Cadillac CTS-V - Roll Bar (PICS)

Finished the install of my roll bar. Work done by Mike Ruth of famous Alston Racing fame. Bar is 1.75 .120 wall DOM. I really liked Junior1s cage and I copied the roll bar portion of it. Excuse the car being filthy from the shop. I still have some cosmetic stuff to do covering the back seat delete.

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Nice! I can't wait to get mine. Also looking forward to seeing what you do cosmetically. I haven't had a back seat in my car for a long time now.

You guys are hard core.

Whoo Hoo.

I bet the valets love parking your car!

Are you going to gut the rear doors at all? Might as well...

Oh yeah, and figure out how to remove the rear air bags, etc.

dam that looks good, how much weight savings do you estimate with the front seats and rear seat delete.

oh my god

why not just buy an f-body if you want a 2 seater? there was no real need to just ruin your car, could've sold it and bought an f-body or something. dear lord.

I think it looks pretty bad ass ....

well, regardless of how bad ass it looks, it's retarded. if you want an impractical 2 seater, you don't buy a 4 door cadillac with heated leather seats.

well, regardless of how bad ass it looks, it's retarded. if you want an impractical 2 seater, you don't buy a 4 door cadillac with heated leather seats.

Hey RADEon.....go wax your car or something.

Go roll yours.

dam that looks good, how much weight savings do you estimate with the front seats and rear seat delete.

You can loose about 90 lbs total on the front seats. The rear seat is about 75-80 with the plastic trunk tub. The rollbar puts back about 55.

Are you going to gut the rear doors at all? Might as well...

Oh yeah, and figure out how to remove the rear air bags, etc.

The air bags I haven't figured out yet. It's obvious that my car is just a streetable track car. It's not a daily driver
but I may want to keep some of it's street character (heater, AC etc.)

Are you able to notice any difference in the "stiffness" of the car?

I've driven FBodies pre and post Roll Bar install and the difference is night and day.

Got any video of your car on the track BTW?... Sick ride... Can't wait to own one myself.

ETA: I think it's awesome you've put the bar in... If I had the extra cash laying around to have a "track day" V... I'd be all over it!

The air bags I haven't figured out yet. It's obvious that my car is just a streetable track car. It's not a daily driver
but I may want to keep some of it's street character (heater, AC etc.)

That's the same way I look at mine. I did just drive 1500 miles across the country with it though (cheaper than the SRT8).

Are you able to notice any difference in the "stiffness" of the car?

I've driven FBodies pre and post Roll Bar install and the difference is night and day.

Got any video of your car on the track BTW?... Sick ride... Can't wait to own one myself.

ETA: I think it's awesome you've put the bar in... If I had the extra cash laying around to have a "track day" V... I'd be all over it!

Thanks. Look, we all love the V1. When my car was new and cost $57,000 I would never dream of welding a rollbar in it. 7 years later and 25 track days have gone by. It's now a $17-19,000 car and I'm not worried anymore about the possibility of it not returning from the next track day. I'm beginning to push it harder and safety has been on my mind lately. A rollbar and harnesses had to be next. I still like to drive the car on the street as well.

I haven't noticed anything as far as stiffness yet but I have a couple of track days coming up. F bodies are a little limp in some spots and I agree with your observations on a roll bar.

I've got some track videos from Road America last year but I need to figure out how to post them someday.

My car actually has the same mods as yours, except a way bigger cam (assuming you have the GM hot cam in the stage 2), and probably better heads, so I guess its time for a roll cage. I actually might just get rid of all my seats, air bags, cut the roof off of the car, trunk lid, front bumper, and both back doors.

My car actually has the same mods as yours, except a way bigger cam (assuming you have the GM hot cam in the stage 2), and probably better heads, so I guess its time for a roll cage. I actually might just get rid of all my seats, air bags, cut the roof off of the car, trunk lid, front bumper, and both back doors.

Why is my roll bar pissing you off?

