lets start a "lets see that engine bay" thread

[RandyCSVT]

My old engine.

my new engine

My newer engine

I replaced the CTS-V with a Honda S2000.

 

[dukeofsho]

I'm sorry but how do you go from a CTSV to S2000:shrug:.

 

[Beans]

I'm sorry but how do you go from a CTSV to S2000:shrug:.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[RandyCSVT]

I'm sorry but how do you go from a CTSV to S2000:shrug:.

The CTS-V was getting me in too much trouble and I wasn't driving it like it was meant to be driven. No sense in having a 400hp/400 ftlb daily highway commuter. The only chance I really had to have fun was at stop lights and on and off ramps. The problem with the CTS-V is that you floor it, enjoy the sound and feel of the car, look down at the speedo and realize that you are going way too fast. It is easier to drive a slower car fast, than drive a really fast car slow.

Here is an example:

Merging onto the highway can be a great excuse for having some fun running through gears. In the CTS-V that could lead to driving too fast. In the S2000 I can have fun accelerating to 9k RPM's without getting the kind of speeding ticket that gets you arrested.

 

[RandyCSVT]

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

money had little to do with why I made the switch. A true auto enthusiast would look past the price tag and realize that both cars can be just as desirable for very different reasons. The CTS-V is the ultimate sleeper with torque and acceleration that puts a grin on your face. The S2000 has go cart like handling that can put that same smile on your face.

 

[hotdimmes]

The CTS-V was getting me in too much trouble and I wasn't driving it like it was meant to be driven. No sense in having a 400hp/400 ftlb daily highway commuter. The only chance I really had to have fun was at stop lights and on and off ramps. The problem with the CTS-V is that you floor it, enjoy the sound and feel of the car, look down at the speedo and realize that you are going way too fast. It is easier to drive a slower car fast, than drive a really fast car slow.

Here is an example:

Merging onto the highway can be a great excuse for having some fun running through gears. In the CTS-V that could lead to driving too fast. In the S2000 I can have fun accelerating to 9k RPM's without getting the kind of speeding ticket that gets you arrested.

basically what is summarized in this article:

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/great_drives/0903_slow_cars_the_joy_of_slow/index.html

 

[TheMexicanJob]

I hope to get an S2000 at some point.

 

[dukeofsho]

I hope to get an S2000 at some point.

Hope to buy a CTS-v at some point.

 

[CSVT#49]

My brother just traded in his 05 SRT4 stage 2 w/toys for a 01 Honda S2000 with 9k on it. I road in it for the first time a few weekends ago... very impressive. Crazy fun and handles like a dream.

 

[RandyCSVT]

Hope to buy a CTS-v at some point.

I may be very tempted myself to pick up one of the newer 550hp V's when they get a bit cheaper and start showing up as good deals certified pre-owned with a 6yr 100k mile bumper to bumper warranty.

 

[TheMexicanJob]

Hope to buy a CTS-v at some point.

I'd of course love one of those too.

 

[pithon987]

Rocking my stock engine

 

[Matty K]

Any close-ups of your IMRC cover with the cutaway? I'm planning to do something similar...

 

[blu_fuz]

Just so you guys know, this engine bay is stupid clean seriously. Wowzers, looks fantastic in person. Nice job duke!

Well, I went to a SHOcago meet yesterday, detailed my engine bay a little bit.

 

[blu_fuz]

Forgot about this thread.....

'99 T-red/tan SVT painting and coating I did:

 

[95_Mystique]

^You suck.


Here are some updated pics..

The Tempo...

 

[TGO]

 

[95_Mystique]

^ You suck too!

 

[jumijc]

SVT Focus 2002 with a few mods

 

[striker2]

3000GT VR4. when i bought it, all stock and needs a good cleaning. it now has some mods but the engine bay still needs a good cleaning, been trying to come up with a good way to clean it without spending all day with a tooth brush. :laugh: