Cadillac Owners Group - 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V General Discussion

Does anyone remember......

Ferny — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:43:43 GMT

that guy who tweaked his shocks and had his v super slammed? it was a silver V. i cant find his thread. i have a tiny pic of his car. let me see if i can post it. if you remember can you guide me to that thread please?

thanks guys

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Differntial Diagram? Exploded Diagram needed...

8's on a drag radial — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:15:45 GMT

Anyone have an exploded view of the rear diff? I need to take it apart and fix some broken stuff and a diagram woul dbe helpful!

Thanks,

Tim

tjohnst1976@comcast.net

Rear Diff Used Parts - WTB

8's on a drag radial — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:09:56 GMT

Anyone know where I can get some used Differential Parts?

I blew the front cover to peices and I need a new one.

Any help would be great!

Thanks,

Tim
tjohnst1976@comcast.net

Generals, Michelins, or Bridgestones?

AG'S-V — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:23:11 GMT

Alright, it's almost tire time...looking to get rid of my wonderful runflats and get some decent tires.

I've narrowed the search down to:

General Exclain UHP - Seems to be the best bang for the buck

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus - high treadwear rating for a z rated tire

Bridgestone 960AS - also z rated and has great warranty.

Which do you guys recommend? I want to step up to 255s for a little wider tire and I really don't track...maybe an autocross twice a year and this car is my daily driver/road trip car.

I've heard great things about all 3 tires...just on the fence on which ones to get.

What Is Your V Getting For Christmas?

silverado_nolan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:51 GMT

I have MrAceMan's old V with the LS7 and Ford 9" rear... and I have no idea what to do to it for christmas... I feel it deserves something but I am not sure what.

So I just wanted to see what everyone else planned on getting their V for Christmas

Nolan

SRT8 vs. CTS-V

soulja — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:13:34 GMT

Hey Guys,

I have had the V for almost 3 months now, so I thought I would provide my brief "IMHO Comparison" between the 2006 300c SRT8 and the V1 CTS-V since I have owned both:

First let start with looks.
Exterior: I love the looks of both cars. I like the V more cause it is smaller and has more of a sportier look than the 300c SRT8. The V looks more aerodynamic. I love the V's grill. It lets ppl know this is a different CTS. The SRT8's grill was the same as the other 300 even though it's front fascia was slightly different. I like the look of the stock wheels of the SRT8 more so than the CTS-V, no particular reason.

Interior:
I love the CTS-V interior way more than the SRT-8. Believe it or not (I know you guys bash the plasticy look of the CTS-V), but the SRT8 is even more plasticy, if that's a word. At least the CTS-V has cushion under the plastic where the SRT8 didn't. The seats in the CTS-V are higher quality too. I know it might not be leather in either but at least in the CTS is not paper thin like the SRT8. I gouged the pleather in the SRT8 just by sitting in the seat. As for space, of course the SRT8 had more since it's a larger car, but that is neither here nor there.Carpet is not comparison, CTSV wins. The carpet in the SRT8 was thin and cheap feeling.

Electronics:
This is where the SRT8 kills the CTSV. I mean this is ridiculous. Okay the CTSV came out a year before the SRT8 300, but you would think they were 5 years apart when it comes to the electronics. The SRT8 has bluetooth, played MP3 cd's, rain sensing wipers and a NAV that I though sucked until I seen the CTS's. The sound system on the SRT8 makes the CTS's sound like a Fisher Price Radio. Nevertheless, this doesn't surprise me that the CTS V lacked these things. I used to support GM's IT for several years and talking to a few engineers they always allowed other car companies to be guinea pigs for technology then they would hop on the band wagon later.

Performance:
Okay here's what ppl have been waiting for. The performance of these two just don't have the same feel IMHO. I guess it's because on is automatic and the other is manual. Acceleration wise they are pretty much the same, though the SRT8 torque is more noticeable. Both cars have a nice rumble from American muscle. The SRT8 rear is definitely tighter than the CTS-V. I never even heard of so many diff issues until I bought the CTSV.
The SRT8 felt floaty when I drove it at high speeds on the freeway. It felt like I was driving a big Lincoln Towncar. That was one thing I hated about the car. The CTS-V feels much tighter and grounded and has more of a sports car feel. I feel like I am in a cockpit in the CTS-V whereas in the SRT8 it felt like I was in a "LOL"...Cadillac Seville.

Handling:
Believe it or not the SRT8 handle pretty well, I never took it to extremes, but I haven't taken the CTS-V to extremes either, so I guess I can't really compare the two.

Overall:
I am happy I have the CTS-V. I look forward to driving it. Whereas the SRT8 just seems like a big engine with wheels, no excitement about it. Maybe because it was an automatic and the V is a manual. I have no regrets selling the SRT8 and purchasing the CTS-V. I hope others on here can include their own take between the two cars.

Root Cause of Differential Whine?

Toreadorranger — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:42 GMT

I've been searching the site and google for a couple hours now about the diff whine issue. I have found a million threads on people saying they have it and that a replacement diff fixed the issue. What I'm trying to find out is what is the root cause? I'm assuming the whine is caused by a gear mesh issue. But what is causing the mesh to change from new and create this noise? worn bearings, ring and pinion tooth wear, ect? Has anyone pulled apart one of these whining cases and compared it to a stock off the shelf diff?

2005 Vs 2006

Jonny223 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:08:52 GMT

Gentleman,
I am looking to upgrade from my 2003 CTS to a V. I am looking a the 2005 and 2006 models and noted that there is a difference in engine size. 5.7L to 6L respectively, however the HP ratings seem to be the same.

Are there any differences in quartermile times? Are there any other differences I should know about before making a decision?

My gut feel is bigger is better, I was hoping to get your thoughts.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

J

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Quick question about clock on GPS

lipsterc8 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:10:38 GMT

Just got my car back from the shop today and my clock is reading like 4 in the morning. i tried to do the reset and automatically update to gps time. it worked until i turned the car off.

also just got done filling my gas tank and it is reading approx. 135 miles??

what gives fellas?

any fix or do i need to take it back in again. i would prefer not to take it back because i just got it back after a six week service session. i only got one more month till it gets to bad to drive so i want to enjoy her while i can.

