2011 CTS-V Modding

**blackbirdws6** · 05-23-2017, 11:54 AM

Car sounded really good in the streetspeed video. What is next?

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**harner** · 05-23-2017, 11:58 AM

Thanks! Larger CAI and likely a trunk mounted ice box. Need to work on the trans tune a bit but otherwise it is a blast on the street. I've been thinking about a cam install, but really just want to enjoy the car as it is for now.

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**harner** · 08-07-2017, 03:26 PM

No real updates on the car. I've been battling trans tune issues. The issue was it started flashing (only in sport mode) between 2-3 and 3-4 shifts at part throttle. After some research, the trans tune is receiving an invalid torque signal which is causing the issues. Had it reflashed to stock and while it's better, it is not perfect. I would like to try to do a fast relearn after resetting adaptives in HPT. The problem is timing and adulting haha. I think it'll be easier to invest in HPT Pro and working with remote resources to iron out the trans tune side of things.

Anyway, no new mods, just driving the car when I can (put 300 miles on it this past weekend). Trolled a GT500 a little last night, thought I'd share.

**harner** · 08-07-2017, 06:38 PM

I lied about the lack of mods, I forgot I updated some of the lighting on Saturday. If you think it's a PITA on an Fbody, guess again. You need to remove the bumper cover to take the headlights out in the V.

Replaced the headlights with Morimoto D1S 6500k bulbs. Replaced the DRL's with white LEDs and the fogs were replaced with a 5000k DDM Tuning HID kit.

DDM has a really nice kit. Easy and plug and play. Overall, the colors match perfectly. I love the look and really happy with it.

I also swapped in LEDs in the license plate bulbs and some interior. Ran out of time to do the rest.

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***popo8*** · 08-08-2017, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by harner

I lied about the lack of mods, I forgot I updated some of the lighting on Saturday. If you think it's a PITA on an Fbody, guess again. You need to remove the bumper cover to take the headlights out in the V.

Replaced the headlights with Morimoto D1S 6500k bulbs. Replaced the DRL's with white LEDs and the fogs were replaced with a 5000k DDM Tuning HID kit.

DDM has a really nice kit. Easy and plug and play. Overall, the colors match perfectly. I love the look and really happy with it.

I also swapped in LEDs in the license plate bulbs and some interior. Ran out of time to do the rest.

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How is the new light output at night?

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**harner** · 08-08-2017, 06:45 AM

Nice and white, to my surprised. I was expecting more of a blue hue, and there is barely. It's primarily white. Loud output is great with the stick projector housings. I didn't think the stock fogs were all that useful, either. Not they are for sure.

I'm very happy with them. Also, the highs are really bright and there's no "warm up time between high and low.

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***popo8*** · 08-08-2017, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by harner

Nice and white, to my surprised. I was expecting more of a blue hue, and there is barely. It's primarily white. Loud output is great with the stick projector housings. I didn't think the stock fogs were all that useful, either. Not they are for sure.

I'm very happy with them. Also, the highs are really bright and there's no "warm up time between high and low.

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Thats great. Was lookin to do a similar upgrade to the wife's genesis... just didnt want her to have bright blue lights.

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