What did you do to your Blackwing today?

[LS7Solstice]

Took storage insurance off it and took it out for the first drive of the season since we had our first 50 degree day. All of 12 miles to work and back to pick up a package.

Feels good man.

 

[CaddyTrack]

Gave it Oil Change #2 @ 9355 miles.

Then gave it a well needed wash.

 

[The Sandman]

Sorry ladies but in my experience all lady cops are, uh, not the friendliest. All that I've dealt with I am convinced they just hate men in general and this is their way of payback. Front plate tickets have to be the lowest form of scum when writing a BS ticket. I prefer them to just be honest and tell me they wanted to pull me over just to pull me over.

Got pulled over by a lone lady cop in Bradenton Fl some time back for going through a red left turn signal and then exceeding the posted 30 mph speed. I was in my black XLR at the time.

She scolded me but was eyeing the car the whole time. After the scolding she asked if it was a convertible, and when I told her it was she asked me to put down the top. The folding hardtop routine was it for her… told me to be careful and drive safely and let me go about my business . Never even asked for my license, registration and proof of insurance.

That car used to get tons of attention. I’d still have it if it had been available with something besides the Northstar engine.

 

[Dubbed.theB]

Tinted the taillights... wasn't a fan of all that chrome.

 

[shbox]

Tinted the taillights... wasn't a fan of all that chrome.
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More and more one of a kind. Looks good!

 

[sonny200]

 

[SonnyAK]

Threw in a new set of all weather floor mats, then burned a few gallons of fuel!

 

[sonny200]

I like the concept of those floor mats. I had them for a time in a Miata but ended up ditching them bc they'd get too slick when wet. It made switching back and forth from the 3 pedals a little sketch. But YMMV.

 

[SonnyAK]

I like the concept of those floor mats. I had them for a time in a Miata but ended up ditching them bc they'd get too slick when wet. It made switching back and forth from the 3 pedals a little sketch. But YMMV.

I've had the Weathertech versions in a few cars, and they were ok, but I never used anything but water/scrubbing to clean them. I'm really hoping the material on these won't get too slick...fingers crossed.

 

[SynisterAZ]

After multiple snow storms, weeks away for work, and rain for the last 3 days, I got some nice seat time with a well spirited drive. Was the first time I pushed it a bit and was pretty pleased with how sharp and composed this thing is.

After, gave it a much needed wash and put her to bed for what is gearing up to be another few days of garbage weather.

 

[Cadillac V-Series.R]

First road trip with blackwing after receiving car less then 3 weeks ago. Tent camping for 2 days 1 night at sebring raceway for the WEC 1000 miles race and the IMSA 12 hours of Sebring.

 

[SonnyAK]

First road trip with blackwing after receiving car less then 3 weeks ago. Tent camping for 2 days 1 night at sebring raceway for the WEC 1000 miles race and the IMSA 12 hours of Sebring.
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That's awesome! Bet you had a blast! What a finish!

 

[Cadillac V-Series.R]

That's awesome! Bet you had a blast! What a finish!

I did. It was my 12th time going in last 13 years. I go to the 24 hours of Daytona every year also. First time going for more then Saturday to see the WEC race held Friday since they started doing the doubleheader with the IMSA 12hrs.

A lot of Cadillac/Blackwing activation at the event this year. Cadillac is commemorating a year long celebration starting this month with 20 years of the v series sub brand that began with the debut of the CTS-V race car in 2004 at a SCCA race at sebring before the inaugural production model was launched. Because of all this Cadillac was named the track/race’s official luxury vehicle. So as a result more Cadillac/Cadillac racing branding and billboards throughout the track. The safety car was a ct5 v blackwing. The blackwings have actually been the safety cars for many of the IMSA races since last year. Also they had a Cadillac ride and drive experience for people to test drive all the v series cars.

 

[Cadillac V-Series.R]

They also had the sebring IMSA track edition on display.

 

[jwolf99]

Tinted the taillights... wasn't a fan of all that chrome.
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Looks good. Did you use Lamin-X or something else? What tint level or %?

 

[OldGoat]

Threw in a new set of all weather floor mats, then burned a few gallons of fuel!
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I'm not a fan of rubber/all weather mats. They just seem cheap looking. I usually upgrade with Lloyd's deep pile mats but of course they don't have the coverage. I've softened my opinion after getting my 5 with Cadillac floor and trunk mats. They are extremely Heavy and do not slip, slide, or move around and when dry are reasonably grippy and cushioned. Just that they make me think all terrain as opposed to luxury or sport.

 

[KatyTxCT5V]

I'm not a fan of rubber/all weather mats. They just seem cheap looking. I usually upgrade with Lloyd's deep pile mats but of course they don't have the coverage. I've softened my opinion after getting my 5 with Cadillac floor and trunk mats. They are extremely Heavy and do not slip, slide, or move around and when dry are reasonably grippy and cushioned. Just that they make me think all terrain as opposed to luxury or sport.

Totally agree with you OldGoat. I’ve had Lloyd’s in my C6 & C7 and loved them, but my 5BW came with the all weather mats and they are very good and no slip for me.
GM has done much better over the last several years as my 22 AT4 all weather mats are very good as well. IMO, much better than WeatherTech.
Funny, cause I still have the factory carpet mats in original packaging, and they seem fairly nice as well.

 

[OldGoat]

Totally agree with you OldGoat. I’ve had Lloyd’s in my C6 & C7 and loved them, but my 5BW came with the all weather mats and they are very good and no slip for me.
GM has done much better over the last several years as my 22 AT4 all weather mats are very good as well. IMO, much better than WeatherTech.
Funny, cause I still have the factory carpet mats in original packaging, and they seem fairly nice as well.

Very small footprint. Only reason I still have them is the V-emblem on them. Figured I'd put them to good use at some point

 

[PrimeTime]

Threw in a new set of all weather floor mats, then burned a few gallons of fuel!
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Can you buy the trunk mat come separately or, do you have to get the set?

 

[shbox]

Can you buy the trunk mat come separately or, do you have to get the set?

Available separately.