Jun 6, 2011 · The first thing that I noticed coming from my 2005 CTS-V was the increased brake pedal pressure needed to slow the car down. Well, really no surprise given the 400# weight increase for the 2009. I would be curious about the 'Ring times for the V1 vs. the V2. Regardless, both generations are special.

May 16, 2012 · Informal Lounge, Introductions, General Discussion Seville and Eldorado Forum CTS First Generation Forum - 2003-2007 FWD DeVille 1985-2005, Fleetwood, and 60 Special 2004-2007 CTS-V General Discussion

Feb 22, 2025 · Forums for discussion of the first generation (2004-2007) Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac's answer to the super sedans of the German competition. With 400bhp from a naturally aspirated LS6 or LS2, a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission, Brembo brakes, and excellent handling from the Sigma platform.

Nov 15, 2010 · The 1st Gen CTS-V is also known to have more of a 'raw' driving experience compared to the V2. 1st Gen was also plagued with fairly major wheel hop under hard acceleration (Eliminated on the V2 with a completely different setup underneath) The wheel hop can lead to destructive failure of the rear diff and the parts around it. 2nd Gen also had more interior options including optional Recarro ...

Aug 5, 2019 · I know it's nothing new to install CTS-V rotors/calipers but with the new website I can post pictures easy now. I went with V1 front because I don't really like V2 front calipers. I only needed to make a small aluminum bushing for the mounting bolts and smash the dust shields flat. Rears are CTS-V1-2-3 with V2 backing plates.

Jun 23, 2013 · CTS-V1 Curb Weight: 3850 lbs with a 54/46 weight distribution Assumed to be 4000 lbs after about $5,000 of common modifications and a 200 lb driver. CTS-V1 Corner Weight: 1080 lbs front (4000*0.54/2) and 920 lbs (4000*0.46/2) rear. CTS-V1 Unsprung Corner Weight: 150 lbs front and 140 lbs rear.** CTS-V1 Sprung Weight: 930 lbs front and 780 lbs rear

Aug 10, 2013 · Cts-v v1 I'm stationed in Germany and want to pick up some wheels stateside - so they have to fit because sending them back won't reallly be an option. wheel: lexani r-six size: 20×8.5 / 20x10 tire: probably 235/35/20 in the front - no idea in the back.

Feb 16, 2008 · 04 Raven CTS-V / Forged and maggied LS6 / 90mm TB / 8 rib pulleys / 8" overdrive balancer with 2.7" blower pulley / LG G5X1 / Crane 1.8 gold rollers / 1 7/8 Kooks / ARP hardware throughout / Melling oil pump / Cloyes double roller / Volant CAI / Exedy Hyper Twin / Ground Control / RC51 motor mounts / UUC diff, and shifter bushings / UUC Vknob ...

Oct 5, 2008 · 05 CTS-V (390hp/383tq) forged pistons & H Beam rods, balanced crank, TFS 220s, YT 1.7 rockers, Comp Cam 229/239 .627"/.621" 111.5+3, Super Damper, 63lb injectors, Fast 92, 90mm TB, LS7 clutch, RAM flywheel, Alradco, Kooks, Magnaflow, Volant CAI, MSD starter, CS Red MMs, roll bar, RaceTech seats, 6pt harnesses, remote oil & PS coolers, KWv3s, v2 brakes, Carbotech XR1s, 2pc rotors, Hotchkis ...

Aug 10, 2009 · You are right, but there is the matter of degree. It is one thing to mod a V1 to get something that is better considered either a V1+ or a V2-, but it is quite another thing to convert a V1 into a V2 complete with its different interior, trick suspension, etc.