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  1. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Finally. It's taken a long time but all of the appearance items are done and the wife LOVES it. 🙂 
    So... we had the hood, fenders, and front bumper cover re-painted, the front splitter was refinished, both front grills replaced with the ones you see here, all the emblems were replaced, roof and mirrors wrapped black, and ceramic treatment. The springs and wheels and tire don't hurt. 🙂 Now all we have to do is install the wideband sensor and XDI translator (for the high pressure fuel pump), and then I let Justin Schmidt loose on the car to tune it. I will get it re-aligned as soon as the shop I go to gets its new alignment machine. I also need to get it back to a dealer to get Android Auto on the Cue system. Midway through 2016 Cadillac added it, but this car was made early 2016, so they have to do an update to make it show up.
    This first picture was taken today (06/13/21) at Amicalola Falls State Park. 

     










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    Update - 03/23/21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    Well... another setback. I can't get the Falken RT660 tires until June since there is a nationwide backorder. So in the meantime, I've ordered another set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and they will arrive Friday. Of course that means I don't get any work done to the cars this week, so we're now looking at next week before we can get all of the wheel/tire/suspension/brake work done to both cars. I did go ahead and order a 275/30-19 for the front, and that new size will be going on my car to replace the 265's that are on there now (those go on the new wheels for the wife's car). Sooo... we'll just have to wait another week. 
    I have been working on the remote tune for my car with Justin Schmidt. We're on the 5th iteration of the 93 octane tune at the moment, and I hope to get that version in the car this morning so I can go out and make a few pulls to log the data. The rain returns tonight, so I'd like to get as much tuning done today as possible since the car won't be going out again until the rain is over. Power wise, the car appears to be much stronger with this new tune than with the Trifecta tune and now we're just working out some part throttle smoothness at this point, so I'm pretty excited. I can't wait to dive into the E85 tune to see what it will really do. I need to schedule some dyno time but I have to wait until all the other work is done first. The biggest pain in doing all of this is scheduling things, especially when you have delays with parts/tires/etc. But we're coming down to the wire as there isn't a whole lot left to do to either car.
    For mine, it's finishing the 93 tune so we can start of the flex fuel version, getting the brake work done, installing the rear trailing arms once they become available, and finally getting some grippy tires to help harness all of this power. 
    For the wife's car, I need to get the tires and wheels on the car, install the springs, install the XDI translator for the high pressure fuel pump, take the car to have the front end painted, have the new grills installed, and wrap the roof and mirrors. At that point, we need to spend some time on the dyno and let Justin tune that one and we'll be done for a while. Yea... right. 😉
     

  3. NorthGeorgiaWX

    Status Update

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    It's an addiction, somebody help me!!! 😎
    Several things going on with the cars now, we will start with Amy's car first.
    The new grills and emblems are here, so I'm ready to either find someone to paint the hood and bumper cover or get it wrapped, and I'll be exploring those options next week. The Swift springs are on the way here but the wheels haven't shipped yet. I need to ask James about those but I know he takes his time. Once they ship I'll order the new tires. I'd really like to have the wheels ceramic coated before they go on the car. 
    I have ordered a flex fuel sensor for my car so I can get a Trifecta flex fuel tune. Here is how the fuel ends up when you blend E85 and 93 octane in our cars. The car holds a total of 16 gallons.

    With the stock fuel system, 5 gallons of E85 on top of the 11 gallons of 93 roughly equals E30, and that is the maximum "E" level that the stock system can use. BUT... I just found a solution to my problem, and that is this high pressure fuel pump made by AJM Performance that provides 36% more volume of fuel. One problem with these cars when using E85 is that the stock fuel system starts running out of pumping capacity. The car has two fuel pumps, a low pressure pump located in the tank and a high pressure pump located on the engine and driven by one of the exhaust cams. I believe this is the first "OEM" replacement pump that has this kind of additional capacity. The other option to this pump would be to replace it with a VERY expensive xdi pump (which is on the wife's car) and/or by using a fuel cam. A fuel cam is a replacement exhaust cam with a larger fuel pump lobe so that the pumps stroke is longer and moves more fuel. This pump doesn't require me to open the engine which is a tremendous advantage on a car with a warranty. As soon as AJM gets the lines in, I'll get the pump. This pump, flex fuel sensor, and new tune may get me close to 580-600 horsepower on E40-E50.
    https://ajmperformance.com/products/cadillac-ats-v-high-performance-high-pressure-fuel-pump?variant=37756621979844

     
    This is the flex fuel sensor.
    https://dsxtuning.com/collections/flex-fuel-kits/products/lf4-flex-fuel-kit

     
    These are out of stock, but as soon as they're available I'm placing an order. These are already on the wife's car so I have to keep up. 🙂 These are the rear trailing arms and all of these arms help to located the rear suspension precisely, and without any flex in the arms or deflection in the bushings. Compare these to the stock arms and you can see why they are needed. Once you start adding higher power output and increased cornering forces, those OEM arms and bushings start to flex and that makes for unpredictable cornering and not so straight, straight line acceleration. 
    https://zzperformance.com/products/zzp-ats-trailing-arms

     
    I'm taking the car to the Lanier Cadillac dealer on Monday (25th) to have the clunking in the left front fixed. It has to be a strut issue of some type, so we'll see what they say. After that is fixed, I plan on taking the car to Teddy Knisely to have the sensor installed. Hopefully (when they become available) I have the rear suspension pieces installed before the first autocross. 
    We'll worry about the Trifecta tune on the wife's car once we get mine complete (Hers is still faster than mine so it can wait for now 🙂 ) and after we have hers painted/wrapped and the wheels/tires and springs installed. 
  4. NorthGeorgiaWX

    Update - 04/30/21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    Washed both cars today so that we can take them to the Big Canoe Car Club meet tomorrow.
    It's getting there... just a few more items. The guy that did the painting did a great job matching everything up. He painted the bumper cover, hood, and both fenders, and also fixed the pits etc in the front splitter. The new grills are installed and the "V" emblems have been ordered are getting replaced along with the ATS in the rear (black). The car will get a ceramic treatment and the roof and mirrors with get wrapped black, and hopefully it will be done the week after next. 

    Since there isn't much to do as far as power goes, I'm saving that for the end. I just need the XDI translator, wideband sensor, and some new plugs installed, and it's ready for a Justin tune. Both parts are sitting in the garage, so hopefully in the next few weeks I can get Teddy Knisely to install those on the car and we'll be off to the races. 🙂
    The wife loves her car... 😉 
    BTW, this is Obsession Red Tint Coat.


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    Update - 04/29 21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    Got the wife's car back from the painter today (Russ Cowart) and he did an awesome job! He painted the two front fenders, hood, front bumper, installed the two front grills, and refinished the front splitter.
    Now we have to get it ceramic coated, clear wrap the front of the car and rear bumper cover, wrap the roof and mirrors black, and finish changing out the emblems. All the chrome is gone except for the ATS letters and the three V emblems and those will be changed soon. Then it's off to get the wideband sensor and XDI translator installed and get it re-aligned. 
    Love the black grills, and I think that's the way they should have come to start with.





     
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    More Updates 02-13-21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    I finally have a plan... 🙂 My car has been at the Cadillac dealer for three weeks now as they tried to figure out what the clunking noise is in the left front of the car, and it appears that the front sway bar migrated to the left and was touching something and making that noise. I've ordered collars to go on the bar that should arrive Tuesday that will keep it centered with the frame, hopefully that will fix the problem. 
    Next, I have Friday March 5 appointment with Teddy Knisely to install the flex fuel sensor, Aric Miller high pressure fuel pump, AEM wideband sensor, and Deatschwerks DW400 low pressure fuel pump (Stage 2 Tapout) on my car, and he'll also be installing the Swift springs and AEM wideband on the wife's car around that timeframe.
    James Renick said the new wheels for the wife's car are done, so they should ship out the week of February 15th, so I will need to call Gran Turismo East to get some tires and schedule the alignment after the springs go on. After that we'll get the car to the people that will wrap it, get the grills/emblems on it, and make it pretty again. 🙂 
    ZZP told me the rear trailing arms for my car wouldn't be available for another 4-6 weeks, so once those come in I'll get Teddy to install those as well.
    New tunes are all I will need after the items list above are completed. I'm so ready to be done with installs... I want to play now.:-) The end is in sight.
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    Video of the Red Car

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    The wife was taking the car out yesterday and I wanted to get the exhaust sound. But it's still a phone so it is what it is. It actually sounds pretty good through the music system that's attached to my TV. You may hear a little "clink" sound as she starts up the hill. We think there is something in between the wheel and tire that is moving around. The guy that is doing the paint work is going to look at it.  As she backs out, you can see that the hood is a little scared up and the front end pitted. He's also going to try to sand the splitter and try to make it look close to new. 
    The exhaust uses the stock rear muffler system, but in front of that it has New Era Performance downpipes with a Vibrant 4” resonator and custom 4” single mid pipe. This is the car with Turbobay turbo's. Wish I had a couple of those snails on my car. 🙂 Maybe she'll let me drive. 😉 
     
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    Update - 04/01/21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    We were suppose to pick up the wife's car today but it won't be ready until tomorrow, so I got out and washed the car instead. 🙂 Yes, it was a little cold but the sun was shining and I had 120 degree water to work with, so not a problem. 
    I finally got to put my foot in the gas briefly since it was dry outside today, but I wasn't logging the car at the time, but MAN... this thing is making some serious power now. 🙂 I'll get out tomorrow and log it and see how it's doing. I have about 3/4 of a tank of E62 that I'd like to run down as low as possible so I can add about 13-14 gallons of E85 (or whatever percentage is coming out of the pump)
    In the meantime, I thought I'd get some pictures of the fitment of the new tires in the front. This is the way that Cadillac should have done it from the factory. Before the front had a larger gap between the fender and tire, the new tire size fixes that. 

     
    Everything is tucked in and nothing rubs. I do have -2.5º negative camber in the front and -2.2º in the rear, so that pulls the top of the tire in a little more than other people might have. 

     
    Here's a zoomed in view of the front. 


     

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    Update - 03/31/21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    Picked my car up at noon in the pouring down rain today. 
    The new Michelin's are now on the car. Since I couldn't get the Falken tires that I wanted, I got the tried and true tire. But this time I went from a 265/30-19 to a 275/30-19 in the front and so far I haven't noticed any rubbing except in a tight parking maneuver which I can live with. There is no more room in the front or rear, so this will have to do except for a stickier tire.

     
    While the car was there, the new stainless brake lines were installed as well as new Porterfield R4-S front and rear pads. Since everything was apart the system was flushed with Motul 600 brake fluid. Jason told me the fluid was really brown, so obviously cooked. Not good at all. 

     

     
    After I picked up the car from the shop, I went to fill it up with some more E85. I had been running E43 and still had some left in the car, so when I filled up with 11 gallons of E85 (the car holds 16 gallons) I ended up with a tank of E62. Since it was pouring down rain on the drive home, I couldn't try it out, nor did I have my datalogger anyway. But I will take it out tomorrow and make a few pulls in it to see how the fuel system holds up. We'll be looking to see if the high and low pressure fuel pumps can keep up. There's no doubt the low pressure pump (DW400) will be able to provide enough pressure, and I'm pretty sure the high pressure pump will be able to do the same, but the high side will be the weakest link in terms of making power. The only way to overcome that would be to add a fuel cam to the engine. A fuel cam is a an exhaust camshaft that has a lobe on the end that drives the high pressure fuel pump. By changing the size of the lobe, you can increase the amount of fuel the pump can supply. Tapout sells a 21% fuel cam, ZZP has a 45% cam, Weapon-X has a 30%, etc.  My high pressure pump is a 35% pump meaning it supplies 35% more fuel than a stock pump. If you add a fuel cam, just add the percentages together to get an idea of the fuel increase. To max out the turbos, I will need a fuel cam at some point, but right now I didn't want to crack the engine, so the pumps are the answer for now. If they can provide enough fuel with straight E85, even at reduced power output, it means I don't have to worry about running any variation of ethanol, the tune will be correct for any blend of ethanol and 93 octane. 😉 I discovered there is a dyno at Atlanta Motorsports Park, so I'm going to look into taking the car there to tweak the final tune and see what kind of power it will make. 
    I drove the wife's car down to pick mine up, so I left hers at the shop to have the Swift springs installed as well as mounting the tires that came off my car on her new wheels. We will pick that one up tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait to see what that one looks like! At that point I'll have a set of wheels for a coupe and a set of wheels and PS4S tires for a sedan for sell. 



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    Update 03/30/21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    Dropped of the car at Balanced Performance Motors today. Tomorrow I'll pick it up with new Michelin PS4S tires, new brake pads, new brake lines, and a brake flush. I'll do my best to run it out of gas before I bring it back home as I need to fill it up with E85 so I can finish the tune with Justin. 
    When I pick my car up, we drop off the wife's car so they can install my tires on her new wheels and install the new Swift springs and hopefully we can have hers back on Thursday.
    I'm on my 11th tune file with Justin. We're going to throw as much E as we can to see how much power it will make. The thought is that it will run full E85, but whether it makes full power at that level is another question and one we hope to answer. 
    I shared this earlier today.


     
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    Update - 03/18/21

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    I took my car to Atlanta Motorsports Park last Sunday for my first day at the track with the car, and my first time at that track. It was a blast! 
    The car did very well, I really could not have been more pleased. You can tell that the engineers spent a lot of time sorting out the cars track capabilities, as there was nothing that it did wrong and nothing unpredictable about the way it drove. I was impressed. The 300 treadwear Michelin PS4S's actually did really well, they had a lot of grip and showed no real handling quirks whatsoever, and the alignment seemed to be spot on. The only issue I had was the fact that I didn't have a chance to flush the brake fluid before I went, and after about 3 sessions on the track I pulled back in to let the car cool down some, and when I got back in to drive again I had no brake pedal at all. Apparently, the fluid boiled while I was sitting still, because I never had any fade or any other brake issues while I was on the track. Once everything cooled down, the pedal came back and I could drive it home. I'm just glad it showed up while sitting still instead of at 100+ mph and trying to slow down to 30+ mph in Turn 1. That would not have been good.
    So, I have new brake pads (Porterfield RS4 front and rear), new steel braided brake lines for the front and rear, and we'll be flushing the brake fluid with something that is track friendly. All of that will be happening next week. I'm waiting on the 2 new rear tires (Tire Rack says they should arrive today) and the steel braided brake lines (Friday) to get here so we can take both cars to Balanced Performance Motors to get all of the work done. It seems like the longer I have to wait, the more things I find to do. 🙂
    So this is the current list for next week. Both cars will go at the same time and they will be there for a day or two, but hopefully just one.
    Dismount my tires (Michelin PS4S) and mount/balance on the new wheels - wife's car. Install the Swift springs - wife's car Mount/balance new tires (Falken RT660) - my car Flush brake fluid - my car Install new brake lines - my car Install new pads - my car We'll drive her car around for a day or two to let the springs settle, and we'll take it back for an alignment.
    All of the new hardware that was installed last week on my car worked perfectly at the track. The high pressure fuel pump, low pressure fuel pump, flex fuel sensor, and wideband gauge all worked great and are good to go for the E85 tune. I tried to remove the Trifecta tune from the car yesterday but had issues, so I'm going to try that again today. The Trifecta tune has to come off the car first so that I can send the stock file to the new tuner. Once he gets that, he'll send me his 93 octane tune back to me, and I flash it to the car. I'll then go out and log a few 2-4 gear pulls, and then send him the log file back. He'll then tweak the tune based on the data from the log file, and send it back to me to flash to the car. We may go through that several times to get it right. Ideally I would do tha ton the dyno, but I'll save that for the E85 tune. 
    Once we have the 93 octane tune down, work starts on the E85 part of the tune, and that will happen on the dyno. According to Justin, I should be looking at about a 100 rwhp increase with his E85 tune versus the 93 tune, so "maybe" going from 520 whp (Justin's 93 tune and dp's) to 600-620 whp. I would be VERY happy with that power. That is basically a 700 hp at the crank engine. 
    I thought I'd share a couple of pictures I took at the track. There were a lot of very nice cars out there that day and I wasn't sure how my car or myself would do compared to everyone else. Once  I got comfortable and started passing people, I had the answer. 🙂 I need a lot more work though, I was really rusty after three years of not going fast, so I definitely will be back again and again. 🙂 Plus, the next time the brakes will be better than they were, the tires will be grippier, and the engine will have another 100 horsepower. 🙂 And I'll turn on the data display next time. 🙂 



     

     
    You can see the kart track in the center of the road course. It is huge. The have enduro races and open lapping, so there's another thing I'll be doing this year. 🙂 I told my wife I just need to buy one of their new trackside condos and live there. 🙂 
     

     
    This video taken when three of us were on a leisurely pace behind the instructor so we could get familiar with the track. This is the only time I had the data overlay turned on unfortunately, so that's why I included the video here. It gives you an idea of the data I will have next time.... you know, when I won't make that mistake again? 😒 I had planned on using my GoPro too, but never did that either. I'm a real slacker... 🙂
     
    This video was made using a dashcam that we use on vacations and trips, and at least it shows the speed even though it lags what the car was doing. It's also 1080p in stead of 720p like the camera in the car (above).
     
