Recent content by Dirkbg

Plus the cost of 90 (pure gas) around here is the same as premium 93 (with ethanol). I buy the 90 for my lawn equipment and for my 1992 Camaro that's basically in storage that requires premium, but I don't want ethanol in a car that runs infrequently.

If I were to get an aftermarket exhaust, I think I'd prefer the Corsa slanted black chrome tips. Maybe AWE will have something similar at some point.

See the video in the link. https://www.cadillacvnet.com/forums/threads/carbon-fiber-pn-database.2709/post-75700 On the CT4 there is an identical socket mounted on the top left shock tower in the engine compartment that is easy to access that you can practice on, if the CT5 has the same thing...

I think the Ioniq 5 N also has a simulated shift feature too. So who knows. I was really just yanking everyone's chain, but even if they do go with simulated shifting it's likely an auto paddle shift instead of a clutch. By the way, without looking too deeply into it the Ioniq 5 N might be...

It's electric...just kidding (winking eye).

Optiq-V 2026 OPTIQ-V Best part, manual trans! ;)

Interesting to me at least, the window sticker of a 2025 CT4 in the registry thread also shows engine made in USA and 6-speed trans in Mexico. My 2022 CT4 has the engine made in Austria and the 6 speed in USA.

I have some pics from my carbon dive plane upgrade. That sensor is on the face of the inner bumper structure, so you not only have to remove the entire bumper, you'll have to separate that inner structure. I wish I had taken pics of the inner structure when I had that apart, but you can see the...

I just did mine using the Powerstop Z26. I would also suggest reusing the original pins if you're doing the same. The rear pins just were slightly fatter and shorter and didn't want to go in nicely. If the original pins are in good shape, clean them and reuse them all. I took extra time cleaning...

If you're going to replace the throttle body, you might consider the ported one from Tapout Gigs Performance Ported Throttle Body* - Tapout Tuning Roadhawk seems to like his. I haven't installed mine yet but soon. Even if you go stock, they have instructions on that product page.

If you haven't installed those pads yet, I suggest cleaning and reusing the OEM pins on the rear. I bought the 1405/1053 combo, and they fit fine except the pins on the rear seem a hair short and they are fatter and hard to drive in. The OEM pins went back easily and still firmly in place. I...

I've mentioned before and I point it out again here, we had a Cadillac club meet at a local dealer in 2023 and they had a brand new 2023 Road Atlanta edition and the carbon on it was gray tinted unlike every other factory car I've seen. They may have been changing vendors at the time, or using...

Only thing that '79 Z is missing is T-Tops. Period correct tires too. I ran those on my '75 Camaro.

Are you certain about the 1718? It sounds like the 1053 is the correct one for the rear. 2023 Brake Upgrades?

When I got some Tapout nose parts, they didn't match the OEM color. I ended up going all OEM for the nose where they meet up against each other, and Tapout for the rear spoiler. You can see the wheel deflector (Tapout) against the splitter and dive planes in the bottom photo here Carbon fiber PN...