Need Suggestions on new bumper, grill, and wheels

[Jeff's Caddie]

Gentlemen,

I'm and new guy and I need some help!!! I have just purchased a black 2005 CTS. I want to put a new bumper on it, the one off the CTS-V or one similar. I want to put the sport grill or an aftermarket stainless/chrome grill on it. It has the 17" wheels on it and I want a pair of OEM 18's. Any suggestions of what looks good or a good place to shop. I know that's allot but I appreciate any help! Thanks.

[RightTurn]

Jeff! Enjoy your new car and the forum. (And everyone knows that BLACK is the best and fastest color. )

[urbanski]

moved here
its great saying hi in the lounge, but please post questions in the proper forum for your vehicle

[CadillacGurl]

There's gmpartsdirect.com you'll find the stuff you're looking for. Its quite pricey though I'll admit. Try searching on e-bay, that would be your best bet.

[rblimas]

Originally Posted by Jeff's Caddie

Gentlemen,

I'm and new guy and I need some help!!! I have just purchased a black 2005 CTS. I want to put a new bumper on it, the one off the CTS-V or one similar. I want to put the sport grill or an aftermarket stainless/chrome grill on it. It has the 17" wheels on it and I want a pair of OEM 18's. Any suggestions of what looks good or a good place to shop. I know that's allot but I appreciate any help! Thanks.

v bumper + sports grill looks tight

[rblimas]

Originally Posted by urbanski

moved here
its great saying hi in the lounge, but please post questions in the proper forum for your vehicle

where did he post it?

[SvB4EvA]

Originally Posted by urbanski

moved here
its great saying hi in the lounge, but please post questions in the proper forum for your vehicle

Originally Posted by rblimas

where did he post it?

[RightTurn]

Wake up and smell the coffee, RB.

[the cadillac kid]

welcome -- best bet would be to try ebay for your stuff -- also keep an eye out in the classifieds here (Cts classifieds & cts-v classifieds)..

. . . but before u go through the trouble of finding parts, you should understand EVERYTHING -- let me explain; if u want to do a V bumper, first u gotta find one (get vin number off a v & give it to dealer) dealer will find u a bumper. Cost? something like 600?
then u gotta have it painted -- another 400?
u gotta do the lights, the grille, the lower mesh -- what i'm trying to say is, unexpected expenses have come up, use others' experiences to your advantage.

If u want wheel ideas, (5x115 is the bolt pattern for our car -- but 5x114.3 will also fit, however u will need hubcentric rings), try searching ebay, tirerack, 1010tires, discountedwheelwarehouse, ... u get the picture ... to look at wheels you like. Or, u can browse through previous threads (try searching "post pics of your cts" or somthing along those lines) and you can get ideas as to what looks good.

Grille? most people have the CTS-V mesh wire grille --- many have the Sports grille ... not too too many keep their stock grille. There are other options out there for grilles (ie vert / billet, chrome plated stock grille, etc) just keep searchng for what appeals to you.


Use the "search" feature of this site to look up previous threads before you post a new thread.


Finally, visit reeds faq site -- u'll find a toooooooooooon & a half of valuable and useful info there (www.cadillacfaq.com)




welcome -- hope my essay was useful

[rblimas]

Originally Posted by SvB4EvA

oh i thought he said to say hi in the lounge and to post it in the appropriate place

pts for all

[the cadillac kid]

here for example .. http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...t=22+inch+rims

[Jeff's Caddie]

Thanks to all for the info. Sorry for posting it in the wrong area. Rookie mistake. Thanks.

[FL01SS]

Originally Posted by rblimas

v bumper + sports grill looks tight

[Lindsay Cadillac Parts]

Heres what you need. V bumper. sport pkg grille. sts-v clear fog lamps. gm accessory spoiler. 18" chrome gm accessory wheels and center caps. call with your wallet open and i will fix you up.

[SvB4EvA]

Originally Posted by Lindsay Cadillac Parts

call with your wallet open and i will fix you up.