24 Liquid Carbon Type-S Intro & Build

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Hey Everyone,

Picked up a 2024 Liquid Carbon Type-S about a week ago. Parted ways with my 23 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to save a little money. Loving the Acura thus far.

Just had it tinted with 35% all around and installed some matte carbon overlays on the dash trim. Have some black emblems on order along with the Alcantara steering wheel. I do plan on tuning the car in the upcoming days as well.

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[TheRas900]

Welcome! The CT4 BW seems very impressive, I would love to hear your thoughts on the vehicle. I’m guessing you had the manual?

 

[porkster]

I also want to hear your thoughts on the 4BW, I always thought it was superior as a sports car with a few more compromises as a daily. The ITS and 4BW seemed like they were top picks for clutch and shifter feel with the 4BW having a bit more of everything-- more hp, RWD, cylinders, and price.

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

I also want to hear your thoughts on the 4BW, I always thought it was superior as a sports car with a few more compromises as a daily. The ITS and 4BW seemed like they were top picks for clutch and shifter feel with the 4BW having a bit more of everything-- more hp, RWD, cylinders, and price.

The CT4-V Blackwing is an excellent car. I had the 10-spd automatic with just about every available option and it does everything well. It's excellent on track and can be soft & livable like a Cadillac in it's comfortable settings. The only real issue with the car, is the lack of aftermarket support.

To unlock the GM Global99 ecm, you have to send in the ECM to HPTuners (Much like the Type-S ECM), which is $2,500.00 just for the unlock...Then you have to purchase the OBDII flash-port and tunes. For JUST a tune, you're into it for close to $4K when all said and done. If you want the down-pipes, then you're looking at another $1,500.00 and they're a pain in ass to install.

Another downfall of the Blackwing is the sinking resale valve. While the car truly is excellent, the resale has plummeted in just a year. I received a great deal on the Acura and a subpar to fair deal on my Cadillac.

One of the best perks to owning a Blackwing is the track experience you receive at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Pahrump, NV (About an hour outside of Vegas). It's a 2-day driving class that really teaches you to push the car to its full potential.

 

[John Lakanen]

Hey Everyone,

Picked up a 2024 Liquid Carbon Type-S about a week ago. Parted ways with my 23 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing to save a little money. Loving the Acura thus far.

Just had it tinted with 35% all around and installed some matte carbon overlays on the dash trim. Have some black emblems on order along with the Alcantara steering wheel. I do plan on tuning the car in the upcoming days as well.

Have the identical car, color and all. Did the blacked out emblems and tint. Did a Phearable Tune 2 and could not be happier. Put it on Sebring for a shakedown with 400 miles on it and it performed like a champ. The car is track ready. A pro driver also took it out and agreed. Had the car exactly one year and have never been happier with a car. My stable has included higher end 911 and this has nothing to feel inferior about.

 

[AsianEd]

I like the look of that dash overlay, how hard was that to install?

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

I like the look of that dash overlay, how hard was that to install?

Very easy. Clean the OEM dash trim and hit it with an alcohol swab, remove the double side tape on the matte carbon trim piece and press it over the OEM dash trim.

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Got in some sweet OEM accessories. Probably install everything this coming weekend.

Part# 08U97-T60-110
Description: Alcantara Steering Wheel w/ Red Stitch

Part# 08F20-3S5-200A
Description: Rear Gloss Black A-Mark Emblem

Part# 08F20-3S5-200
Description: Front Gloss Black A-Mark Emblem

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Rear gloss black emblem install completed…looks so much better.

 

[brewsky02]

Did you change out the type S emblems also?

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Did you change out the type S emblems also?

Not yet.

 

[Integra23]

Not yet.

Have fun with the front grill Type S emblem.. that adhesive is a pain to remove.

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Have fun with the front grill Type S emblem.. that adhesive is a pain to remove.

Shouldn't be anything I haven't dealt with before on my previous vehicles. Just ordered a PRL intercooler...Might as well do that too if I already have the front bumper off.

 

[Integra23]

Shouldn't be anything I haven't dealt with before on my previous vehicles. Just ordered a PRL intercooler...Might as well do that too if I already have the front bumper off.

Yep.. and the charge pipes.

 

[TwinSkrullDesign]

Swapped out the OEM intercooler with the PRL and installed the gloss black emblems. Super easy installation process…Hondas always have the easiest front ends to take off. Tomorrow morning I’ll swap out the OEM steering wheel for the alcantara version.

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