neuronbob's Official CTS-V Appreciation Thread (6MT V wagon 10 yrs old, pg 46)
08-30-2015, 10:49 AM
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Ahh I know you are going to be next. It is only a matter of time. As in probably sometime in September.
08-30-2015, 11:12 AM
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Excited to see Jason's new whip and hear his initial feedback. 
08-30-2015, 03:53 PM
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08-31-2015, 06:18 AM
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Pick up is Friday morning/lunch depending on if the train I am taking to pick it up gets delayed or not since reviews don't seem all that assuring.
08-31-2015, 01:27 PM
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Bob, I saw your post in Steven's Vette thread about the magnetic shocks and lowering. Is it really that big of an issue? Wheel gap drives me crazy. I prefer it to be at a minimum. I am not worried about a stiff suspension as I had 14k F and 12k R coils on the F. I would like to retain the Magnetic shocks but see a lot of people seem to be blowing struts when lowered too? Do you think this is a big concern? The car will probably see between 16-20k miles per year.
08-31-2015, 01:35 PM
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08-31-2015, 01:56 PM
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Bob, I saw your post in Steven's Vette thread about the magnetic shocks and lowering. Is it really that big of an issue? Wheel gap drives me crazy. I prefer it to be at a minimum. I am not worried about a stiff suspension as I had 14k F and 12k R coils on the F. I would like to retain the Magnetic shocks but see a lot of people seem to be blowing struts when lowered too? Do you think this is a big concern? The car will probably see between 16-20k miles per year.
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08-31-2015, 02:04 PM
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and towels.. 
08-31-2015, 02:07 PM
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<p><img alt="" src="https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/nod.gif" title="Nod" /></p><p> </p><p>Don't worry I'll hook you up.... The back of your V will be better then any house. <img alt="" src="https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/embarrassment.gif" title="
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08-31-2015, 03:09 PM
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with upgraded tires fo sho!
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08-31-2015, 03:41 PM
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I would probably do KW3 or BC Racing coils instead of bags. That also is if there are any camber kits available for the car so I don't go through tires in 5k miles.
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08-31-2015, 04:18 PM
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dem red calipers..
08-31-2015, 04:21 PM
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I drive a Subata.
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it!
08-31-2015, 04:24 PM
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Holy fawk that color is fantastic
08-31-2015, 04:26 PM
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<p></p><p> </p><p>*Paging J.... RS143 please report to the thread*</p><p> </p><p>@rockstar143</p><p> </p><p>Get your ass in here.</p>
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08-31-2015, 04:35 PM
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It's pretty rare to spot a Vagon, but whenever I see one in my rearview mirror, it scares me.
08-31-2015, 05:26 PM
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It really is. I'm not a red person but that color is just awesome. I almost pulled the trigger on one but it had the light interior and no Recaros, both of which were on my list.</p><p>Congrats on the purchase! We're taking over AZ 
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09-01-2015, 06:26 AM
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Congrats on the Vagon. Beautiful.
09-01-2015, 12:35 PM
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Thanks all. Car is a blast to drive. Its a great overall car, especially on the hwy.
Quality wise, compared to the TL - door panel could use some weight from what i have noticed. I know it doesn't hold a candle to the TL, just something i noticed.
Majofo - I am not ready to mess with the TCS/Stabilitrak button
Quality wise, compared to the TL - door panel could use some weight from what i have noticed. I know it doesn't hold a candle to the TL, just something i noticed.
Majofo - I am not ready to mess with the TCS/Stabilitrak button
09-01-2015, 12:45 PM
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I posted this in JB's thread:
Everything off is like riding a bull. 
I'm not sure if putting it in sport with traction off really improves performance. I think you really need many hours in that mode before you get it right.
The performance settings on the V are ambiguous and the owner's manual doesn't mention much other than how to flip the switches. The V as well as many GM vehicles have traction control as well as stabilitrak (think ESP). The TC button the steering wheel controls both:
Default: Both on
Hit button once: TC off, Stabilitrak on
Hit button twice: TC off, Stabilitrak in Competitive Mode
Hold down button for several seconds: TC off, Stabilitrak off
Turning TC off lets you spin the wheels more than usual (I spin the wheels with everything on in first, second, and third).
Stabilitrak competitive mode is a toned down version. Gives you a little more lateral play / yaw before taking over. Steering effort is also increased to give you tighter control.
Everything off.. clench your butt and hold on. -burnout mode
Default: Both on
Hit button once: TC off, Stabilitrak on
Hit button twice: TC off, Stabilitrak in Competitive Mode
Hold down button for several seconds: TC off, Stabilitrak off
Turning TC off lets you spin the wheels more than usual (I spin the wheels with everything on in first, second, and third).
Stabilitrak competitive mode is a toned down version. Gives you a little more lateral play / yaw before taking over. Steering effort is also increased to give you tighter control.
Everything off.. clench your butt and hold on. -burnout mode
I'm not sure if putting it in sport with traction off really improves performance. I think you really need many hours in that mode before you get it right.
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09-01-2015, 12:47 PM
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