     
  12. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Every home theater system has a sound processor of some type to manage the inputs and outputs as well as the sound processing. On low end systems you would have a receiver that would handle those chores, and as you move up you might have a dedicated preamp that handles the same task. as you know, there are many different types of sound formats in use and they all require decoding in order to send the sound to the correct speaker. Some receivers/preamps even have their own automated calibration setup that utilizes a calibrated mic to adjust the time delay, frequency response, etc of your speakers. My Onkyo receiver has such a thing built into it and it came with a calibrated mic.
    But the fun doesn't stop there, and there is a whole other level of processing power that can be had, and this is the one piece of equipment where I will spare no money. This time around I'm going to be using a Trinnov Altitude 16 processor. This is the ultimate home theater/media room processor you can get right now (other than the 32 channel version which does all the same things, just with more channels). And know that this processor is not a bunch of hardware, it is a sophisticated computer with hardware attached to it and everything is done in the software.   
    The tuning capabilities of this device are phenomenal and I can't even begin to describe what it is capable of in my own words, so lots of copying pasting here. 🙂  There is a link to the manual toward the end of the post in case you are interested. During the installation process, a gentleman named Adam Pelz will be handling the calibration of the system. Adam is the best in the country with the Trinnov calibrations and is also very familiar with the Wisdom Audio speakers that I want to use, so I couldn't be more excited to know that I get to use his services. Combine all three for an audio match made in heaven. 🙂 I'll have lots of videos along the way but I'll certainly have some videos of Adam doing the calibration. 
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    NO COMPROMISE
    The groundbreaking Altitude32 processor set the bar high -- and we didn’t lower it for the Altitude16. Delivering the same processing capabilities and sound quality as the Altitude32 processor, the Altitude16 makes Trinnov’s best-in-class performance accessible to a wider audience whose immersive audio system requirements will not exceed 16 channels.
    Equipped with Dolby Atmos, Auro-3D, and DTS:X Pro immersive audio decoders, the Altitude16 renders up to 16 discrete channels of information, natively processes high-resolution 24 bit / 96K audio, enables up to four-way active crossovers and presents no limitations in terms of Atmos and DTS:X channel assignments or subwoofer outputs.
    TRINNOV OPTIMIZER
    Our world-renowned Loudspeaker/Room Optimizer is recognized as best-in-class by users and reviewers across the professional, commercial cinema and high-end home audio worlds. Introduced to the pro audio market in 2006, its revolutionary solution was quickly embraced by many of the most demanding music, broadcast and post-production sound engineers.
    Optimizer technology is now used in nearly 2,000 studios across the globe with nearly 10,000 high-performance installations worldwide.
    This same technology, enhanced and refined over the years, is at the heart of the Altitude. To this day, the Optimizer remains the most powerful and flexible calibration system available.
    UNIQUE DECODING AND RENDERING
    Dolby Atmos The Altitude16 joins the Altitude32 as the only AV Processors on the market capable of decoding and rendering Dolby Atmos Home content with any 16-channel speaker layout. When it comes to channel count, the devil is in the details when it matters which channels are supported. Within its 16-channel capability, the Altitude16 supports any speaker layout, including multiple side surround speakers and high numbers of subwoofers. DTS:X Pro In 2019, Trinnov worked closely with DTS to introduce DTS:X Pro to the consumer market. Altitude owners enjoyed this major upgrade a year before our competitors could offer it. It benefits not only native DTS:X playback, but also the Neural:X upmixer, which greatly improves immersive playback of traditional soundtracks, maximizing speaker usage and listening envelopment. Auro-3D The founders of Trinnov and Auro Technologies know each other well, having been at the forefront of immersive sound research and development dating back to the early 2000's. Auro-3D, up to 13.1 channel configuration has been available on the Altitude32 since 2015. The Auro-Matic upmixer, highly popular among Altitude owners for music playback is also supported for all inputs. UNIQUE BASS MANAGEMENT
    The Bass Management solution in the Altitude gives users the most sophisticated tool available for managing low frequencies.
    Complete flexibility regarding high and low pass frequencies, filter types, and filter slopes is just the beginning. The low-frequency content of any channel can be fed to any combination of subwoofers, and there is no limitation to the number of subwoofer channels other than the number of available outputs.
    Going further, our unique intermediate bass management system is ideal for immersive systems using smaller height channel speakers. It can redirect low frequencies not just to subwoofers, but from a speaker with limited bass capability to the closest, more-capable speaker, before sending the lowest frequencies to the subs.
    EXCLUSIVE 3D REMAPPING TECHNOLOGY
    In real-world rooms, we can’t always place speakers where we should. And in any case, Dolby, DTS, and Auro each have a different idea of where they should go. Trinnov’s exclusive, patented Remapping is the only solution.
    During calibration, Trinnov’s unique 3D microphone precisely maps the location of each loudspeaker in the room regarding distance, azimuth, and elevation. 
    When decoding a particular soundtrack, we know the intended placement of each of the various sound elements. Then Remapping, taking the reality of the room into account, ‘remaps’ errant sounds to the proper locations by using adjacent speakers and the principle of stereo imaging.
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    I can talk all day about this, but take a look at these case studies from people heavily involved in the music and home theater world as well as awards.
    Awards
    Case Studies
    Technical Paper
    Webinars
    Manual
    Loudspeaker Placement Guide I can't even begin to talk about everything this processor can do but there is plenty of information on the Trinnov website if you are interested. 
    Here's a short video of the object oriented viewer showing the visualization of the sound going to the different speakers in this Trinnov trailer video. Just amazing stuff. 
     
    I'll obviously have more about this product when the time comes. 

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    2017 CADILLAC ATS-V SPECIFICATIONS
    OVERVIEW
    Model:
    Cadillac ATS-V coupe and sedan
    Body style / driveline:
    2-door luxury sport luxury coupe (RWD) or 4-door sport luxury sedan (RWD)
    Construction:
    unitized welded steel body with direct-mounted front cradle and rubber-isolated, multi-link independent rear suspension
    GM vehicle class:
    compact luxury car
     

    ENGINES
     
    3.6L V-6 Twin-Turbocharged DI VVT
    Displacement (cu in / cc):
    217 / 3564
    Bore & stroke (in / mm):
    3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6
    Block material:
    cast aluminum
    Cylinder head material:
    cast aluminum
    Valvetrain:
    DOHC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing
    Fuel delivery:
    direct high-pressure fuel injection
    Compression ratio:
    10.2:1
    Horsepower
    (hp / kW @ rpm):
    464 / 346 @ 5850 (SAE certified
    Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
    445 / 603 @ 3500 (SAE certified)
    Recommended fuel:
    premium
    Max engine speed (rpm):
    6500
    EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):
    16 / 24 (automatic)
    17 / 23 (manual)
     

    TRANSMISSIONS
     
    TREMEC TR6060
    Hydra-Matic 8L90
    Type:
    fully synchronized six-speed manual with double overdrive; active rev matching and no-lift shifting features
    paddle-shift eight-speed, electronically controlled, automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch
    Gear ratios (:1):
     
     
    First:
    3.01
    4.56
    Second:
    2.07
    2.97
    Third:
    1.43
    2.08
    Fourth:
    1.00
    1.69
    Fifth:
    0.84
    1.27
    Sixth:
    0.57
    1.00
    Seventh:
    --
    0.85
    Eighth:
    --
    0.65
    Reverse:
    3.28
    3.82
    Final drive ratio:
    3.73
    2.85
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    CHASSIS/SUSPENSION
    Configuration:
    rear-wheel drive
    Differential:
    electronic limited-slip
    Front suspension:
    MacPherson-type with dual lower ball joints and direct-acting stabilizer bar; magnetic ride control with monotube inverted struts
    Rear suspension:
    independent five-link with magnetic ride control
    Steering type:
    ZF rack-mounted electric, power-assisted and variable assist
    Steering ratio:
    15.54 (on center) to 11.1 (full lock)
    Steering turns, lock to lock:
    2.35
    Turn circle (ft / m):
    38.38 / 11.7
    Chassis control:
    four-channel StabiliTrak w/ brake assist and traction control; Performance Traction Management
     

    WHEELS/TIRES
    Wheel size and type:
    18 x 9-inch front / 18 x 9.5-inch rear alloy
    Tire size:
    front: 255/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
    rear: 275/35ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
     

    BRAKES
    Type:
    four-wheel disc; four-channel ABS/TCS w/ DRP; Brembo brakes with staggered six-piston calipers (front) and four-piston calipers (rear)
    Rotor type and  thickness
    (in / mm):
    front: 14.5 x 1.34 (370 x 34) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance
    rear: 13.3 x 1.02 (339 x 26) vented, with Ferritic Nitro Carburized process for corrosion resistance
    DIMENSIONS
    Exterior
    Wheelbase (in / mm):
    109.3 / 2775
    Length (in / mm):
    184.7 / 4691 – Coupe
    184 / 4673 – Sedan
    Height (in / mm):
    54.5 / 1384 – Coupe
    55.7 / 1415 – Sedan
    Width (in / mm):
    72.5 / 1841 – Coupe
    71.3 / 1811 – Sedan
    Track (in / mm):
    front: 60.5 / 1538 – Coupe
    front: 60.5 / 1538 – Sedan
    rear: 61.4 / 1559 – Coupe
    rear: 60.4 / 1536 – Sedan
    Curb weight (lb / kg):
    3803 / 1725 – Coupe
    3812 / 1729 – Sedan
    Weight distribution
    (% front / rear):
    51 / 49
     
    Interior
    Legroom (in / mm):
    front: 42.3 / 1074
    rear: 33.5 / 850
    Headroom (in / mm):
    front: 37.6 / 954
    rear: 35.1 / 891
    Shoulder room (in / mm):
    front: 54.1 / 1375
    rear: 51.1 / 1298
    Hip room (in / mm):
    front: 54.1 / 1374
    rear: 44.5 / 1131
    CAPACITIES
    Seating capacity
    (front / rear):
    2 / 2 – Coupe
    2 / 3 – Sedan
    EPA passenger volume
    (cu ft / L):
    83.9 / 2377
    EPA trunk volume (cu ft / L):
    10.4 / 295
    Fuel tank (gal / L):
    16 / 60.5
    Engine oil (qt / L):
    7 quarts 5/30 Mobil 1
    Cooling system (qt / L):
    TBD
    Note: Information shown is current at time of publication
     
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    NEW FOR 2017
     
    AVAILABLE CARBON BLACK SPORT PACKAGE CADILLAC CUE ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING TEEN DRIVER AND COLLECTION PRODUCT INFORMATION
     
