2023 models get new blackwing badge on the trunk?

[ernsteeng]

Shouldn't Tall Steve just get the first badges by default? Then they will go on constraint...

 

[poor-sha]

I'm going to put mine on a chain and wear it flavor flav style

 

[quikag]

I think the blackwings are a great example of how the hardwork and dedication of some, in this case the GM engineers like Mirza that clearly poured their heart out on this swan song project to make these cars so special, can easily be undone and undermined by the incompetence and indifference of others, in this case the quality control people at Lansing, bean counters at GM, delivery logistics people, and whoever sends out emails about badges.

Truth!

I don't know who worked on my Escalade V, but I drove it around for about a week after getting it trying to get the break-in miles and it's a very fun (awesome sounding) luxury sport SUV. BUT, I crawled back in my 5BW six-speed after not driving it for almost 2 weeks and holy goat, is it so fun to drive.

The LT4 in the 5BW isn't saddled with over a ton of extra weight the Slade has and you feel every single one of those horsepowers hurdling the 5BW down the road. It's a rocket compared to the VSlade. Not that surprising, but the 5BW is way more fun to drive.

Anyway, awesome job, Mirza and team!! Even despite GM's logistics, communication, and bureaucratic BS, they can definitely put out some world class machines.

 

[Tall Steve]

I just need to get a badge before Tall Steve and then I can lord it over the rest of the forum forever through various meme GIFs.

Not going to happen as I have already been in touch with the proper people! #special #chosenone #goatfather #first

Shouldn't Tall Steve just get the first badges by default? Then they will go on constraint...

This is correct!

 

[burn813]

The reason that @Tall Steve hasn't gotten an email is that they are just sending him a baker's dozen of them that he can sprinkle around

 

[Tall Steve]

The reason that @Tall Steve hasn't gotten an email is that they are just sending him a baker's dozen of them that he can sprinkle around

See, Kyle knows what the deal is.....

 

[Tall Steve]

I'm going to put mine on a chain and wear it flavor flav style

This is a great idea! I might turn mine into a ring that covers 3 fingers...

 

[Tall Steve]

You guys know what's great about this? We all have something new to complain about! The forum was getting a little slow and boring despite my best efforts to make everyone laugh!

 

[M2Cto4BW]

Well for kicks I sent an email to my local Caddy parts department.
I await the - thank you kind sir, but we know not of which you speak.

 

[Ergoc5]

OK thanks, but how about some CF?
View attachment 12115
Email from this morning

It's a separate piece right? Not attached to the V? Also only location would be under the V Emblem on decklid?

 

[Dirkbg]

I'll always take a free badge. Not sure if I'll stick it on the car though. Are there "official" placement details for those who do? Last thing we need are blackwings with various spacings of 1/2", 3/8", and 5/8".

 

[M2Cto4BW]

I'll always take a free badge. Not sure if I'll stick it on the car though. Are there "official" placement details for those who do? Last thing we need are blackwings with various spacings of 1/2", 3/8", and 5/8".

Dealer install to maintain warranty.
They'll need it over night to ensure adhesion.

 

[Dirkbg]

Probably good idea. Or some of us might end up like this

 

[Exia]

I'm debating ordering one and putting it on my fridge as a daily reminder I don't have a car yet.

 

[M2Cto4BW]

You can do one of these:

 

[Neveready]

My guess...someone up top thought they should put a Blackwing badge on the outside and they didn't want to make those of us who have a 22 model feel left out(or butthurt). That is why it's a small separate badge designed to be put underneath the V logo.

Most of us didn't buy the BW because it stands out, well maybe some of us subconsciously who like to stand out but don't want to look overly pretentious in the process of doing so. Most BW owners bought one because of it's attributes and not some badge...or brand. I feel a Blackwing badge is redundant. Like wearing a Pink Floyd t shirt to a Roger Waters or David Gilmour concert.

Another good analogy is the the Spaceballs Schwartz Ring... "Forget the ring. The ring is bupkis. I found it in a Cracker Jack box. The Schwartz is in you...."

That being said, yeah sure I'll still take a Blackwing badge but I won't be putting it on the vehicle

 

[dribs15]

Dealer install to maintain warranty.
They'll need it over night to ensure adhesion.

Techs will have to drive your car 20+ miles to make sure it stays on too.

 

[shbox]

So, how does everyone with blacked out badges now feel about this? When someone makes a blacked out version of the Blackwing badge add-on, you won't even be able to read it. It will look like the name is redacted, LOL. Black with some red lettering might work, though.

 

[jwolf99]

So, how does everyone with blacked out badges now feel about this? When someone makes a blacked out version of the Blackwing badge add-on, you won't even be able to read it. It will look like the name is redacted, LOL. Black with some red lettering might work, though.

I was thinking the same thing. If the Blackwing lettering is depressed (engraved) into the plastic, then you could paint the piece black (or plasti-dip) and fill in the lettering with a crayon color of your choice.

 

[dribs15]

I was thinking the same thing. If the Blackwing lettering is depressed (engraved) into the plastic, then you could paint the piece black (or plasti-dip) and fill in the lettering with a crayon color of your choice.

I think the new badges look great all blacked out just the way they are...