:lol: Cuz hes a little child and he doesn't have one.

Go tell Pratt and Miller that putting a role cage in Cadillac is "ruining" it ya tool.

Big Bu Bu cage looks sick! These cars were made for the track, not bragging about the list of mods in your signature.

Not my style, if I did one itd be a bolt in bar that I could remove unless im at the track. That would have been a much better option.

I agree it's not for everyone. But if it is your thing, this is how mine came out.

I don't know why all the hate. If its not your thing look at the pictures and move on. His car, his money. Not like he put lambo doors on it...

I couldn't bring myself to do that to a V, but it is pretty badass. Kudos!

Roll bar looks really good, and with the seats in there its a very cool car. It may not be for everyone but I have to agree that the cars are devalued so much now that would you buy a different car for a track car when you have one of these in your garage......

Does anyone have a roll bar - or seen a roll bar in the cts-v that allows the car to retain 4 passengers?

Roll bar looks really good, and with the seats in there its a very cool car. It may not be for everyone but I have to agree that the cars are devalued so much now that would you buy a different car for a track car when you have one of these in your garage......

Does anyone have a roll bar - or seen a roll bar in the cts-v that allows the car to retain 4 passengers?

Not that ive seen but itd be very easy to turn that weld in bar into a bolt in bar so its removeable. If your not on the track theres no need for the roll bar unless you plan on rolling it on the highway.

Drag strip bars can be bolt in and still be certfiied to 10.0 i believe they are very safe if done properly.

If your not on the track theres no need for the roll bar unless you plan on rolling it on the highway.

Unless your car sees a lot of track time I wouldn't bother with any roll bar.

very very nice.....

Im putting those sway bars to good use btw
thanks

very very nice.....

Im putting those sway bars to good use btw
thanks

Glad to hear that!

My car actually has the same mods as yours, except a way bigger cam (assuming you have the GM hot cam in the stage 2), and probably better heads, so I guess its time for a roll cage. I actually might just get rid of all my seats, air bags, cut the roof off of the car, trunk lid, front bumper, and both back doors.

Damn good idea, that is exactly what I did. I went from a Silver 4dr to a black coupe. Why, because I can, but more so for safety.

I have seen the car you are commenting about, it is pristine, fast, and well maintained. The owner can drive his car to one of the most respected tracks in the world in a couple hrs, change tires and rock as hard as he wants.

He has made a very logical decision that fits his application perfectly.

God Bless America

My car actually has the same mods as yours, except a way bigger cam (assuming you have the GM hot cam in the stage 2), and probably better heads, so I guess its time for a roll cage. I actually might just get rid of all my seats, air bags, cut the roof off of the car, trunk lid, front bumper, and both back doors.

What's your point in listing these mods? All I have are headers, stock FE4s with 112k miles and my car is still probably faster around a track than yours.

Damn good idea, that is exactly what I did. I went from a Silver 4dr to a black coupe. Why, because I can, but more so for safety.

I have seen the car you are commenting about, it is pristine, fast, and well maintained. The owner can drive his car to one of the most respected tracks in the world in a couple hrs, change tires and rock as hard as he wants.

He has made a very logical decision that fits his application perfectly.

God Bless America

Looking good sir! When are you getting out there again?

Looking good sir! When are you getting out there again?

Oh man, not soon enough! :bang:

The V is back to stock, the Vette is far from being done. Waiting on the machine shop and aero to arrive. Glad this is just a hobby.

Might have to rent a car and come down to play.:nod::drive::drive::drive::drive::drive::nod:

What's your point in listing these mods? All I have are headers, stock FE4s with 112k miles and my car is still probably faster around a track than yours.

because he took a shot at my by saying "go wax your car", like he's some elite high tech racer.


I don't know how some of you aren't getting how stupid it is to do this to a 4 door sedan. You render the back doors useless, you might as well just pull the panels off them and sell them.


