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  1. MatthewAMEL

    CT5-V Retrofitting carbon ceramic brakes to 5BW?

    I don't think whoever did the swap ever posted follow-up info on the site. Brake temps/wear/pedal feel/overheat warnings are all controlled by an algorithm. It's very different for iron vs CCB. CCB swaps are common in the Porsche world, but it's folks who pull off the CCB's and put on iron for...
  2. MatthewAMEL

    Track rats rejoice!

    The Cup2R isn't available in our rear size. And TR doesn't have the TPC version of the PS4S (for pricing comparison). Keep in mind the initial orders of the Precision Package come with the standard tires. It says the Cup2R 'may be offered' at a later date.
  3. MatthewAMEL

    CT5-V Retrofitting carbon ceramic brakes to 5BW?

    Yes. The CCB pads are completely different compound. Since the BW is 'brake by wire' you also need to tell the computer you are running carbon vs iron rotors. It's not simply a mechanical swap.
  4. MatthewAMEL

    2650 Blower from Kong?

    2650 doesn't require any fueling mods?
  5. MatthewAMEL

    CT5-V Blackwing vs. Ioniq 5 N

    I must confess I was shopping for an all-weather car since the move to Denver. Really wanted a 5N. But price/markup is nuts around here. Got a WRX TR instead.
  6. MatthewAMEL

    CT5 BW CAI - Finally

    Can you tell if it seals against the hood when closed?
  7. MatthewAMEL

    Track rats rejoice!

    The bushing install, tho...some of those are quite the PITA to remove/replace.
  8. MatthewAMEL

    Check engine light at 900 miles

    Do you work for a dealership?
  9. MatthewAMEL

    Check engine light at 900 miles

    Get a OBDII port reader. Pretty cheap on Amazon. DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR Get back on the phone with the service department and RAISE HELL. Your ~$100k car is undrivable and telling you to wait 9 days is unacceptable. Tow it to the dealer ASAP and sit in their face until they give you a rental car...
  10. MatthewAMEL

    Track rats rejoice!

    https://www.splparts.com/products/camaro-rear-toe-links-eccentric-lockout.html SPL has now even updated the product description to include the CT5 Blackwing.
  11. MatthewAMEL

    CEL P0011 After Oil Change

    What filter did you use? Almost certain it's failed. I had two Honda OEM filters in a row be bad.
  12. MatthewAMEL

    Track rats rejoice!

    SPL stuff is bomb.
  13. MatthewAMEL

    2025 5V BW gets new track package

    Posted this in an earlier thread. CCBs are required, not standard. Pricing hasn’t been determined yet.
  14. MatthewAMEL

    Track rats rejoice!

    Thoughts? I’d be willing to trade my ‘23 for a ‘25 with this package. https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-precision-package-first-look-review/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio
  15. MatthewAMEL

    track day - tire trailer and hitch options?

    With much sadness, I kinda had to give up on this one. I had a custom 'hidden' hitch that Leroy Engineering made me for the Camaro. He doesn't make hitches any longer. Still makes amazing trailers, tho. I haven't been able to find anything that will work. It would have to be a completely...
  16. MatthewAMEL

    CT5 BW CAI - Finally

    Says out of stock. And I do NOT understand the open airbox. Why do I want to suck in underhood, hot air?
  17. MatthewAMEL

    CT5-V Mounting / adapting C7 Z06 carbon ceramic rotors to CT5 Blackwing?

    Folks, the BW/C8 brakes are not a conventional hydraulic system. They are brake by wire. The brake pedal is a potentiometer. Messing with the braking system without the ability to tell the computer what is going on is a recipe for disaster. The C7 CCBs are NOT the BW CCBs even if the physical...
  18. MatthewAMEL

    AutoX in Colorado!

    2nd event (for me) running with the Rocky Mountain Solo group of the SCCA. Abnormally hot day in Denver (hit 101F). As you can see in the video, it was a tight, ES-style course. Not a lot of room to throw my BW5 around. Also getting used to being down on power due to altitude. Running on...
  19. MatthewAMEL

    Who Wants the First Corsa CT5-V Blackwing Exhaust System?

    That's great news! Hopefully get the attention of others like Borla.
  20. MatthewAMEL

    Hi IATs - hot weather or something else?

    I can't speak to the BW4, but I ran a couple of other turbo platforms in Orlando and 135F is not a high IAT for this time of year. You'll notice them high at idle (traffic, stop lights, etc) and should come down when on the move.
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