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  1. Kawman

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

    I'm not an expert, I'm learning as I'm going through this. And yeah, there's a lot of conflicting info out there. I watched your videos. In "What is Camber? A Simple Explanation" it says most vehicles use positive camber, but racing/off road applications use negative camber. We're dealing...
  2. Kawman

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

    Granted, I know these AI generated answers are often wrong, so my second reference point is John Heinricy. He was a GM engineer in the Performance Division for 40 years and life long race driver. He presently runs a CT4-V BW in the SCCA Touring 2 class. I've been speaking with him and he's...
  3. Kawman

    Ct5-V Blackwing precision pkg rear aluminum toe links

    The toe link that comes in the trunk allows for more camber than the "OEM" part. Needed for those that are tracking their cars. With the Precision Package toe link installed, you can't get to a basic alignment for regular street driving. The "OEM" one gives you a range between a regular...
  4. Kawman

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

    Well, I thought I found something significant, but now I'm not sure. Could I get some more eyes on this to make sure I'm reading the alignment report correctly? All the numbers look good for camber, but isn't the little diagram showing the wheel leaning in the wrong direction? It's showing...
  5. Kawman

    Wanted 4BW Wanted - manual, no black, less than 10K miles

    If there're bonus points for IMSA or Mondrian/Impact versions, seems like your willing to pay more for CF 1 & 2 and other things. Dig a little deeper and grab a 1 of 50 Petite Pataud editions. With a new purchase you also get the 2 day track driving school at Spring Mountain.
  6. Kawman

    Camber

    That's an aggressive alignment for the street and is the reason for the inside wear. You should be around -1.0 in the front. The purpose of the SPC camber bolts is to allow for more camber than the OEM setup allows. They aren't used to lessen camber. Go do a track day to even out the wear. :)
  7. Kawman

    What did you do to your Blackwing today?

    Got the rear end back in Notice the SPL Toe Links? It also received Refined Performance Sway Bar and Swift Spec "R" springs when going back in. Front also received the new sway bar, springs and camber plates.
  8. Kawman

    Just Ordered

    Add the PDR and HUD :)
  9. Kawman

    What did you do to your Blackwing today?

    You have to drop the whole rear end to put these in. These are the solid rear cradle mounts that would come on a Camaro ZL1 with the 1LE track pack option.
  10. Kawman

    What did you do to your Blackwing today?

    Dropped the ass out of the car today. Gotta make it faster!
  11. Kawman

    Hydro Dipped Grill

    How much?
  12. Kawman

    Cleaning this thing is a BITCH !!!

    Nobody's mentioned a clay bar?
  13. Kawman

    CT4-V Air Duct Deflectors

    For those that are more serious about their track days, you need rear air duct deflectors as well as front. Use the ones that came with the car on the rear and buy 5BW air duct deflectors for the front. Here's are pictures of the 4BW deflectors that come with the car and 5BW deflectors...
  14. Kawman

    CT4-V Any experience replacing rotors and pads?

    I just checked my OEM pads that were taken off at 14K and 4 track days. They look as thin or thinner than yours. My mechanic installed my Porterfield R-4 pads in about 30 minutes and said have a nice day - no charge. There was no need to turn the rotors. I've got 2K miles and 2 track days on...
  15. Kawman

    CT4-V Any experience replacing rotors and pads?

    Our rotors can be turned. In fact, you can make them as lite as the GiroDisc rotors. No need to fear any micro cracking you might see if you've gotten them hot from track use. This information comes straight from John Heinricy.
  16. Kawman

    Looking for brake pad recommendations for track driving

    For those that don't know, the advised PSI range above is the PSI when the tires are hot. I go out at 27 PSI cold and am at 34PSI by about the 4th lap. DO NOT go out on the track with standard street PSI.
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