This being said, Yoopers vette, I could certainly see myself in. But regardless, it's not logical (IE completely retarded) to completely nullify the rear seats in a 4 door sedan that you're still going to daily drive. He is a ricer.

OHHHH That's a V with the bar? I was certain that someone had posted a pic of a 77 K-5 Blazer on the V section by mistake.

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wow big bu bu those are on sale for 5 bucks a piece, you should buy a bunch and duct tape them (preferably matching duct tape, but if not, maybe camo duct tape) to the cage, for increased safety.

http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Air-Technologies-1-75Meshsafefence-Fencing/dp/B000W67GIQ

and hot damn, mesh plastic fence, you might as well replace your windows, as well.

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wow big bu bu those are on sale for 5 bucks a piece, you should buy a bunch and duct tape them (preferably matching duct tape, but if not, maybe camo duct tape) to the cage, for increased safety.

http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Air-Technologies-1-75Meshsafefence-Fencing/dp/B000W67GIQ

and hot damn, mesh plastic fence, you might as well replace your windows, as well.

Get over yourself.

You're stupid and you're weak, and your responses to this post are lame. Get over yourself.

then why you getting so raged?

fwiw, there's people elsewhere calling you out for this stupid shit, but just don't have the heart to tell you that you ruined a perfectly good car. here's some stuff:

Yeah he was like "why do you hate my roll bar?" I about shit my pants when I read that.

I've seen roll bars in MANY rides that I was like "Hmm that kinda works" in a V....NOT A CHANCE

I just like that he somehow thinks its cool to turn a luxury sedan into the most impractical car possible.

Yeah and I used to think that 2 door 4 seaters sucked balls but this cat took that to a whole new level

I like the fact he was bragging about "when I bought my car it was $58k and now that it's only worth whatever the fuck he said I don't mind turning it into a cock magnet"


so yeah your whole "strength in numbers" thing with like 3 people that agree with you isn't really owning me.

fwiw, there's people elsewhere calling you out for this stupid shit, but just don't have the heart to tell you that you ruined a perfectly good car. here's some stuff:

Yeah he was like "why do you hate my roll bar?" I about shit my pants when I read that.

I've seen roll bars in MANY rides that I was like "Hmm that kinda works" in a V....NOT A CHANCE

I just like that he somehow thinks its cool to turn a luxury sedan into the most impractical car possible.

Yeah and I used to think that 2 door 4 seaters sucked balls but this cat took that to a whole new level

I like the fact he was bragging about "when I bought my car it was $58k and now that it's only worth whatever the fuck he said I don't mind turning it into a cock magnet"


so yeah your whole "strength in numbers" thing with like 3 people that agree with you isn't really owning me.

Sorry you got all butt hurt about my post. I've read your responses. You don't like what I did. You called it retarded (first) then a cock magnet. We get it! We know exactly how you feel. Now please shut the fuck up. Then go away. Or, if it makes you feel better think up some more clever descriptions about me and my car and we all will indulge you a few more times on your fucked up rant.....

You should roll it and see how it holds up.

I'll be number 4.

You track your car often and you wanted a roll bar, seems logical to me...

Boys Boys Boys does it really matter who's is the biggest? :engarde:
where is that group hug thing when you need it? oh ya wrong forum!

Has anyone mounted the BMR front strut tower bar on an 07 ctsv?
Will it fit with the engine cover off?

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wow big bu bu those are on sale for 5 bucks a piece, you should buy a bunch and duct tape them (preferably matching duct tape, but if not, maybe camo duct tape) to the cage, for increased safety.

http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Air-Technologies-1-75Meshsafefence-Fencing/dp/B000W67GIQ

and hot damn, mesh plastic fence, you might as well replace your windows, as well.

did you find this on D3? I'm interested...lol you're making me laugh my ass off!!!

My buddy put 20" CCW's on his gen 4 Camaro and it wheelhopped like crazy. Before he installed a rear trailing arm relocation kit he installed a roll cage and the wheelhop was gone. Maybe yours will have the same effect.

