

Oh this is cool.. I love watching rebuild series. I know I've read here about issues with retrofitting CCBs on a CT5BW which did not ship with CCBs due to ECU being programmed specifically for CCBs.

Looks like you replaced the stolen CCBs with steels, I wonder if there's an issue going from CCBs to steel?

Either way, looking for to watching this develop! Good luck!

I got the car with the steels (I guess they were kind enough to include at least something haha) Parts car is coming in today. Will be swapping out with the CCBs asap!

 

[565565]

Unfortunately, the previous owner of the CT5 BW I'm rebuilding "stole" the carbon ceramic rotors and passenger front seat/rear seat set from my rebuild car. Never got a response after a few attempts to reach him

Brake Caliper Difference Between CC and Iron Packages

I want to confirm if the brake calipers are the same between CT5 BW's with the CC and iron packages. Can I upgrade to a set of CC rotors in place of my iron rotors with no modifications? I think there is only a 2mm difference diameter between the rotors, which would only be 1mm closer to the...

www.cadillacvnet.com

Well this post makes a lot more sense now

 

[SportBeetle]

Brake Caliper Difference Between CC and Iron Packages

I want to confirm if the brake calipers are the same between CT5 BW's with the CC and iron packages. Can I upgrade to a set of CC rotors in place of my iron rotors with no modifications? I think there is only a 2mm difference diameter between the rotors, which would only be 1mm closer to the...

www.cadillacvnet.com

Well this post makes a lot more sense now

Yes it does! Wish I came across it before buying the car

 

[RDATLTE]

Hey all,

I purchased the valet crashed (Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Wrecked by Valet, Onboard Video Shows) CT5 Blackwing from an insurance auction. Ever since these came out, I knew I had to have one. The damage was just right and it had all the options I wanted.

Unfortunately, the previous owner of the CT5 BW I'm rebuilding "stole" the carbon ceramic rotors and passenger front seat/rear seat set from my rebuild car. Never got a response after a few attempts to reach him so I decided to pick up a parts car. I run an auto dismantling business and on occasion rebuild cars as well. We've parted out 3 CT4 Blackwings and rebuilt one! I finally picked up a CT5 BW for parts after a long wait.

Rebuild is well underway. Can't wait to finally get it running despite the major roadblocks. Corsa catback on the way. Excited to see where this build goes from here!

Are you The Parts Pros?

 

[SportBeetle]

Are you The Parts Pros?

That is correct!

 

[RDATLTE]

That is correct!

Are you located in Rancho Cordova?

 

[SportBeetle]

Are you located in Rancho Cordova?

Yup, our warehouse is in Rancho Cordova, CA

 

[RDATLTE]

Yup, our warehouse is in Rancho Cordova, CA

Small world. What's up neighbor? We'll have to grab a beer.

Greater Sacramento Area Roll Call

I just moved to the area. Carmichael specifically. Who all is in the area? Any car related recommendations? Any non-car related recommendations? Has there ever been a meetup?

www.cadillacvnet.com

 

[PrimeTime]

The F!@#$% valet got his money's worth? The camera worked after that kiss? Dam!

Cool thread, good luck with it! Stay tuned folks! Must see TV!

 

[SportBeetle]

Small world. What's up neighbor? We'll have to grab a beer.

Greater Sacramento Area Roll Call

I just moved to the area. Carmichael specifically. Who all is in the area? Any car related recommendations? Any non-car related recommendations? Has there ever been a meetup?

www.cadillacvnet.com

Wow! Small world haha. Feel free to stop by whenever!

 

[flipray]

Wait, the picture you poste is the valet crashed 5BW? He took the aftermarket hood too?

 

[FLYARMY]

I had a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT Premier. It was a fully loaded car. I bought it from the dealer as a leftover. The 2017's were arriving and they just wanted to get rid of it. They had it put aside as a loaner car for the Cadillac side of the dealership. Its sticker was 32k and I got it for 21-22k. It was a very nice car. My son gets rear ended by a teen female who was in a big hurry to get nowhere. The car needed a rear bumper and decklid. The trunk floor had minor damage, but the spare tire saved the day. The quarters were fine. This was at the height of Covid and I have USAA Insurance. My family has been in the auto body business for over 65 years. The insurance adjuster did not even come to look at the car. We just sent photos. They totalled the car. I was hoping to get 15k and they paid me 17.5k ! The car ended up at Copart Salvage Auction. I watched the car and it ended up selling for only $4000 !!!!! I was pissed that I did not take salvage on the car. We could have fixed the damage for less than 5k and had a perfect car again and pocket 12k. Someone got an easy fix and money maker on that auction.
The one that got away !

 

[SportBeetle]

Wait, the picture you poste is the valet crashed 5BW? He took the aftermarket hood too?

Yes it is. Aftermarket hood was removed as well. That is common as insurance companies often don't cover aftermarket parts unless you add them to your policy.

 

[flipray]

Everybody was talking about that Savage Cadillac hood when the pictures got posted up.