siggyfreud

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Hey all,

I've decided to keep my CTS-V and make it the car I want it to be. I've enjoyed the car for the 9 months I've owned it, but always felt like it was the previous owners car, not mine. I was keeping it stock in case I decided to sell.

I think, over time, I can build this car to suite my desires. As much as I want another really fast car, I love the surprise that a quick, mean-sounding growl that this 4-door can muster. I love the looks of confusion as people hear what should be a Corvette or F-body, and around the corner turns what people may have traditionally viewed as grandpa's car. And I love that I can have more than 1 other person in there when need be. My GF who HATES road trips was completely content reclined in the passenger seat with the seat heater on and a blanket, as she watched a movie on my NAV screen on the way up to Seattle.

So that said, I have begun what will probably be the slow process of transformation. Both the looks and performance of this car will eventually be touched

I appreciate the input from everyone in regards to getting a C5, and look forward to your input about modifying my CTS-V.

For now, I have blacked out the grill. I kept the chrome trim up top, as I like having a bit of shine. I'm not going for a completely black-out look, but rather, want something that looks smooth, but has a little bit of a dark side.





Let me know what you think .

greg_74

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The grille looks great man, really shows off the Caddy emblem. I've just been browsing over here on the Caddy side since I'm thinking of getting a V and I've got so say yours is VERY clean! Is that a whole new grill or the stock one painted black?

aurora40

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It looks nice. I'm always on the fence about the grill, as the bold chrome grill is fairly distinctive and looks good. But it looks good blacked out like that too.

And I share the original sentiment. I'm hesitant to mod my car, because I keep thinking about maybe selling and getting a V2. But I really enjoy the hell out of the car, quirks aside. The ride they settled on is great, definitely firm and sporty, but not rough.

Axles would probably be my first purchase, I just am hesitant to spend that first amount. I guess I haven't decided 100% yet.

munsonbw

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The black of the grill and the black car really set off the chrome. I like it!

siggyfreud

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Thanks for the comments . Makes me happier with it hehe.

OriGinaL Condo

I love it. I have plans to do the same thing

Ekshail

Love it. I've been thinking about doing this myself.

siggyfreud

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Right on. When I did it, I painted the entire lower section, as that chrome is so hard to clean and gets dirty that it barely resembles chrome after awhile.

Ekshail

^^True. Mine is more of a cooper/chrome look LOL

wcryan

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do the trim!!!! : )

jcollege

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Looks great, I keep wanting to do this mod, powdercoat vs. rattle can is where I am getting hung up.

siggyfreud

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Powdercoat may provide some longevity in terms of rock chips and whatnot. If you have the time I'd say go for it. For me, I wanted to verify I liked the look before I would start thinking about doing a more permanent version of it.

AWDTBSS

paint the calipers black or red

siggyfreud

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Funny you should say that. I was thinking about painting them black. But I eventually want some nice gunmetal rims, so wasn't sure how that would look at that point.

I had considered red as well, but thought that might stand out a bit much.

AWDTBSS

if ur gonna do gunmetal rims then do black calipers and do a V symbol sticker in like white or silver. that'd look cool imo
that and tint ur windows

siggyfreud

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Got the quote today to do it at my fav tint shop. Just have to free up a weekend to go get it done . All this recreational sex sure can be a free-time killer! Ugh . . .