    2017 CADILLAC ATS-V: the smallest and lightest V-Series sedan and coupe ever receive technology enhancements and an available Carbon Black sport package
    The first-generation Cadillac ATS-V introduced class-leading twin-turbocharged performance and a comprehensive suite of design and performance systems to the lightest and smallest V-Series Sedans and Coupe models ever.
    The 2017 Cadillac ATS-V adds a Carbon Black sport package and upgrades and enhancements for the Cadillac CUE infotainment system improving the ATS-V’s superior connectivity. The enhanced Cadillac CUE includes new standard technologies such as the myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection.
    Since its inception in 2004, Cadillac’s V-Series performance family has driven remarkable power and performance capability into the brand’s growing luxury car range. Building on the strengths of the award-winning Cadillac ATS product line, V-Series adds impressive track capability to what was already the lightest and most agile-driving car in the luxury compact class. The result is a dual-purpose luxury performer – a car with true track capability right from the factory that is also a sophisticated luxury car on the road.
    Key features include:
    The Cadillac Twin Turbo V-6 engine mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission or paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission Standard carbon fiber hood and available carbon fiber package, including carbon fiber splitter, hood vent and rear diffuser for greater aerodynamic performance Brembo high-performance brake system developed to provide durability, consistency and the capability for track-day performance straight from the factory Segment-best, third-generation Magnetic Ride Control delivering 40-percent faster damping response Driver-selectable vehicle modes for touring, sport, snow and track Segment-exclusive, racing-derived Performance Traction Management system with five additional modes allowing the driver to select the level of desired system assistance, matched for driver skill or road condition Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer-only tri-compound tires delivering excellent grip with extended tire wear Available segment-exclusive Performance Data Recorder enabling drivers to record, view and analyze driving experiences by capturing real-time video, cabin audio and performance data An interior with high-performance seats and ergonomics offering a driver-focused interface with carbon fiber trim and sueded microfiber accents Engine and transmissions – Twin-turbocharged power through a choice of two driver’s transmissions
    The Cadillac ATS-V is powered by the Cadillac Twin Turbo V-6 rated at an SAE-certified 464 horsepower (346 kW) and 445 lb-ft of torque (601 Nm). The combination of engine output and lightweight yet strong structure enables 0-60 performance in 3.8 seconds and a segment-best top speed of 189 mph.
    The features for the Cadillac ATS-V version of the Twin Turbo, which is the twin sibling to the racing power plant in the Cadillac ATS-V.R Coupe race car, are designed to create power faster and sustain it longer. Highlights include:
    Turbochargers with low-inertia titanium-aluminide turbines and vacuum-actuated wastegates for more responsive torque production Compressors matched for peak efficiency at peak power levels, for optimal track performance Patent-pending low-volume charge-cooling system that optimizes packaging efficiency and maximizes boost pressure Lightweight titanium connecting rods that reduce inertia of the rotating assembly, complementing the quick-spooling turbochargers A high-performance lubrication system designed to maintain optimal oil pressure and ventilation during high-lateral driving maneuvers typically encountered on a track. Read more
    ATS-V driving experience – Stronger foundation and track-honed driving experience
    The Cadillac ATS-V Sedan and Coupe track-honed design, chassis and suspension elements complement the twin-turbocharged powertrain, providing true track capability, performance and driver control without modifications or special procedures.
    With more than a decade of V-Series production models and the Cadillac Racing program experience, Cadillac has engineered the first-generation Cadillac ATS-V Sedan and Coupe to deliver an agile feel, while maintaining excellent ride quality. The ATS-V incorporates unique performance elements, components from world-class performance automotive suppliers and segment-leading, company-exclusive technology.
    Read more
    Technology and Connectivity – technology upgrades for an enhanced, more connected ride
    Cadillac CUE – the centerpiece of the Cadillac ATS-V’s comprehensive collection of technologies –  includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto advanced smartphone integration and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. New standard technologies have been added, including the myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection.
    Bose Premium audio with Active Noise Cancellation technology is standard. The available Bose® Surround Sound system features Centerpoint 2.0® surround technology, enabling listeners to enjoy an immersive sound experience from nearly any stereo source. This includes Active Noise Cancellation and electronic sound enhancement that amplifies the car’s authentic powertrain sounds, as opposed to other manufacturers’ systems that pipe in manufactured engine noises. The premium sound system also includes Bose Audio Pilot, which continuously monitors ambient sounds and adjusts the music volume and program content to optimize the listening experience.
    Read more
    Exterior design - functional form on an optimized platform
    Almost every exterior panel on the Cadillac ATS-V is unique, from the fascias and front fenders, to the hood, rear spoiler and rocker moldings – and every one was designed to support the car’s capability, contributing to lift reduction, enhanced cooling, and improved aero management. Like the Cadillac CTS-V super sedan, the ATS-V sedan and coupe sport an athletic stance, wide body and low height, but the unique ATS dimensions contribute to even-greater, scalpel-like driving dynamics.
    Read more
    Interior design – a performance-focused cabin with handcrafted execution
    The Cadillac ATS-V’s track-inspired precision carries over to the interior, where the design and relationship of key components are aimed squarely at performance-driving ergonomics. All of the contact points – the steering wheel, seats, shifter and pedals – are designed to make performance driving experiences direct and intuitive.
    Available 16-way-adjustable RECARO performance front seats are the lynchpins for the driving experience, with aggressive, adjustable bolsters that help hold the driver and front passenger in place during high-load cornering. They also have a luxury-performance feel, trimmed in Mulan leather with sueded microfiber inserts and seatbacks. Eighteen-way-adjustable, leather-trimmed seats with sueded microfiber inserts are standard.
    Read more
    Appendix
    Engine and transmissions – Twin-turbocharged power through a choice of two driver’s transmissions
    The Cadillac ATS-V is powered by the Cadillac Twin Turbo V-6 rated at an SAE-certified 464 horsepower (346 kW) and 445 lb-ft of torque (601 Nm). The combination of engine output and lightweight yet strong structure enables 0-60 performance in 3.8 seconds and a segment-best top speed of 189 mph.
    The features for the Cadillac ATS-V version of the Cadillac Twin Turbo, which is the twin sibling to the racing power plant in the Cadillac ATS-V.R Coupe race car, are designed to create power faster and sustain it longer. Highlights include:
    Turbochargers with low-inertia titanium-aluminide turbines and vacuum-actuated wastegates for more responsive torque production Compressors matched for peak efficiency at peak power levels, for optimal track performance Patent-pending low-volume charge-cooling system that optimizes packaging efficiency and maximizes boost pressure Lightweight titanium connecting rods that reduce inertia of the rotating assembly, complementing the quick-spooling turbochargers A high-performance lubrication system designed to maintain optimal oil pressure and ventilation during high-lateral driving maneuvers typically encountered on a track. The twin, low-inertia turbochargers’ featherweight titanium-aluminide turbines are used with vacuum-actuated wastegate control for precise, responsive torque production. In fact, the titanium-aluminide turbines reduce rotating inertial load by 51 percent, compared to conventional Inconel turbine wheels. That means less exhaust energy – which spins the turbines – is wasted in stored inertial loads. 
    In practical terms, that means the relatively small size of the turbochargers and their lightweight turbines foster more immediate “spooling,” which virtually eliminates lag, for an immediate feeling of power delivery. They produce up to 18 pounds of boost (125 kPa).
    Unique vacuum-actuated wastegates – one per turbocharger – are used with the Cadillac Twin Turbo for better management of the engine’s boost pressure and subsequent torque response for smoother, more consistent performance. They are independently controlled on each engine bank to balance the compressors’ output to achieve more precise boost pressure response.
    The Cadillac Twin Turbo’s patent-pending, manifold-integrated water-to-air charge cooling system also contributes to more immediate torque response, because the compressors blow through very short pipes up to the intercooler. With no circuitous heat-exchanger tubing, there is essentially no lag with the response of the turbochargers. In fact, airflow routing volume is reduced by 60 percent (less air to move) when compared with a conventional design that features a remotely mounted heat exchanger.
    Additionally, unique cylinder heads feature a high-tumble intake port design that enhances the motion of the air charge for a more efficient burn when it is mixed with the direct-injected fuel and ignited in the combustion chamber. The topology of the pistons, which feature centrally located dishes to direct the fuel spray from the injectors, is an integral design element of the chamber design, as the piston heads become part of the combustion chamber with direct injection.
    Large, 38.3-mm intake valves and 30.6-mm sodium-filled exhaust valves enable the engine to process tremendous airflow. In some conditions, the continuously variable valve timing system enables overlap conditions – when the intake and exhaust valves in a combustion chamber are briefly open at the same time – to promote airflow scavenging that helps spool the turbochargers quicker for faster boost production.
    Hardened AR20 valve seat material on the exhaust side is used for its temperature robustness, while the heads are sealed to the block with multilayer-steel gaskets designed for the pressure of the turbocharging system.
    The heads also feature integral exhaust manifolds with upper and lower water jackets that provide uniform temperature distribution and optimal heat rejection.
    The engine is backed by a choice of six-speed manual – with Active Rev Match, no-lift shifting and Launch Control – or a paddle-shift eight-speed automatic transmission featuring Launch Control and Performance Algorithm Shifting.
    The standard TREMEC TR6060 six-speed manual transmission has a strong track record proven in previous generations of the supercharged CTS-V series. It is updated for ATS-V with selectable technologies that enhance driver control to help produce optimized shifts that can lead to faster lap times:
    Active Rev Match – anticipates the next gear selection and electronically “blips” the throttle to match engine speed for a seamless gear change No-lift shifting – Part of the Performance Traction Management system, it allows gear changes without the need for the driver to take his or her foot off the gas pedal, keeping the engine at full boost and maximum power Launch control – Also part of the Performance Traction Management system, it enables maximum off-the-line acceleration The six-speed manual transmission is used with a dual-mass flywheel and dual-disc clutch, which deliver greater shift quality and feel through lower inertia.
    The paddle-shift eight-speed automatic, which offers full manual control via steering wheel paddles, is tuned for world-class shift-response times. Smaller steps between gears keep the engine within the sweet spot of the rpm band, making the most of the output of the twin-turbocharged engine for exhilarating performance and greater efficiency.
    Performance Algorithm Shifting delivers shift performance that rivals the dual-clutch/semi-automatic transmissions found in many luxury performance sedans but with the smoothness and refinement that come with a conventional automatic fitted with a torque converter. During spirited driving, it also ensures that the proper gear is held in turns to improve speed through and out of the turn.
    ATS-V driving experience – Stronger foundation and track-honed driving experience
    The Cadillac ATS-V Sedan and Coupe track-honed design, chassis and suspension elements complement the twin-turbocharged powertrain, providing true track capability, performance and driver control without modifications or special procedures.
    With more than a decade of V-Series production models and the Cadillac Racing program experience, Cadillac has engineered the first-generation Cadillac ATS-V Sedan and Coupe to deliver an agile feel, while maintaining excellent ride quality. The ATS-V incorporates unique performance elements, components from world-class performance automotive suppliers and segment-leading, company-exclusive technology.
    The Cadillac ATS-V models share the same 109.3-inch (2,775 mm) wheelbase as other ATS coupe and sedan models, but feature wider front and rear footprints that enhance grip, reduce body motion in turns and contribute to more direct-feeling steering. The ZF Steering Systems electric power steering features greater system stiffness for a feeling of precision and greater driver feedback.
