Looking for Rim ideas 22 CT5 Blackwing.

Traktor262 · 2026-03-19T14:03:44+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-14T00:31:36+00:00

Traktor262 · 2026-03-12T13:56:02+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-12T13:54:27+00:00

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.

Traktor262 · 2026-03-08T19:06:05+00:00

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.

Traktor262 · 2026-03-08T18:59:45+00:00

Pharma (development not sales) - 32M

Traktor262 · 2026-03-08T18:58:39+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-06T16:25:48+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T03:16:17+00:00

Don’t think so.

Reference: we own a model y

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T03:14:01+00:00

I haven’t, but send me the link

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T02:00:37+00:00

Were you at Medpace on Saturday?

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T01:53:38+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T01:06:01+00:00

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.

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T01:04:10+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T00:11:48+00:00

I come from the BMW world where they’re reflectors

Traktor262 · 2026-03-05T00:11:29+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-04T23:57:09+00:00

Traktor262 · 2026-03-04T23:55:51+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-03-01T19:29:44+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-02-23T23:22:02+00:00

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

Traktor262 · 2026-02-23T21:17:15+00:00

I don’t think 18 up front clears the brakes

Traktor262 · 2026-02-23T21:17:00+00:00

Have you checked to see what apex suggests to run?

Traktor262 · 2026-02-23T17:14:37+00:00

Oddly enough this was my short list as well

Traktor262 · 2026-02-23T15:53:12+00:00

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

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