Have you noticed..

dowlatij — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:04:04 GMT

Have you guys noticed when ever you tell people you own a cts-v they get all passionate about it and start telling about how the car is junk and cadillac shouldn't be making fast cars and theres no "racing heritage" behind cadillac but yet Cadillac is the only with enough guts to challenge all the other competitors and still beat them? I don't get it why everyone's hating on the V i mean they keep finding things wrong with the car like the interior is too plasticy and blah blah i mean come on! I mean go look on YouTube and you will see all kinds of people commenting the V is crap but yet it is the winner of the contest really? why don't you do that for other cars when they win and call them junk? Just accept that the V is a sick car and all the haters are simply jealous of the amazingness that is the V!

Sorry kind of rant but friends keep bugging me about all these other cars that are "better"

Noise/vibration in steering wheel and pedals when turning at slow speeds

kashan — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:19:38 GMT

For the past month my 2007 V has been making a grinding noise from the front of the car and I feel a vibration through the steering wheel and all of the pedals every time I turn the steering wheel at slow speeds (stopped or less than 2-3 mph). The vibration/grinding happens for roughly 1/4 of a turn for every full turn of the steering wheel and it doesn't matter if I'm turning left or right. The vibration/grinding was not very noticable a month ago but it is getting worse as time goes on. I never had an issue with this for the first year and a half I have had the car. An interesting point is that when the car is cold there is no vibration/grinding. It only starts once the car has warmed up.

I just picked up the car from the dealership and based on GM's recommendation they changed a power steering hose and flushed the power steering fluid. It didn't make a difference and the vibration/grinding is still there. When I went for a drive with the shop foreman at my dealer he suspected an issue with the intermediate steering shaft. They claim that GM is preventing them from changing anything else and GM is claiming this is "characteristic of the vehicle". I've heard that excuse for wheel hop and singing differntials, but never for this. The service advisor said they had another CTS-V in for service at the same time and it does the same thing.

Has anyone experienced anything similar or know what the issue could be? Is this really something that is part of the long list of "characteristics" for the V?

Thought that a '05 diff would be replaced under warranty!

crash32 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:19:53 GMT

So I got espeically sick of the loud whinning so I took it to my Cadillac dealership. I explained them that there was a big problem with the 05 and 06 rearends and that they should be able to replace it under warranty. The mechanic told me that there was NOT a recall on the rearend.... only the ring and pinion.

Is this accurate? I doubt it since almost all of the forum members have had their entire diff replaced under warranty!!! Please help me out here.

Thanks!

Brake Rotor 101

xcaliber50 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:57:13 GMT

I am in need of replacing the front brake rotors on my V. After looking at the price GM gets for this part ($131 each at GMParts.com) I started looking at aftermarket rotors. I found a web site that offered performance rotors at what seems to be very competitive prices.

Slotted silver $175 a PAIR
Slotted and Crossdrilled silver for $175 a PAIR
Slotted and Dimpled silver for $227 a PAIR

They are all advertised to have free shipping, a lifetime warranty and free brake pads included with the purchase

I had never considered getting rotors with these performance enhancements but at these prices I have to consider it. So what is the big advantage to getting these? Are there any disadvantages? Will they make the pads wear faster or something? Whats the catch?

Thanks all.

Steering wheel play

ashanson — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:26:09 GMT

I think the problem is probably tie rod ends, but I haven't had time to check it out yet.

The problem is that the steering wheel can move maybe 5% back and forth without actually turning the wheels. It's really noticeable on straight highways, you can move it back and forth freely a bit, and then with more rotation feel the resistance of turning the wheels.

I don't notice the problem on corners while driving, but if I'm stopped with the wheels turned, then I can feel the looseness back and forth.

If it's tie rod ends I assume I can just move the rotor back and forth and see it moving even with the steering locked? What else could cause this steering wheel play?

Sad day...

Heavybody — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:01:31 GMT

Put my V up for the Winter :( Before i got caught in snow or something...

Miss it already... well it should give me more time to get on the board!!

How long does it take to replace the bushings?

Rickerbucks — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:54:16 GMT

So my rear end has been clunking a lot and I put it down to it "GIVING" up. I took it to a new dealership for the first time and they tell me the bushing and mounts have "broken" or become destroyed in some way. About three years ago I got the GM replacement bushings and they squeaked all the time and got the OEM re-installed,. I assume they were not torqued properly and have now grenaded.

So I was quoted $1050 for parts and labour (that is $CDN) and parts are always more expensive here but *Yikes* that sounds like WAY too much.

Comments please.

Can Not Change State in Nav?

Syclone354 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:01:18 GMT

Hi,
I can not change the state in my nav when entering destination by address from Michigan. According to my searches it seems it needs a firmware update, is that correct? If so is there somewhere we can get an ISO to create a firmware update disk?

Thanks!

Will 275 40 18 Fit?

Syclone354 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:41:14 GMT

Ok,
After searching it seems there is no definitive answer so im going to ask straight forward. No opinions please, just straight facts.

Will 275 40 18 tires fit on the stock rims?

Will 275 40 18 tires rub on the front?

Can 275 40 18 tires be run front without spacers?

Can 275 40 18 tires be run on the rear without spacers?

Thanks in advance!

Headers and Corsa Exhaust Question

biiz1957 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:02:52 GMT

I have a Cosa exhaust and am going to put on American Racing headers with high flow cats. The Corsa has the front resonators and rear mufflers. I am thinking of replacing the front resonators with a X pipe for better sound..performance?...feedback appreciated.

Changing fuel filter?

robertb — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:27:40 GMT

Has anyone ever needed to change their fuel filter? The owners manual never calls for changing it, but the local dealer is trying to convince me I need to change mine. I searched this site, but there were no hits on fuel filter.

Robert

Would anyone be interested in a V day at Bondurant?

PSRmark — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:58:21 GMT

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First question is: How many people would be interested?

Second: What are some things people would like to see at this event?
i.e. Instructor runs, open class, etc....

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Brake pads

bdubbs — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:57:45 GMT

I need new break pads. Are there any large reasons to not get ceramic pads at autozone or pep boys. I don't need anything special, the stop pads were fine IMO. So any giant reasons to not do this please tell me about.

Clip From V Day

50 4Ever — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:19:11 GMT

V Day in Shanghai... If the V Days here are anything like this I've got to attend....

:cool2:

Rear Sub-frame mount...does this look right?

stinkpalm — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:31:23 GMT

Ive noticed the rear end of my car wandering around a bit more lately, took a look under there and I'm wondering if this is how the sub-frame is supposed to sit?