    Eighteen-inch wheels wrapped with specially developed Michelin Pilot Super Sport summer-only tires give the Cadillac ATS-V its footprint and enable nearly 1g in lateral acceleration. The lightweight, forged alloy wheels – measuring 9 inches wide in the front and 9.5 inches wide in the rear – are constructed of a low-mass forging that helps reduce un-sprung weight for greater agility and a more direct feel to steering inputs.
    In fact, the wheels are 45-percent stiffer than previous generation Cadillac CTS-V wheels, while the Michelin tires feature a tri-compound tread that delivers excellent grip in performance driving situations, excellent ride quality characteristics and extended tread wear.
    A Brembo brake system provides durability, consistency and the capability for track-day performance. The system includes 14.5-inch-diameter (370 mm) front rotors with staggered six-piston calipers and 13.3-inch-diamter (339 mm) rear rotors with four-piston calipers.
    Segment-best, third-generation Magnetic Ride Control “reads” the road up to one thousand times per second, sending data to magneto-rheological fluid-filled dampers that can independently control the damping characteristics of all four dampers. Third-generation improvements enable 40-percent faster damping response. In fact, at 60 mph, the third-generation Magnetic Ride Control system calculates the optimal damping force for every inch of the road.
    Segment-exclusive Performance Traction Management (PTM) software was derived from the championship-winning Cadillac Racing program for the V-Series and implements appropriate measures of electronic assistance, matched for driver skill or road condition. Five driver-selectable modes specifically for the track – Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2 and Race – provide progressive levels of electronic assistance, adjusting traction and stability controls. The standard electronic limited-slip differential translates the PTM software to optimal traction and enables maximum corner exit acceleration. Automatically activated in all five PTM modes, Launch Control manages tire spin to optimize full-throttle acceleration from a standing start.
    Cadillac ATS-V specific structural enhancements include:
    Unique shock tower-to-plenum brace Strengthened rocker bulkhead Stronger rear cradle-to-rocker braces A unique aluminum shear panel at the front of the chassis V-braces for the engine compartment The result is 25-percent greater structural stiffness than non-V models, which contributes to more precise handling and more direct steering responsiveness.
    A revised multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension delivers a quicker response and increased lateral control, incorporating new ride and handling links, where traditional elastomeric bushings are replaced with zero-compliance cross-axis ball joints, higher-rate springs and a stiffer stabilizer bar – for 50-percent greater roll stiffness.
    Cadillac’s five-link rear suspension features reduced roll center migration, stronger lateral control and effective anti-squat geometry, complementing the front suspension with greater body motion control. Contributing components include stiffer bushings, new cradle mounts, higher-rate springs and a stiffer stabilizer bar.
    Larger prop shafts and greater half-shaft asymmetry (stiffer driver’s side shaft) mitigate power hop during acceleration.
    Technology and Connectivity – technology upgrades for an enhanced, more connected ride
    Cadillac CUE – the centerpiece of the Cadillac ATS-V’s comprehensive collection of technologies including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto advanced smartphone integration and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot – is now standard for all 2017 ATS-V Sedan and Coupe models. Additional upgrades and enhancements for Cadillac CUE include new standard technologies such as the myCadillac Mobile App, Teen Driver and Cadillac Collection.
    Bose Premium audio with Active Noise Cancellation technology is standard. The available Bose® Surround Sound system features Centerpoint 2.0® surround technology, enabling listeners to enjoy an immersive sound experience from nearly any stereo source. This includes Active Noise Cancellation and electronic sound enhancement that amplifies the car’s authentic powertrain sounds, as opposed to other manufacturers’ systems that pipe in manufactured engine noises. The premium sound system also includes Bose Audio Pilot, which continuously monitors ambient sounds and adjusts the music volume and program content to optimize the listening experience.
    The heart of Cadillac CUE is the eight-inch LCD multi-touch sensitive screen, integrated into the top of the central instrument panel. Cadillac CUE’s vibrant LCD screen resembles a smartphone’s screen, with large, easy-to-target icons to execute commands. Upgrades and enhancements for Cadillac CUE in 2017 include in-vehicle apps via Collection, partial name recognition, display of Advanced Park Assist, and Wi-Fi signal strength display.
    Cadillac CUE connectivity and convenience features also include Text Message Alerts for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.) and Siri Eyes Free for iPhone. Each enables voice-controlled connectivity, helping to keep phones stored and hands on the wheel. Wireless phone charging is standard.
    The enhancement to the Cadillac CUE system includes the introduction of in-vehicle apps available through Cadillac Collection. Similar to iTunes and Google Play Store, customers can access Collection and personalize their in-vehicle experience the same way they do with their smartphones.  Apps downloaded from Collection are fully embedded in the infotainment system, enabling a true integrated user experience. Apps are not dependent on a phone and provide a deeper integration with the car’s features and its performance.
    The introduction of Collection serves as a framework that allows the vehicle and ownership experience to get better over time. Apps can be seamlessly and intuitively downloaded to the vehicle utilizing an embedded OnStar 4G LTE connection. These apps can be automatically updated as new versions become available. Apps designed to enhance the driving experience will be added or updated over time and include popular music services, weather, news, and more.
    Complementing Cadillac CUE to enhance the Cadillac ATS-V’s connectivity is OnStar 4G LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi hotspot. OnStar 4G LTE provides a mobile hub for drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is activated whenever the vehicle is on and comes with a three-month/three-gigabyte data trial. 4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network – 10 times faster than 3G. Additionally, OnStar 4G LTE offers stronger, broader coverage than do smartphones on the same network.
    At the time of purchase, six months OnStar Guidance includes all of OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as Turn-by-Turn navigation.
    Cadillac owners can also opt-in to keep their vehicle connected at no cost for five years through the OnStar Basic Plan, including:
    OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, which runs monthly checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission, anti-lock brakes and more Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer, simplifying service scheduling OnStar Smart Driver, which monitors driving behaviors and offers the opportunity to save money on insurance AtYourService, which gives you access to a marketplace of localized money saving offers from nearby merchants Cadillac’s 2017 model year products will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the predominant new systems for in-car phone integration. Cadillac CUE provides owners a smart and simple way to access both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A “Projection” icon will appear on the Cadillac CUE screen to enable simpler, easier access to key smartphone functions, including navigation, contacts, hands-free text messaging and select applications supported by Apple or Google.
    Apple CarPlay takes the iPhone features one would want to access while driving and puts them on the vehicle’s display in a smart, simple manner. This allows drivers to make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music right from the touchscreen or by voice via Siri. Apple CarPlay supported apps include Phone, Messages, Maps, Music and compatible third party apps. A full list of those apps can be found at Apple.com/ios/carplay.
    Android Auto is built around Google Maps, Google Now and the ability to talk to Google, as well as a growing audio and messaging app ecosystem that includes WhatsApp, Skype, Google Play Music, Spotify, and podcast players. A full list of supported apps is available at g.co/androidauto.
    Many features can be controlled via voice commands through a steering wheel button, helping drivers spend more time with their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
    The all-new myCadillac Mobile App combines the services available through the former myCadillac and OnStar RemoteLink® apps to allow customers to easily manage their vehicle ownership experience. Features on the new myCadillac Mobile App include roadside assistance, parking reminders, owner manual content, and vehicle diagnostics. In addition, users will be able to remotely control vehicle features, including the OnStar Wi-Fi® hotspot, remote start/stop, and remote door lock/unlock. The app is included for free for five years and is available in the U.S. and Canada through the iTunes and Google Play Stores.
    Exterior design - functional form on an optimized platform
    Almost every exterior panel on the Cadillac ATS-V is unique, from the fascias and fenders, to the hood, rear spoiler and rocker moldings – and every one was designed to support the car’s capability, contributing to lift reduction, enhanced cooling, and improved aero performance. Like the Cadillac CTS-V super sedan, the ATS-V sedan and coupe sport an athletic stance, wide body and low height, but the unique ATS dimensions contribute to even-greater, scalpel-like driving dynamics.
    The unique elements include:
    A lightweight carbon fiber hood features an air-extracting vent that not only pulls hot air out of the engine compartment, but helps reduce lift at speed by channeling air pulled through the radiator out and over the top of car rather than allowing trapped air to exit under the car Unique front and rear fascias provide optimal aero performance, with larger grille openings in the front fascia to feed more air to the new twin-turbocharged engine. Even the mesh pattern of the signature grille openings is enlarged to allow more air into the radiator and multiple heat exchangers A front splitter enhances handling by forcing air to push down on the front of the car rather than flow under it, where it can cause lift Wider front fenders to accommodate 18-inch wheels that are wrapped with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires The alloy wheels, unique to the V-Series, are constructed of a low-mass forging that helps reduce un-sprung weight for greater agility and a more direct feel to steering inputs The rocker moldings and rear spoiler are aero-optimized. An available, all-carbon fiber package takes aero performance and mass optimization to higher levels. It includes a more aggressive front splitter, hood vent trim, and rear diffuser, along with composite rocker extension panels and a taller, body-color rear spoiler. The exposed carbon fiber components are book-matched on the centerline for a precise, tailored appearance.
    An available track package includes the components of the Carbon Fiber package, plus the Performance Data Recorder and a low-mass battery. It also deletes the standard floor mats and tire inflator kit to save weight.
    Colors offered for 2017 include Velocity Red, Vector Blue Metallic, Black Raven, Red Obsession Tintcoat, Phantom Gray Metallic, Crystal White Tricoat and Radiant Silver Metallic.
    The 18-inch lightweight, forged alloy wheels come in three finishes: premium painted, polished with Midnight Silver painted pockets and full, After Midnight premium painted.
    Available Red or Dark Gold Brembo brake calipers accent the ATS-V’s performance capability with style.
    Interior design – a performance-focused cabin with handcrafted execution
    The Cadillac ATS-V’s track-inspired precision carries over to the interior, where the design and relationship of key components are aimed squarely at performance-driving ergonomics. All of the contact points – the steering wheel, seats, shifter and pedals – are designed to make performance driving experiences direct and intuitive.
    Available 16-way-adjustable RECARO performance front seats are the lynchpins for the driving experience, with aggressive, adjustable bolsters that help hold the driver and front passenger in place during high-load cornering. They also have a luxury-performance feel, trimmed in Mulan leather with sueded microfiber inserts and front seatbacks. Eighteen-way-adjustable, leather-trimmed seats with sueded microfiber inserts and front seatbacks are standard.
    An available sueded steering wheel and shift knob complement the seating. Three interior color combinations are offered: Jet Black, Jet Black with Saffron accents and Light Platinum with Jet Black accents.
    The Cadillac ATS-V also features a unique version of the 5.7-inch, three-window instrument panel cluster display, with V-Series graphics and distinctive gauge readouts.
    The available Performance Data Recorder (PDR) enables drivers to record, view and analyze driving experiences by capturing real-time video, cabin audio and performance data. The system – which features an HD camera and performance data acquisition hardware – is controlled via Cadillac CUE’s color touch screen. Recordings can be reviewed on the screen when the vehicle is parked or saved to an SD card to view or share from another device. PDR data can be analyzed using Cosworth Toolbox, a free suite of analysis software developed from racing analysis software and designed for use with the PDR in the Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and Sedan and the Cadillac CTS-V super sedan. V-Series owners can use Cosworth Toolbox to review laps to quickly improve performance such as braking points, accelerating points, driving lines and corner speeds.
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    First Autocross

