2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe modding begins...first up, CAI.
04-21-2011, 06:03 PM
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Re: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe modding begins...first up, CAI.
ZR1 metallic blue calipers would look amazing with the pearl white. I don't care for the all black wheels, but the polished lip on the wheels you've got coming will fix that.
Oh... and I don't like the label on the intake... can that be removed?
Can't wait to see it in person... the next C&C is May 7th, but I assume you'll drive it to Jay/Jackie's wedding?
Oh... and I don't like the label on the intake... can that be removed?
Can't wait to see it in person... the next C&C is May 7th, but I assume you'll drive it to Jay/Jackie's wedding?
04-21-2011, 06:07 PM
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04-21-2011, 06:20 PM
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04-21-2011, 07:01 PM
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Re: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe modding begins...first up, CAI.
Well....I take that back. Anyone but you. I wouldn't let you ride my skateboard.
And we are about to cut 1/4 coil off of each front spring to have the proper rake for the V:
And we are about to cut 1/4 coil off of each front spring to have the proper rake for the V:
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04-22-2011, 04:00 AM
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04-22-2011, 07:17 AM
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Re: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe modding begins...first up, CAI.
@Brian- No, they are the proper springs, but Eibachs lower the front of the car 0.9" and the rear 1.1". The owners that have already lowered the V's have gone back and just taken 1/4 coil out of the "dead zone" of the progressive spring. This will give you a VERY slight rake (~3/16") to be similar to the car at original stock height. It is just a fine tune to the stance. I def' don't want the car to have the rear lower than the front or set level. BTW- I'll be @ Rex's shop at 8am Saturday if you wanna come help. We are doing the springs, brake pads, alignment and maybe the Corsa catback. hint, hint, free lunch ;-)
Next up, installing the Eibach Pro springs. I just cut 1/4 coil off the front springs to hopefully achieve the proper "rake" when lowering. Angle grinder is my new favorite tool. Hit the ends of the springs with some black touch-up paint and they are good to go:
Next up, installing the Eibach Pro springs. I just cut 1/4 coil off the front springs to hopefully achieve the proper "rake" when lowering. Angle grinder is my new favorite tool. Hit the ends of the springs with some black touch-up paint and they are good to go:
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04-22-2011, 07:26 AM
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Re: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe modding begins...first up, CAI.
^ Looks like a nice job... yes angle grinders are awesome tools. I'll be in Greensboro for the weekend, leaving today at 3, or I'd gladly come help.