Mouse Control

justin311 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:47:52 GMT

I got the most horribe smell from what I think is the dash. I've talked to a couple of people and I think a mouse has crawled up into my dash and died. Can someone help me out with a diagram of how the dash comes apart. I have the radio and AC control portion out. I have checked the cabin filter and it smells fine. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Built some custom kicks and pillars for my V

jonyb — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:23:13 GMT

This will be a thread for the install I'm doing in my CTS-V. Most equipment is here and I've started a few things.

Equipment:
Alpine CDA-9886
Metra double-din dash kit
Wet Sounds WS-420 pre-amp/line-driver/eq
Digital Designs 6.5" component set (kicks and pillars)
Digital Designs 6.5" coaxials (front and rear doors for fill only)
Digital Designs M3B 1500W mono amp
Digital Designs C4A 100x4 amp
Digital Designs 1508 8" woofers (2)
Stinger 1/0 power wire, ANL fuseholder up front
Stinger Helix RCA's
Stinger 5F digital hybrid capacitor

Pillars were built about a week ago. There was originally a Blose tweeter in each one. I removed those, cut them out, and fiberglassed a ring in for the tweeter. Each panel was glassed, sanded down, then wrapped in suede.

Next will be forming up the kick panels to hold the 6.5's. The trick is that the e-brake is like a truck and sits below the dash, not to mention there's a clutch pedal, so that's gonna take some trickery. Probably start on those next week.

Blew the diff, any help on finding a replacement would great

racers — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:58:08 GMT

Hey guys, I finally got a chance to take the v out to the drags after putting a cam and full exhaust on it and on the first pass the rear let go in the burnout box:thepan: Just wish I could have at least made one pass before it went boom. So im looking for a 06-07 diff. Does anyone have a good one for sale. If not who sells these for the best price. Ive already found the write up on the swap so ill be doing the install myself to save some on labor.

thanks

Interesting Oil Change

ahahnu — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:56:17 GMT

A few months ago and just over 4000 miles I put in 6.5 qts of Amsoil 5w-30. I checked the dipstick at about 2500 miles and it looked pretty clean and was deeply impressed. I had checked Mobil one once at around the same mileage and it was black. As the car got to 4000 miles it stopped running as smooth, but I was a little worried when the check oil display popped up 1000 miles earlier then scheduled. No problem, I had already ordered the oil and it was on the way so I'd get to it in a day or two. A day or two comes and I pull out my Rhino ramps to find out my car is too low. Now I need to re think. A few days go by and the quickest thing I could come up with in my jack and jack stands. Today I get the jack out and roll it to the car.... to find out the car it too low again. Some works were said that I can't type here, and rethought. I remembered that I could use (excuse me if I'm using the wrong term) the unibody to support the jack (which is right at the edge) and could easily get the jack under. So I jack it up, but since the car is lower, when the jack is all the way up, the jack stands are too high. It's a laugh at this point, and I have the car high enough to put the ramps under the wheels. The oil change was completed and I'm going to buy some 2x6s to fab up some elongated ramps to lead to the rhimos. I never even contimplated this scenerio. Damn.:banghead: I can't wait to change the rear fluid this week.... I need a lift!

On another note I had met a V owner last night that I had previously seen in my town. I told him about us on here, so I hope he comes to say hello. Hi Tom.

GT500 vs 05 CTS-V

dannboss — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:53 GMT

Friend of mine just picked up an 09 GT500 and I am curious, before finding out the hard way, which car would be faster or quicker in various challenges. Ultimately, which challenge would I have the best odds in (Drag, 60-120, top speed)? My mods are in my signature. His is stock.

A V In Good Company

toberting22 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:41:07 GMT

I was watching Classic Car Chase on TV this morning. Not a bad show if you like seeing really nice classic European cars. Apparently the guy who buys and sells these cars either owns or deals with a company, F-40 Motorsports.
On the show they were showing a view of the building from the front and lined up was what looked to me like a Ferrari 360, a late 80s Testarossa, an early 90s E500, a Raven CTS-V, a blue C5 and then I didn't quite catch the last one, it was either a 70s Ferrari of some sort or a Maserati. It was nice to see our beloved V in such a line up. I looked on their website and it is for sure an '04 V.

It was nice to know that after seeing all of these exotic cars, the car that got me to check out their website was a car worth 1/4 to an 1/8 of the cost of the majority of the other cars shown on the show!

leaking transmission?

Mearl — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:37:27 GMT

Decided to bleed my clutch yesterday because I have all the normal symptoms of the T-56 trans. Trouble finding 1st/ reverse and so on.

While under the car I also was trying to pinpoint the leak that has has been staining the driveway for the past few weeks.

I noticed the under side of the trans had a decent amount of fluid on it up by the bellhousing. When I let the car down off the jack a puddle of trans fluid came out. It was coming from the bottom of the bell housing right where it bolts to the motor. There is a "vent" on the bottom of the bell housing that is maybe 1/4" x 3" long and this is where it was leaking out.

What could cause trans fluid to leak out like this????

275/40 excessive wear in middle

soulja — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:46:12 GMT

So I am washing and cleaning the ride today since this has been a warmer than normal November and I happen to look at my rear tires. WT?!? I have 275/40 rear Michelin PS2's and the middle of each tire is worn completely :banghead:. Now I have just bought this car just over two months ago. Talk about sucks. The outside treads are perfect. Are any other guys getting excessive wear in the middle of their 275's.

Carbon Fiber Hood GROUP BUY

Juiced05 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:27:25 GMT

Hey guys I have been talking with a company I use to deal with because there is no carbon fiber parts for the CTS's.

We have been getting together and they are willing to make parts starting with a Hood if we can get enough people. For now this obtains to the first generation cts models but if it sells I will work a group buy for second gen.
Then other parts will come like fenders and trunk lids.

OEM style carbon fiber hood

10 People $775 shipped

20 People $750 Shipped

50 People $675 Shipped

Well everyone Lets make this happen that is over 225 cheaper than a heavy powerdome fiberglass hood.

PM me and ill edit the list

1. Brian Camp - Juiced05

anyone who's powder coated stock wheels please help!

Alan F — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:06:17 GMT

left a set of 4 CTS-V silver stockers at the blaster in preparation for powder coating...he calls and says:

"man, there's 3 layers of finish on these wheels, a sealer, a primer, and the paint, paint blasts off w/ ease but the rest of this stuff is tough. Either you are going to have to get some paint stripper or its going to cost double to get them blasted just by how difficult it is to get this stuff off"

I told him to wait and not do anything until I call him back. This is just another simple thing that has gotten complicated.

