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  1. bloominguez

    Summer Road Rally

    No experience with them but..... Why not just go for a drive in that area on your own? I took a look at the rough itinerary. https://www.ramblerrallies.com/circlethesmokiesrally Any rally that goes through Gatlinburg, much less actually stays the night there, is a hard NO from me. Why go on a...
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    Finally, a good blackwing hat.

    Now I'm really impressed. Tracking fit & finish issues, and then sending matching hats??? Wow. ;)
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    Looking at a new CT4-V Blacking - Anyone bought one recently?

    Yes, the Lexus V8 is fantastic. However, mild disagreement on one point: The automatic in the Lexus does not rise to the level of "middling". I would describe it as "below average" at best, especially for a car in this class. If you only drove the Lexus as a luxury car, maybe that's fine...
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    Finally, a good blackwing hat.

    Just got mine as well, also the Medium/Large. Fits me perfectly, and I think I'm a 7 5/8" hat size. Love the authenticity. Fit and finish on par with other GM products. ;) Okay, I'm being snarky. In all seriousness, it's a very nice cap. I trimmed the loose thread, no harm done. But...
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    Anyone near Atlanta Georgia?

    I'm in a similar position, I could look later this week (if the car is still there). Buckhead is a bit of a pain in the ass to get to from OTP (outside the perimeter).
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    Dealer racing new 5BW

    To anyone just seeing this thread, don't watch the video. You'll be dumber after listening to those clowns, even for a little while.
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    Blackwing Nightmare (long)

    Regarding the brakes ..... Another possible item, albeit small, to include in the "yes" column when considering CCBs?
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    Anyone considered re-gearing the manual, or maybe change rear-end ratio?

    I'm not in that camp, but I can see both sides. Not an either/or question. I certainly do use 6th in that situation. But I also recognize the gearing and find myself using 5th at times when I'd more or less automatically be in 6th in other cars. Just depends on what the car needs.
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    CT5-V SUV+ manual ct4 bw vs auto CT5 bw

    Those terms are acceptable.
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    2025 CT4V Blackwing?

    Don't you guys think it's more likely that GM is avoiding what we saw a few years ago where the CT5-V Blackwing completely overshadowed the CT4-V Blackwing when both were introduced at the same time? The 4 never got the full credit it deserved, always being compared to its big brother...
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    Anyone know how many 2023 CT4BWs and CT5Bws were produced ?

    My salesman tried to tell me that my car was #86 of 328 when I bought it, he was telling me how cool that was. I had to tell him, no, I don't think that means what you think it does!
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    Media dumps

    Agree about the front looking not as good. Saw the PRNDM display, confusing. Not a fan of the new style screens, although I hear some people like them. All in all, happy to have a pre-2025 5BW.
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    What made you choose a Blackwing and what else did you consider?

    I just bought a GR Corolla (2024 "Premium"), and I think it's a fantastic car, just a blast to drive. Love how "real world fast" this car is. Not brutally powerful (especially after getting out of the 5BW), but quick enough to do anything I want to do on the road. Great handling. Puts a...
  14. bloominguez

    Spring mountain- experienced racers?

    Factor in a night in Las Vegas, checking out a Golden Knights hockey game, going to Hoover Dam, seeing the Grand Canyon ... that all made it more than worth it for me.
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    What made you choose a Blackwing and what else did you consider?

    Reminds me of the days when anti-lock brakes were still new, not available in many vehicles. The salesmen didn't seem to like me thoroughly testing them at the time, either. :)
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    What’s next?

    I find it easier to just put my hockey bag in the back seat anyway. Benefits of a 4-door. Easier to get the bag in and out of the back seat than the trunk for sure, since the trunk opening isn't very large for the car the size of the 5BW. Plus it's easier to just throw the sticks in from the...
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    What made you choose a Blackwing and what else did you consider?

    Forgot to mention the BRZ / GR 86, another car I really like. Simple and fun. Would have had it on my list except one of my daughters has one coming soon, so I'll get to drive hers. :)
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    What made you choose a Blackwing and what else did you consider?

    Nice list! My recent analysis was much easier. I'd scratch off half the cars because they don't have manual transmissions. I'd scratch off any BMWs because of the rubbery transmissions, perceived low quality (I owned one, stuff just broke--little stuff and big stuff, all the time--yes, just...
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    I see a lot of people not liking the sunroof option

    Yes. Except replace the "or" with "and" in your sentence.
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    Clutch break-in

    This feature seems to be showing up on lots of cars with manual transmissions. Also on my Bronco. The car adds some throttle on its own if it senses stalling, if you're close to getting it right. Not so much that you couldn't still stall it if you're way off, though. I actually don't like...
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