What did you do to your Blackwing today?

[BW56M]

Ordered an Anderson Composites rear carbon fiber spoiler for my 5BW back in March. Finally delivered Thursday and with the help of my son, I got it installed yesterday. The pattern is not V-matched, but the fit and finish is gorgeous.

 

[mfcentex]

Testing out the Quickjack 7000TLX and draining the rear differential fluid.

 

[Dadillac]

Did the first oil change at 500 miles over the weekend. Apparently Thor works are the assembly plant and put on the oil filter, but I eventually got it off with some gentle convincing.. I also put a Fumoto valve on it so the next oil change should be quick and clean and hopefully not take over an hour

 

[Sully]

Installed the Wildhammer CF knob which finally came back in stock… love it.

 

[TexasHawkeye]

Installed the Wildhammer CF knob which finally came back in stock… love it.

That looks awesome! How do you deal with the shift cap? i was never clear on how it is attached to the shift knob.

 

[Sully]

That looks awesome! How do you deal with the shift cap? i was never clear on how it is attached to the shift knob.

Once the knob is off, long Philips head screwdriver, removes the one screw and the cap pops off. Instructions Hardest part was popping off the plastic boot surround from the console without breaking...

 

[Champale]

Once the knob is off, long Philips head screwdriver, removes the one screw and the cap pops off. Instructions Hardest part was popping off the plastic boot surround from the console without breaking...

So can you please walk us through how to do it without breaking it? I've got all the right pry tools but I cannot figure out how to put the pressure in the right locations to pop it out without what feels like imminent breakage.

 

[Sully]

So can you please walk us through how to do it without breaking it? I've got all the right pry tools but I cannot figure out how to put the pressure in the right locations to pop it out without what feels like imminent breakage.

Sure, I went ahead and made a quick video versus drawing arrows on pictures and writing a bunch of stuff. Hope this helps. It’s easier than you think if you follow how I did it.

 

[fordperfaddict]

Ordered an Anderson Composites rear carbon fiber spoiler for my 5BW back in March. Finally delivered Thursday and with the help of my son, I got it installed yesterday. The pattern is not V-matched, but the fit and finish is gorgeous. View attachment 31601
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Looks great! Is it OEM dimensions? Also do they have a front splitter that is the same dimension as OEM?

 

[BW56M]

Looks great! Is it OEM dimensions? Also do they have a front splitter that is the same dimension as OEM?

According to Anderson Composites, the lip (gurney flap area) is just a tad higher than the factory CF spoiler. Fit and finish is very good. Easy install, using factory holes (no drill) and four nuts/washers/lockwashers.

I have no idea, if they make a front splitter. Anderson Composites does not sell direct, but they were more than accommodating, fielding any questions I had before I purchased. I purchased my spoiler from Lethal Performance in Florida. They too were good to deal with.

 

[Champale]

Sure, I went ahead and made a quick video versus drawing arrows on pictures and writing a bunch of stuff. Hope this helps. It’s easier than you think if you follow how I did it.

I really appreciate your video - thank you! Will try it again when I get a chance.

 

[dmillsskn]

Tracked it.

 

[TateinTX]

Got a little "handsy" with the passenger side mirror installing black mirror caps and cracked the glass. Not how I wanted to use my GM points, but new glass is on the way. Good times!

 

[piranha971]

^I've done the same. Needs lots of heat before tugging to soften up these clips.

 

[BW56M]

Treated my BW5 to a spa day. Gave it a foam cannon bath, complete interior detail, sealed it with a Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant and shined the tires. Ready for the "Rich Street Roar" car show in downtown Columbus on Sunday.

Anyone else from Central Ohio attending?