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  1. jvp

    Blackwing Order Tracking - 2023 Model Year

    Woo! Thanks Rob!
  2. jvp

    Blackwing Order Tracking - 2023 Model Year

    Hey, can we get back to the real important topic here? When's @Rob going to update that order status chart again? ;-)
  3. jvp

    CT5-V Finally: CT5-V Blackwing Reproduction Spoilers

    Hrm. I think you're going to win the race then. My 5BW hasn't even been built. Maybe I'll move the goalposts of the bet. Yeah, that's it! The front splitter! No way you'll have that ready before my car's here. :)
  4. jvp

    Blackwing Order Tracking - 2023 Model Year

    Hey @Rob I assume you'll catch this on your next order scan, but it looks like my TPW has been kicked a week to 04/03. At least that's what my dealer sees on autopartners.
  5. jvp

    CT5-V Finally: CT5-V Blackwing Reproduction Spoilers

    Current TPW: 04/03/2023. But that's already slid by one week. And lord only knows how long it'll be, once built, before I get it. You've got some time. ;-)
  6. jvp

    CT5-V Finally: CT5-V Blackwing Reproduction Spoilers

    I'm still wondering which is going to get here first: my 5BW or your spoiler? ;-)
  7. jvp

    CT5-V Engine failure

    I've done the LT4 engine build experience back when it was still a thing; this for my '17 Z06. The engine builder is a very active participant in the building process. The things done by computer: Torquing various bolts down Checking and recording said torques Applying gaskets One other thing...
  8. jvp

    Engine power before 500 miles

    To be clear, that's only in first and second gears, and it's by 25-30% reduction in torque output. The reason GM did that was because of the enhanced traction the mid-engine design of the car gives the rear end of the car. That extra traction puts an increased load on the transaxle, which is...
  9. jvp

    CT5-V Finally: CT5-V Blackwing Reproduction Spoilers

    Do we have to order one online if we've already given you an EBay deposit? I assume not?
  10. jvp

    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    All generalizations are false, but generally the folks piloting the autobahns are of a significantly higher caliber of driver than those of us here in the states. That includes the folks going slower. They get the whole lane discipline thing much better as well as reading road conditions...
  11. jvp

    CT4/5 Recall Daytime Running Lights

    Ah, good. Dazzling oncoming drivers because you don't want to get the OTA. Well done, sir. (Don't be a dick).
  12. jvp

    Blackwing Order Tracking - 2023 Model Year

    I don't know if this is still doable, but previously, once the VIN was known, you could have your sales drone activate the car's OnStar remotely for you. Then you could log into OnStar's mobile app and track it real time.
  13. jvp

    PDR Audio

    Yep, that's the kind of thing you need. That wasn't using the Z06's PDR because I wasn't keen on the 720p recording. Rather two GoPros, and a separate digital audio recorder. Start everything recording, clap my hands loudly to provide a sync marker, and go have fun on the track. Sync...
  14. jvp

    PDR Audio

    OK. You're hearing clipping. Basically the audio is too loud for the camera's audio processor and it can't handle it. There's way too much road noise, wind noise, and sweet, glorious exhaust noise. All combined, it blows out the audio processing of the camera, and that's pretty much that...
  15. jvp

    PDR Audio

    If it sounds like static, and it gets worse as the volume of noise gets louder, then there's nothing that can be done with the recording equipment in the car. But I want the OP to explain what he's hearing.
  16. jvp

    PDR Audio

    What do you mean by "electronic noise"? Does it sounds like static, almost?
  17. jvp

    How many of you with a 4BW or a 5BW actually took one for a test drive before buying?

    @poor-sha let me drive his 5BW for about 45 minutes one Saturday afternoon before I pulled the trigger on ordering mine. I was probably going to anyway, but that fun little rip sealed the deal.
  18. jvp

    More Aggressive CT5-V Blackwing Carbon Front Splitter

    The problem with that idea is that the CF version is robust enough to deal with high pressure and can create down force at speed. Anything that shape and made of plastic is going to deform horribly and likely cause problems with the car.
  19. jvp

    More Aggressive CT5-V Blackwing Carbon Front Splitter

    I assume you're going to attempt to mimic the OEM's "V" pattern in the front splitter with your aftermarket one?
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