Looks great, Big Bu Bu! I should probably do the same sort of thing, but instead I just ignore the fact that I'm doing obscene speeds on track and pretend that nothing bad could ever happen to me. :P

fwiw, there's people elsewhere calling you out for this stupid shit, but just don't have the heart to tell you that you ruined a perfectly good car. here's some stuff:

so yeah your whole "strength in numbers" thing with like 3 people that agree with you isn't really owning me.
You posting quotes from your Myspace page is totally owning Big Bu Bu. You go, Radeon!

You posting quotes from your Myspace page is totally owning Big Bu Bu. You go, Radeon!

That's me. Owned by children playing on the internet. What else would you expect for a "retarded cock magnet ricer" with a roll bar :)

Wow! Weekend warrior for sure!! Any plans for force induction on your ride?

You should roll it and see how it holds up.

Roll what??

Dam, what I miss?

Why is my roll bar pissing you off?

You should just ignore the people who are full of negativity. You bought a performance vehicle, nothing you have done to it is out of the ordinary.

I still dig the seats.

because he took a shot at my by saying "go wax your car", like he's some elite high tech racer.


I don't know how some of you aren't getting how stupid it is to do this to a 4 door sedan. You render the back doors useless, you might as well just pull the panels off them and sell them.


This being said, Yoopers vette, I could certainly see myself in. But regardless, it's not logical (IE completely retarded) to completely nullify the rear seats in a 4 door sedan that you're still going to daily drive. He is a ricer.

this is the dumbest argument i have ever heard. The previous owner of my car had only two people in his family so he never used the back doors. My wife and I only have us in our family and honestly if i have to carry more then two people i take a truck. So i never use my back seats, not sure how it would be a waste to pull them out full time. More so why on earth would you car what someone does to their vehicle?

There are people who are afraid to go out of the ordinary. There are people who get curious and have more of an imagination. Though not always a big hit with everyone, at least they tried. In all honesty, others need to quit worrying about how people mod their own cars and stick to their own car.

Hey RADEon.....go wax your car or something.

That's the best comeback ever!!! LMAO
Gonna have to remember that one.

The difference is you are using yours for a track car and Radeon's car is his dream car that he spent his lifes savings on.
He's probably waxing it right now.

Clean cage.....while I understand the basis or Radons argument......the bottom line is you love your car, your drive it dangerously on a track, frequently, and you value keeping you head attached if you roll the thing over.

I debated for several months whether or not to cage my "street driven" Camaro. I was tracking it every month or two, and with the carefully chosen mods, and skill I developed I decided the car was too fast on track TO NOT have a cage. Good call on the install. Safety first brotha!

My back seat is fukt too :)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wwmsER8wLog/T7VYivQQeDI/AAAAAAAAA84/CUtIySQJkq8/s800/DSC00239.JPG

Looks like a combination of a "V" and a sandrail.

My back seat is fukt too :)

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wwmsER8wLog/T7VYivQQeDI/AAAAAAAAA84/CUtIySQJkq8/s800/DSC00239.JPG

You fuckin' ricer! :cheers:

You fuckin' ricer! :cheers:

Carbon Fiber too...;)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2-b4SgScC_I/T7VYdBu7pLI/AAAAAAAAA8U/E8e_0FTvk44/s800/DSC00232.JPG

how dare you do that to your car? who puts a roll cage into a performance car? how would you fit your stock seats now for 2nd gear highway pulls?

Carbon Fiber too...;)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2-b4SgScC_I/T7VYdBu7pLI/AAAAAAAAA8U/E8e_0FTvk44/s800/DSC00232.JPG

Atleast you don't have to worry about your nav buttons peeling.

It works!

http://i879.photobucket.com/albums/ab351/msummers_bucket/Trailerpics009.jpg

It looks awesome! A roll bar is on my list too.

Carbon Fiber too...;)

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