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[Roadhawk]

Way cool clubracer...great fun. Now you need to convince them to do a full review of a CT4 V BW MT.

Quite a car list. How many do you still own? Which are/were your favs?

I'm sort of your opposite (except for perhaps a shared love of cars). I've only owned a handful of cars my whole life. I tend to research what I want then keep them forever. I can't see ever getting rid of our BMW 330 ZHP...and still love to drive my modded 2012 GTI....all MT...one of the big draws for me WRT the CT4V BW.

Can't remember if yours was MT - but the Everyday Driver guys never commented on the excellent Tremec unit so perhaps it was not....shame as to me its an extra bit that makes the car even more special...though I do get how the new 10 speed matches up well with the car.

 

[Clubracer6]

Way cool clubracer...great fun. Now you need to convince them to do a full review of a CT4 V BW MT.

Quite a car list. How many do you still own? Which are/were your favs?

I'm sort of your opposite (except for perhaps a shared love of cars). I've only owned a handful of cars my whole life. I tend to research what I want then keep them forever. I can't see ever getting rid of our BMW 330 ZHP...and still love to drive my modded 2012 GTI....all MT...one of the big draws for me WRT the CT4V BW.

Can't remember if yours was MT - but the Everyday Driver guys never commented on the excellent Tremec unit so perhaps it was not....shame as to me its an extra bit that makes the car even more special...though I do get how the new 10 speed matches up well with the car.

My car is a manual, most of mine have been. Right now it’s just the BW, although currently in the market for a FType. As they mentioned, I really loved my E39M5’s, but also my E90’s, both the 335i and M3. My first ZHP was quite special, because it’s the only car I’ve ever ordered new. Wish I never sold it. Last last ZHP has a LS6 and that was a blast and also wish I kept it. My NB Miata street car was one I never got out of in a bad mood, despite my mood getting into it.

 

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[rdollie]

Blackwing accident:

 

[MookdocOE]

I’ve followed the guys for about 15 years. They featured for my car debate for #55 and ended up with a Chevy SS. I went on their Utah adventure last year and really got to know them better. Planned on meeting up with them for the last two days of the trip and offered up my car. We started in the morning and they each took our cars and we followed in theirs. Once again. I fell hard for Paul’s GT4! We pretty much hung out with them driving behind when they were filming and just chilling out for the still shots. I did drive my car for the drone footage as Todd was running the drone. I also did the drive over that small bridge. It was fun doing the nose to tail stuff. As far as my cars see attached… I know I need to put this on a spread sheet.. Some day.

Wow...I have an Uncle who's had over 100 and 70 something new.......They called him one tank Al! But man impressive list you got there!

 

[jwolf99]

Blackwing accident:

According the GMA, it was a father and son with the father in the BW

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/10/father-and-son-collide-in-corvette-z06-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-car-meet-wreck-video/

 

[DCV]

Look like slicks on the vet......on a public road.

 

[CB34]

Look like slicks on the vet......on a public road.

Don’t think that caused the accident. Vette slowed down, perhaps to do a standing burnout? And BW driver either wasn’t paying attention or expecting something else to happen.

 

[DCV]

No, but c’mon man.

 

[T.O.Blackwing]

 

[NorCal Blackwing]

Interesting take. One thing about Classics, hard to predict based on 'what is most popular now'. The fact that the BW is under the radar if anything makes it more likely to be more sought-after in future.

Next up the in their video is the Lotus Emira. A digression - I actually test drove one last week. Hydro steering, sublime suspension for bumpy canyon roads, looks dynamite, manual shifter, supercharged V6 sounds lovely, awesome heritage brand. I adored it. I put together a deal with a dealer ready to buy, and then read up on how all the door panels are pourous and moisture seeps from the inside out, bubbling the paint. Repainting the door doesn't do anything to prevent the problem coming back, and the warranty fix (replace the doors) doesn't work because it's an inherent problem with the manufacturing process, you'll just end up repainting the car every few years. That's a real bummer if true.

 

[white98ls]

Interesting take. One thing about Classics, hard to predict based on 'what is most popular now'. The fact that the BW is under the radar if anything makes it more likely to be more sought-after in future.

