DOT is finally investigating the differential problem with CTS and CTS-Vs
03-13-2009, 03:49 AM
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alright. I really love this car, but i don't know about this. I will have to sleep on it I guess. I don't plan on racing the car. Sure I'll open it up from time to time, but I'll try to stay away from getting into it from a dig. I'll have to invest in these kits everyone is getting to help reduce the occurence of this problem.
03-14-2009, 11:00 AM
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Just don't drive your V like a jack *** and it will last. I have almost 99K on mine. Yes, I open her up every once in a wile, and have even had a couple wheel hops 
03-16-2009, 02:05 PM
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EVERYONE I know or has spoken to has had to replace their rear in their V.
Saying they drive like a "jack ***" makes you look like a jack ***.
Now, I could say that you probably drive like *****.
But, then I'd be stooping to your level, and I won't do that.
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03-16-2009, 03:03 PM
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03-17-2009, 06:59 AM
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THE 1ST GEN HAS A REAR THAT HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED TO BE WEAK AND UNDER-ENGINEERED.
EVERYONE I know or has spoken to has had to replace their rear in their V.
Saying they drive like a "jack ***" makes you look like a jack ***.
Now, I could say that you probably drive like *****.
But, then I'd be stooping to your level, and I won't do that.
EVERYONE I know or has spoken to has had to replace their rear in their V.
Saying they drive like a "jack ***" makes you look like a jack ***.
Now, I could say that you probably drive like *****.
But, then I'd be stooping to your level, and I won't do that.
04-10-2009, 10:35 PM
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While I do not own a CTSV, I am following the thread. Please inform me if you can, what rear axle Caddy intends to use in the new 550 HP supercharged V.
Please do not tell me the GTO rear end. Caddy should, indeed, must install a Dana 44 to hold the extra power.
Does anyone have any info regarding this??
Please do not tell me the GTO rear end. Caddy should, indeed, must install a Dana 44 to hold the extra power.
Does anyone have any info regarding this??
04-13-2009, 07:33 PM
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While I do not own a CTSV, I am following the thread. Please inform me if you can, what rear axle Caddy intends to use in the new 550 HP supercharged V.
Please do not tell me the GTO rear end. Caddy should, indeed, must install a Dana 44 to hold the extra power.
Does anyone have any info regarding this??
Please do not tell me the GTO rear end. Caddy should, indeed, must install a Dana 44 to hold the extra power.
Does anyone have any info regarding this??
I've never Replaced the Rear in my Car - I just dont get on it from the Dig - Wait till your in 2nd!
04-23-2009, 06:51 PM
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the 04-05 rears are 6cyl rears they hoped would work with the frankestiening of the first 2 yr production cts-v's.
the issue was addressed in modle years 06-07 as well as the trans and strut tower brace being upgraded along with the more robust ls2.
the only people with gripes are the 04-05 crowd, i for one hammer the pith out of my car and only had cradle bushing issues.
the lesson to be learned ONCE AGAIN, never, and i mean never buy 1st run production vehicals.
final note:
i have the worlds only single turbo cts-v putting down over 490 rwtq and all driveline componants are completly stock. again, no issues with the 06 modle.
and yes if violent wheel hop occures i let off the gas pronto as it's a moot point to try and drive through it.
use your heads for something other than to grow hair on and you'll be okay.
the issue was addressed in modle years 06-07 as well as the trans and strut tower brace being upgraded along with the more robust ls2.
the only people with gripes are the 04-05 crowd, i for one hammer the pith out of my car and only had cradle bushing issues.
the lesson to be learned ONCE AGAIN, never, and i mean never buy 1st run production vehicals.
final note:
i have the worlds only single turbo cts-v putting down over 490 rwtq and all driveline componants are completly stock. again, no issues with the 06 modle.
and yes if violent wheel hop occures i let off the gas pronto as it's a moot point to try and drive through it.
use your heads for something other than to grow hair on and you'll be okay.
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05-07-2009, 12:15 PM
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the 04-05 rears are 6cyl rears they hoped would work with the frankestiening of the first 2 yr production cts-v's.
the issue was addressed in modle years 06-07 as well as the trans and strut tower brace being upgraded along with the more robust ls2.
the only people with gripes are the 04-05 crowd, i for one hammer the pith out of my car and only had cradle bushing issues.
the lesson to be learned ONCE AGAIN, never, and i mean never buy 1st run production vehicals.
final note:
i have the worlds only single turbo cts-v putting down over 490 rwtq and all driveline componants are completly stock. again, no issues with the 06 modle.
and yes if violent wheel hop occures i let off the gas pronto as it's a moot point to try and drive through it.
use your heads for something other than to grow hair on and you'll be okay.
the issue was addressed in modle years 06-07 as well as the trans and strut tower brace being upgraded along with the more robust ls2.
the only people with gripes are the 04-05 crowd, i for one hammer the pith out of my car and only had cradle bushing issues.
the lesson to be learned ONCE AGAIN, never, and i mean never buy 1st run production vehicals.
final note:
i have the worlds only single turbo cts-v putting down over 490 rwtq and all driveline componants are completly stock. again, no issues with the 06 modle.
and yes if violent wheel hop occures i let off the gas pronto as it's a moot point to try and drive through it.
use your heads for something other than to grow hair on and you'll be okay.
05-07-2009, 03:12 PM
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Only looking at for you my brudda, as given your understated status of having the most unique and coveted (sorry for getting Biblical on you) V (that be V1 or V2) in the whole fawking universe, I would hate for you to have a mishap due to your overconfidence in our glassjaw rears. Mine grenanded easily on a 6,500 1-2 shift, yours will too, be careful as we do not want to give the haterz any more ammo, as we know they need it.
Ride her hard, put her up wet!!!
If I were King, of anything other than the sh!tter in the Master Suite, I would give all V owners the Madman rear as reward for being screwed by The General.
05-09-2009, 03:17 PM
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they should make the rear axles out of the leg bone of a pronghorn antelope,
allthough they are small compared to buffalo bone they are 20x as lite and 200x as strong. that's all i have to say. uhg!
allthough they are small compared to buffalo bone they are 20x as lite and 200x as strong. that's all i have to say. uhg!
05-12-2009, 08:33 AM
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05-21-2009, 10:42 PM
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I Love this car. However this problem is real and with all the GM cars I have and have owned I can not believe they allowed these cars to leave with this suck a** rearend. I have very little done to the car so far and a 1-2 shift at 5500 blew the rearend and no I am not talking about a little crack. I am talking about the front of the dif breaking off and one of the back mounts breaking completly off. Crazy and since we do Magna chargers I want to put one on. However if it can not handle stock horse power what am I to do? and this is with the BMR front support. I am sure Madman's replacement is good but the price and then to ship it there and back? I have a 79 twin turbo Vette with a Tom's Dif setup and I was able to install at our shop and was about half that. For the newer Vettes they make support brackets to strengthen the case, does anyone do that for this housing. I need help and I want to keep the car. Any suggestions please.
Jimmi
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