# My '08 STS-V **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [March 15, 2012, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024 "2012-03-15T15:59:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/61 "2012-04-19T17:39:43Z")
> [@FS: 94 Civic EX Part Out](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-94-civic-ex-part-out/49080/15): > > Nah, the STS-V traps around 100 in stock form. You’re thinking of the CTS-V with the LSA motor. Just seems very slow for something that’s making nearly 500 hp. I realize it’s a tank, but still. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/62 "2012-04-19T17:40:27Z")
It’s probably putting down less than 400 to the wheels. ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/63 "2012-04-19T18:12:16Z")
Yeah, the fastest trap I’ve seen is like 104 or 105 in stock trim I believe, and thats with someone who has a hell of a lot more experience then I do (I had NEVER been on a track in my life) I need some seat time, figure out the car and maybe lose 200lbs or so and my times should go down haha ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/64 "2012-04-19T18:15:30Z")
You figure car weight + full tank of gas + me = damn near 6000lbs. The transmission gearing in these things is odd, seem to “flatten” out in 3rd. Like I mentioned before, I’ve been told that tuning the transmission makes just as big, if not bigger difference than tuning the engine ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/65 "2012-04-19T18:16:47Z")
I have a guy who has offered to send me his tune he’s been tweaking for 2+ years, just need to get up with JonnyD and mess around with Hptuners ---
**Author:** ![Skidplate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skidplate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skidplate)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/66 "2012-04-19T18:41:52Z")
these are RWD, correct? an aluminum driveshaft could help you get the 60ft times, if it doesnt come with one. ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/67 "2012-04-19T18:44:06Z")
If I cared about weight, I wouldnt have bought a caddy. I can go to the track, run 13’s and have my balls cooled by the air conditioned seats. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/68 "2012-04-19T19:24:50Z")
What dies an aluminum driveshaft have to do with 60’ times? ---
**Author:** ![Skidplate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skidplate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skidplate)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/69 "2012-04-19T19:33:21Z")
> [@LS1 Maf](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ls1-maf/49224/10): > > What dies an aluminum driveshaft have to do with 60’ times? less rotating mass = moar accelerations ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/70 "2012-04-19T20:28:34Z")
In the end, the car wasn’t designed to be flogged down a dragstrip. I’d just leave it stock and enjoy it the way it is. ---
**Author:** ![sbardy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8edcca/32.png) [@sbardy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sbardy)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/71 "2012-04-19T22:42:53Z")
> [@LS1 Maf](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ls1-maf/49224/10): > > What dies an aluminum driveshaft have to do with 60’ times? Haha was literally thinking the same exact thing. Serious question… Aluminum makes cars faster and hook better? ---
**Author:** ![JSEnclosures](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jsenclosures/32/6678_2.png) [@JSEnclosures](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JSEnclosures)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/72 "2012-04-20T06:23:07Z")
A guy i work with has a black on black cts-v, it’s quick as fuck. I love these cars ---
**Author:** ![Skidplate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skidplate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Skidplate)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/73 "2012-04-20T06:46:05Z")
> [@Soon to be New Yorker...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/soon-to-be-new-yorker/49023/32): > > Haha was literally thinking the same exact thing. > > Serious question… Aluminum makes cars faster and hook better? doesnt help it hook. but with less mass then a comparable steel driveshaft, an aluminum one will A) be lighter in general and B) result in a better launch. I’ll put it this way. If 2 RWD vehicles are identical, except one has a steel driveshaft, and the other has an aluminum one, the second car will accellerate better. the top speed may be the same, but the car with the aluminum shaft will get there first. if Boxersix or KK wants to elaborate/prove me completely wrong, go for it. i cant explain things very well. ---
**Author:** ![K20power](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/41988e/32.png) [@K20power](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/K20power)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/74 "2012-04-20T07:09:15Z")
Literally would not make any difference. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/75 "2012-04-20T09:05:11Z")
Aluminum=better grip. Hmm that’s new. Sure anything removing mass will make it quicker in theory but hell a diet will accomplish the same thing. Not meant to be an insult to the OP BTW. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/76 "2012-04-20T09:15:34Z")
> [@Info on boosting a Crossfire...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/info-on-boosting-a-crossfire/49238/16): > > these are RWD, correct? an aluminum driveshaft could help you get the 60ft times, if it doesnt come with one. 🤣rofl ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/77 "2012-04-20T09:23:33Z")
Honestly my mind is bottled right now ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/78 "2012-04-20T09:24:55Z")
All your emotions are trapped in a bottle whirling around. ---
**Author:** ![johnnyk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johnnyk/32/6480_2.png) [@johnnyk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/johnnyk)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/79 "2012-04-20T09:36:48Z")
this is a real nice ride! ---
**Author:** ![suzukijake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/suzukijake/32/6749_2.png) [@suzukijake](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/suzukijake)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-08-sts-v/263024/80 "2012-04-20T12:28:41Z")
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