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    Anderson Composites vs..

    Your welcome. I use the remote now, less convenient, but glad it power releases to open. I wish the factory had power close 😁 Happy holidays!
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    Anderson Composites vs..

    Here the OEM diffuser with the hole drilled from the factory circled in red.
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    Anderson Composites vs..

    Yes, I installed the OEM version and it has the hole drilled for the Cadillac light. I even reinstalled the sensor rods it uses to detect your foot and found out it wouldn’t work. Then after some research l, I found out the signal from the activation rods can’t penetrate real carbon fiber. So...
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    Anderson Composites vs..

    @Ergoc5 the signal for the kick to open sensor cannot penetrate the carbon fiber. The hole for light to shine is the same for CF and nonCF. This is why when ordering factory, they advise the kick to open will not work. I verified when I installed my rear diffuser.
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    Front collision issue

    When I researched, it stated it was a decal/overlay and I was concerned. Does it still state so in their description? It was the reason I went with the 404Parts. Savage is much cheaper as it’s a multi piece overlay setup. 404Parts is much more expensive, but it’s painted 1piece OEM with tinted...
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    Wanted Looking to trade 5BW calipers.

    Another idea to throw out there- I have successfully used G2 caliper paint system twice on other cars. What I liked is that I didn’t have to worry about disconnecting the brake line and purging the brake system with the worry of moisture getting in the fluid, etc. I bought two kits as I jacked...
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    Front collision issue

    https://404parts.com/collections/ct5-exterior/products/2020-2026-cadillac-ct5-ct5-v-blackwing-ugn-compatible-blackout-emblem-kit-front-radar-safe-factory-color-rear I have this on my 22’ 5BW and it works perfectly, zero false warnings. It’s the same emblem on 5V or 5 BW. 404 parts uses genuine...
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    Jacking up your Blackwing

    They were pushed up until they made contact with the pinch weld seam hanging down vertical. I’m not by my car, but memory is that a couple touched slightly until the pinch weld seam made contact. The black inner plastic of the side skirt will flex inward slightly until it touches the metal...
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    Jacking up your Blackwing

    Hey @Argent86, cool bolts but I haven’t used them, so not sure. I have the 14” 2 piece (7” each) and love them. I also have the solid 10” ones and swamp between them.
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    Jacking up your Blackwing

    Have had numerous cars with pinch welds to lift by and zero issue for me. I’ve used the universal ZL1 with floor pad adapter with zero issues on various cars over the years. (13 Explorer, 14 Mustang, 16 Z06, 17 Camaro ZL1 vert, 22 5BW) I finally bought and installed these ZL1 pads on my 22 5BW...
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    Front plate

    Just passed the three year mark with Sly Brackets and zero issues. In my area, they look for any reason to stop you and the lack of front plate is a convenient one. No issues on cooling during street/highway driving and I haven’t thought about it again and I could care less what people think...
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    Totaled?

    Wow, glad to hear you’re ok. I’m fairly sure they will say it’s totaled. When I had my car a part to installed all the CF1 & CF2 carbon fiber, highly doubtful the inner bracing of the body didn’t get bent up and not repairable. Nice to see all the air bags for protection. I’m also glad I have...
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    New Owner 2026 5BW

    Congratulations and the car is a beauty! Looks great!
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    Carbon fiber PN database.

    There are no F Deflectors on non carbon cars. The non carbon cars factory black front splitter is smaller than the carbon one and at the end at the fender blends flush. On a carbon car, the front splitter is larger and sticks out at the ends to accommodate the F Deflectors. Without them, it...
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    So, who keeps track of the used car market prices?

    Totally agree, I always add a factor to make the overall sales process as easy as possible and at the speed necessary to complete my entire transaction.
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