CLICK HERE TO REMOVE THESE ADVERTISEMENTS FOR FREE!
Cadillac
 

Cadillac Forums | Help Us Help You | Advertise | Cadillac Parts | Cadillac Images | Cadillac Store | Cadillac Classifieds

Cadillac Technical Archive | Cadillac Dealers | Cadillac Reviews | Cadillac Dealer Reviews | Cadillac Vendors | Home

Cadillac Owners Group  

Go Back   Cadillac Owners Group > Current Cadillac Vehicle Discussion > Cadillac V-Series Forums > Cadillac CTS-V Series Forum - 2004 - 2007 > 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V General Discussion

2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V General Discussion Discuss everything about the first generation Cadillac CTS-V that does NOT fall into either the Performance or Appearance Modification category.

Cadillac Forums: Sweet! just do it!
Reply
 
LinkBack Cadillac Discussion Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 09-24-05, 02:43 PM
bobwhat's Avatar
Cadillac Owners Member
View bobwhat's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: So. Ca.
Casino Cash: $250
iTrader: (0)
Thumbs up Sweet! just do it!

Remove this ad
Picked up the "V" after having the rear bushing TSB upgrade - "Put a 20 foot p__p stain in the dealer’s driveway when I left." Words can't even begin to tell you'll what a difference it makes to the car, get it done now! I’m driving what I was thinking; I bought in the first place. An F__ing Hot Rod. I put 275-40 / 245-45 GS-D3 Goodyear Eagles on her to replace the run craps (which were slicks at 8200 miles) and allthough a lot softer and without the crisp turning I still am very happy with the change.

While it was there at Nabors Cadillac in Costa Mesa, CA they also gave me a free oil change, a free tail light lenses and a free replacement front air dam rubber (yeah I know don’t pull all the way up to the curb) all under warranty. With all of the complaints about dealers on this site I thought it would be good to give a high five to a really good Cadillac Dealer.

Last edited by bobwhat; 09-24-05 at 04:02 PM.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 09-24-05, 05:40 PM
CVP33's Avatar
Differential Slayer
View CVP33's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Age: 43
Casino Cash: $4630
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

I agree. Bushings offer "some" improvement. BTW - GSD3's are on sale right now at Tire Rack and Discount Tire.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 09-24-05, 09:39 PM
Slywun's Avatar
Redline V
Cadillac(s): CTS-V
View Slywun's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Jacksonville
Casino Cash: $1428
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Still on the fence about this, but - with posts like this - I'm swaying towards getting it done. I haven't had too much trouble with wheel hop (maybe not driving it aggressively enough), and the my dealer states it will comprimise ride quality.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
SPONSORED CADILLAC ADVERTISEMENTS: (Supporting Members don't see these ads):
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 09-24-05, 09:43 PM
Cadillac Owners Fanatic
Cadillac(s): CTS-V
View 51PHFTY's Photo Album
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: California
Casino Cash: $327
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slywun
Still on the fence about this, but - with posts like this - I'm swaying towards getting it done. I haven't had too much trouble with wheel hop (maybe not driving it aggressively enough), and the my dealer states it will comprimise ride quality.
I also do not do a lot of hard launches which would cause the wheel hop, however, I had the update done (just cause I wanted the car "right") and feel no difference in the ride at all.

Marty
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 09-24-05, 10:03 PM
my name is Tiffany
Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V
View urbanski's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: San 'tone, TX
Casino Cash: $1133630
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slywun
and the my dealer states it will comprimise ride quality.
your dealer is wrong
find another one and get it done
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 09-24-05, 10:24 PM
wildwhl's Avatar
Cadillac Owners Master
View wildwhl's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Reno, NV
Casino Cash: $415
iTrader: (2)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Slywun
Still on the fence about this, but - with posts like this - I'm swaying towards getting it done. I haven't had too much trouble with wheel hop (maybe not driving it aggressively enough), and the my dealer states it will comprimise ride quality.
Urby is right - find another dealer. Zero degradation in ride quality. Slight noise increase? Possibly - but the rightis not degraded - I promise.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 09-25-05, 03:29 AM
Cadillac Owners Member
View Jonbbas's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Casino Cash: $250
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Nice to hear that Nabers is a good dealership...

