Parts needed to transform (08-13) CTS to CTS-V?
03-10-2013, 12:16 AM
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Parts needed to transform (08-13) CTS to CTS-V? I'm not very car savvy but I like the look of the CTS-V but don't need the performance. Anyway, I was wondering what parts (part name and # would be great) I need to transform just the front of a CTS to a CTS-V as the only parts I am aware of to change are the hood, bumper and grills.
On a side note, I happened to stumble across a CTS with a V hood, but he never mentioned it when I talked to him. Wondering if I should bring this up because I'm wondering if it's been in an accident or should I be quiet as he might find it as a bonus and raise the price.
Very sorry if this has been asked before but I could not find anything on this. Thanks in advance.
On a side note, I happened to stumble across a CTS with a V hood, but he never mentioned it when I talked to him. Wondering if I should bring this up because I'm wondering if it's been in an accident or should I be quiet as he might find it as a bonus and raise the price.
Very sorry if this has been asked before but I could not find anything on this. Thanks in advance.
03-10-2013, 07:47 AM
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Please don't do this.
The fact that your "not car savvy" means it'll probably be halfassed too and look like some riced out civic. Be sure to add a 4" fart can to complete the build.
The fact that your "not car savvy" means it'll probably be halfassed too and look like some riced out civic. Be sure to add a 4" fart can to complete the build.
03-10-2013, 07:57 AM
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03-10-2013, 09:33 AM
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03-10-2013, 11:21 AM
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I don't know what parts it takes, but if i had a base model non-V (especially first gen, maybe Second) I would be looking to add the V front end as well. It looks good, way better than the base. I wouldn't be adding V badges and claiming that I had a V, but isn't that what we are all about, finding ways to make our current car better...
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03-10-2013, 11:23 AM
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I saw a 04-07 CTS with an in-progress '11 CTS coupe rear bumper mounted to it with a bunch of body filler. Wasn't even painted. It had the center exhaust, but it was factory diameter pipe with some autozone chrome tips that were way too small. It was the only body mod to the car. I was in too much shock to take pics. It looked like absolute poop. The stuff I've seen done to cars here in El Paso never ceases to amaze me.
To the OP, if you like the look of the V, get a V. Otherwise look into D3 or some of the other aftermarket body kit manufacturers to change the look of your car. There's nothing worse than a clone, especially if its incomplete. My only justification for a looks-only clone is when they are destroying it for the filming of a movie. All it does is make you a poser. Now a regular CTS with a LSA swap on the other hand would be interesting...
To the OP, if you like the look of the V, get a V. Otherwise look into D3 or some of the other aftermarket body kit manufacturers to change the look of your car. There's nothing worse than a clone, especially if its incomplete. My only justification for a looks-only clone is when they are destroying it for the filming of a movie. All it does is make you a poser. Now a regular CTS with a LSA swap on the other hand would be interesting...
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03-10-2013, 12:13 PM
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You guys are idiots, if he wants his car to look better why put him down for attempting it. It's not your car so you don't have to dislike what he's doing. A lot of guys have put G8 GXP wheels and the front end on their GT and it turned out really nice. Some have even put a Holden front end and other various parts on their G8 so to each his own.
03-10-2013, 01:24 PM
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You guys are idiots, if he wants his car to look better why put him down for attempting it. It's not your car so you don't have to dislike what he's doing. A lot of guys have put G8 GXP wheels and the front end on their GT and it turned out really nice. Some have even put a Holden front end and other various parts on their G8 so to each his own.
You jump into and drive the two cars you mention and you hardly feel the difference, you jump into a 6 banger cts compared to the v it is not even like driving the same type of car sound wise or performance. I think you are comparing apples to Oranges.
Anyway if you are not concerned about what the v really is, they make a sportier version of the 6 banger called a performance.
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03-10-2013, 01:39 PM
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You guys are idiots, if he wants his car to look better why put him down for attempting it. It's not your car so you don't have to dislike what he's doing. A lot of guys have put G8 GXP wheels and the front end on their GT and it turned out really nice. Some have even put a Holden front end and other various parts on their G8 so to each his own.
P.s. Get fucked
@OP, if you like the styling of the V then get the front grill, side skirts, bumper, hood, 19 rims, Brembos and suspension, aftermarket exhaust, headers, CAI, tune, and for the love of God don't put V badges on it and you will have one sexy ride!
03-10-2013, 01:49 PM
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Agreed, but even worse is when someone takes a car/truck that isn't even offered in the top tier and puts badges all over it.. Ie, I took a pic of a Chevrolet Colorado with V badges on it about a year ago. It looked stock with regular tires! Stuff like that confuses the **** out of me...
Changing a 30k car( Pontiac G8 GT was a great deal with an MSRP of $29,995) to look like a 39k(Pontiac G8 GXP will start at $39,995) car is much different than changing a 35k car to a 65k car. Just sayin.
You jump into and drive the two cars you mention and you hardly feel the difference, you jump into a 6 banger cts compared to the v it is not even like driving the same type of car sound wise or performance. I think you are comparing apples to Oranges.
Anyway if you are not concerned about what the v really is, they make a sportier version of the 6 banger called a performance.
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You jump into and drive the two cars you mention and you hardly feel the difference, you jump into a 6 banger cts compared to the v it is not even like driving the same type of car sound wise or performance. I think you are comparing apples to Oranges.
Anyway if you are not concerned about what the v really is, they make a sportier version of the 6 banger called a performance.
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03-10-2013, 02:04 PM
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people put zr1/zo6 wheels on c6's, M parts on non m vehicles, rs parts on 2.0 a4's
their modding scene manages to still function. some wheels and a hood isnt going to kill the V brand. We have V owners who have 5 lug camaro wheels on their cars.
their modding scene manages to still function. some wheels and a hood isnt going to kill the V brand. We have V owners who have 5 lug camaro wheels on their cars.
03-10-2013, 02:28 PM
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I think everybody here thinks that people who put M badges on their cars that are not "m"s are douche bags.
I could care less what wheels people put on their cars.
But when you are going to change hood, grills, bumpers, and badges you are pushing the douche bag wanna be line. Just my opinion.
03-10-2013, 02:39 PM
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I disagree! I have no issue with someone that makes a car look like the performance version! It looks great, and turns heads! Now take that same car and put badges on it and that's when I start making fun of people! I've seen many beautiful V6 4th gen Camaros with nice body kits to look look the SS but with no SS badges, I've even seen beautiful 6 banger mustangs with cobra body kits on but no SVT or cobra badges! Take those same cars and add the badges and your just looking for someone to clown on you...