Any feedback? What has your experience been?

Just a few drag racing videos of my V

STAGEUP — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:44:09 GMT

Car was not hooking at all. I tried though. I was granny shifting my car a lot since the car break the tires loose very easily. And the last video is just an "in-car" acceleration video. Enjoy...

No traction..

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...12s_718106.htm

Same race, different angle...

YouTube- Rhett vs Volkswagen Golf

In car video

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...mph_718111.htm

Going back to Stock

CtsVrod — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:39:02 GMT

Hey there... Have not posted in a while, but the V is going back to stock, and then BYE BYE. Figured I'd give my fellow Cadi Forums members first dibs before they go up on Ebay - I have not set any prices yet, so I will be taking offers to start, and we can work from there - The parts are also listed in the Classifieds as well (if this is no longer allowed lock it down). If you need any additional pics, etc please email or PM me (email listed below)

Here's the List -

Cadillac Accessory Rims, Powdercoated w/ Nitto Invo Tires 245/40/18 5k miles on them, small curb rash on one, and a few small scratches on another.

FG2 Shocks Front and Rear - Used for about 10k miles

Ground Control Coilover setup 600/650 spring rates Used for about 10k miles

UUC Short Throw Shifter

Lingenfelter Performance Intake

Ebay Smoked Side Markers

Stealth V Custom Z06 Red Fuel Rail Covers - Sanded Smooth, and then Clear Coated.

Stock CTS Console

GM Solutions Black Fogs *Must trade for stock ones, Local only

BMR Front Strut Brace * Must trade for stock ones, Local only

Some pics -

You can email me at CtsVrod@yahoo.com or send a PM.

is the ls6 valve covers threaded for an oil cap just like the filler neck?

Alan F — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:34:39 GMT

before I break the filler neck to get it off, once off, will it be threaded for the oil cap or is the filler neck a press in fit?

GM Vehicle History Report

AlmostAV — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:56 GMT

Hey guys,

Long time! :alchi: Been living it up...carless. Sold the V. Im looking to get into something. I found a car Im interested in. Im trying to get a GM Vehicle History Report. If anyone has access to these, I would greatly appreciate the favor. Thanks again guys...hope the V's are haulin like they should.

:cool2:

1G1YY26E285102840 :shhh:

JB

Leaky Diff

kingcheney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:01:13 GMT

I took it to a trans shop for some flushing and new fluids and the after it was up on the lift they showed me rear diff fluid dripping out the bottom of the pumpkin and all over the exhaust. The guy told me "your rear differential is bad" without any other explanation. I dont get much of a whine or notice any other indication its "bad." It's also the 06-07 model and was put in prob 20k miles ago. I took it to my normal mechanic and he clued me in on a recall for a faulty ring and pinion gasket (or washer i cant remember) so I'm gonna try and get a dealer to do something about it for free.

So now it's headlight encasement cracked and no headlight, rear diff breaking and there's still an annoying noise coming from around the sunroof. And no more warranty.

Bose Subwoofer Not Hitting

silverado_nolan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:28:29 GMT

For some reason I am getting no response from the Bose Sub. Anyone have any ideas? should I just check all my wires?... is the fuse for this in the hood or under seat?

Thanks a lot guys,
Nolan

V hanging on the wall artwork...

pimpcaddy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:05:34 GMT

Anyone else here have this piece of art? I bought it a couple of years ago while attending the SEMA show. It's autographed by both of the drivers.

lookin' for an 04 dvd nav?

Cadillacfilter1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:41:16 GMT

Just bought an 04 nav for my 03 cts. lookin for a nav dvd

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Fo thebigjimsho>>>>SEMA 09

justin311 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:59:35 GMT

Here ya go buddy. I'm sure you've seen a lot better pictures, but I thought you might enjoy.

My wife luggin all my shirts and her big ass bag around.

Here is the link to my photobucket page. I have not mastered the settings on my camera yet, so I'm sorry in advanced. The car of the show was the new camaro. Everyone had a tricked out camaro. Here you go:
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CTS-V questions: crankcase breather, odd diff question, mystery rattle FIXED!

Alan F — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:15:41 GMT

1st, I've been having an annoying rattle at speed coming from the lower passenger side of the windshield. While changing the cabin filter I found that the windshield washer fluid line loosely goes through the pass. fender then routes around the hood hinge onto and under the hood insulation. Well...its just laying there and rattles around -1 zip tie firmed it up and I've been rattle free since.

Diff...my brand new diff: drove it a few hundred miles, drained, refilled w/ Royal Purple 75w90. I did not add the limited slip lube because RP says not to since they have it in already. So a few miles later the diff starts to moan when turning deep...low moan, but what could it be?

Lastly, I bought an lsx engine crankcase filter. When installed where the oil cap goes it digs into the hood insulation. Of course that irritated me. SO...the filler neck, if I popped it off would the valve cover be threaded to hold a cap or the crankcase filter or am I just out of luck? Also, how does that filler neck come off?

Thanks

Stock rims for sale.

V-Love — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:29:00 GMT

I have a set of stockers that I listed in the classifieds. I am having trouble posting pics though. These are the same ones I was going to sell a few months ago but I couldn't get to it before the move to NY.
Is there anyone that can post the pics for me if I email them to you(if that works)? I
The rims are straight. The paint isn't the greatest. I was going to refinish them and have an extra set of black but I like the GM optionals. Plus, I'm going on vacation and could use the extra dough.
Thanks all!

My cts-v is in a better place

Descent — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:44:54 GMT

Was doing a mountain run through julian in southern california.

Came around a blind corner to find a beater toyota pickup on my side of the road coming the wrong direction.......

He apperently hit a deer, then stopped, and in his infinite wisdom decided to drive around the deer on my side of the road at a bind corner. He has insurance and is taking care of that but still kinda sucks.

Now looking to get a 2007 vs my 2004 and continue the trend of greatness, cant afford the 2010.

Thanks GM NAV!!!

Yeqon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:39 GMT

For redirecting me incorrectly 4 times, letting me sit on hold for 15 minutes at a time, hangin up on me twice, not responding to my emails and then trying to charge me more for your poorly updated nav disc than it would cost me to buy a voice activated garmin system.

