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by vectorbundle
Tue Aug 15, 2017 3:44 am
Forum: Wanted to buy
Topic: WTB: Setina pushbar, front bumper cover, misc pieces
Replies: 2
Views: 7377

WTB: Setina pushbar, front bumper cover, misc pieces

2012 PPV (not sure what parts interchange for what years). I need a few pieces: Front bumper cover. Prefer clean black bumper cover i wouldn't need to repaint. Setina push bumper. Driver power seat complete mounting assembly (including rails, etc). Mine is loose and the seat rocks during breaking/ac...
by vectorbundle
Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: bilstein?
Replies: 12
Views: 23662

Re: bilstein?

i don't like the monroe SS shocks in my PPV. they are nothing like bilsteins used to be on my LT1 b-car or LS1 camaro. too stiff and not in a good way. thumpy on bumps and very annoying. fwiw...
by vectorbundle
Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:52 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: CTSV2 wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 23088

Re: CTSV2 wheels?

rears with 285s didn't fit, flush against wheel well on the inside.
by vectorbundle
Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: CTSV2 wheels?
Replies: 10
Views: 23088

CTSV2 wheels?

i have the original set from my 09 V. i'd rather ave the cash but if they don't sell maybe i'll put them on the PPV. does anyone know if it they fit (pattern/spacing/etc)?
by vectorbundle
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:01 pm
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: bilstein?
Replies: 12
Views: 23662

Re: bilstein?

thanks. so the OEM shocks are also made by monroe. i'll go with SS then. i don't think i need shocks for now though. had bad engine mounts and sway bar link. changed them and all seems OK.
by vectorbundle
Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:43 am
Forum: Misc. automotive for sale
Topic: 4S: Like New 09+ CTS-V Wheels + Tires + TPMs
Replies: 0
Views: 16824

4S: Like New 09+ CTS-V Wheels + Tires + TPMs

these are very nice wheels from my 09 V2. no curb rash or any defects. $1600 cash / local pickup in LI, NY. tires around 75%. front michelins, rear i don't remember. i have photo of 1 (front), don't know what i did with the rest of the pics, but all wheels are in same perfect condition. they are in ...
by vectorbundle
Tue Dec 15, 2015 6:14 am
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: bilstein?
Replies: 12
Views: 23662

Re: bilstein?

thanks. unless someone posts feedback comparison of OEM v. monroe SS i'll probably get the OEM set.
by vectorbundle
Fri Dec 11, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: bilstein?
Replies: 12
Views: 23662

Re: bilstein?

i don't see a way to get them w/o the springs. and they are supposedly bilsteins but for what application? mismatched spring/shock set will behave like crap and i will not change the springs nor lower the car.
by vectorbundle
Thu Dec 10, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: bilstein?
Replies: 12
Views: 23662

Re: bilstein?

i'm gonna change the struts and upper mounts. not sure what struts to order. OEM delco or monroe SS maybe? opinions? which behave closer to bilstein?
by vectorbundle
Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Steering
Topic: bilstein?
Replies: 12
Views: 23662

Re: bilstein?

thanks bill. i'm not looking to drop the car. i just like the bilstein ride quality. i would always put them in my b-bodies. i want to change the fronts, i don't like how they are behaving. and i have some sorta mild thumping/banging noise; couldn't find anything on the lift. wonder if it's some str...