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12-04-07, 12:00 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac  | | | | | Newb Intro
Hello All,
Wanted to introduce myself.... I've been a long time GM guy and a vette fanatic. Had a 1994 LT-1 C4 M6, then a 1995 LT-1 auto and I just recently sold my 2000 C5 vert M6 w/ a 408 stroker.
My latest ride is a 2004 CTS-V w/ a 382 and D1SC procharger. I wanted something that was a little more subtle than my vette and more of a sleeper. I'm still on the 04 rear end and waiting for it to go.... Just turned 10k miles on the car last weekend.
Looking forward to adding to the forum. |
12-04-07, 12:18 AM
|  | <10 poasts, CF newbie Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V Thunder Gray w/ Lt Gray interior | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny CA. Age: 43 | | | Re: Newb Intro
Great forum and go info on this site.
If you haven't found it already www.cadilacfaq.com
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12-04-07, 06:12 AM
|  | No BS Zone Cadillac(s): 2005 Cadillac CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Moultrie, GA Age: 48 | | | Re: Newb Intro
Welcome!!
Post up picks of your ride. Please? 
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05 CTS-V, Stealth Gray aka The Don V, Just an exhaust and a chip, man!! 
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12-04-07, 09:44 AM
|  | Mods on hold till diff gets fixed. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 60 | | | Re: Newb Intro
Yeah on the pics. Boy, you're gonna stir things up around here with that Procharger on your car. Be prepared for a bunch of attention. Still the 1st diff, eh? Sounds like nice car, low miles and all. 
BTW, where are you located?
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'05 CTS-V, Stealth Gray, Sunroof, 3M Clear Bra, B&M Shifter w/UUC Bushings, Specter Werkes Bushings, V Headrests, Wheel To Wheel Powertrain Tune, Corsa, Kooks w/Hi-Flo Cats, Ultimate Grid Pedals, Hotchkis Anti-Sways, STS-V Fogs, Ground Control 650R/600F, WW Clear Sidemarkers, Full-Size Spare, Magnuson SC Polished, CTS Console, FG2, Aggressive Street Alignment, MOMO Shift Knob, DSS/Hendrix Engrg Axles, UUC Flywheel. Soon: UUC MMs. 472 RWHP/411 RWTQ (Mustang dyno).
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12-04-07, 10:10 AM
|  | I guess I've always liked tank tops... Cadillac(s): None | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Age: 38 | | | Re: Newb Intro
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12-04-07, 10:44 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Master Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Elkridge, MD Age: 37 | | | Re: Newb Intro
Welcome. Also where are you located? If you are somewhat close to the mid atlantic, consider bringing that beast out for the track day Linddsay Cadillac is putting together at Summit Point in may. http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...th-2008-a.html
-Chris
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12-04-07, 12:18 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Newb Intro
Thanks for the warm welcome.
I am located in Raleigh, NC.
I have spent many years and thousands of posts on the corvette forum and I'm glad I found a new site.
I don't have any pics on this computer, but you can see the car when it was getting the work done at EPP. I bought the car from Richie Sposato and you can see it at www.exoticperformanceplus.com. It is the silver 2004. I bought the car w/ 9,150 miles and like I mentioned, it just turned 10k miles this past weekend. I'm really enjoying the car so far and it is as fast or possibly faster than my 408 C5, but a lot more civilized and comfortable. The car doesn't stop pulling.... I've only had it up to 130 mph in the 4th gear.
The rear end seems to be holding up so far, but I definately don't beat the hell out of it from a dig. I have noticed that the rear end has a slight leak.... is that pretty normal? OR a sign of bad things to come?
Looking forward to getting to know some of y'all. I'll see if I can get some pics up this weekend.  |
12-04-07, 01:20 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Newb Intro
I'm not sure if this is gonna work....
Hopefully you can see a pic of the front end of my V. This is the only thing that gives the car away...besides the exhaust note. |
12-04-07, 03:34 PM
| | Mods on hold till diff gets fixed. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 60 | | | Re: Newb Intro
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Originally Posted by next phase  ... the rear end has a slight leak.... | Vent tube or pinion seal I would guess. Dealer should still fix, if less than four years have passed (though they might get a bit of a shock if they open the hood  ). |
12-04-07, 06:25 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Newb Intro
I'm not sure that my local dealer would be cool enough to fix it..... The car looks very stock. I'll get some pics up for y'all soon....
Thanks for the info! |
12-04-07, 06:30 PM
|  | AKA ~ Craig Cadillac(s): NONE | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California | | | Re: Newb Intro
welcome to the forums. I'm very much interested in the Procharged CTS-V pictures  |
12-04-07, 06:31 PM
| | AKA ~ Craig Cadillac(s): NONE | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California | | | Re: Newb Intro
Ever dyno that bad boy? I'm guessing 550 RWHP |
12-04-07, 08:17 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V w/ warmed-over LS7 | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.C. Lowcountry Age: 63 | | | Dealer Recommendation
Next Phase,
Try Rippy Automotive in Wilmington. They're just down I-40 from you! I drive about 80 miles to get there from Fairmont. 
I had my car there for the OnStar digital retrofit with nary an issue. They seem to have several techs, as well as the shop foreman and at least one of their service writers that are performance enthusiasts.
They spent more time under the hood eyeballing the LS7 than they did actually working on it. |
12-05-07, 12:29 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Newb Intro
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Originally Posted by Fire and Ice Ever dyno that bad boy? I'm guessing 550 RWHP |
It put down 600 rwhp 630 rwtq on a mustang dyno when it was built at EPP....
I wasn't able to get that much out of it here locally (Close to 550 / 550 on a dynojet) I am not too concerned because I have to get the car inspected then I'll probably get rid of the cats all together......I think my cats may be clogged and/or a slight boost leak. It is more than enough for the small 245 rear tires to go up in smoke....
I can e-mail pics to someone if they can get them posted.
Try this link: http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/hotCars.php?car=64
I bought the car from Richie....
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12-05-07, 12:31 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac | | | | | Re: Dealer Recommendation
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Originally Posted by Scatillac Next Phase,
Try Rippy Automotive in Wilmington. They're just down I-40 from you! I drive about 80 miles to get there from Fairmont.
I had my car there for the OnStar digital retrofit with nary an issue. They seem to have several techs, as well as the shop foreman and at least one of their service writers that are performance enthusiasts.
They spent more time under the hood eyeballing the LS7 than they did actually working on it. | Thanks for the heads up, I will definately look them up if I need anything... | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | | 
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