Who runs with no covers at all?

bjv — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:10:27 GMT

FUEL RAIL COVERS or ENGINE COVER I mean. I'm old enough to have been fooling around with Chevrolet V8's in the late 60's and early 70's and back then we ran painted steel, chromed steel or polished aluminum valve covers. To me a cover over the engine is an abomination. If the manufacturers can't make the engine look nice then shame on them. Granted the Corvette fuel rail covers don't look too bad, but I would rather have the engine exposed in all of its mechanical glory. Anybody else?

I've thought about hanging the V cover on my wall as a decoration and putting Corvette covers on the engine, or just leaving it naked.

Pics: Sema 2009

wheeladdicts — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:05:20 GMT

Enjoy!

Installed LS2 Fuel Rail Covers....

50 4Ever — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:54 GMT

These sure look a lot better than the stock cover.....

:cheers:

V-Series: The number 1 Yahoo search phrase?

jnrandall — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:07:33 GMT

Could it really be?

Who is interested in a Salvage CTS-V 05-07

007V — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:14:01 GMT

OK hello everyone. Im fixing 2 2005 CADILLAC CTS-V and hoping to get a 2006 V....... These cars all where in a accident and purchased through insurance auctions. Have SALVAGE TITLES but will be fixed bye the end of the month. Let me know I can give you a good deal. Located in San Diego CA. If your interested in an inexpensive track car this is the way. Bye it at 50-70% of blue book. Already have fixed up three CTS-V's with custom paint jobs, parts etc. :stirpot: Have pics up soon

hacking the NAV?

bjv — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:45 GMT

I may not be capable of this hack and I'm not inclined to do it right now anyway, but I was thinking about it.

People have expressed the desire to swap out the radio/nav head unit but were held back because of the potential of losing the controls. I was looking at exploded views of the nav on the faq and it occurred to me that the thing has a lot of empty space inside. The functionality of it exists in the couple of circuit boards, and those could potentially be located elsewhere and still function. So a person could disassemble the factory unit, move the components around, maybe even eliminate the CD and DVD players, move the screen down if you want to keep it, and free up an area of space above what is left to put an aftermarket head unit in there.

Any of you real adventuresome guys want to take this and run with it?

Torque steer problem !

veloce — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:18:05 GMT

I'll try to be short. My car almost 100k mi. This afterrnoon I went to lunch and it has a big Torque steer problem . Accel it goes left let off it goes right. Never a problem before and it spends most of its life on the highway since it was new in 5/04. Anyone have a similar experience and what was the problem or fix? Broken engine mount?,suspension part? I'd like to have a clue before I take it to the dealer so I don't get ripped off or to help speed the diagnoses. Thanks Jeff

Watch those wires with headers!

UnsafeAtAnySpd — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:01:56 GMT

Well, this weekend my headers and alternator cable had a bit of a 'fight.'

It was the last track weekend of the year. I started getting a few weird warnings on Saturday on the nav screen. I had Service Air Bag soon pop up for a second and disappear. It's not the first time I had some miscellaneous random warning pop up to never reappear again so I thought nothing of it.

Then about halfway through the last session I had 'Service Stability System Soon' come up and stay. I pitted early and everything seemed fine other than having to stability control or ABS. Bad wheel sensor or something? So hoping maybe it was a misc thing that happened to get into the system, I disconnected the battery over night.

First session on Sunday, about halfway through 'Service Stability System' is back but no other apparent issues. Figuring I don't really need it anyway, still did the second session. Well, that time around the Nav screen starts flipping out throwing all sorts of different Service this Service that and totally glitching out and restarting itself multiple times. Then the car starts sounding like it's missing or something (wasn't really sure at the time with everything on my dash flipping out) Needless to say, I pitted as soon as possible.

Somebody told me they actually saw sparks coming from underneath the car while on track. I end up finding the alternator wire literally inside of one of the header tubes. All of the protecting loom and insulation around the wire had burned off and then the wire cut through the pipe. Huge hole. Crazy scary stuff. I'll get pictures eventually.

So anyway, long story, but watch out for those wires. :tisk:

Oh, Kooks headers that have been on for over a year and 15,000 miles with 12 track days. So it wasn't something that came up right away or something.

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Superstars 2009 Vallelunga Gara2

mpouls1 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:41:36 GMT

Found this short vid. The V hangs for a bit. Wonder who's driving? Good racing. Car looks good. I want one of those body kits. Don't ask me to translate.

YouTube- Superstars 2009 Vallelunga Gara2

WTT 06 TB SS AWD 3SS for CTSV

rx7636 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:19:11 GMT

Motor mount question

sts4ga — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:32:37 GMT

When I was bleeding my clutch I checked out the MMs and it looks like one is blown. So when you order the mounts (aftermarket) do you just get a replacement biscuit or do you get the whole deal with the plate that bolts to the block?

Actually didn't look like they would be that hard to change...

Navteq 6.7

blue89bird — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:25:50 GMT

So I just made a copy of the Navteq 6.7 (from a Nissan/Infinity) along with the firmware update dvd.

When I insert the firmware update I get a "no applicable program" message and then nothing happens.

Do I need a Caddy specific firmware update disk?

Needless to say, when I insert the new Nav DVD, I receive a "no map rom loaded" message.

Any suggestions...this is driving me nuts.

Steering Rack Part Number

-T- — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:03:10 GMT

What is the steering rack part number i need to order for my currently blown steering rack?

What is the "special ride" option on the V's?

http://www.rackpinionwhse.com/ShopBy...=True&rewrite=

Bled the clutch slave. DARK fluid?

sts4ga — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:32:20 GMT

My clutch pedal was a little low the other morning and I was having trouble getting in reverse. Checked the fluid and it was low and VERY dark.

I bled the crap out of it and noticed that the fluid coming out of the valve was a real dark coffee color :hmm:

Anyway I ran about a half a bottle of the DOT 3-4 synthetic through it, drove around a bit and bled the system again to get ALL that gunk out of there.

I've never seen fluid get that dark except on really old vehicles. Anyone know why the fluid was so dark?

Now the pedal is releasing pretty high. Is this about right?

Thanks

Out of warranty repairs

b00ter — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:21:24 GMT

What kind of prices do you guys normally pay for items out of warranty? If the rear diff went how much do you usually have to spend out of pocket to get a new one installed?

Also what are some other big $$ items that can go?

talked to my neighbor who used to own a CTS

bjv — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:06:55 GMT

He owned a plain CTS for about 3 years, then recently traded it for an SRX because his wife could get into the SRX easier. I was outside yesterday when he came out so we talked for a minute. He said he had his SRX back to the dealer for a little work so he was looking around in the showroom and spotted 2 new CTS' in there. He said one was stickered $51k and the other was stickered $71k. He couldn't understand why the new model was $30k more than the one he bought 3 years ago. So I had to explain to him about the LSA engine, supercharger, advanced suspension, etc. I've previously explained to him about the V8 in my V, but I don't think he fully understands what the V is.

