rode in a new CTS-V, 600 hp !!!

[Boost]

Today I got a ride in my all time dream car. It is used and they are selling it for $48k. Black, and fully loaded with sunroof and nav. It had straightpipes with no cats and Corsa mufflers, which must add to the stock LSA's 556 horsepower.

:shock:It was brutal, brutal, BRUTAL! Loud and scary, I counted 4 seconds to 100 mph!
I can still feel it in my chest and I've been in a lot of fast cars. We hit 130 mph on a busy road full of police and the driver really didn't mean to. Also rides like a dream. Insane, I don't think I'll ever be the same.
:sly:
Can I borrow $50k? (now please)

[Mr. P.]

I made myself a promise that by this time next year I will own one of these cars. Whooosaaa!

Mr. P. :)

[ScarabEpic22]

I want my mom to get one, just so I can drive it when Im home. But after her car accident a few years back its hard for her to get in and out of cars, so she'll probably get another small SUV like an Audi Q5 or maybe if I can stomach it the new Caddy SRX (but its a POS compared to the original one, bloated with weight, less power, ugh).

Sick ride though, and Mr. P I want pics when you get that baby home.

[joecar]

Today I got a ride in my all time dream car. It is used and they are selling it for $48k. Black, and fully loaded with sunroof and nav. It had straightpipes with no cats and Corsa mufflers, which must add to the stock LSA's 556 horsepower.

:shock:It was brutal, brutal, BRUTAL! Loud and scary, I counted 4 seconds to 100 mph!
I can still feel it in my chest and I've been in a lot of fast cars. We hit 130 mph on a busy road full of police and the driver really didn't mean to. Also rides like a dream. Insane, I don't think I'll ever be the same.
:sly:
Can I borrow $50k? (now please)Maybe you can get a business loan, you need that car as a test mule for your business...:hihi::hihi::hihi::hihi:

[GMPX]

Just look at what Jesse at Wait4me has done to he's, I think he's over 700Hp now without the engine being apart.
Not that I was planning on it, but if I moved to the US (or anywhere else that the CTS-V is sold) I'd be buying one the day I arrive. Unfortunately with our RHD curse and stupid import rules I don't see it ever being sold here.

Cheers,
Ross

[Boost]

We're all on the same page here. And it's (somewhat) affordable to boot!

[Mr. P.]

We're all on the same page here. And it's (somewhat) affordable to boot!

My gut feeling is that it won't stay affordable - this might be like the GNX's where after a few years the value rebounds.

Mr. P.

[Boost]

That is certainly possible, but I hope it's not the case because I really do want one in the future lol. On a slightly different note does anyone know how it's possible to fix the horrible wheel hop on the 1st gen CTS-V? Perhaps I could save money by slapping a charger on the older one and rival the acceleration of this new beast, if nothing else. What a difference in the interior / exterior/ ride, everything.
It's probably not worth spending $30k on an '04-'07+mods when the new one can be had for less than $50k (pre-owned)....
I think it's just so cool having a sleeper Cadillac that's stupid fast!

[Mr. P.]

...It's probably not worth spending $30k on an '04-'07+mods when the new one can be had for less than $50k (pre-owned)....
I think it's just so cool having a sleeper Cadillac that's stupid fast!
Agreed - financially it just makes better sense; for a few grand in bolt-ons you can take that car from 555-hp to the 650+ range. I've already got a list going - converter, modded 6spd auto, headers, 8" balancer, a couple more EFILive licenses, and slicks LOL

[Hammar]

There are decent options to manage the wheel hop. The rear cradle is hung too softly (for that comfy Cadillac ride....) from the factory. Stiffer bushings, pinion supports, and/or the thick/thin axle shaft mod you see in all new GM RWD IRS cars can work. There are several companies with different options.

All in all, it's a pretty small mod/price to pay for what you get IMHO :)

Hammar
2005 CTS-V



That is certainly possible, but I hope it's not the case because I really do want one in the future lol. On a slightly different note does anyone know how it's possible to fix the horrible wheel hop on the 1st gen CTS-V? Perhaps I could save money by slapping a charger on the older one and rival the acceleration of this new beast, if nothing else. What a difference in the interior / exterior/ ride, everything.
It's probably not worth spending $30k on an '04-'07+mods when the new one can be had for less than $50k (pre-owned)....
I think it's just so cool having a sleeper Cadillac that's stupid fast!

[joecar]

Hammar, welcome to the forum...:cheers:

[ringram]

Try a 7L+ forged stroker, much the same power ;) But probably not as much torque..

[ScarabEpic22]

Try a 7L+ forged stroker, much the same power ;) But probably not as much torque..

Id love to get a 427 LS7 with a TVS2300 in my TBSS, that'd be a fun time. AWD + 500+awhp/tq = joy.:fluffy:

[Boost]

Welcome Hammar and thanks for the info, now I can tell the morons on other forums that keep posting pics of broken V rear ends.

[Hammar]

Thanks :) Been lurking for a couple months while I've learned my way around EFIlive... definitly high on my list of tech resources. :rockon:

Hammar


Welcome Hammar and thanks for the info, now I can tell the morons on other forums that keep posting pics of broken V rear ends.

[Boost]

Yup, if I wake up and the forum is down, I just go back to bed for the day :cucumber:
(yeah right I wish, and thankfully the forum is rarely down).
:)

edit: Here is a really funny video that belongs in this thread:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8As1zshWxn0