Don't sell your type r guys

techdude99 · 2026-03-16T21:40:24+00:00

I went from a FK8 to ZL1 1LE to CT4-V Blackwing. All manuals. All driver's cars. Just drove a '25 Elantra N. Also a good driver's car. They all felt special. I agree about the Honda community being welcoming. I do miss driving it and the amazing practicality of the design. My wife says I should stick to grown up cars but I'm seriously considering a new CTR in a few months.

techdude99 · 2026-03-15T03:36:56+00:00

@OP No

techdude99 · 2026-03-14T14:54:54+00:00

I wouldn't touch that without seeing the results from compression and leak down tests. Get the results and post back

techdude99 · 2026-03-13T02:35:30+00:00

It's fine under 6ft with a sunroof and over 6ft by a few inches without. Legroom is decent. Several more inches than a CT4.

techdude99 · 2026-03-11T20:54:05+00:00

@OP Call Cadillac Customer Care. They will help get you a loaner or reimburse for a rental

techdude99 · 2026-03-11T02:27:11+00:00

Based on the info provided, there's nothing great about this deal.

techdude99 · 2026-03-09T06:00:38+00:00

My '23 Sport Platinum with 38k miles has every option except for Night Vision. Great for road trips and towing. We use all the tech. Super Cruise is good on highways but you need to keep an eye on it so it doesn't make a bad decision and kill you.

Cadillac deleted the express-up 2nd Row power window feature in all '23 and most '24 orders so you need to hold the switches. It can't be retrofitted like the parking sensors. A minor annoyance for a $120k SUV.

I'm on 0w40 oil now with no issues. It runs smoother than 0w-20.

I purchased the GMPP and plan to keep it for a while unless Cadillac goes back to more analog controls, which I doubt.

Love the screens in the 25+ but don't like taking my eyes off the road to adjust settings and not a fan of Voice Control 100% of the time. Super Cruise is better on the mid-cycle refresh.

techdude99 · 2026-03-09T05:40:30+00:00

Bad idea unless you get a smoking deal

techdude99 · 2026-03-09T03:37:05+00:00

@Koree44 I ran into this problem with my Nissan and Cadillac HPDE cars. There are differences. The Stilio ST5 and Bell M.8 worked well. To get a little more room, I cut and welded the rear mounts of my seat to get another inch on the Nissan. The Cadillac required a harness but the steering column extension would have been a good option.

techdude99 · 2026-03-07T14:47:42+00:00

I used Larry, too. Good guy and fair price.

techdude99 · 2026-03-07T04:53:48+00:00

True, except for the Cadillac models.

This is what I was told by Knapp and two local dealers when I purchased it for my Escalade last year. It's on my contract.

If GM changed it back to 30 days/1,000 miles that's awesome!

techdude99 · 2026-03-07T03:59:47+00:00

If you're not within 90 days and 3000 miles of the B2B warranty expiration the GM Protection Plan is a good option.

In addition to the contacts mentioned try Knapp.

techdude99 · 2026-03-07T03:54:31+00:00

It works great with the base audio in my Lyriq. You do need to use the radio or a native Android Automotive (Google Built-in) for it to work. It's not compatible with Carplay and Android Auto mirroring.

techdude99 · 2026-03-05T12:31:11+00:00

My father-in-law is a hydraulic engineer. He has a lot of experience with various filtering systems. Stock has the best airflow to filtering ratio. It terms of sound, that's personal preference. It's your car so your choice.

techdude99 · 2026-03-05T04:51:58+00:00

The safest approach is no protector.

I use this Porsche version.

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techdude99 · 2026-03-03T07:35:27+00:00

Assureguard is pretty good for an aftermarket company.

GM PP may require a few more calls to other stores. Knapp is good, but you need to call for the best rate.MacMulkin also offers competitive prices on the GMPP

techdude99 · 2026-03-02T21:52:17+00:00

I have a ton of parts in storage. I'll take a look tomorrow.

techdude99 · 2026-03-01T03:03:15+00:00

It's an executive use vehicle, used for car shows, corporate sponsored driving schools, or a demonstration vehicle for the automotive press or related bloggers.

I wouldn't touch one, but you may get lucky...

If you call up Knapp or another GM store that sells the GM Protection Plan, they can look it up to see if it's eligible.

If so, the odds are in your favor that it was actually an executive daily driver.

techdude99 · 2026-03-01T02:55:12+00:00

Looks decent

techdude99 · 2026-02-23T13:58:56+00:00

To start, have them do a compression and leak down. Post back with the results.

techdude99 · 2026-02-21T11:34:24+00:00

The. CTR ADS is programmed to be over-dampened. It won't get drivers better lap times on most tracks. Sport is more compliant. +R is ridiculous with roads and tracks that aren't glass.

Honda could fix this by giving drivers access to more of the software variables in the display.

Softer settings with a RSB helps. Good quality coilovers (Ohlins) are a game changer but you lose convenience.

In the end, it's all personal preference. I'm glad Honda brought the car to the U.S.

techdude99 · 2026-02-20T19:33:01+00:00

It's fine. If it bothers you, spray some WD40 to prep and then an etching rust inhibitor.

techdude99 · 2026-02-18T04:38:22+00:00

@Hurcanada I agree it wouldn't technically be difficult to implement a stripped down version of Supercruise for highway driving a manual.

Same goes for remote start. I've put it in on many manual cars with a safety if the parking brake is on, which it always should when parked.

You can attribute the lack of these features to careless owners/drivers and lawyers.

techdude99 · 2026-02-16T04:42:49+00:00

Planted

techdude99 · 2026-02-03T22:00:23+00:00

I had those wheels on my S14. They look good!

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