13.586 @ 106.98

814V — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:44:40 GMT

thats my best results yet in the V. only mods are k&n cai, muffler delete and a tune. car was running great last night!

60' = 2.166
1/8 = 8.942
1000 = 11.46
1/4 = 13.586

Cooling system flush?

OzarksHillbilly — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:00:24 GMT

My lightly-used (11,000 miles) 2005 V gave me a "Check Coolant Level" message the other day. I took a look in the reservoir and, sure enough, it was about a quart low.

But what bothered me most was the presence of some brownish gunk in the reservoir. Not a lot, just a couple of sludgy clumps clinging to the sides and a general brownish film overall.

So I'm thinking that the system needs a good flushing and fresh coolant. Anything else that should concern me about that goo?

Starter Motor

cpsmith10 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:44:32 GMT

So my starter motor went out in my 2006 LS2 V and its at the dealer and they are having trouble tracking down a replacement because they are on backorder and I was wondering if a corvette starter would fit or if there are any aftermarket starters I can buy and give to them to install that will fit?

For those who have imported to Canada...

b00ter — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:15 GMT

did you have to do any changes to meet the RIV compliance in Canada?

I looked on their website but didn't see anything relating to the CTS-V in particular.

Just wondering from those who have actually imported one. Looking at doing the same.

Car Surveyers

b00ter — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:58:36 GMT

Is there such a thing? I have come to the conclusion that after looking for V's for my buddy that I want one as well. I took a test drive with him and the torque from that big V8 got me hooked, no more 4cyl for me, something about the classiness of the big sedan, and raw power from that V8....

With that said we are very limited with selection up in Canada. I have found a bunch online all over the different states, but I am always leery about buying something like this without seeing it in person, and travelling to see it is not always doable.

Is there some sort of service you can hire that will inspect the car for you and give you a unbiased point of view? Things like bodywork or accident damage etc?

I don't rely on Cardax or Carproof because I have ran those tests before and come back clean, then took the car in to get inspected by a shop I trust and found out that it had been in an accident and they must have paid cash.

Looking forward to finally owning my own V soon.

Clutch installers...Southeast Michiga

soulja — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:54:08 GMT

Hey Fellow SE Michigander's,

I will most likely be getting rid of the clunky flywheel and clutch this winter and want to know if you all know of any reputable shops to get the clutch installed.

Help!:Anyone have B&M Instructions?

Oleksakjr — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:42:40 GMT

Anyone have the original, B&M shifter install instructions? I will follow the shifter from the top thread, but I think I'm still possibly missing parts or at least confused as to what I have.

If you have them my email is Oleksakjr@hotmail.com, im trying the install this morning

Thanks

Mark

Looked at 2007 V, some rattles around car, info needed

soflarick — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:07:34 GMT

Friend of mine checked out a 2007 V for me. It has 28k on it. He said while test driving it, he said the driver door arm rest felt a little loose, the brake light on the trunk seemed to jiggle when closing the trunk, some of the chrome around the hood felt a bit loose. He has never been in a V before, so he didn't know if it was normal or not.

I'd like to find out what kind of little things are "normal" on the 06 and 07 V's so I can tell when examining them for possible purchase. I did some searching on the FAQ but didn't see info.

In addition, is there a VIN sticker on the trunk lid? Most cars now have them, but I wanted to be sure when I check the V's I am looking at.

Thanks.

Cracked Rim causing the Slow Leak

dfoster154 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:25:01 GMT

I lost out on the ebay item for Millie Miglia winter wheels and tires a few weeks back, and just discovered a minor(becoming major) slow leak on my 07 V is due to a hairline fracture on the interior lip of the rim.

Looks like now I will be looking for a New Rim and New tires as I also discovered our wonderful runflats love throwing bands... (2 of the 4 tires had thrown bands).

When it rains it pours eh? :annoyed:

Anyone have a spare set of rims they wanna sell me?;)

Minnesota V's

Yeqon — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:36:44 GMT

Hope you guys didn't store the car yet if you are going to! Tomorrow looks amazing! Plus with the Viking's having Sunday off what better do we have to do then really drive one last weekend! Have fun all.

Starting problem after maggie install?

deedubb — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:03:41 GMT

This is following my maggie install this week.
I'm having a problem with the car starting after its been sitting for a while (a while meaning overnight). It sounds like a fuel problem as it will start, run for a few seconds to a minute then studder and choke and die. If I try to give it some gas during, it will die on me. After 15 mins or so of trying, it starts and stays running and then I can drive it. If Its been recently ran, I can start it up no problem at all but only after it sits over night its hell getting it going. Any ideas?

Under WOT, I get no studdering or hesitation, so I'm assuming my magnavolt is fine. The A/F on the dyno was normal.

On a side note, my installer is going to order and install a walbro intank 255, Then I can get rid of the damn magnavolt completely. This should help in my conversion to E85

HVAC: Cold air driver side but heat on passenger side works

schmiot — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:10:33 GMT

Hi All,

Wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what the fix for it was.

My car blows cold air out the driver side, I can't get heat out of it no matter what I do. The passenger side works fine though.

So, my first thought is that it's the motor (actuator) that opens and closes the flap for the heat.

But, when I start the car in the morning it's cold obviously. Usually the hvac fan will stay off until the car warms up enough and then it will start blowing heat. What's happening now though is that the car starts blowing as soon as I start the car.

I can't quite figure out why this would be happening. If I jack the temp on the driver side way up or way down it starts blowing like crazy so it seems the HVAC computer itself is ok.

I'm thinking maybe it's the thermometer? If the termometer stopped working would it default to some base temperature? The outside temp these days is around 50, I have my hvac set to around 75 degrees. That would mean that the default would have to be below 50 for it to think that the car is too warm and it needs to fire up the fan right away then no?

What I've had to do is leave it on vents only, close the driver side vents, and point the passenger side vents towards me.

Thanks to anyone for help,
Robin.

WTT: My Low Miles 2005 CTS-V With Full Bumper-Bumper for C5 z06/C6 Under Warranty

SkullV — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:16:50 GMT

Well guys, I love the V and have loved it for longer then I have ever owned a car before (2 years) and it's time for a change. I'm not super desperate to trade so there's a good chance I'll still be around unless I get exactly what I'm looking for (I'm hoping).

