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Old 04-18-2008, 01:36 PM
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D3 Research and Design: Custom CTS (based on Cadillac CTS) news

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D3 Cadillac, the leader in Cadillac tuning, introduces the new 2008 Cadillac CTS Performance Exterior Package. The exterior enhancements are not only exquisitely designed styling cues integrated seamlessly, they are functional as well. The front grill has a unique jewel like cut on the stainless steel wire mesh that signifies performance & class. The additional openings in the front allow for a larger surface area to induce adequate cooling for the engine compartment. This is important when you start squeezing more performance out of this engine, as heat is a byproduct of making more power. Not only were the factory brake ducts maintained, but the front fascia also introduces double the cooling by adding an additional brake duct pick ups on each side. Notice the angled lip towards the lower edge of the front fascia. This angled edge has been designed and measured for just the right amount of down force without creating too much drag. The side skirts offer a much more complete look and help transfer the styling from the front of the vehicle to the rear without loosing the theme of the design. The rear deck lid spoiler and rear roof spoiler help introduce down force at high speed while keeping the air stable coming off the backside of the vehicle. The rear lower diffuser helps keep the air uniform while passing the underside of the vehicle. While at speed the air is kept moving uniform rather than curling up behind the vehicle, often promoting rear end lift at high speeds.
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relatively clean, i am not sure about the exhaust and bottom part of the rear... might need some pics...
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I like the wheels. But otherwise, the stock CTS is good on its own.
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rims look cheap.
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I like every thing but the lower rear valence.
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girls > car
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a little too much mesh on the front.
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Originally Posted by FutureBagdA4
girls > car


Those girls are smokin

I like the car except for the cheap looking wheels and rear valence as mentioned. A lot of Zenetti wheels remind me of some poverty spec bling wheels
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I'll take the wheels,, oh wait I'll take the girls, you can have the rest....
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I like the CTS, but this doesn't do it for me.
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I like the girls, but the CTS stock is way hotter than this.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
yes, maybe, and YES.

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although it's quite angular, it's pretty clean to me
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something is wrong with me... i didn't even notice the girls
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^been spending too much time in amsterdam.
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