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Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:58 am
by SSEiMan01
1tinindian wrote:Very nice Seth, just too bad I never took any pictures of our two GXPs together that night.
The color looks great, was that in east park?
GM refers that engine (3.6) as their "High Feature V6", but at the dealership it is referred to as the "High Failure V6", at least those that are installed in the Traverses.
Too many mile between oil changes kill the timing chains.
Waters pump and P/S pump failures are also common.
I wish you the best of luck with yours.
I've heard the same, but only really about the transverse mounted versions. The CTS may or may not have the same issues, but they seem to be easier to work on due to the mounting.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:21 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Leon I wish we would have gotten pictures the cars looked great together! And yes that's in East Park. We will have to get together again soon.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:23 pm
by SSEiMan01
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:10 pm
by 1tinindian
sethjamesrimrodt wrote:Leon I wish we would have gotten pictures the cars looked great together! And yes that's in East Park. We will have to get together again soon.
I look forward too it!
The weather is looking a lot better now, so the pictures will be awesome!
Leon
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:04 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Of course! I added a catch can and removed the 3.6 and direct injection emblem off the trunk.
And I am planning on doing something about the wood trim(maybe some real carbon fiber) I am also looking at an Alcantara shift knob and steering wheel.
Leon we will see what the weather does, hopefully we can get pictures this week.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:29 pm
by SSEiMan01
Sweet! That motor does look kinda weird...
You need to make it to one of my meets sometime.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:02 am
by MattStrike
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:51 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Well my Alcantara shift knobe came today
Now just waiting on my Alcantara steering wheel.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 8:10 am
by SSEiMan01
I love those! So comfy!
Probably not cheap though...
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:22 am
by 1oldman
SSEiMan01 wrote:Sweet! That motor does look kinda weird...
all the DOHC V6's in Cadillac's that I've seen, look like that. I agree that it doesn't look right, but in some ways, it's easier to get off and on than the UIM/LIM on my ole L27 - BC
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 4:31 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Nothing is ever cheep!
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:22 pm
by SSEiMan01
You're telling me...
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:07 pm
by BonnieBoy08
Its a Caddy, most people don't buy them cause parts and upgrades are cheap haha. Beautiful color!!! Nice car, hope it treats you well.
Also, if you guys have meets in or near Iowa keep me in mind. Would love to try and make one and put a face to some of you guys.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:37 pm
by SSEiMan01
I have a Pontiac that's going to need $200 in brake pads alone... I guess I have an exception.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:58 pm
by BonnieBoy08
Well to be fair that thing has giant brakes, hope thats for ceramics though!
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:07 pm
by SSEiMan01
I wouldn't use anything else. Even a beater is worth having good brakes. Plus these front wheels look like every BMW in town covered in brake dust if I leave them alone for a few days.
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:29 pm
by BonnieBoy08
Haha drives me nuts, if you're gonna spend the money to have something nice why cut corners there? Beautiful G8 btw, GXP means its got the 6.2 right? Bet that thing really hauls a** if its anything compared to the Grand Prix GXPs ive driven
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 8:32 pm
by SSEiMan01
It makes the GP GXP look like a 3800 car. I'm not exaggerating either, it has gobs of power. Thank you!
(Not that GP GXP aren't fun to drive.
)
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:52 pm
by BonneMe
Nice car, and a great color! Definitely an upgrade from the GXP.
SSEiMan01 wrote:I have a Pontiac that's going to need $200 in brake pads alone... I guess I have an exception.
SSEiMan01 wrote:I wouldn't use anything else. Even a beater is worth having good brakes. Plus these front wheels look like every BMW in town covered in brake dust if I leave them alone for a few days.
Welcome to the world of real performance cars! Good pads aren't cheap. Even higher end parts store brands aren't *that* good. I like the Hawk HPS I had on my GTI.
I've got fairly new OEM pads... Kinda wish I didn't!
Re: Black Cherry
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 10:04 pm
by sethjamesrimrodt
Not going to lie... I kind of like pulling this AWD fuse.
http://youtu.be/mwup488QNzI
I have a switch planned. It will be the factory parking brake switch. 2008's still had a manual parking brake.
