What did you do to your Blackwing today?

[BW56M]

I saw a You Tube review on this. The battery only lasts 10 minutes....but its enough to do a whole car.

I saw some YouTube's also before pulling the trigger. Personally, I think it's well worth the money. I washed 2 vehicles and almost got both dried on one battery. I do have 4 batteries though. The key to using it, is to leave the car somewhat wet and finish drying with the next best thing since sliced bread.

PFM® Terry Weave Drying Towel

Woven with a unique terry loop weave for intense water absorption. The microfiber towel is lint-free & safe for drying paint, windshields, and auto interiors.

www.griotsgarage.com

 

[Dirkbg]

On with the Summer tires and the first install of the Apex wheels.

 

[obeykube]

On with the Summer tires and the first install of the Apex wheels.
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Is this using the recommended specs from the website?

 

[Dirkbg]

Is this using the recommended specs from the website?
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It's from the recommended list, but I kept the stock rim width which gives offsets 30 front and 35 rear. The front is almost identical (28 stock) but the rear pushes out about 1/2 inch. Essentially the sidewall now protrudes from the fender. Probably messes up the aerodynamics and it's going to drop my top speed from 186 to 183.

 

[BadCadiWI23]

The carbon rear spoiler kinda kills that sleeper concept.

That's why I didn't want it on my 5 that'll be delivered to my PPF guys this afternoon. Only those who know will know

 

[EB4BW]

Changed the oil… this was the most difficult time I ever had in the 19 years I have been changing my own oil. The only hard part was the oil filter from the factory was over torqued. I actually went to the store to buy filter pliers and I still had a hard time. Did anyone else have a similar experience?

Same - Tightest filter I ever had to take off. Couldn't budge it by hand or with strap wrench.

My stamped filter cap wrench just skidded over and didn't move the filter.

Finally got it off with three-jaw filter wrench using an 18" breaker bar, damaging the filter as shown.

 

[FLYARMY]

I have the Fumoto oil pan bolt for easy draining during my oil changes. I installed them on most of my cars. No worries about stripping oil pan bolts. Install one time and you should be good for many years.

 

[FISH22]

2-stage correction and ceramic coating.

 

[Slick Blackwings]

I have the Fumoto oil pan bolt for easy draining during my oil changes. I installed them on most of my cars. No worries about stripping oil pan bolts. Install one time and you should be good for many years.

Part # ?

 

[MookdocOE]

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Sexy bud! Wish I could do that after I practice on my BW which is same color as yours I would have ruined the clear and paint! Man has to know his limitations? I would be much more comfortable yanking the motor than picking up the buffer and seeing what happens?

 

[BWDudeBro]

Finally got around to some glamour shots.

 

[FLYARMY]

Part # ?

Fumoto Valve part # F-107-SX $40

F107SX: Position Adjustable Oil Drain Valve with M12-1.75

The new Fumoto Fumoto® SX-series can be rotated 360° when it is installed, allowing you to choose the position and the oil flow direction for a smaller profile and easier access for maximum protection and further convenience oil drainage.

www.fumotousa.com

I like this one because you can rotate it for easier access. On their website it has it listed as 6.2L Escalade.

 

[Sully]

Put on the blue ring center caps to match the calipers..very subtle change but why not.

 

[Steelwing]

Finally got around to some glamour shots.

Looks great! What did you use to black out the reflectors?

 

[BWDudeBro]

Looks great! What did you use to black out the reflectors?

Thanks!

Savage Cadillac has you covered. I did "smoke with amber" which you can kinda see here:

 

[Yo Nadz]

Break in miles complete. Oil, diff fluid and brake fluid changed. We are officially TRACK READY!


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[FISH22]

Sexy bud! Wish I could do that after I practice on my BW which is same color as yours I would have ruined the clear and paint! Man has to know his limitations? I would be much more comfortable yanking the motor than picking up the buffer and seeing what happens?

Thanks!

Really not much risk at all using a good orbital. I don’t go too crazy to get EVERY fine scratch out.. just an orange pad with light compound, then follow up with a black pad and finishing polish. All Griots stuff. Really is a joy doing it, especially on a black car. Most rewarding color for sure.

 

[Dalyons03]

Thanks!

Really not much risk at all using a good orbital. I don’t go too crazy to get EVERY fine scratch out.. just an orange pad with light compound, then follow up with a black pad and finishing polish. All Griots stuff. Really is a joy doing it, especially on a black car. Most rewarding color for sure.

Agree! With right tools you can’t mess it up.

 

[bl4ck_wng]

Ceramic coated and mounted my APEX wheels. Used gtechniq CSL and am impressed with the results so far. Went on the usual Sunday cruise down to Pier Village with the squad. Ate wayyyyy too many cheeseburgers. It was an absolute blast.

Paint correction, reflector tinting, and ceramic coating are inbound next week while I am away for work. More pics to follow in the appropriate thread, but brushed clear on Shadow Metallic seems like a sweet combo so far. Stance is just right, rear looks mean AF.

 

[coffee_time]

Put on the blue ring center caps to match the calipers..very subtle change but why not.

Yoooo I like these. Do they make them in red?