“Crimson”2008 Cadillac CTS

documented by Embassy Vic 125 photos documented since 2014 2 years documented ♡ Follow this build

The story

Fully loaded with all options including HIDs, panoramic sunroof, Nav, XM, heated & air conditioned seats, keyless entry and start, LED tail lamps, etc.

Mods:
Ported TB
Chrome grille
Vitesse Motorsports throttle controller
Roofline spoiler
All interior lighting replaced with LEDs
Elite Engineering catch can
Evolution PowerStop Z23-1331 Ceramic front brake pads
Tinted windows
HID driving/fog lights
LED DRLs

Future Mods:
MACE intake spacer
Ported intake
6000K HIDs
Tinted tail lamps
E&G rear spoiler — Embassy Vic

Day one vs. today

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2014 2016

Photo history

125 photos across 3 years — drag the dot to travel through this vehicle’s life. Captions are the owner’s; where there isn’t one, the AI caption fills in.

2014

45 photos added — showing 8

Red 2008 Cadillac CTS parked in a lot, front 3/4 view. Donley Auto Group plate on front

Red Cadillac CTS parked in a lot. It's a 2008 model

Red Cadillac CTS sedan covered in soap suds, parked on a driveway during a wash

Red 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan parked on driveway, front 3/4 view

Red 2008 Cadillac CTS parked in driveway, another white SUV visible in garage

2008 Cadillac CTS — Interior view of a tan Cadillac with wood trim and a touchscreen

2008 Cadillac CTS interior showing dashboard, steering wheel, center console, and infotainment screen

2015

69 photos added — showing 8

Engine bay showing intake manifold, hoses, and an aftermarket catch can installed

Cadillac engine cover with emblem, air intake hose visible

2008 Cadillac CTS — Before cleaning at 110k miles.

2008 Cadillac CTS — After a quick cleaning. I will clean the area behind the TB when it is swapped for a ported TB.

Engine intake manifold with four runners

2008 Cadillac CTS — LLT 3.6L thottle body $60

2008 Cadillac CTS — Before installation. Ignore the dirty engine. It will be cleaned soon.

2016

11 photos added — showing 8

Clean air filter next to a dirty air filter, both with blue plastic frames

2008 Cadillac CTS — Airbox lid and filter removed.

Open black plastic air filter box housing in a vehicle engine bay

2008 Cadillac CTS — Inside of airbox lid.

2008 Cadillac CTS — Ported throttle body.

2008 Cadillac CTS — Close-up of a vehicle's throttle body and intake hose.

2008 Cadillac CTS — Even with a catch can, oil is entering the intake.

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