2 Sweet Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Awesome car! Very nice purchase. I'll own one someday too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPSS Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Steinle in Fremont Ohio??? That my old stompin grounds. Nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 1) Let Clay drive CTS-V with modded exhaust 2) Clay does a CR Review about how the "CTS-V is just like a CTS-V" 3) World asplodes? I'm excited to hear your V! In almost every performance car I've heard that has straight pipes back from a stock resonator, it's sounded just as good as the $800+ performance cat-backs. Money well saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 1) Let Clay drive CTS-V with modded exhaust 2) Clay does a CR Review about how the "CTS-V is just like a CTS-V" 3) World asplodes? I'm excited to hear your V! In almost every performance car I've heard that has straight pipes back from a stock resonator, it's sounded just as good as the $800+ performance cat-backs. Money well saved. I am a HUGE fan already :-). Would be happy to let you drive it - it will be interesting to read your write up without my bias! At this point I am wondering why all of CR does not have one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I am a HUGE fan already :-). Would be happy to let you drive it - it will be interesting to read your write up without my bias! At this point I am wondering why all of CR does not have one of these. If it had boost & AWD and the 09+ Magne-Ride I'd be tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I am a HUGE fan already :-). Would be happy to let you drive it - it will be interesting to read your write up without my bias! At this point I am wondering why all of CR does not have one of these. Because my wife won't drive it. I can't replace something that is better at drag racing or autocrossing for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Lol I was exaggerating! It certainly does not fill certain roles as well as some other cars. I would be thrilled if it had AWD. I find the ride to be a real nice balance, I don't think it needs the Magneride, but it would be nice to have I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 CTS-V is so way overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't a ctsv basically a 4dr Gto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't a ctsv basically a 4dr Gto Similar drivetrain, doesn't feel as much like a G8 or GTO to me. To each his own I'd rather have the Caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't a ctsv basically a 4dr Gto I believe they are on different platform. Sigma for CTSv and Zeta for GTO. I am not sure what the differences are but would have to assume there are differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Both have glass rear ends, but other than that, way diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't a ctsv basically a 4dr Gto No, not at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Isn't a ctsv basically a 4dr Gto The GTO is an Australian Mullet Mobile. (all do respect for mullet mobiles) The Caddy is a 4 Door Vette with class. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 CTS-V suspension/chassis is completely different from the GTO. The G8's suspension/chassis is closer to the 2010+ Camaro. Having owned a GTO, G8 and now a V2 CTS-V, the V is way ahead of the G8 in terms of handling and ride. The G8 was light years ahead of the GTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Steinle in Fremont Ohio??? That my old stompin grounds. Nice car! Yep Fremont. Now I have a dilemma. I waxed it up this evening and I am starting to think this thing is too nice for a daily. I may end up parking it for the winter. We will have to see. I did not plan on it but I am thrilled with the quality of the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Just drive it. Thats what cars are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yep Fremont. Now I have a dilemma. I waxed it up this evening and I am starting to think this thing is too nice for a daily. I may end up parking it for the winter. We will have to see. I did not plan on it but I am thrilled with the quality of the paint. ERROR ERROR. Drive the FN car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Drive it.... gm paint isn't that nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 ERROR ERROR. Drive the FN car... Lol what the f was I thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Lol what the f was I thinking. The greatest disservice you can do to a great car is not enjoy it. Besides, it's a GM and LSX, not like you are facing Euro Maintenance worries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 The more you drive them the less issues you have in my experience. Nice pick up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Nice pick-up! Keep an eye on the engine wiring harness where it crosses from the t-body over the manifolds, they are notorious for melting. Hopefully the rear differential bushings have be replaced. If you start getting the "Engine power reduced" message when you are playing, I would look at this. Mine did not melt, but the heat degraded it enough to become an intermitent pain in the ass. Problem started around 80k by 90k it was taking the fun out of driving. No issues since replacement. Sweet meat. What other colors did these come in? I think I have only seen black and silver. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/lustalbert/Cars/HPIM2818.jpg Both have glass rear ends, but other than that, way diff. Yep http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d117/lustalbert/HPIM0375.jpg Fun car, mine should hit 100K this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Lustalbert, I almost bought an 07 in that color, but really wanted black. So is there a way to prevent the wiring harness issue? Have you done the motor mounts? While I have only had it a month, this car is easily my favorite of all the ones I have owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I havent seen any sort of kit for the wiring harness, but some heat reflective wrap on the harness may help. I still have the stock motor mounts, but the rear has the upgraded bushings, anti hop kit, along with a new diff, and a new driveshaft. When I break shit, I break it properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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