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My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:22 pm
by 98SSE
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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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:44 pm
by haro1225
Nice score! One of these is on my list of possibilities when it comes time to put the Grand Prix out to pasture.

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:45 pm
by 98SSE
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

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:36 pm
by redfury
itsa very nice!

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2016 11:41 pm
by 00Beast
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.

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2016 3:53 pm
by 1oldman
Very nice and, I'm happy for you and I'm jealous too. - BC

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:03 pm
by 98SSE
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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Claybar before roof.
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Claybar after roof.
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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:12 pm
by nos4blood70
That's awesome!

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:56 pm
by 98SSE
Grabbed a few more pictures when I drove it to get the title switched over.
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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:54 am
by CMNTMXR57
This message, I approve of it;

Proper cylinder count? Check!
Man pedal? Check!
Power delivered to the right axle? Check!

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2016 4:59 pm
by 98SSE
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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Finished
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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 12:02 pm
by 00Beast
Looks great!

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:19 pm
by 98SSE
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

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 8:13 pm
by 98SSE
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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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:55 pm
by 98SSE
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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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 5:21 pm
by 98SSE
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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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:14 pm
by 98SSE
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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Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:57 am
by nos4blood70
Looks super clean! Can't beat that black on tan combo.

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 7:27 pm
by 98SSE
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.

Re: My new to me 2004 CTS-V

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:42 pm
by jradke61
Those are nice cars. Looks awesome. Enjoy.