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    Well... I don't think that turned out too bad for the first time out in three years. I haven't seen the final results yet, but the car felt really good and I wasn't as rusty as I thought I was going to be. 🙂

    It was a great day for an autocross with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures, but as the day went on the clouds filled in and the winds picked up, and we had a few sprinkles for the last heat but nothing to really slow anyone down. There were only 51 entries so everyone got 8 runs (I got 9 because of a rerun due to a timing error). The course was about 0.70 miles long and took about one minute to drive. I really liked the course except for the slaloms as those were brutally tight. 15 paces is not enough between cones, you need 20-25 to maintain some sibilance of speed. There was also a Chicago Box that was equally as brutal and almost required a full stop to navigate. All of that was in stark contrast to the rest of the course which was relatively open and flowed nicely. Those really tight features are not something you see on a well designed autocross course. 
    Today I tried some different traction control settings, tried shifting manually and also letting the trans do it's thing on it's own, so basically a big day of experimenting. I didn't mess with tire pressures much and probably should have, but I was more focused on shaking off the rust and just trying to get a feel for the car. 🙂 I noticed on the way back home, I was down on boost and I suspect I have air in the intercooler which will need to be bled. I'm not sure when it started happening but it is a noticeable loss in power when the boost drops from 18-19 psi to 12-14 psi and you loose 100 whp. I'm not sure how many runs I made with low boost, so I don't know if or how much that may have slowed me down, but I suspect a decent amount.
    I was in the first run group which was the best driving weather, so that was good. 

     
    So here are some of the runs, I missed starting the PDR on runs 2-3-4 so missed those completely. My GoPro died before I could get a video. It locked up so I pulled the battery to kill it. After that, the red charging light comes on but the camera doesn't, so I was very disappointed that I couldn't get any videos from that camera. The in-car camera is only 720p while the GoPro is 1080p. I'll get it figured out before the next event or get a new camera. 
     
    Run 1
     
     
    Run 1 Rerun
     
     
    Run 2 or 3... take your pick
     
     
    Run 6
     
     
    Run 7
     
     
    Run 8
     
     
    Results are posted. I'll take it. I think had I not lost boost midway through I could have dropped another second or so. Next time I'll work on tire pressures and make sure I have the car in something other than Sport 1 mode. 

     
  16. NorthGeorgiaWX

    Fixing up the Wife's car

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    The car we bought for my wife isn't quite as nice as the one i drive. And it's not that it's not nice, it's just that it's one year older and has 53,000 miles on it, so the exterior could use a little bit of a facelift. I would like for hers to look as good as the other car, so I decided it was time for a few changes.
    I ordered some new wheels for the car, and they are exactly the same wheels as I have on my V, Renick Performance RP556 in gloss black. These are the max wheel and tire sizes that can be stuffed in the wheel well of these cars. On mine I put 265/30-19 Michelin PS4S tires on the front, but on the new fronts I'm going with 275's. I plan on putting the new front wheels with the 275 tires on my car, and my front wheels with the 265 tires on the front of her car. There could be a touch of rubbing on really tight turns on mine after the swap, but I can live with that. 

     
    The nose of her car is a little sand blasted from it's time down in Florida, the front is a little pitted and the hood paint doesn't quite match, so we need to get all of that fixed. 


     
    Several items will be replaced or fixed. I've ordered these new upper and lower grills in gloss black to replace the ones that are currently on the car. Changing to black wheels only leaves the grills and a little strip on the back bumper in chrome, so those needed to be replaced at the same time as the wheels. Since the front bumper cover has to come off to replace the grills, while the cover is off, I'm going to have the cover and hood repainted. It should be easy and cheaper since the cover and hood will be off the car, no taping of the car is required.  EDIT 01/09/21): We've now decided to wrap the car instead of having it painted. It will be cheaper to do that than paint the hood and the bumper. 
    At some point I'll replace the pitted windshield and have a protective film applied to it and possibly replace the carbon fiber splitter in the front. After everything is done we'll get a ceramic treatment on the whole car.  While the car is at the dealer/body shop having the grills and paint done, I'm going to have them update the Cue system to add Android Auto. This car came with Apple Carplay but not Android Auto, but a it is only a software update to add. My 2017 came with both. 

     
    As far as I know, the only other changes to this car will be a new Trifecta corn tune on the car and Swift lowering springs which are sitting in the garage. The engine has all the go fast parts that are needed, so no changes to the hardware are necessary. With the right tune using E70, this car will make the power you see in the graphs below. The car that made those numbers has EXACTLY the same engine components as the wife's car. Corrected or uncorrected, it will be making a boatload of horsepower, and should easily push the car to a high 9 second 1/4 mile at full weight. At 700 rwhp, it means the motor is making almost 800 hp at the crank.
    The dip in the power starting around 3k rpm is intentional for the dyno runs as they pullout timing to keep the engine from knocking. For whatever reason, the engine wants to knock only on the dyno at that rpm, and has something to do with the load in high gear, it's not there on the street or track.
    Corrected

     
    Uncorrected

  17. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Ordered July 1, arrived October 13. Whatever, they finally got here. All 19" with the fronts being 9.5" wide and the rear 11" wide.

