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My car will blip the throttle if I’m ‘downshifting’ into neutral as it’s anticipating me shifting into a lower gear. I don’t know the other variables which might be contributing (brake, speed, etc.) but I consider this normal behavior and it doesn’t bother me.

You shouldn’t see a full PPF unless you are looking really hard for it. A reputable shop will wrap or tuck it where it can’t be seen. If you only do half the front that’s a different story. I have to get it done where I live/drive.

This does not sound normal for the LF4 CT4V BW. Mine has just under 13K miles and I have never added any oil between changes. Your post prompted me to check and I am still full from the last change, which was 3,500 miles ago. Are you tracking the car a lot? That I think would be an explanation...

Looks good. Must be an optical illusion but your spoiler looks missing in the first pic.

The legal limit in Illinois is 35%. I wouldn’t go darker than what is allowed in your state otherwise you are inviting the police to pull you over and ticket you. Any reputable shop or the internet should be able to tell you how dark you can legally go. I went 35% all around and I think it’s...

Where do you live and are you comparing your MPG to something you achieved in the summer? Winter and summer fuel mixes are different and winter fuel will cause your mpg to drop by 1 or 2 mpg. All of your numbers look normal to me. I wouldn’t worry about it.

No luck, still looking

I don’t think you are close to a lemon law at this point and I understand you are frustrated but I would be careful what you say around the dealer. From your post it sounds like you are being taken care of under warranty despite modifications that you have made to both the engine and driveline...

Tapout has something similar for the 4… https://www.tapouttuning.com/product/ct4-v-blackwing-fiberglass-hood/

Washed it! We had a rare 46 degree day here in the Chicago burbs so used the opp to wash all that salt off of it. Merry Christmas everyone.

Of these choices I think ITS is your best bet. Similar to the Type R but better daily whereas Type R is the better track car at cost of some comfort. Personal opinion but I think ITS looks better too. I previously owned a 2018 Focus RS and that car was a riot in the winter. Good practicality...

I wouldn’t let the snow stop you. I’m in the Chicago burbs and had a FiST for a couple of years and it was fine in the snow with all seasons. I also own a Miata (ND2) and with proper snow tires it performs shockingly well in light snow. Tires make a huge difference so get what you want and just...

It’s a minor, occasional inconvenience on what is arguably the best manual transmission car I have ever driven. I would still take this gearbox with its occasional flaw over something that doesn’t have any issues but the shift feel is rubbery and vague. Certainly not a reason to choose the...

I just drive it and use more force going into 2nd when cold. I would say use about twice the force you normally would going into second until the car/trans fluid is warmed up. In my experience the transmission seems to like it better when you use more force. I think it’s when you don’t use...

My car has always been a little more difficult to get into 2nd when it’s colder outside and the car isn’t warmed up. I think it’s a common characteristic of the Tremec. Is it getting colder where you live? If not, it might be something else.