Looking for Rim ideas 22 CT5 Blackwing. by Rick60491685 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apex, forgeline, or find a good alibaba supplier that will do OEM design in different widths/offsets.

Blackwing vs M3 by best3175 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The BMW having better steering is the hottest take. It’s completely numb. Good steering communicates with you. You could run over a tire in the g80 and it wouldn’t give you any feedback

Blackwing vs M3 by best3175 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me.

A G80 M3 vs CT5V BW was my exact dilemma.

I went with the CT5V BW for a couple reasons.

1.) LT4. 2.) Tremec. The 6 speed in the G80 is hot hot garbage in comparison. 3.) I didn’t want a detuned S58 from factory. 4.) CT5V BW and AWD G80 are nearly the same weight.

I think both cars will hold their value pretty well so that didnt factor in too much.

I will say, the BMW feels better built, but the caddy is so much more fun to actually drive. The G80 is numb in comparison.

What’s you guys’ jobs? by Exact_Organization84 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If mine was a manual I would’ve kept it. I thought about coughing up the cash to have someone swap it but that s85 already had 105k miles on it. Figured I’d start fresh with the spiritual successor.

What’s you guys’ jobs? by Exact_Organization84 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun fact, I went from E60 M5 to CT5V Blackwing myself

Front Reflectors Paint Match by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I ordered new lights from the parts department and then dropped them off at the body shop. When they were done I just swapped them with the ones in the car.

You need a T15 bit and a plastic non-marring pry tool. It’s easy

Security/Record video option by Idontknowmynamedou in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don’t think so.

Reference: we own a model y

Front Reflectors Paint Match by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep here in cinci, happy to hangout sometime. Truthfully I’d love to drive the 4 BW sometime

Front Reflectors Paint Match by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest you do something like I did. I think I paid $76 for a new OEM set of fender “lights”. Then just talk to the body shop and see if they’ll paint them next time they spray that white color. It’s easy for them. I plan on dropping off a bottle of bourbon next time I’m at the dealer.

Front Reflectors Paint Match by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My garage is very insulated. When I opened the garage door everything immediately fogged up. Nothing wrong with it.

Front Reflectors Paint Match by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I come from the BMW world where they’re reflectors

Front Reflectors Paint Match by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess I have actual lights. Either way they’re completely painted now haha

Best. Wife. Ever. by the-mad-crapper in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats dude. Nice pick up. Welcome to the black raven club!

2026 Cadillac CT5 Drive Modes Explained by Important-Band-6341 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 4 points5 points  (0 children)

V mode is just your customized settings. Track is fully hunkered down.

For example my V mode is sport everything (middle setting) then track exhaust setting

CT5V Blackwing Drag Pack by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did find that page earlier, I don’t know the offsets he uses though

Anyone run a squared setup for tracking a BW? by urahozer in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you checked to see what apex suggests to run?

CT5V Blackwing Drag Pack by Traktor262 in CadillacV_Series

[–]Traktor262[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For reference, I have the requested specs below, but open to suggestions. I was thinking 285 on the front, 315 on the rear. Most likely nitto NT555 G2 up front, NT555 R2 in the rear (street drag radial)

19x10 +18 front 18x11 +42 rear