     
    I weighed the wheels and this is what I found. The fronts, despite being a 1/2" wider and an inch in diameter greater, weight less than the OEM wheels by 0.7 lbs. The rear wheel, while 1.5" wider and 1 in diameter great, only weigh 0.4 lbs heavier than the OEM rear. It's the new tires that are heavier. 

    So Thursday morning we'll be at Gran Turismo East when the doors open at 8 AM and they will install the Eibach springs, the Renick sway bars, mount some new Michelin PS4S tires on these wheels and give it the track alignment. Ready. 
    I may go ahead and do the catless downpipes and that may be it for now. 
     
  18. NorthGeorgiaWX

    New Parts Installed

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    The other day I had received my new Renick catless downpipes, so I took the car down to Chequered Flag Automotive to let Chris and Shawn get those installed. While it was there, they spent lots of time tracking down a noise in the left front of the car that appeared after the first autocross. After checking and tightening everything on that side of the car, they disconnected the newly installed sway bar and methodically played with end links etc, The weird part is that the sound appears to be gone now but they never really found anything.
    Each pipe has a resonator in place of the cat (4th image), and there is a H pipe (crossover pipe) that connect the two together. There are all kinds of extra bungs on the pipes in case you need to connect more sensors (wide band O2, etc). 
    I pick up the car in the morning, and when I get back home I have a new tune to install to better take advantage of the lower restriction in the exhaust. It should bump me up another 25 or or so (up to 525 rwhp?) and allow the turbo's to spool a little quicker. EDIT: New tune installed. The car seems to rev a little quicker and the throttle response seems to be a little sharper. And it sounds a WHOLE lot better. 🙂
    Not sure what else I really want to do to this engine right now. I may go ahead and do the Renick cold air intake worth another 20 hp to bump it up to a total of about 540 rwhp? That should be plenty. The car is still under warranty so I don't want to do anywhere close to what's been done to the other car. I will get a Boostane tune which would bump things up again due to the higher octane (102 versus 93), to ~560-570 hp. At that point I'd be good for now. If I need more power in a straight line I'll hop in the other car. 😉 Saw a dyno of another ATS-V with the IDENTICAL setup as our red V and it was making 693 rwhp and 704 ft lbs of torque on E70. Not bad for a 3.6 liter V6. 🙂




     

  19. NorthGeorgiaWX
    I had some good reflections the other day, so I had to snap some pictures. The ceramic treatment makes the car shine all the time. 
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/Aab3AvWBF6vzcAqJ6 https://photos.app.goo.gl/drkgtepwvN1LwmnF6


     
    Can't squeeze anymore wheel and tire back there. 🙂




     
    Here's an After/Before. Yes, I did it backwards. 🙂



  20. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Just got the car back yesterday after taking it for a ceramic paint treatment. Since the car only has 13,000 miles on it and appears to be garage kept for its entire life and was in near perfect condition,  I wanted to protect the surface and make it easier to clean. So after doing a little research, I took the car to a place that's about 1 minute away from the Road Atlanta entrance called ZeroDefects. Chris had the car for three days and went over every exterior square inch. 
    I went with the top of the line ceramic treatment from Gtechniq called Crystal Serum Ultra. There are other ceramic treatments that you can apply yourself, but this particular treatment has to be applied by an accredited dealer. But because of the steps taken to prepare the surface and the addition of this coating, there is a nine year guarantee for the treatment. 
    The entire exterior of the car was treated and that includes all the paint, glass, trim, wheels, and calipers. The surface feels silky smooth and dirt just blows off. When it comes time to wash, generally a rinse with a hose takes what little dust may be on it. And the best part is that brake dust pretty much rinses off, so scrubbing necessary. Once I get me new wheels (they are being made as I type) I will have those treated before the tires are mounted.

    So here are the pictures so far. The pictures don't do it great justice but you get the idea. The reflections are deep, and in the sun it looks like you can put your hands down in the paint. 🙂 It's very awesome. 










     
     
     
     
  21. NorthGeorgiaWX

    Suspension

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,


    Car
    I'm a handling guy, always have been. I love the curvy roads and will go out of my way to take those every chance I get. I started autocrossing cars back in 1973 and have continued off and on for all these years, and the love of driving has only increased as I've gotten older. And it's not just turns, I also want a car that can stop much faster than it can accelerate. This one does it all.
    In the stock form, this car will pull a steady 1.03 g's on a skidpad, and many people have never even been in a car pulling 1 g much less anything more. But... if it can pull that much stock, it can pull more modified. 🙂 Therefore, since I cannot leave well enough alone, I must do something about this. 😜
    So, I'm keeping it relatively simple. I'm not trying to go crazy with anything I'm doing, since the car already does everything so well, it's all about enhancing. So two suspension changes and new wheels and tires, that's it. Since the car already has shocks better than anything I could buy elsewhere, those are left untouched. That leaves the springs and sway bars. I've looked at multiple spring sources and have narrowed it down to three companies, Renick Performance, Eibach, and Weaponsxmotorsports. I was speaking with a fellow ATS-V owner today (thanks Michael!) and his car uses Eibach springs and exactly the same wheel/tire sizes (his are Forgeline F14's) that I will be using. Take a look at how the spring/wheel/tire combo looks. I'd say perfect, but that's just me.  🙂 


     
    Here's how the stock wheel and tire sizes match up to the new ones that I will be running. I don't have the weight of the new wheels but I believe the front is around 21 lbs. 

     
    Once I decide on the springs I'm going with I'll be good to go. I'm also checking on sway bar sizes. The factory list different bars so it's difficult to judge what I need to get. It appears the front bar is  a hollow 29 mm OD and 4.6 mm wall thickness. The rear is 25.4 mm with a 3.81 mm wall, and both are made from SAE 1020 equivalent material and the bars are heat treated and shot peened. It is hard to get this kind of information about the aftermarket bars, but unless I do, I'm not spending the money to get any. 
    The tires will be Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires and these are warm weather only tires. Tires make a tremendous difference in handling and the performance varies widely between the various brands. The Michelin's are considered to the among the best if not the best high performance street tire.

     
    As soon as I can get a little more information, I'll update this. The springs are out of stock no matter who you go with... they must all be made in China. 😉 
     
     
  22. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Let the fun begin. 🙂
    It is really hard for me to leave well enough alone, I've always wanted to tweak my cars and make them "mine", so obviously this one will be no different. 🙂
    I have already installed the tune from Trifecta and I love it. Not only do I gain ~120 hp at the wheels, but the transmission is also recalibrated and that is awesome. So 18 lbs of boost gets me 500 rwhp. Would love to see what 20 or 22 gets me. 🙂 
    Today I ordered some Eibach springs for the car. These are actually discontinued but this company "supposedly" has some... we'll see. The springs are slightly stiffer and will lower the car about 1" all the way around. (EDIT: As of 7/20/20 I have my springs). I also have received a set a new sway bars from Renick Performance as well.
    I also ordered some new wheels from Renick Performance today as well but I probably won't see those for 3-4 weeks. They look like this but mine will be gloss black. I'm going from a 18x9" to  19x9.5" (+24mm offset) with a 265/30-ZR19 in the front and 18x9.5" to 19x11" (+43mm offset) with a 305/30-ZR19 in the rear. The tires will be Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S's.
    The wheel wells will be full. 🙂




    I will have Gran Turismo East (Chamblee) supply the tires (two for the rear and two for the front) and I will have them install the springs/wheels/tires and do the alignment all at the same time. 
    (EDIT: 07/30/20 - This has been done)  Next week I'm taking the car to ZeroDefects for a full on Crystal Serum Ultra ceramic treatment. I can't wait to get the paint protected and as glossy as it can get. They do the complete exterior including wheels, brake calipers, trim, and glass. After the treatment, you can pretty much just take a hose and wash the dirt off.
    Can't wait! 
    (After the treatment)

  23. NorthGeorgiaWX

    Engine

    By NorthGeorgiaWX,

    I would love to take the car to a drag strip/autocross for some runs to see how it is currently running before I make any changes to it, but the changes may come first. 🙂 I don't think I've ever owned a car that I haven't made changes to... 
    The changes I am going to be making to this one will consist of power upgrades, suspension/wheels/tires, and a few cosmetic items... just because. This section is about power... makes me what to make Tim Allen sounds. 


     
    From the factory, the car will run 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, runs a 1/4 mile at ~12.5 seconds at 115-117 mph, and has a 189 mph top speed. When I'm done with my tinkering it should be 3.1-3.3 seconds 0-60, 11.2-11.5/125 mph 1/4 mile. It should see close to 150 mph in the half mile and I hope to find out at the "Heaven's Landing 1/2 Mile Shootout" in Clayton GA when they have it again.
    There is certainly nothing wrong with the engine, it runs strong and pulls hard, so physically it will remain untouched. Breaking open an engine is not something I like to get into if I can avoid it. But every car needs more power, and this one is no exception, so there will be two changes made to bump things up. 
    Trifecta Computer Tune Borla CAT Back Exhaust The Trifecta reprogramming of the engine computer yields tremendous gains in power and is the single most beneficial power modification you can do to these cars. Besides the power increase, there are additional features that enhance the transmission performance and the different driving modes that are available in the car. 
     
