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  1. NorCal Blackwing

    Media dumps

    The Celestiq pick is a bit weird. I notice it comes under its own heading so maybe, to give C&D their due, it is separate from the "Greatest American Heroes" list? I don't see any sense to it, as it has by no means been a commercial success or any kind of halo for the brand. In fact until today...
  2. NorCal Blackwing

    Throttle House long term Car Value reviews

    When I read your post, I was racking my brain ... Celestiq... is that the new SUV? I had to look it up. Oh, that thing. At least GM didn't bet the whole company on that like Jaguar did with the 00. I like to think I pay closer attention to all things Cadillac than most of the general public...
  3. NorCal Blackwing

    Throttle House long term Car Value reviews

    If there is a post-internal combustion age, then the 5BW will almost definitely make the shortlist of 'Peak Internal Combustion Engine' cars. I am not going to worry about any theoretical change in administration or emissions policies in the future though, I'll be too busy driving the resale...
  4. NorCal Blackwing

    General interior aging and wear

    Here's me thinking my 24K miles is a lot, very nice @rdollie ! Mine is mostly on the 'bank vault' end of the spectrum although there is an occasional plastic sounding buzz on the highway on my 22. I've seen some past threads indicating it might be the door mirror caps. Mine has black door...
  5. NorCal Blackwing

    How many miles on the odometer at pickup?

    Same 4 miles; I guess that's the standard it takes to move it off the line and around the lot of doom in Michigan?
  6. NorCal Blackwing

    Media dumps

    I hate to think I'm responsible for Lotus losing a sale, but yeah... it sucks. Here's the whole thread. Poll for Those with Paint Blistering / Bubbling Defect I am also looking at Evora GT's. It's basically the same car as the Emira but a bit lighter. Before pulling the trigger on a GT4 see if...
  7. NorCal Blackwing

    Next Gen ICE CT5 Officially Confirmed!!!!

    I can't even imagine the internal politics within GM on making a mid-engine halo sports/super car a Cadillac. I'm sure the Corvette guys would have a fit. It's interesting how little penetration the idea of Cadillac as super sports sedans has made in the US, let alone worldwide. I was talking...
  8. NorCal Blackwing

    Next Gen ICE CT5 Officially Confirmed!!!!

    Don't get me wrong, a hybrid assist TT 3.0L V6 dual clutch could be very nice, but it seems like the market is going to be very well served by those already - not sure what would be special about a Cadillac in that configuration.
  9. NorCal Blackwing

    Media dumps

    That’s an interesting point… I suppose it’s all relative. It’s definitely a lot more agile than the 5BW with more steering feel, but I could see how it would feel numb compared to an Elise or an Exige! I think I would be better served by one of those, provided I can squeeze my 6’3 self into one...
  10. NorCal Blackwing

    Media dumps

    Interesting take. One thing about Classics, hard to predict based on 'what is most popular now'. The fact that the BW is under the radar if anything makes it more likely to be more sought-after in future. Next up the in their video is the Lotus Emira. A digression - I actually test drove one...
  11. NorCal Blackwing

    Next Gen ICE CT5 Officially Confirmed!!!!

    Real question is, will it have a manual, will it even be a V8? F1 is global, so if they want to capitalize on that they'll want to build a 'World' performance car. If true: On the plus side, maybe the wagon is ON? On the minus side, the biggest selling 'world' market (you know where) taxes...
  12. NorCal Blackwing

    5BW - How long before brand new PS4S tires finally have some bite?

    Re: the earlier questions about ambient temps, I'm going to assume the OP is well aware of it but with cold tires, cold ambient temps and slightly greasy roads it absolutely snaps out a bit even on light throttle with the car in Tour, and it starts right round this time of year... just a PSA for...
  13. NorCal Blackwing

    Blown engine

    Absolutely hoping you are right, and it's all a giant nothing burger like you say. I don't have any data to refute the assertion that there is no difference in suppliers, tolerances, parts, tuning, software QC etc between the LT4 in the 5BW and other applications of the LT4. I don't have any...
  14. NorCal Blackwing

    Blown engine

    The only data point I'm aware of for that 1% failure rate is the self-reporting on this board. So unless we have insight into other data I don't think any of us can say for sure one way or the other. Anecdotally all Cadillac dealers in my area I've talked to say that they have not encountered...
  15. NorCal Blackwing

    Media dumps

    lol - I think I get where it's coming from and I think it's a good place. For those of us who watched the old Top Gear, this car gets a 0 on the 'cock-ometer'. I haven't met a single BW owner who bought one just to show off at C&C, for example.
  16. NorCal Blackwing

    Media dumps

    Starting at around 20K mi, I've started going from the top of the dipstick to bone dry every 1000mi. That's within GM spec for 'aggressive driving'.
  17. NorCal Blackwing

    2026 allocation

    This thread bringing back the memories. Like constantly refreshing this page Overall I've found even with the craziness in '22 the process is so much more pleasant and achievable than, say, trying to order a GT Porsche.
  18. NorCal Blackwing

    Blown engine

    If I'm reading this right you said they replaced the entire engine, not replaced components in the engine? If that's right there is no way that a Cadillac dealer would drop a random engine in there, even if it was possible to do that and I have doubts. You're good - if it's true that they...
  19. NorCal Blackwing

    The Blackwing Spotting Thread

    I've got one of the 22's without the blackwing badges. No CF and a nice boring satin steel metallic color. I'm so under the radar that during parade laps for V's at Laguna Seca last year, I got grouped at the back of the line just in front of an XT4 :ROFLMAO: If I debadge it completely, get...
  20. NorCal Blackwing

    CT5BW Blown Motor Registry

    I've added you. Thank you for reporting these guys.
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