My new to me 2004 CTS-V

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My new to me 2004 CTS-V

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Picked up a 04' CTS-V with 140k today. Came with a B&B exhaust (Installed), Eibach lowering springs, Spare driveshaft and differential, and a complete set of Btrake Motive Drilled/Slotted rotors/pads. Everything works and it runs great. Going to get it cleaned up tomorrow.

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2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Nice score! One of these is on my list of possibilities when it comes time to put the Grand Prix out to pasture.
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haro1225 wrote:Nice score! One of these is on my list of possibilities when it comes time to put the Grand Prix out to pasture.
Thanks, I love it already. Haven't had a manual for a few years so I'm still getting used to that haha
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itsa very nice!
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Nice! I remember one being on the dealer floor when my parents bought the 05 2500 HD and I was sitting in it shifting it, drooling over it, lol.
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate it. Spent the day washing/clay bar/waxing the car. Also got the carperts/floor mats shampooed. It started raining so I couldn't get better pictures, but nonetheless.

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That's awesome!
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Grabbed a few more pictures when I drove it to get the title switched over.
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2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
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2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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This message, I approve of it;

Proper cylinder count? Check!
Man pedal? Check!
Power delivered to the right axle? Check!
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CMNTMXR57 wrote:This message, I approve of it;

Proper cylinder count? Check!
Man pedal? Check!
Power delivered to the right axle? Check!
LoL, thats funny. Appreciate it.

Spent today cleaning up the backend. PO tinted the tails, 3rd brake, and reverse lights. Looked pretty rough so I gave it some love. Also removed the "CTS" badge from the rear end and buffed a few panels while I was at it.

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2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
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Looks great!
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00Beast wrote:Looks great!
Thanks!

Waiting on the rest of my LEDs for the interior to arrive then I'll grab some more pics. Also going to get the brakes and lowering springs installed when time allows. The bonneville just went down today with a fuel pump I believe. So priorities first lol
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2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
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2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Got my front rotors and pads installed today. Going to get the rears installed tomorrow and the rest of my LED's installed.
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2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
"Big 3", Tint

2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Got my LEDs installed today. Love how they look. Just need to get the sun visor bulbs and I'll be done.
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2001 Bonneville SSEI (His) - Gen V/3.5 pulley/CAI/SD Headers/ZZP 1.9 Rockers/90# Springs/Magnaflow Converter/HP Tuners/180* T-Stat/Trans-Go Shift Kit/TruCool Transmission Cooler/ F-Body Front Brakes/STS Rear Brakes/Tint/GXP Interior September 2015 COTM

2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
"Big 3", Tint

2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Got a few things done this weekend. Replaced my differential bushing, installed a Lingenfelter air filter, and got the rear Eibach springs and mighty mouse spacers installed (Ran out of time for the front springs). Planning on installing my front springs and stainless brake lines next weekend (Hopefully).

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New bushings used
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Old Bushing
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Mighty mouse spacer installed (This is behind the back seat in the trunk)
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Rear springs installed
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2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
"Big 3", Tint

2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Little update to give. Got the front struts replaced and the car cleaned up so I went for a long drive and snapped a few pics.

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2007 Trailblazer SS (Hers) - PCM4Less tune, E-Fans, SLP PowerFlo Exhaust, Hotchkis Sways, PML Tranny Pan, Powerstop Brakes,
"Big 3", Tint

2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Looks super clean! Can't beat that black on tan combo.
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nos4blood70 wrote:Looks super clean! Can't beat that black on tan combo.
Thanks, I appreciate it. The tan is growing on me the more I have it. Wasn't a fan at first but I couldn't turn down the deal.
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"Big 3", Tint

2004 CTS-V (His) - B&B Exhaust, LS7 clutch, HIDs, LED fogs, Powerstop Brakes, Tint

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Those are nice cars. Looks awesome. Enjoy.
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