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Why do you always seem to have the coolest shit?

 

From the last picture of his personalized screen,it seems pretty obvious.

 

 

Oh love, I only have eyes for you boo.

 

Geeesammy I dont think I have anything out of the ordinary. Chris has a lot cooler shit then me. I'm just trying to catch up to him.

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Nice work.

 

So you used the stock subframe, and core support? Jesus!

 

Where did you find the bumper? Also what Ebay headlights did you use and do you like them? I may swap mine out this winter...

 

A friend that works at a body shop ordered all the body parts for me. I ordered a new core support off of ebay and yes we pulled the stock subframe back to within spec of where it needed to be. And the the headlights I just ordered these.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-03-07-CADILLAC-CTS-HALOGEN-HEADLIGHTS-HEADLAMPS-PAIR-SET-LEFT-RIGHT-/400692967639?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ACadillac|Model%3ACTS&hash=item5d4b2978d7&vxp=mtr

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If I was going to dump money into mine it would be the interior. The stock nav sucks, but I like some of the readings it shows. Any options for that?

 

I was considering this as well. It sounds like the only way to get the best of both is to convert to a single din (stock CTS) radio and HVAC controls. Console may look a little cluttered, but then you can upgrade to the double din of your choosing. There is a Parrot model that runs on Android that's pretty popular.

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http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/ellioth3771/ctsradiomatte.jpg

 

This is the best i have seen so far. Stock display with aftermarket nav and audio.

 

If I knew how to replicate it/didnt have other projects going on I would be all over it.

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If I was going to dump money into mine it would be the interior. The stock nav sucks, but I like some of the readings it shows. Any options for that?

 

I was considering this as well. It sounds like the only way to get the best of both is to convert to a single din (stock CTS) radio and HVAC controls. Console may look a little cluttered, but then you can upgrade to the double din of your choosing. There is a Parrot model that runs on Android that's pretty popular.

 

It would be really easy if there was something like this but for a CTS V which would allow you to easily fit a Nexus 7 or similar tablet. Then you can run something like Timur's Nexus 7 ROM on it which will make it behave as you expect any retail double din device to. Finally, for the OEM gauge displays, Torque Pro + Widgets + Bluetooth OBDII dongle will provide a very similar experience.

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It would be really easy if there was something like this but for a CTS V which would allow you to easily fit a Nexus 7 or similar tablet. Then you can run something like Timur's Nexus 7 ROM on it which will make it behave as you expect any retail double din device to. Finally, for the OEM gauge displays, Torque Pro + Widgets + Bluetooth OBDII dongle will provide a very similar experience.

 

Unfortunately the factory stability/traction/competition modes are linked to the stock head unit. You would also loose the individual driver settings (seat position and mirrors).

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http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/ellioth3771/ctsradiomatte.jpg

 

This is the best i have seen so far. Stock display with aftermarket nav and audio.

 

If I knew how to replicate it/didnt have other projects going on I would be all over it.

 

LOL Im looking at this and wondering whats currently there in my car right now:dumb:

 

 

If I was going to dump money into mine it would be the interior. The stock nav sucks, but I like some of the readings it shows. Any options for that?

 

Im good with the interior. Its in great shape-as far as the NAV/other stuff, if I wanted a different interior, Id buy a different car :)

 

Car needs new headlight bulbs at a minimum (they have different brightnesses)-I figured I have to remove the whole freaking headlight anyway, I may as well consider an upgrade.

 

I think all I will do over the winter is headlights (or just bubs) and lower it. I am good with the power from just an intake and tune, and 100% happy with just the muffler delete. If the clutch ever goes I will change to an Ls7 set up, but I wont fix it until its broke.

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