New CT4v BW 6MT IMSA owner

[porkster]

Picked up a new to me CPO'd Blackwing in 6MT with the IMSA Watkins Glen package. I am coming from an Integra Type S (ITS), and had a 997.2 before that. It's almost been a week but so far I am in love with the 4BW. I think it is the best of all worlds and only has a few compromises. I was worried that I'd miss the utility of the ITS but there are so many advantages other than the performance aspect. Not sure if anyone else owned an ITS, but it was really short on the luxury department. Aside from the smaller things like homelink buttons, memory seats, and better tech customization, the biggest surprise was how comfortable and advanced the BW suspension is. It's firm but not harsh and doesn't toss me around like the ITS did. The interior of the BW does feel quite a bit tighter, but as a 3rd car, it's not a big deal. I think the only part that the ITS did noticeably better was the sound system-- the AKG isn't impressive. I am sure I will have some questions along the way, the BW has some oddities and there is a lot to unpack with the performance settings.

 

[Kawman]

Welcome aboard!

I have #35 of the Watkins Glen cars.

 

[1Evil55]

Road Atlanta checking in here. I think I'm #12?

 

[babyzilla]

Welcome! I was bidding on a a Watkins Glen on C&B last year, but I lost out - awesome color combo. I went back and forth between the 4BW and ITS for about a year. I still think the ITS is a great car and if the 4BW didn't exist I would definitely be driving the ITS. That being said, I think the 4BW is a better car all around and glad I went with it! I agree that the 4BW is tighter than the ITS. I always thought if the TLX Type S came in a 6MT it would be a better comparison to the 4BW. On paper a 6cl RWD car vs a 4cl FWD car doesn't make a lot of sense, but when you need 4 doors and 6MT the options are pretty limited.