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Black Cherry Update Page 3!

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:37 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Got her washed up today,
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Lots of cool gadgets that the GXP didn't have,

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:27 pm
by SSEiMan01
You didn't say it was that color!!! I freaking love that color! Looking good Seth! I'm anxious for you to start modding on it.

Edit: Please take all that plastic off of the engine, make a sled or some wall art or something, but I bet the 3.6 won't look too bad nekkid.

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:33 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
It's actually kinda ugly, the intake looks weird but yes I plan on taking all the plastic off. Also plan add a tune, intake spacer, ported tb, CAI, and an oil catch can.

Hopefully I have some time off this summer to come meet you and some Chicago people.

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:38 pm
by SSEiMan01
Hm. Interesting.

I wanna see how much faster you can make this thing. :)

Also, definitely want to meet you sometime! You need a ride in the GXP. :poke:

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:04 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Yes I do!! I have considered a supercharger...

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:05 pm
by gweg_b
Looks delicious!! :P Great find, Seth!

I like all the little goodies of a Caddy, especially that pop-up screen! Can't wait to see some mods!

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:09 pm
by SSEiMan01
Hm. S/C 3.6 sounds neat, maybe even turbo. :poke:

Wanna race when/if you do? :P

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:23 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Thanks Greg!

Oh man Will, I think you would still walk on me! AWD and 400 hp would be fun!

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:05 pm
by SSEiMan01
Hells yeah. But I have no issues with traction when its dry out. ;)

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:27 pm
by sandrock
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSa3tAssRM4

Oh, and I love the car! Ditch those tires though....

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:37 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
I hate the tires but they are brand new... Someday I will get new ones, wish I could roast them off.

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:41 pm
by SSEiMan01
:laughing3:

Now ya see, I seem to have the opposite problem. It's too fun to resist though. Give a man 415hp with a 6 speed and an LSD, you get the idea. I have to make the PO's $1300 investment last though, as I can't afford new tires, Michelin or otherwise (probably will get Continentals when that time comes).

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:39 pm
by Hotwheels
Beautiful car. Would really like to know the long-term reliability of one, as a CTS4 would be awesome in the snow up here, besides I like the gadgets and styling. Someone in my town has the identical car - beautiful color.

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:26 pm
by ga93sle
I love the color! Very sharp car!

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:55 pm
by th3fr4nchi5e
Gorgeous car! I love thet color also!

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 2:28 pm
by CMNTMXR57
First thing I thought when I saw those tires were "Those gotta go"... But yea, kinda hard to dump a new set of tires even if you hate them. :)

My Spring Cruise to Starved Rock is May 19th...

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:07 pm
by repinS
Those tires will get the maximum return possible if you throw them on craigslist now! :P

Nice CTS too. Yummy interior.

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:27 pm
by SSEiMan01
CMNTMXR57 wrote:My Spring Cruise to Starved Rock is May 19th...
I shall be there, but you already knew that. :)

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 2:17 am
by 1tinindian
Very nice Seth, just too bad I never took any pictures of our two GXPs together that night.
The color looks great, was that in east park?

GM refers that engine (3.6) as their "High Feature V6", but at the dealership it is referred to as the "High Failure V6", at least those that are installed in the Traverses.
Too many mile between oil changes kill the timing chains.
Waters pump and P/S pump failures are also common.
I wish you the best of luck with yours.



CMNTMXR57 wrote:
My Spring Cruise to Starved Rock is May 19th...
More detailed info on this please, Lane.
When (time) and where?
I'm not familiar with Starved Rock.

Looks like I'm 4.5 hours away.

I'd love to get some more wheel time in on my GXP and have some fun!

Leon

Re: Black Cherry

Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:34 am
by Saturn Simon
Beautiful. And as others have said, that is definitely the right colour.

If you were to remove all the plastic covers from the engine, would that increase NVH? Probably not my much, but its probably not the desired effect in a Cadillac.