# Couple Updates to the CTS-V **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 7, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423 "2012-07-07T10:12:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/1 "2012-07-07T10:12:05Z")
I have now had the car for over a year and put around 12k miles on it. While I really liked the car it was time to start making it my own. I have already put 50% Crystalline tint and swapped the interior bulbs out for LEDs, but it was time for more. I ordered up some parts and found some great deals on used stuff as well and have done all the below in the past month or so. Borla Cat-Back (with secondary cat delete) Airaid Intake Hydro-carbon rear valence HID 55W 5,000k fogs (not pictured) Plasti-Dip lower lip and fog light surround Intake alone really increased the “fun” factor of the car, manufacturer claims over 20, but without a dyno who knows if it adds any horsepower. If a few extra hp were a by-product, great. The supercharger screaming when you get on it is a great sound. Borla exhaust was a great solution for someone looking for hwy cruising silence, no drone but some additional low end ruble at start-up and roars when you get on it. While it does not sound a ton louder inside the car due to the sound deadening, after having someone do a few pass with me outside the car you can really hear the difference. ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1437.jpg](http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1437.jpg) ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1440.jpg](http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1440.jpg) ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1441.jpg](http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1441.jpg) ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1436.jpg](http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1436.jpg) ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1435.jpg](http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1435.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/2 "2012-07-07T10:34:35Z")
Looks good man :tup: ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2012, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/3 "2012-07-07T10:41:19Z")
I also plan on ripping off the Airaid badg and putting a GM performance parts sticker (ordered yesterday from ihatesticker) or maybe leaving it bare. The yellow sticker is drawing too much attention. ---
**Author:** ![TORQDSS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/torqdss/32/5125_2.png) [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/4 "2012-07-08T14:08:46Z")
As always, clean and neat. I like it. ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/5 "2012-07-08T14:35:32Z")
ugh soooo hot ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/6 "2012-07-08T17:50:01Z")
I love this. ---
**Author:** ![Gus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gus/32/5112_2.png) [@Gus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gus)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/7 "2012-07-08T18:11:51Z")
I think the engine bay needs more plastic ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/8 "2012-07-08T18:23:01Z")
^Agree. Thank god for Plasti-Dip. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/9 "2012-07-08T23:06:41Z")
F that engine bay. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/10 "2012-07-09T04:18:12Z")
I usually have the engine cover off. Removing it might cool it down slightly. Only benefit of having it on might be quieting it down. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/11 "2012-07-09T04:27:30Z")
Reminds me of the 1.8t motor, only with 600,000 times more jams. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 5:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/12 "2012-07-09T05:25:44Z")
I appreciate your dedication to these cars. ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/13 "2012-07-09T05:40:10Z")
LSX’s make my dick hard. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/14 "2012-07-09T05:55:37Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > I appreciate your dedication to these cars. As do I with yours. After moving to Detroit out of college I swore I would never buy an American car. Actually grew up with my dad and grandfather driving only German cars and I also loved the 300zx. I originally planned to pickup a G35, but after talking with co-workers I bought a Saab as a compromise. Then someone mentioned the CTS-V. At the time I couldn’t pick one up but I started reading about them. I really liked the blend of comfort/luxury and performance. Are they as refined as their Euro counterparts; no. But they are also more affordable and I like them a little more raw. I still plan on owning plenty of German, Japanese or other manufacturers during my lifetime but for now this vehicle fits the need. Heck, I test drove and almost bought an M5 before picking up this car. > [@Motocrossx23](#): > > Reminds me of the 1.8t motor, only with 600,000 times more jams. Funny I had one of those as well. I am ![http://ronoversiii.com/gallery/ecode_front.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/d/3/d3154fc4731b2569c1d6cbfcf86d0395c3d030b1.jpeg) But I will avoid painting the engine bay. ![http://ronoversiii.com/Images/engine_bay.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/c/6/c678fc6abea6d858f1520b3906beff717d9eb1de.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jimshorts](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jimshorts/32/5915_2.png) [@Jimshorts](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jimshorts)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 8:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/15 "2012-07-09T08:06:06Z")
Looks awesome Ron… bet the borla sounds great when going WOT. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/16 "2012-07-09T08:09:28Z")
I like it. Got any more shots to show the difference before/after with the 50% Crystalline tint? ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/17 "2012-07-09T08:32:04Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > I like it. > > Got any more shots to show the difference before/after with the 50% Crystalline tint? ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1035.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/5/256a027600964a967a4c230e0058a90709cb1d48.jpeg) ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/IMG_1024.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/4/84abfdb549668ce327cb7d124b13775c838f27ef.jpeg) Not my car but a before… ![http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc404/ronoversiii/6ea20498.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/6/f/6f8015e603787fc7721b569545c46340f48b1e2c.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/18 "2012-07-09T08:50:24Z")
Thanks for the pics…Looks awesome. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Quattro\_Krant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/ac91a4/32.png) [@Quattro\_Krant](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Quattro_Krant)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/19 "2012-07-09T11:34:00Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Heck, I test drove and almost bought an M5 before picking up this car. That would be like saying “I’m not 100% sure I want to take that good looking slut home who loves to fuck.” “Maybe I should go for her fat friend instead.” Anyone that picks anything, including steaming dog shit over a BMW, gets a :bigtup: from me. AIDS would be a better choice then a BMW. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2012, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423/20 "2012-07-09T12:06:32Z")
> [@Quattro Krant](#): > > That would be like saying “I’m not 100% sure I want to take that good looking slut home who loves to fuck.” “Maybe I should go for her fat friend instead.” Anyone that picks anything, including steaming dog shit over a BMW, gets a :bigtup: from me. AIDS would be a better choice then a BMW. ROFL^ I must wonder… was there a bmw that broke your poor heart in the past that you are not telling me about/reason for all the angst. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/couple-updates-to-the-cts-v/224423.md?page=2)