Next up the in their video is the Lotus Emira. A digression - I actually test drove one last week. Hydro steering, sublime suspension for bumpy canyon roads, looks dynamite, manual shifter, supercharged V6 sounds lovely, awesome heritage brand. I adored it. I put together a deal with a dealer ready to buy, and then read up on how all the door panels are pourous and moisture seeps from the inside out, bubbling the paint. Repainting the door doesn't do anything to prevent the problem coming back, and the warranty fix (replace the doors) doesn't work because it's an inherent problem with the manufacturing process, you'll just end up repainting the car every few years. That's a real bummer if true.

That really sucks, I hadn't heard of that but it appears it's not uncommon at all. My other car is an '07 Elise (full fiberglass body) and there are no such issues - frustrating that they didn't figure that out for the Emira.

Funny enough, owning a 5BW and Elise I wasn't all that amazed by my test drive of the Emira. You'd think it would be the perfect in between, but all I could think of was how relatively slow and tame it was compared to the BW, and how much bigger, heavier, and more refined (filtered) it felt vs. the Elise. But granted, the Elise isn't for everybody and if you want a sports car that you can use often or even daily, it's a great choice.

 

[NorCal Blackwing]

Funny enough, owning a 5BW and Elise I wasn't all that amazed by my test drive of the Emira. You'd think it would be the perfect in between, but all I could think of was how relatively slow and tame it was compared to the BW, and how much bigger, heavier, and more refined (filtered) it felt vs. the Elise. But granted, the Elise isn't for everybody and if you want a sports car that you can use often or even daily, it's a great choice.

That’s an interesting point… I suppose it’s all relative. It’s definitely a lot more agile than the 5BW with more steering feel, but I could see how it would feel numb compared to an Elise or an Exige! I think I would be better served by one of those, provided I can squeeze my 6’3 self into one comfortably.

 

[white98ls]

I think I would be better served by one of those, provided I can squeeze my 6’3 self into one comfortably.

Good luck, haha. There's actually good space once you're in, it's just... getting in and out...

Think of how agile the Emira felt compared to the Blackwing, then consider that an Emira is closer to a Blackwing in weight than it is to an Elise (Emira is 900lbs less than a 5BW, Elise is 1,250lbs less than an Emira). And in terms of steering feel, the Elise has a manual rack with quite literally 4-5 times the feedback.

An Elise certainly has tradeoffs, but it's just amazing to drive.

 

[rubberduck]

2026 Reproduction 70 Chevelle

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...rsepower-in-all-carbon-fiber-body-259883.html

 

[shbox]

2026 Reproduction 70 Chevelle

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...rsepower-in-all-carbon-fiber-body-259883.html

That looks like a Matchbox car.

 

[Throat Yogurt]

That looks like a Matchbox car.

It looks like what it is....a $200k Camaro.

 

[VBhak]

Interesting take. One thing about Classics, hard to predict based on 'what is most popular now'. The fact that the BW is under the radar if anything makes it more likely to be more sought-after in future.

Next up the in their video is the Lotus Emira. A digression - I actually test drove one last week. Hydro steering, sublime suspension for bumpy canyon roads, looks dynamite, manual shifter, supercharged V6 sounds lovely, awesome heritage brand. I adored it. I put together a deal with a dealer ready to buy, and then read up on how all the door panels are pourous and moisture seeps from the inside out, bubbling the paint. Repainting the door doesn't do anything to prevent the problem coming back, and the warranty fix (replace the doors) doesn't work because it's an inherent problem with the manufacturing process, you'll just end up repainting the car every few years. That's a real bummer if true.

THANK YOU for this info. That really stinks.. I was looking to add one to my garage as well .. was just waiting on a few financial things prior to pulling the trigger.

This helps change my decision immensely -- Cayman GT4 it is!

 

[NorCal Blackwing]

THANK YOU for this info. That really stinks.. I was looking to add one to my garage as well .. was just waiting on a few financial things prior to pulling the trigger.

This helps change my decision immensely -- Cayman GT4 it is!

I hate to think I'm responsible for Lotus losing a sale, but yeah... it sucks. Here's the whole thread. Poll for Those with Paint Blistering / Bubbling Defect

I am also looking at Evora GT's. It's basically the same car as the Emira but a bit lighter. Before pulling the trigger on a GT4 see if you can test drive the Evora GT.

 

[Champale]

I've had a 2017 Evora 400 since new. Wonderful cars to drive (even better with the KomoTec 435 reflash and Komotec shorter gears). I've driven it on multiple road trips, too, and it is incredibly comfortable even for me at 6'3". The handling and braking are sublime. Plus, it is NOT a Porsche, which is a draw for some of us weirdos.