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Yes this is a common issue and something I experience as well. Once the transmission fluid warms up it goes away. When it’s cold my Miata is also difficult to shift into first gear and both cars have highly regarded manual transmissions. I think it’s an acceptable trade off, would rather have...

I was going to post this in that other thread where the member was complaining about how expensive the ZR1 was, but saw that he was banned and that thread moved. Anyways, it’s a relative performance bargain, supported by the attached. USA! USA! USA...

Not sure if color/matte PPF differs but I’ve had PPF on all my cars for the past 7 years and never had to maintain it. It makes washing the car easier so I would argue it’s less maintenance (at least a clear PPF). As for the color combo you may be able to try out photoshop or some AI tool to get...

This happened to me yesterday. I had not driven the car in over a week and it has been extremely cold (teens). The car is garage kept. It ran and drove fine but the infotainment screen was black and none of the buttons were illuminated for things like heat, heated steering wheel and heated...

I think it’s primarily beneficial for those who track or plan to track the vehicle. I have not used mine for daily driving duty yet but once I get a little more comfortable with the car and start tracking it I plan on using the PDR. It’s a pretty neat feature for a factory vehicle and I’m glad...

Similar to you, I was a Ford guy growing up. Taurus S.H.O with a 5 speed was my first fun car. Years later got a Fiesta ST, then a Focus RS, all manual. My 4 Blackwing is my first GM product and maybe my favorite car I’ve owned. I’m hoping my Porsche phase comes in my 40’s 🙂 I find the cars...

Nice! I had a Focus RS for ~5 years it was an absolute blast especially in the snow. Drift mode was a lot of fun. Two great machines you have there.

You had a similar post months back which I commented on and I will again comment here, this post is misleading and in no way statistically reliable. First, you already note that the trip overall is mostly downhill. Without a return trip to average this out, you are not getting an accurate read...

They improved the head starting with the ND2 so power improved from 155hp in the ND1 to 181hp in the ND2. I believe the redline also increased to 7,500 rpm from 7,200 rpm. I’m guessing you meant NA. NA = 1st gen and ND is the current gen starting in 2016.

These are 56" Single Piece RaceRamps - 10.8 Degree Approach Angle. No scraping as I drive onto them. I had Rhino Ramps initially but I don’t think the BW cleared them.

Changed the oil. Very easy job especially with no skid plate to remove. When I googled the oil capacity (just to double check) the AI result said 14.4 quarts. Found the correct confirmation on this forum of 7 quarts.

You have to be honest with yourself and how important the engine is as part of the overall experience. At the end of the day if you don’t enjoy the car then obviously don’t buy it. Like me, you seem to value the overall experience rather than any one component of the car. Case in point your...

Agreed. I have had PS4S on 3 different platforms now (Focus RS, 45 AMG, 4 BW) and it is a fantastic tire. The Cup 2’s are good for the track but downright dangerous for the street, it is essentially a slick on the outer half of the tire. I had them equipped from the factory on my RS and the car...

Great choice! I’m glad you are still living up to your user name. I also have a drop top GT, though mine is an ND2. The car isn’t quiet at highway speeds like the Blackwing which you will soon learn, only the exhaust is quiet. Good luck on your search for an axle back. After trying several...

They say in the video that they invite the winners from the previous year. That is how the 4 made it. It has been a 10 best winner every year since its release.

Is this your daily? Are your kids in car seats? I’m not sure how often you are driving with your kids and how young they are but if this is your only car that could get annoying fast. I have a hard enough time putting my kids (both in car seats) in the small backseat area of the BW I wouldn’t...

+1 for Heritage. I bought mine off their lot and Joe gave me a good deal and was really easy to work with. I also had a good experience with Erin P over at Patrick Cadillac in Schaumburg. I placed an order with her and she was great I was just too impatient to wait for the allocation. If I...

If you are referring to PPF, then maybe your are just really lucky dependent on where you drive or maybe you have a garage queen. Every vehicle I have owned PPF has been a must otherwise the front end gets decimated by rock chips and it looks horrible. The cost of PPF is $1,600 for the full...

Is it a stick? If so, you may want to check and make sure it shifts smoothly (other than some notchiness into 2nd). Most are fantastic but there were a few prior reports of bad Tremecs though I haven’t seen any recently.

I had a Nitrous Blue Focus RS. Very pretty color, like the Radiant Red, but I got sick of how “loud” it was. That won’t happen with a color like Silver. If I had the choice and I planned to keep the car long term, I would go silver. I think it looks really good on these Caddy’s.