Here is a link to the add since I figured posting the whole thing here would cross the "supporting member leeway" line.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/vehicl...-warranty.html

Heated Seat Not Working Drivers Side

Syclone354 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:50:01 GMT

Help! Its getting cold out :(

My drivers side heated seat does not work. Passenger side works fine hi and low.

When you hit the drivers side button, you can hear a click in the dash so i assume the switch iteslf is working and sounds like its clicking on a relay. No indicator lights come on in the dash and no heat from set.

Anyone else experience this problem?

Thanks!
Tom

Ontarions: Any reccomended shops to have a V inspected?

b00ter — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:10:35 GMT

Before buying? Or would a normal caddy dealership be fine? Just needs a once over on it to see if everything checks out.

Thats Ontario Canada :D

You Asked for Pics of the V2

sefa01 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:38:57 GMT

Here's a few pics of the V2. Much different than the V1. Well, you can't say I went to the "dark side" since I went from black to white.

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Shocking I know... :(

LUVMY04V — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:59:41 GMT

But my v is Gone.... just watched it drive away With its new owner.
Buyer was a great guy and will love it just as much as i did Im sure :thumbsup:
I will still be around and Might eventually but another V but I've been Leaning towards a C6 for my next sports car

Best community here ever and i will still Lurk every day :rolleyes:

Ipod to XM sound problems

silverado_nolan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:59:29 GMT

http://www.cadillacfaq.com/faq/answe...tch/index.html

I followed that link to the T, and for some reason it will only play out of my left speaker... I removed a wire, and it started playing only the beat and muffled words in the right speaker, then after a bit it went back to just the left.

also, I am getting no bass to the stock bose subwoofer when it is playing.

Is it my chord?

also what is the cheapest ipod connection system, and it doesn't even have to be an integration system, just so it is perfect sound quality.

Thanks a lot guys,
Nolan

Arrested, V impounded, and still didn't get a windshield tint ticket lol..

814V — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:05:53 GMT

long story short. 6 months ago i got a speeding ticket in Nevada for doing 5 mph over the limit (its true, and yes its ridiculous) :nono: the address on my license was not current and i had told the officer that. he said Nevada state law says they mail tickets to the address on your license. i never received any info about it and i kinda blew it off. well i didn't know that another state could suspend your license and not notify you. i got stopped on halloween being the DD for my buddies and the next thing i know i am spending the night in jail and having my car towed. 2 cops were searching my car and went through everything! but they still didn't see my tinted windshield. Arizona does not take kindly to driving on a suspended license. $750 later to pay for a warrant, get my license reinstated and to get the V out of car jail i am back on the road lol.. so if any of you guys have tickets in other states don't forget about them because it will bight you in the ass later on down the road.

and go ahead and get that windshield tinted up...

Ultimate Track Car Challenge

Albertan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:16:30 GMT

Was at the SEMA show and picked up a magazine: Grassroots Motorsports.
There was a write up of the Ultimate Track Car Challenge at VIR.
Winner was a 2200 lb custom built Riley with a LS3 engine. (about $220,000)
I was reading the article and came to 18th place and I see a Platinum 2005 V with a big ass wing. I know he is a member here on here so just a bit of recognition. Good show.

First ticket in the V

kingcheney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:30:57 GMT

On 249 near 1960 in Houston. I was only doin 85 in a 65 which is practically normal speed in Houston. I had my detector going but he hit me with a laser. Anybody have experience with a laser shifter?

SRX 17x4" mini spare - it fits!!! (With some work, of course)

AAIIIC — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:35:23 GMT

A teaser shot:

A while ago I had suggested that one could possibly get a 17" SRX wheel to clear the V's brakes, and that such a wheel would make a great spare. I still have yet to get my hands on one of those wheels to test my theory, but a couple weeks ago I found an option that's even better - an SRX mini spare! It's a 17x4" steelie with a 145/75-17 tire. I picked one up (with the tire) off www.car-part.com for a whopping $55 shipped all the way across country - I figured that was a cheap enough price that I could afford to buy one and play. :)

Once I had the spare in hand I had to figure out how much of a spacer I would need to make it fit (if it would fit at all). Measuring inside the back of the wheel I was thinking I was going to be able to get away with a 2" spacer, but when I actually put it on the car with some bits of metal tubing slid over the wheel studs as spacers it was hitting the caliper. 2.5" didn't work, either, and 3" was looking pretty damn close. I was worried that my idea wasn't going to work out, but I decided to gamble on the 3" and hope that it cleared.

Searching online I found a number of places that made fat ass wheel spacers. There may be cheaper options out there, but the best price I found was http://www.motorsport-tech.com/wheel_adapters.html. Note that you want the "Wheel Adapters" portion of their site, not the "Wheel Spacers" - their spacers aren't thick enough, but their adapters come in fat ass sizes. I did a 1 piece, hubcentric to the vehicle but not hubcentric to the wheel, 3" thick spacer, which cost me $105 shipped. If I had chosen to do hubcentric to the wheel as well I think it would've been another $20. Hindsight being 20/20 I would've spent the extra $20, as the steel wheels have the typical shallow lugnut holes that don't center the wheel all that great. But, again, it's only for temporary use, so I keep telling myself it's not that big a deal. :)

Today I was all excited at work because I knew the spacer was going to be delivered and I couldn't wait to get home to test it out. Yeah, I'm a little strange. :lol:

The monster spacer:

A couple more shots of the wheel installed and how it sits relative to the fender:

Crappy pics of the caliper clearance:

Not perfect, but it clears the caliper by probably 1/8" - 1/4" in both direcations. As you can see from the fender alignment shots, much more than a 3" spacer just wouldn't be practical, but as it is now it won't rub the fender lip. (Keep in mind I'm running ~1" lower than stock on the KW coilovers). I haven't tried it, but I'm almost positive this would not clear the rears, as the rotors are a little larger diameter and the calipers thus extend a bit farther out. It would be really, really close, so probably smarter to just do the double swap if you got a flat in the rear (spare on front, good front on rear in place of bad rear).

