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    Looking for Opinions on Dealership Diagnosis

    This is a legal issue that has already worked it's way through the courts, precedents set and now the line in the sand is known by both consumers and manufacturers. They must be able to prove that the modified part caused the failure to deny a warranty claim. The throttle body is an OEM part...
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    Wanted Used CT4-V Blackwing Rotors

    I'm looking for a set of used rotors for the 4BW. Either take offs from someone upgrading to GiroDisc, or rotors with an issue that would need turning. I will even take rotors with spider cracking. Thanks
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    For Sale CT4-V Blackwing Car Mats

    OEM car mats for Watkins Glen edition car and probably the Road Atlanta edition. Or for anyone that likes the red trim opposed to the standard black trim. Brand new in unopened packaging $250. Thanks
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    Your Blackwing in the snow

    The Snowbikes are primarily ridden in 2 and 3rd gears. 1st tops out at about 5mph. You can never use 5th, they simply doesn't make enough power to turn a track that fast. 4th can be used on trails where you had time to fully max out 3rd and then cruise in fourth. It's not accelerating or...
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    Your Blackwing in the snow

    After my first day of riding a Hawk, I knew I'd never ride snowmobiles again. The snowbikes are fun for off-trail in tight conditions, but they just don't have any power.
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    Your Blackwing in the snow

    Being in my 60's I'm mostly done sliding cars around in the snow, especially a $100K car. After many years of skiing, I tried mono-skiing, then snowboarding, followed by snowmobiling. Then there was the day I learned of the existence of these things. If I'm going outside to play in winter...
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    Your Blackwing in the snow

    Correct, narrower tires are better for snow. Notice the rusty rotors? It doesn't leave the driveway around snow and salt. I've got an old pickup for those days. I'm already focused on next year's track days.
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    Your Blackwing in the snow

    Correct, 285/30's front and 295/30's rear. I'm looking forward to faster corners next season.
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    Your Blackwing in the snow

    Here's the result of Friday nights storm here in CT. Let's see who first notices the unusual thing in the close up picture.
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    News: Happy Birthday V-Wagon

    I always loved that car. 556hp with a 6sp in a wagon. I think only about 500 made with a standard.
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    CT4 brake pads - 2 part numbers

    Interesting! It looks to me like 85528936 is the original part and 85115921 is perhaps a longer wearing alternative. The only difference between the two pads appears to be that 85528939 has 9.15mm of friction material and weigh 7.14 lbs, while 85115921 have 13.65mm of friction material and...
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    18x10 square possible for CT4VBW for track days?

    I suppose a front wheel could be used on the back with a larger spacer. However, the studs that work for your rear wheels would be waaay to short to be used with the front wheel and a spacer. Lugs long enough to use with the front wheel with spacer would be waaay to long to work with the rear...
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    18x10 square possible for CT4VBW for track days?

    While you can run a square setup with the same size tires and wheels, the wheels are not interchangeable front to rear. The offsets on the wheels are drastically different.
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    CT4 BW ---> CT5 BW

    Similar story here in that I wanted the 5BW, but settled for the 4BW. I do still long for that big power, but am really happy with the 4BW. With a JB4 your at 550hp and still getting 25mpg. The 5BW has greatly outsold the 4BW, with the 5BW continuing on while the 4BW has been discontinued...
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