CT5 BW brake parts

[Tall Steve]

is this forum actually worth the $100/year compared to the free one here?

It's not just the forum, you are joining the V-Club and the rewards far exceed the $100 membership... The member shirt is worth $75, all the meets that they pay for to include meals, and a kick ass X-Mas party... Membership is worth every dollar IMHO...Plus there are other little things only V-Club members get ahead of the general public....Ive been to a couple of get togethers where Tony and Brandon was at where they spend time with members to answer questions and other things...Its worth it!

 

[Carguyshu]

It's not just the forum, you are joining the V-Club and the rewards far exceed the $100 membership... The member shirt is worth $75, all the meets that they pay for to include meals, and a kick ass X-Mas party... Membership is worth every dollar IMHO...Plus there are other little things only V-Club members get ahead of the general public....Ive been to a couple of get togethers where Tony and Brandon was at where they spend time with members to answer questions and other things...Its worth it!

looking at past and upcoming events it appears that the nearest one's 8-10 hours away. If I were in Texas instead of Kansas it appears it would be a good value, but I'm unfortunately not

 

[Tall Steve]

looking at past and upcoming events it appears that the nearest one's 8-10 hours away. If I were in Texas instead of Kansas it appears it would be a good value, but I'm unfortunately not

Sorry, I love my local chapter and we do thing all the time....

 

[rdollie]

That's V-club. Been meaning to join mine which I'll do when it warms up next year. I'm paying for the V-related local events, not their forum else I'd just use this site.

 

[burn813]

There will be a new chapter (hopefully) based out of St Louis here soon as well

 

[CMac_FL]

Here is what is in my bag. I know what the two long pieces are. What are the smaller ones for and should they be installed? Instructions I believe do not mention them and are not in the kit contents.

 

[Mirza Grebovic]

Here is what is in my bag. I know what the two long pieces are. What are the smaller ones for and should they be installed? Instructions I believe do not mention them and are not in the kit contents.

Everything is in the instructions, including the metal gloss black ball joint protectors for the front discs. Those are cut out brake rotor shields, the ones I called "tomahawk". They are part of the track cooling kit so as far as should they be installed depends on how hard you going to track and your intent of the car. I would drive the car as is without these and if you ever run into issues with brakes on track you can improve the situation by installing the kit.

 

[Drozboyz]

There will be a new chapter (hopefully) based out of St Louis here soon as well

And atlanta if i ever get my car…..

 

[CMac_FL]

Dont think the cars and Blackwings are the issue. Built cars are just fine. This is a special friday and let the fun begin (like it hasnt been fun the last 90+ pages lol). Lots of cool content on cars from VIR too, I drove my assigned CTF down 11 hrs and back. Only one fill up in between, those performance seats are so comfy and I felt relaxed on the longest drive of my life. Twice. It was spiritual. Cant wait for my car Nothing but thumbs up in every state (even a blue Michigan plated car in ohio!!! Lol) Now lets just pray I didnt blow any tols and upset any airplanes...

Perfect, thanks, hasn't given me any issues in 2500 miles so I will let it be...

 

[CMac_FL]

And atlanta if i ever get my car…..

May have to join Atlanta as there is none in Florida...

 

[Drozboyz]

May have to join Atlanta as there is none in Florida...

Why dont u start a chapter?

 

[DustinEarnhardt]

Because then he'd have trashy people like me and @Mikezulu18 coming to join.

Just kidding. @Mikezulu18 and I have never met, but we're from a similar and "very special" part of the country where we'd be littering up any joint in ATL. Lol!!

Actually... @Drozboyz you're not too far away either... Do I hear banjo music? Lol!

 

[DustinEarnhardt]

Idea: New chapter of the V-club based out of Atlanta, but open to all the rest of us redneck plebians in the southeast. We'll call it the Blacktwang owners group.

I'm gonna call out @soulsea too. Lol!

 

[Daijoubu]

Is everyone with steel brake CT5BW getting the brake cooling kits in the trunk?

Bump on this thread. I just picked up my CT5VBW with steal brakes, and absolutely nothing was in the car other than the inflator kit. The dealer found the spring spacers for shipping and gave them to me, but they had no idea what I was talking about when I asked where the rear brake deflector kit was. Also, they seemed to indicate that nothing was put on during PDI, although it seems like @Mirza Grebovic indicated there are some parts that the dealer is supposed to install during PDI.

I haven't been able to get the car in the air yet to check if all the parts are there. And yes, I plan on tracking this car once I hit 1500 miles.

 

[burn813]

Is everyone with steel brake CT5BW getting the brake cooling kits in the trunk?

I got it... HTH

 

[Tall Steve]

I received a whole trunk load of stuff...

 

[Daijoubu]

I received a whole trunk load of stuff...

I remember seeing your post of a picture with all the stuff in plastic bags that you got, but can't find it now? Do you still have that pic to repost? Need to make sure the dealer gets all this squared away before I fill out my survey.

 

[Tall Steve]

I remember seeing your post of a picture with all the stuff in plastic bags that you got, but can't find it now? Do you still have that pic to repost? Need to make sure the dealer gets all this squared away before I fill out my survey.

Sure..

 

[Tall Steve]

More, I saved everything, lol

 

[GT325]

I have the ceramic composite brakes and my new CT5 came with a bag containing four foam pads which look like plumbing pipe insulation. They are supposed to be placed on the rotors whenever the wheels come on or off to prevent chipping/damage to the rotors (which aren’t cheap). I did not get the cooling ducts but I’m pretty sure they aren’t included with ceramics?