What GM should do to improve the 2009 CTS-V before final release

[Dr Chill]

1) Lower the car by 1 1/2 inches (height now listed as same as base CTS)
2) Front spoiler extension
3) Improve that bodykit
4) Standard bluetooth interface
5) Shed 100 lbs (at least)




Please GM listen.

[anonfrank]

What, and give us nothing to mod? I'm sure someone will make lowering springs or a coilover for this car.

Seriously, the main thing needed is BT. I can't live without the integrated handsfree in my current car. I personally don't want to pay Verizon for the use of the OnStar phone.

[Jon]

1. Re-do the front cause it looks so damn ricey.
2. Bet rid of that chrome.
3. Send one to me for testing.

[v84life]

Price it under 70k the rest I'll change myself this is a keeper.........

[theformer]

I'm not sure about lowering it any further. The front fascia on the '08 scrapes more than my '06 V. Any lower, and you'll be constantly plowing asphalt.

Weight loss is what I would really be looking for. 4,200lbs?!? The current gen V rolls in at about 3,550 lbs. 150 extra HP isn't that compelling when you weight 700lbs more.

BT would be nice, but GM seems to have some sort of mental block...

[v84life]

I thought our cars were about 3800lbs Still heavy at 4200 no doubt

[Nutz]

1. Make sure the new cast iron rear (if stronger) fits in both the new and old cars!!!

2. Provide a spare tire

3. Make the Valentine 1 Radar detector standard equiptment!

4. Move the Tach to the right of center in dash.

5. Heads up display

6. Offer significant discount to old V owners looking to trade in for new V.

[Dr Chill]

Absolutely needs a spare tire as standard. BT is a must on a $60,000 + car. Still favor lowering and a rubber airdam extension/protector.

[ylwjacket]

GM's release said "factory-installed Bluetooth capability". Is that something different than what you guys want? I assumed that meant full integration with the speakers, etc., for BT phones.

[lonestranger]

They could shed some much unneeded weight by dropping that "dual mass" flywheel" otherwise we will still have the same old "clunk -Clunk" from the drive train - the "parade clunk" don't ya know?? Obviously, GM still refuses to learn from experience!!! Fortunately what with the RV cam they are putting in the V version of the LSA, there is probably a quick 50HP to be had with a "stick change".