New Member with 2006 STS-V

[jedhead]

Hi everyone. I am a new member from Orange County. I have a few cars but my current daily driver is my 2006 Cadillac STS-V. I hope to meet members in a few weeks on the Carbon Canyon meet.

Bob

[Vettezuki]

Welcome aboard. We're meeting this Saturday at Nicks if you're around.

[BADDASSC6]

Welcome! Pics and specs please.

[SeanPlunk]

Hi everyone. I am a new member from Orange County. I have a few cars but my current daily driver is my 2006 Cadillac STS-V. I hope to meet members in a few weeks on the Carbon Canyon meet.

Bob

Hey Bob - welcome to the board!!!

I haven't been on the Cadillac board in a while - I need to get on it.

Definitely post up pics and details when you have a chance :)

Oh, and one question: Do you know why Cadillac put 6 lug rims on all the V-series cars - I could never figure out why :confused:

[jedhead]

Hey Bob - welcome to the board!!!

I haven't been on the Cadillac board in a while - I need to get on it.

Definitely post up pics and details when you have a chance :)

Oh, and one question: Do you know why Cadillac put 6 lug rims on all the V-series cars - I could never figure out why :confused:

The only reason I can think of for the 6 lug wheels is that the Caddy engineers were smoking rope and thought it would be funny to throw people a curve. It really sucks since any aftermarket wheel cost about $1000 each. They regained their senses since the 2009 CTS-V have the normal 5 lug wheels.

I have pictures posted on cardomain.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3382456

I will try to meet you guys in Fullerton.

Bob

[BRIAN]

It really sucks since any aftermarket wheel cost about $1000 each.
Bob
Welcome :)

Pics of said wheels!!!!!????

[jedhead]

These two companies are the ones that I aware of that will make wheels for the STS-V. They have to be custom ordered.

http://www.forgeline.com/
http://www.hrewheels.com/

Both companies make good wheels, but they are expensive.

The typical companies like BBS, OZ, TSW and Team Dynamics don't make wheels for the STS-V. TireRack and Discount tires have no wheels available on their website.

Bob

[SeanPlunk]

These two companies are the ones that I aware of that will make wheels for the STS-V. They have to be custom ordered.

http://www.forgeline.com/
http://www.hrewheels.com/

Both companies make good wheels, but they are expensive.

The typical companies like BBS, OZ, TSW and Team Dynamics don't make wheels for the STS-V. TireRack and Discount tires have no wheels available on their website.

Bob

HRE rims are awesome, but they cost WAY too much money IMHO.

[jedhead]

Here is you tube video of a D3 Modified STS-V. I was told that this one has between 575-600hp. The flyby is pretty impressive and the test driver had the STS-V over 160mph. Making a little fun at MB C63 expense.

YouTube - Mercedes C63 AMG Commercial

Bob

[SoCalC55]

mmm the C matches with the CTS, the STS is more E/CLS territory... let alone a modified STS.


With that being said thats one hell of a nice car. Especially when you consider how rare the STS-V is, definitely not a car you see every day!

But maybe im just bias in both areas....

[jedhead]

mmm the C matches with the CTS, the STS is more E/CLS territory... let alone a modified STS.


With that being said thats one hell of a nice car. Especially when you consider how rare the STS-V is, definitely not a car you see every day!

But maybe im just bias in both areas....

One of the cars I test drove over the summer was a black 2006 C55 AMG. The car was fun to drive and handled well, but it was a little too small for me.

Bob

[SoCalC55]

Thats what most that drive the C say. But for me the E is too big! That and i could care less about room in the rear seats =)

...I still wish I could grab a 63 though... compaired the the E/CLS/SL/etc 55s my car's way too underpowered

[BRIAN]

Pics of your 240 bob!!!!!!!!

[jedhead]

I will have to find some and scan them.

Bob

[BRUTAL64]

I will have to find some and scan them.

Bob

You NEED to bring it to a Motorgen meet. Yes, you do.:thumbs_up:

[jedhead]

The only way the 240Z will make a meet soon would be on a trailer.

Bob

[BRUTAL64]

The only way the 240Z will make a meet soon would be on a trailer.

Bob

AND..............:lmfao:


Well, post or bring pictures- that will have to do.

[tribone]

Hi everyone. I am a new member from Orange County. I have a few cars but my current daily driver is my 2006 Cadillac STS-V. I hope to meet members in a few weeks on the Carbon Canyon meet.

Bob

Welcome Bob!!:motorsmile:

[jedhead]

I found a web site that decodes GM VIN's. According to the site, 1306 STS-V were made in 2006 and 403 were Silver. I still haven't seen one one the road yet. I have seen about a dozen STS's with the mesh grill though. I though you other GM people might be interested in decoding your VIN.

http://www.compnine.com/vid.php?vin=1G6DX67D560158029

Bob

[SoCalC55]

Limited production cars FOR THE WIN