    This is a dyno graph of the stock versus reprogrammed car.

     
    The last power enhancing modification will be the exhaust. Keep in mind this is still a 6 cylinder motor, so not the same sound as a V8. But it could could sound a little better with a little less restriction while making a little more power. I think I'm going to go with the Borla CAT back system that uses 2.75" pipes and 4" tips. 
     
    That's it though. Basically the motor is never opened or really touched at all. 🙂 
  24. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Most people that aren't car people have no clue about this car. When you first tell people you own a Cadillac most minds conjure up grandpa's finned Cadillac with a 20 foot hood, but this ain't grandpa's Cadillac anymore. In today's world, Cadillac's are known for innovative performance on par with the best the rest of the world can offer, and this car is no exception. 
    With the introduction of the V Series models, Cadillac stepped up to the world of serious high performance cars. The initial design criteria for the 2012 ATS debut was based on the BMW E46 3 Series. 

    But Cadillac needed to bump up the performance even more, and that's how the V Series got started. The V Series is Cadillac's version of Chevrolet Corvettes. 
     
    This car is a 2017 coupe with 11, 700 miles and these were the production numbers. As you can see, there aren't a lot of these around, especially the coupes. 

    The total numbers for 2016 through 2019 look like this:

     
    This car was ordered with the following options:
    ENGINE: 3.6L V6 TWIN TURBO SIDI, DOHC, VVT (464 hp [343.3 kW] @ 5850 rpm, 445 lb-ft of torque [603.3 N-m] @ 3500 rpm) (STD) : LF4 TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC : M5U AXLE RATIO: 2.85 RATIO (Included and only available when (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission is ordered.) : HRD PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP:  includes standard equipment : 1SV WHEEL TYPE: 18" X 9" (45.7 CM X 22.9 CM) FRONT, 18" X 9.5" REAR (45.7 CM X 24.1 CM), ALUMINUM (After Midnight Black Included with (A7A) Carbon Black Package. Not available separately when (A7A) Carbon Black Package is ordered.) : RIL PAINT: PHANTOM GRAY METALLIC (Available at extra charge.) : G7Q SEAT TYPE: RECARO PERFORMANCE includes driver power-adjustable seat back bolster and front passenger power-adjustable seat back bolster (Requires interior color (HG1) Light Platinum with Jet Black seatbacks, (HG2) Jet Black with Saffron inserts or (HG3) Jet Black. Included when (A7A) Carbon Black Package is ordered and requires interior color (HOK) Jet Black or (HOL) Light Platinum with Jet Black accents.) : W2E SEAT TRIM: JET BLACK, LEATHER SEATS W/SUEDED MICROFIBER INSERTS (With low gloss Carbon Fiber interior trim. Included and only available when (A7A) Carbon Black Package is ordered.) : HOK RADIO: CADILLAC CUE INFORMATION AND MEDIA CONTROL SYSTEM WITH EMBEDDED NAVIGATION AM/FM stereo with embedded navigation, 8" diagonal color information display, three USB ports, auxiliary input jack, Natural Voice Recognition, Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phone, Collection and Teen Driver (Included and only available when (Y26) Cadillac CUE and Navigation is ordered.) : IO6 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: CARBON BLACK PACKAGE includes (W2E) Recaro performance seats, (CFZ) Carbon Fiber Package, (5CS) sueded microfiber shifter, (53S) sueded microfiber steering wheel, (TSA) Black chrome grille and (RIL) 18" x 9" front, 18" x 9.5" rear, After Midnight dark finish alloy wheels (Requires (Y91) Luxury Package, interior color (HOK) Jet Black or (HOL) Light Platinum with Jet Black accents, exterior color (G1W) Crystal White Tricoat, (G7C) Velocity Red, (G7Q) Phantom Gray Metallic or (GBA) Black Raven. Not available with (SJ9) Black chrome V-Series grille, LPO or any other wheels.) : A7A LUXURY PACKAGE includes (Y26) Cadillac CUE and Navigation, (A45) Memory Package, (VV4) OnStar with 4G LTE, (JF5) sport alloy pedals, (UG1) Universal Home Remote and (T4F) high intensity headlamps (Not available with (Y4Q) Track Performance Package.) : Y91 CARBON FIBER PACKAGE (Included with (A7A) Carbon Black Package and (Y4Q) Track Performance Package. Not available with (C43) Base Splitter (No Charge) or (R6G) No Splitter.) : CFZ SAFETY AND SECURITY PACKAGE includes contents of (Y61) Advanced Security Package and (Y65) Driver Awareness Package (Includes (UV6) Head-Up Display. Requires (Y91) Luxury Package. Not available with (Y4Q) Track Performance Package.) : PCW ADVANCED SECURITY PACKAGE includes (UTR) shielded theft-deterrent alarm system with dedicated power source, (UTU) inclination sensor, (N08) locking fuel door, (ULS) locking steering column and (PB4) locking wheel lugs (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered. Requires (Y65) Driver Awareness Package and (Y91) Luxury Package.) : Y61 DRIVER AWARENESS PACKAGE includes Lane Change Alert, (UE4) Following Distance Indicator, (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, (UFG) Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, (UKC) Side Blind Zone Alert, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps and (CE1) Rainsense intermittent wipers (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered. Requires (UV6) Head-Up Display, (Y61) Advanced Security Package and (Y91) Luxury Package.) : Y65 CADILLAC CUE AND NAVIGATION includes (IO6) Cadillac CUE with Embedded Navigation, (UQS) Bose premium surround sound 10-speaker system (12-speaker system on V-Coupe) and (KI6) 110V power receptacle (Included with (Y91) Luxury Package.) : Y26 MEMORY PACKAGE recalls 2 driver and exit position "presets" for power driver seat, and outside mirrors (Included and only available when (Y91) Luxury Package is ordered.) : A45 CALIPERS, RED BREMBO (Not available with (J6J) Dark Gold Brembo calipers.) : J6F LOCKING FUEL DOOR (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : N08 WHEEL LUGS, LOCKING (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : PB4 SUNROOF, POWER, SLIDING (Requires (Y91) Luxury Package. Not available with (Y4Q) Track Performance Package.) : CF5 HEADLAMPS, INTELLIBEAM (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : TQ5 HEADLAMPS, HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (Included and only available when (Y91) Luxury Package is ordered.) : T4F WIPERS, FRONT INTERMITTENT, RAINSENSE (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : CE1 AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURE, BOSE PREMIUM SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS (Included and only available when (Y26) Cadillac CUE and Navigation is ordered.) : UQS PERFORMANCE DATA AND VIDEO RECORDER (Requires (Y26) Cadillac CUE and Navigation. Included with (Y4Q) Track Performance Package.) : UQT STEERING WHEEL, SUEDED MICROFIBER (Included with (A7A) Carbon Black Package. Not available separately when (A7A) Carbon Black Package is ordered. Includes (5CS) sueded microfiber shifter.) : 53S STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED PADDLE SHIFT CONTROLS (Included and only available when (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission is ordered.) : KB7 SHIFTER, SUEDED MICROFIBER (Included and only available when (53S) sueded microfiber steering wheel is ordered.) : 5CS SENSOR, VEHICLE INCLINATION (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UTU HEAD-UP DISPLAY (Included with (PCW) Safety and Security Package.) : UV6 PEDALS, SPORT ALLOY (Included and only available when (Y91) Luxury Package is ordered.) : JF5 REMOTE START (Included and only available when (M5U) 8-speed automatic transmission is ordered.) : BTV UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable (Included and only available when (Y91) Luxury Package is ordered.) : UG1 SHIELDED THEFT-DETERRENT ALARM SYSTEM, WITH DEDICATED POWER SOURCE (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UTR LOCKING STEERING COLUMN (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : ULS RECEPTACLE, POWER, 110V (Included and only available when (Y26) Cadillac CUE and Navigation is ordered.) : KI6 FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATOR (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UE4 FORWARD COLLISION ALERT (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UEU LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UHX SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UKC REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT (Included and only available when (PCW) Safety and Security Package is ordered.) : UFG Car people know that you can go online to build and price new cars from just about any manufacturer, and luckily Cadillac has a site for the legacy cars (older cars) where you can go build and price the older cars just like you could do when they were new. So I took all the options on the car and plugged it in and came up with this. And no, thankfully the original owner took the depreciation hit because this is not close to what I paid (the car was listed at $44K with 11, 700 miles).  Goes to show you why you don't want to buy a new car. 😉 












     
    In the next post I'll talk about my planned modifications. 🙂 Of course, what red blooded car guy wouldn't make changes??? 🙂 And I think the changes are going to be awesome. Oh... she has a name now.
    Meet "Grace" 



     
  25. NorthGeorgiaWX
    Good morning!
    I guess you heard the rain moving through during the overnight hours, it is now pushed southeast of Lincoln and today to should a relatively dry day to kick off the ProSolo!
    This is a combined radar/water vapor loop, and the numbers are dewpoints. Much drier air is moving into southeast Nebraska and today should feel great. About 15 seconds into the loop I switch from dewpoint to temperatures.

    Lincoln Friday AM.mp4  
    The NWS hour by hour forecast looks great for today, but tomorrow may be damp at times. 
     

     
    As far as next week goes, no major rainfall in the forecast for now. You guys may luck out...
     
    So nothing today that should interfere with the competition. Go fast, have fun!

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