I had been planning to buy my 06 V from them, and this just cements my decision.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 09-25-05, 09:06 AM
Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
View 6104696's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Casino Cash: $2582
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Nice post. It's good to know that the list of good dealers seems to be growing, though sadly not at the rate as the list of "bad" dealers.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 09-25-05, 10:24 AM
Cadillac Owners Member
View mcarter's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Colorado
Age: 43
Casino Cash: $250
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

May I ask about your rear 275's, do they work well on the stock rim? Are they contained by the wheel wells?

Thanks, Mike
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 09-25-05, 01:29 PM
bobwhat's Avatar
Cadillac Owners Member
View bobwhat's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: So. Ca.
Casino Cash: $250
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

The 275's fit fine on the stock rims and they stick out just enough to look nasty! I'm sure when the rainy season gets here I'll have some scratches on the quarter panels from the road debris kick-up but the car handles great.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 09-25-05, 04:49 PM
lasstss's Avatar
Cadillac Owners Connoisseur
View lasstss's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Ellicott City
Casino Cash: $510
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

Quote:
Originally Posted by 51PHFTY
I also do not do a lot of hard launches which would cause the wheel hop, however, I had the update done (just cause I wanted the car "right") and feel no difference in the ride at all.

Marty
Wheel hop is not relagated to just dry launch. The axle likes to dance around in the rain also and its a lot easier. If the dealer does the bushing install free do it.

If you have to pay for it, get the specter bushings instead, its a better part.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 09-26-05, 12:43 AM
Cadillac Owners Enthusiast
View alcast082's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Casino Cash: $730
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

how much are the 275 gsd3????
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 09-26-05, 08:34 PM
CVP33's Avatar
Differential Slayer
View CVP33's Photo Album
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Age: 43
Casino Cash: $4630
iTrader: (0)
Re: Sweet! just do it!

I dunno.

http://www.tirerack.com/
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply
Tags:


Bookmarks

Tags
sweet
SPONSORED CADILLAC ADVERTISEMENTS: (Supporting Members don't see these ads):


Cadillac Discussion Tools

Cadillac Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off
Censor is OFF


» Cadillac Ads
My pledge to the Cadillac Owners community
strutmasters - the suspension experts
cadillac aftermarket products
cadillac aftermarket products
Superior Cadillac - Buy a Cadillac
Lindsay Cadillac
cadillac v-series
automotive concepts
Cadillac Tony
cadillac hid headlights
leather cleaner by leatherique
cadillac shop service manuals
cadillac amsoil
andys auto sport



remove this ad


Registered members do not see this advertisement. Registration is free. Click here to register and remove this advertisement.
cadillac magazine

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:23 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.3.2
cadillacforums.com and cadillacowners.com recognizes that "Cadillac", it's logos and various model names and numbers are registered trademarks of the General Motors Corporation. These terms are used for identification purposes only. cadillacforums.com and cadillacowners.com is not affiliated in any way with the General Motors Corporation, Cadillac or any other company listed herein. All information on this site is the opinion of its members and not the opinion of the site itself. ©2008 Madison Ross Media Group. All rights reserved. Content published on CadillacOwners.com or CadillacForums.com requires permission for reprint. Copyright information


One of the largest message boards on the web !
MADISON ROSS MEDIA GROUP MARKETPLACE
Need products for your Cadillac? Check out your options at the links below:

cadillac performance mufflers | cadillac performance exhaust systems | racing seats | cadillac euro tail lights | cadillac air intakes | cadillac projector headlights | cadillac ground effects | cadillac floor mats | cadillac escalade body kits, hoods and lambo doors | cadillac body kits | cadillac carbon fiber hoods | air suspension kits | air suspension parts | air ride suspension | hyundai genesis forum