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  1. jbawden

    Brake fluid exchange procedure

    I just bought it from the motive site since I was getting some other maintenance parts. https://www.motiveproducts.com/collections/replacement-parts-accessories/products/replacement-tubing-for-powerbleeders?variant=14420599734361
  2. jbawden

    Brake fluid exchange procedure

    Quite a while...not sure how long but for how cheap hose is, it's worth changing every5 or so years I would think. When they go from clear to opaque is probably a good clue. I went all metal adapters. Brake fluid will ruin paint if its not washed off immediately, so extra caution is warranted.
  3. jbawden

    Brake fluid exchange procedure

    I think bleeding for air in the system its more critical where you start. I can't imagine why it would matter where you start if you're just doing an exchange. I mityvac out as much old fluid from the MC reservoir as I can. I then start at the front driver as it's the shortest distance for...
  4. jbawden

    What driving mode do yall use for heavy rain on public streets?

    Maybe...but the hours on my back cleaning the underside of precious could be better spent driving roads following my personal sweeper/moisture spotter truck.
  5. jbawden

    Rev limiter = kill switch

    2nd gear still has some leverage vs a higher gear, so seems plausible that a combination of that, you not expecting it, and a dash of dramatic reaction influenced your perception? Try it again and report back :cool:
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    What driving mode do yall use for heavy rain on public streets?

    I don't think any available mode can address hydroplane issues since it's mostly a function of tires and the PS4S isn't really a great heavy rain tire.
  7. jbawden

    CEL P10BA - Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Coolant Pump Control Circuit

    Coolant dripping indicates a leak, not a bleed issue. I suppose it could be remnants from the repair, but that would be odd after a few miles of drive time.
  8. jbawden

    Bay Area / Peninsula - Cruise & Lunch

    I'll put my name in the hat! 1. Alanera | 24' CT5-V Blackwing, Black Raven 2. Rajiv (so 650) | '23 4BW Sebring IMSA, Maverick Noir Frost 3. Jon | '24 5BW Black Diamond Tricoat
  9. jbawden

    New 2026 CT5 BW manual owner - observations and anecdotes

    Yeah, we don't want to break the laws legislated by the house of manual super sedan.
  10. jbawden

    CT5-V Track prep - Steel Brake cooling parts

    Before brake-by-wire, you could easily tell you had the wrong fluid based on pedal feel. I never really thought of Laguna as notoriously hard on brakes in the context of most track driving and the lower overall speeds, but I suppose T2 and T11 would probably specify some Castrol SRF :cool:
  11. jbawden

    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    If the 1,500 mile break-in is more for the rear diff than the LT4, I think I'm going to prioritize optimal operating parameters for the glorious V8 over all else. Rear diff be dammed! 😉
  12. jbawden

    What's wrong with this picture?

    The inventory bar code that you never removed from the steering column cowl?
  13. jbawden

    Black Diamond Tricoat production numbers

    Mine is, at least the entire front. She doesn't see many miles. The paint does an amazing job of hiding blemishes, or would if there were any.
  14. jbawden

    Black Diamond Tricoat production numbers

    Great info! It's an iconic V heritage color and deserves it's rarity status. I'd post a picture, but it would be totally redundant. :cool:
  15. jbawden

    Site Down?

    As a data point, zero issues here and I stop by a couple times a day. Windows 11 machine, starlink internet.
  16. jbawden

    GM adds new dexos R approved oils

    Whatever the percentage difference in viscosity is, I'm just curious how higher viscosity helps specifically in high lateral g-force scenarios. I get that higher viscosity might be beneficial under the general extreme conditions of track work. If the idea is better film strength under...
  17. jbawden

    GM adds new dexos R approved oils

    Count me among the ones wondering how a slight increase in viscosity changes the physics of hot oil in the sump during high corner loads.
  18. jbawden

    Coolant Temp Low & Poor Gas Mileage (4BW)

    That does seem low by modern standards, but I don't have a 4. The fact that it stays at a consistent, lower temp is interesting. Is the temp controlled purely by a plan 'ol thermostat or are there other mechanisms, I wonder.
  19. jbawden

    GM adds new dexos R approved oils

    I wonder how much this has to do with the L87 debacle? By that I mean, regular people are going to be annoyed that they have to buy Supercar for their T-Ball mobility device (now that Dexos R is the recommendation). I'm sticking with Supercar.
  20. jbawden

    How to jump a battery

    Well, I think it's great that you asked someone for help rather than posting an unfortunate PSA about bricking your BW from a car-to-car connection gone wrong. @shbox is 💯 on point with the jumper box. I have them in all my cars because the libertarian in me says to be ready to help yourself...
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