Lindsay Cadillac in Alexandria, VA did some work on my '04 V this week.
I'm very, very pleased with how things ended up. My first comment about the experience is that James Pollack (the service director) is great to work with. He's knowledgeable and very nice. I never had that hollow feeling I tend to get when I leave my car for service.
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Anyway, they installed a UUC shifter and Lasstss' bushings - WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've heard it before, but this is a fantastic upgrade. The shifts are shorter and much more crisp. I highly recommend it. This was the most expensive short shifter I have ever purchased (I've done this mod on a few cars), but its worth it! Lindsay's price was also very reasonable for the install. I won't quote any prices on the services I had done as its Lindsay's discretion to determine their pricing.
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They did an oil change. Typically I do these myself, but I figured it was there, so I'd let them handle this one.
3.
They did a very, very creative exhaust mod... However, it was not my creativity that came up with this mod... It was CTSV05's! What they did was cut open the top of the mufflers and remove all of the fiberglass. The purpose was to allow the exhaust to breathe better and to make the exhaust a little throatier. It does sound different and better than stock. Its certainly throatier, but its not loud at all. In fact, at idle its hard to tell any difference. I would have been okay if it'd been louder! However, it was reasonably priced to do the mod and I think it was worth it. Not sure if the V is any faster as a result, but it may be.
The irony of this is that I may have the opportunity to switch to a Magnaflow, so I may be willing to part with this mod'd exhaust. PM me if you have questions or are interested.
4.
They installed the relay that allows an '04 V to have the cig. lighter outlets turn off with RAP.
5.
They fixed a trim piece on the sill plate.
6.
They adjusted the parking brake so it'll hold the car better.
7.
They looked into a few things that I was concerned about and they laid those concerns to rest.
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They even washed the car!
9.
I'm probably going to go back to Lindsay soon to have an engine block heater installed (if James is pleased with the part).
All in all, I'm very happy and for those of us in the DC Metro area, we are quite fortunate to have James/Lindsay to provide such great service.
-GOTTSPD
I'm very, very pleased with how things ended up. My first comment about the experience is that James Pollack (the service director) is great to work with. He's knowledgeable and very nice. I never had that hollow feeling I tend to get when I leave my car for service.
1.
Anyway, they installed a UUC shifter and Lasstss' bushings - WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've heard it before, but this is a fantastic upgrade. The shifts are shorter and much more crisp. I highly recommend it. This was the most expensive short shifter I have ever purchased (I've done this mod on a few cars), but its worth it! Lindsay's price was also very reasonable for the install. I won't quote any prices on the services I had done as its Lindsay's discretion to determine their pricing.
2.
They did an oil change. Typically I do these myself, but I figured it was there, so I'd let them handle this one.
3.
They did a very, very creative exhaust mod... However, it was not my creativity that came up with this mod... It was CTSV05's! What they did was cut open the top of the mufflers and remove all of the fiberglass. The purpose was to allow the exhaust to breathe better and to make the exhaust a little throatier. It does sound different and better than stock. Its certainly throatier, but its not loud at all. In fact, at idle its hard to tell any difference. I would have been okay if it'd been louder! However, it was reasonably priced to do the mod and I think it was worth it. Not sure if the V is any faster as a result, but it may be.
The irony of this is that I may have the opportunity to switch to a Magnaflow, so I may be willing to part with this mod'd exhaust. PM me if you have questions or are interested.
4.
They installed the relay that allows an '04 V to have the cig. lighter outlets turn off with RAP.
5.
They fixed a trim piece on the sill plate.
6.
They adjusted the parking brake so it'll hold the car better.
7.
They looked into a few things that I was concerned about and they laid those concerns to rest.
8.
They even washed the car!
9.
I'm probably going to go back to Lindsay soon to have an engine block heater installed (if James is pleased with the part).
All in all, I'm very happy and for those of us in the DC Metro area, we are quite fortunate to have James/Lindsay to provide such great service.
-GOTTSPD
