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  1. Carguyshu

    CT5BW CCB front brake pad part number & price change

    I wonder if either the old or new were/are Pagid RSC1 or RSC2. Can't imagine Pagid making a lot of different CCB compounds or making one unique for just the blackwing.
  2. Carguyshu

    CCB pad changes

    FWIW the c8z rotors do NOT have a friction layer, but blackwings do. The friction layer should cause them to last 2-3x as long all other things being equal. The new zr1x brake system uses the coating and GM stated in testing the pads laste 5x as long as c8z.
  3. Carguyshu

    Magnesium wheels anyone?

    Where are you getting OEM replicas made from magnesium?
  4. Carguyshu

    Carbon Ceramic Brakes Anyone?

    FWIW the ct5 as well as zr1x use CCB with a friction layer coating on them. This causes them to last significantly longer on the track. Rebrake offers it as a service to add this layer but it’s not cheap. About the same price as jus buying new OEM ct5 rotors from an online GM dealer
  5. Carguyshu

    CT5-V Brake Duct Info

    Yes it applies to both, but those deflectors are only there if you have base aero. If you have carbon fiber 1 package they aren’t there.
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    GM adds new dexos R approved oils

    GM would have to recertify emissions if they started recommending a different oil is likely the only reason they don’t suggest running the new 5w-50
  7. Carguyshu

    CT5BW CCB front brake pad part number & price change

    I know with the new ZR1X CCB system they claim the pads last 5x as long as the system used on the Z06. I wonder how much of that is pad material/tech and if they decided to update the material to the same on the blackwing? It would be awesome if they somehow lasted 5x as long at only 2x the...
  8. Carguyshu

    CT5-V Brake Duct Info

    the front ducts are there on all models installed. on the front you change out the large brake dust shield for a smaller one that is included in the bag that just protects the balljoints from heat. if you dont have CF1 you also need to remove the front tire deflectors which are held on by torx...
  9. Carguyshu

    5BW brake calipers (regular vs ceramic)

    ^this. The mounts are different for the front calipers as the CCB rotors are larger, but the front calipers are the same minus the graphic that says carbon ceramic on it. Rears are completely different.
  10. Carguyshu

    CT5-V Track prep - Steel Brake cooling parts

    the kit is adding air scoops on the rear, which are just 3 bolts, switching out the front rotor shields for smaller ones that only protect the balljoints, and also just flat out removing the rear shields. I left mine in this config for street driving and have been fine. I don't drive on gravel...
  11. Carguyshu

    GM adds new dexos R approved oils

    At spring mountain they said during testing in the blackwing if you are under high G load for a very long time that the sump will in fact run dry. The higher viscosity isn't about keeping the oil level in the pan, as a thicker oil is going to slosh sideways just about as easily under sustained g...
  12. Carguyshu

    Spring Mountain sales issues

    fee use to be a lot less, then SM stepped their game and hired a legit chef to run the food. that is why they moved the fee up. they have a lot more than 5 of each car, but they can't use all the cars all the time in case one breaks or needs work. With the vettes they actually buy the cars. With...
  13. Carguyshu

    CT5-V Tracking 5BW Advice

    Tire deflectors are only there if you have the base aero.
  14. Carguyshu

    CT5-V Tracking 5BW Advice

    i've run without the shields multiple years just fine. the smaller fronts protect the balljoints still. one event i had shields on and the pads wore out faster and i got an overheat message. never gotten the overheat with the shields off. be sure to remove the front tire deflectors if you have...
  15. Carguyshu

    2025 5-BW Precision Package Questions...

    Brembo, who makes the ccb rotors for the blackwing are the ones that stated life expectancy on track is similar. CCB wear when subjected to heat and the fibers burn up. If not subjected not big heat they’ll last forever. That’s why they would go the life of the car if not tracking. If they have...
  16. Carguyshu

    2025 5-BW Precision Package Questions...

    The ccb rotors have the same life expectancy on track as the iron. Per GM there is zero braking performance difference on track. The advantage is lower unsprung weight. You’ll likely be switching back to the irons. You can pay someone to clean the wheels an enormous number of times to equal the...
  17. Carguyshu

    Blackwing Constraints Tracker

    The tr6060 I believe is made in Mexico so it’s possible they’re waiting to import until a more favorable tariff rate happens
  18. Carguyshu

    CT4-V Track alignment for daily driving

    The lesson is to track your car more ;) on my 5 I run track alignment all the time and the outsides to wear out first. Went through a lot of tires in 15k not just one when you’re track driving though
  19. Carguyshu

    CT5-V 5BW new tire time - discussion

    GM spent a lot of time and went through numerous renditions to finally arrive at that TPC spec. they even removed the rear rim guard to give that much extra little bit of space for suspension travel. all of the elctro mechanical systems were programmed and optimized given that tire too.
  20. Carguyshu

    Engine Failure

    yea its the geese. they are pretty plugged in with OEM engineers
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