Disclaimer Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 What can't you wedge into an old Astro van? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Trying to sport drive your SS you will find that the brakes are the weak link. (Besides it weighs soo much.) Stock pads are about $175 for the front pads and they suck if you need to stop hard three times in a row. If you are going to mod it start with the brakes. I added about 60 HP at the crank which is fun but not a practical as good brakes would have been. At least you can tow 6,600 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I know it says stock to stock but can a unstock sport trac enter the race. I think my cousins would probably beat a ctsv dont know what the 1/4 time on a ctsv is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I know it says stock to stock but can a unstock sport trac enter the race. I think my cousins would probably beat a ctsv dont know what the 1/4 time on a ctsv isWhat a let down. I looked real quick and it looks like only a 12.5 second quarter mile stock. I thought it was faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2gsjj8ROrM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 oh yeah itll def smoke it. 11.5 no spray and on pump gas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 12.5 @ 115mphI don't know of any other stock sedan that posts those numbers...http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=131106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 its def a fast car to bad its a gm and the intake probably leaks and its caddy so if oil ever leaks might as well scrap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'll let Dweez come in here and preach to you the LSx motor gospel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have a lsx powered jeep. I know of the potentials of that motor. I love it and cant complain about. But being they guy I am I would still rather have a ford small block in it. But advance adaptors makes a lot of shit for a gm motor to jeep not so much for ford to jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 I got to ride in the last gen CTS-V at an auto-x, it's no Vette, but that thing can MOVE! With a little more room to stretch it's legs that would be tough. Still, get a really good driver in an M5 and I'll still take the German.The CTS-V is the fastest sedan that's ever lapped the Nurburgring. It's faster than the majority of most sport coupes.On a 13-mile ring, it's only about 30 seconds slower than the Viper ACR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Class?Dignity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 12.5 @ 115mphI don't know of any other stock sedan that posts those numbers...http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=131106Yeah but it also starts around $60k doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 CTS-V has already proven it's faster than the M5. BMW sent an M5 with one of their F1 drivers to compete against the CTS-V with Jan Mugnussen on a neutral track. Each session, the BMW got faster and the CTS-V was still ahead.WOW.... No Shit?!? CTS must be crazy fastI got invited to BMW's driving school back in '02, and got to race the M5, among others, on their test track/road course. AMAZING car, as was the 740 & the X5.... Both onroad & on their offroad course!!M5 looked very unassuming, but as soon as I walked up to it & heard that throaty exhaust note up close..... I knew it was on like Donkey Kong!! I thought I put that car through the paces until their test driver got in & had me up against the door most of the rideOne of the most fun days I've ever had in my entire life!! They absolutely encouraged you to BEAT on the cars. One instructor even offered us a $100 if we could break the brake pedal in a stopping test! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 After watching that Nurburgring vid, it must be insulated awfully good, 'cause you couldn't hardly hear the motor like you could that GTR in the other threadSpeaking of the GTR..... I gotta think that's faster than this CTS. Is the GTR not considered a "production model" since somebody mentioned it's hand made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 After watching that Nurburgring vid, it must be insulated awfully good, 'cause you couldn't hardly hear the motor like you could that GTR in the other threadSpeaking of the GTR..... I gotta think that's faster than this CTS. Is the GTR not considered a "production model" since somebody mentioned it's hand made?The GT-R is not considered a sports SEDAN. Yes it's faster, but it's got AWD and It doesn't weigh 4,000 lbs. For what the CTS-V is, it's damn good. And anyone who thinks 12.5 @115 from a family sedan is slow is a lil kooky. (yes you fusion ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 its def a fast car to bad its a gm and the intake probably leaks and its caddy so if oil ever leaks might as well scrap it.:sigh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 The GT-R is not considered a sports SEDAN. Yes it's faster, but it's got AWD and It doesn't weigh 4,000 lbs. For what the CTS-V is, it's damn good. And anyone who thinks 12.5 @115 from a family sedan is slow is a lil kooky. (yes you fusion )I didn't say it was slow, I said I thought it was faster. That's only a little faster than the STi stock and the STi is cheaper and has considerably more (and probably better priced) mods available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 ^^^^^^^ excatly my thoughts. I want to see a dollar for dollar number. Id rather be rolling a evo anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Good point. An EVO with even half of the difference spent on upgrades would be nasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 The EVO is still a shitbox rattle-trap though. Ever ridden in one? And you'd still have to dump some money in to make them handle as well as the CTS-V out of the box.The V's interior is gorgeous, with Recaro seats, leather everywhere, and great dash materials. The same cannot be said for the EVO or STi. Those cars are in completely different classes anyways.And also, I think someone asked on here. $56,000 is starting price.Go to Voss Caddilac on 725 in Dayton and ask for a test drive of a new V. They'll ablige you, trust me. It may change your perception though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 It is probably worth the price but I still rather roll a evo or even the new twin turbo taurus thats coming out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 the new sho will do it in 13.4 not bad and about 20gs less yeah Ill take a sho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yes, the SHO is nice. Just not my thang.BTW, power is a pulley change away with the V. God I love superchargers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 Oh yeah underdriving is a great thing for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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