I haven't driven the car on the setup yet, but I don't anticipate any issues - after all, it's just a temporary spare, so I don't plan to drive on it for extended periods or at significant speeds. A couple questions yet to be resolved:

(1) If I've pulled over on the side of the road with a flat, how do I install and torque the spacer in place? When I torque lugnuts on a wheel, I lower the jack to rest enough weight on the tire so that the wheel can't spin as I torque the lugnuts. Obviously I can't do that with a wheel spacer being bolted to a hub jacked up in mid-air. So, I'm thinking I'll put a pry bar of some sort in the spare tire well that I can brace across the spacer's studs and use that to apply counter-torque while I tighten the lugnuts to hold the spacer on.

(2) What will Stability Control do? The tire is a bit over 1" shorter than the stock 245/45-18 size, so I'm guessing the size mismatch would not make the Stability Control happy. However, my thinking is that with the flat tire in the trunk, the TPMS will still "see" 4 sensors, so I can just go to Stability Control Off. That's something I'll have to test. ABS will probably be hosed up, too, but again this is just for temporary use, so I can survive without that for 50 or 100mi or whatever.

So, for $160 I have a spare that fits in the spare tire well and actually gets my trunk floor back to being flat. Hooray! It's also 10# lighter (even with the spacer) than the stock wheel and 225/50-18 tire I had been using as a spare, so that's nice - a 0.26% reduction in curb weight! :p

Passkey 3 system questions

Syclone354 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:49:46 GMT

Hi all,
Ok i need some help/clarification here. Just brought my 05 V home Saturday, and tonight it left me sitting (luckily in my aunts driveway). Drove there perfect, would not start to leave.

Put key in, lights all come on, fuel pump primes, etc. Turn key to start, and nothing. No cranking no starting.

If the Passkey 3 system disables the car, what exactly happens? Im pretty sure the little security light comes on and stays on when you turn the key on but dont remember now. When you turn key to start everything but check engine light goes out and no cranking.

Is it common for the key to go bad? Or for the system to lose connection with they key? Should the security light come on then go out like the other lights if everything is working normal?

I am going back down there tomorrow to investiegate further, but any extra info would be great.

Thanks
Tom

Rear window not working, something snapped.

Gidish — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:32:39 GMT

I rolled down my rear windows this evening and when I went to roll the driver's rear back up, I heard a snap within the door and the window quit responding. The window seems to be "hangin" in its tracks. It won't stay up and I'm able to manually slide it up and down. I'm going to remove the panel and start looking around, but thought I'd post to receive feedback from you all. Thanks.

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Toasted 2nd Gear Syncro

wgbanks — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:50:57 GMT

So I'm doing my usual on ramp entrance except the group of cars in front of me are creeping along and I'm winding 1st out to about 3000 rpm. I get an opening, nail it and grab 2nd gear only to grind the crap out of it and then it will not go into 2nd. I go head to 3rd and no issues. Now I cannot get it into 2nd, up or down shifting, without grinding the heck out of it. All the other gears work fine. Came home today starting in 2nd or shifting 1-3 and all was well through the rest of the gears. I believe I toasted my 2nd gear syncro and I am looking to the vast knowledge of this group for my next best option. Put in a new syncro or opt for a rebuild and from where? Any and all info is appreciated.

Are 2006 CTS-V a safer bet?

b00ter — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:49:54 GMT

My buddy is looking at a CTS-V and he has seen a few 04's but after doing research it seems the rear diff issue is very common in these beasts.

He is buying it used, off warranty so he wants to make sure it will be reliable. He isn't a street racer and doesn't drop the clutch stop light to stop light, but he also doesn't like the idea of the diff just exploding for no reason.

With that said, is the 06-07 more reliable, or was the little change GM did on the rear diff not very noticeable?

I have searched many forums but there doesn't seem to be very much talk about the diffs after the little change thats why I'm asking.

thanks.

How Sweet It Is, added Borla exhaust

50 4Ever — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:49:46 GMT

I can finally hear the V run. I had Magnaflow's on the 05 and outside the Borla's are almost as loud but a little more refined. Inside the noise is less.

UUC goes in Thursday.

:cheers:

Vertical scratches on drivers side window

Natedog — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:17:28 GMT

I've got a series of vertical scratches that go from the very bottom of my driver side window to about 1" from the top. They are towards the back of the drivers side window. Anyone else experience this or know the fix? I think its obvious something is rubbing against the window when the windown is rolled down into the door,... but im just curious as to what it is because i'll need to get it fixed before getting the window re-tinted because it looks awful

STS-V versus CTS-V

siggyfreud — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:38 GMT

Tried doing a search on this, but the results were limited due to the engine not liking 4 characters or less.

I've noticed that the STS-V utilizes the 4.4 northstar engine with a supercharger, and makes a considerable amount of power over the 5.7/6.0 CTS-v engine, yet the performance figures for the STS-v seem lower. Is this a gearing issue? Is the CTS-v overall more of a performance sedan than the STS-v? Any information is helpful. I was just curious when doing a bit of research.

Thanks guys!

Dr. Freud

anyone in PHOENIX wanna go to the track this friday? 11/6/09

814V — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:22:06 GMT

title sums it up. anyone wanna go racing? firebird raceway at 7:00

looking for a spare connector for the nav/cd unit.

el_bandido — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:40:18 GMT

I am looking for a spare pig tail or connector for the nav unit. Reason I have an used unit and want to connect it to a battery to make sure everything works properly so I can sell it. It was replaced because it wouldn't take the cd's. I want to see if it still does it. unless you know what pins are the 12v power let me know. Any help appreciated

Strange "problem" with the V

BiGIVIiKe1 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:26:48 GMT

Just going to make this short and sweet and I'll answer any questions when asked, that's if anyone can help!?

Installed a new Iraggi 300amp alt, had tight spots during steering, changed to new smaller belt to compenstate for the smaller pulley, still same issue. Now while driving I'll lose power for a sec than everything will kick back on (engine still running) gauges will flash off than back on almost like I turned the ignition off than back on...Any Ideas?

Same issue just a lil diff-Pull on to a main ave started to accelerate hard than "it" happened again but I lost some motor power too, like the car bogged for that split sec. than everything was fine.

Any suggestions guys I'd really appreciate them!!! Thanks in advance!

Houston Cars & Coffee This Saturday (7th)

AG'S-V — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:53:36 GMT

Any of you H-town fellahs going to Cars & Coffee? 8:30am this Saturday the 7th at the Uptown Park parking lot. I will be there with another group I'm associated with.

http://coffeeandcarshouston.com/

I believe we will be heading to Kenny & Ziggy's for breakfast afterward, some AWESOME high $$ stuff usually shows up and the weather is supposed to be beautiful!