My new car

slow'n'steady · Post by **slow'n'steady** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:07 pm

Cadillac Eldorado "Touring Coupe". This is the 300+ HP N* engine, base models cam with 200ish... Every option possible, Bose sound system, 12 disc changer, cassette, factory security system (gettin a good aftermarket alarm wednesday). Already got th system in it running 0 gauge pushin about 1800W rms... completely flawless car! Gotta love those old people that dont drive in the snow/rain!!

Windows are gettin tinted in a couple weeks and this spring it will be gettin 22"s (may be 20"s)

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 2:42 pm

98?

Looks nice. I like eldorados better than any other cadillac (well, aside from the XLR). Only thing I don't like are the heavy doors. But 2 > 4.

DiggityBiggity · Post by **DiggityBiggity** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:13 pm

Dude I love it

slow'n'steady · Post by **slow'n'steady** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:33 pm

whipped wrote:98?

'99

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:40 pm

Damn, that is CLEAN!

I'd say no to the 20s or 22s, that's going to make you look really black. I'd go with a nice set of 18s, maybe black or gunmetal in color.

Boscolingus · Post by **Boscolingus** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:44 pm

Naw, gotta put the vogue's and white-walls on there man!

crzyone · Post by **crzyone** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:10 pm

That N* does not look like an 01. It looks like a 99 or older, check your door ane make sure the year.

The 2000+ N* does not have sparkplug wires (that I'm aware of)

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:31 pm

Yeah if that's a 2001, someone did an engine swap.

The Dark Side of Will · Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:29 pm

Yep, '99 or older engine.

Did you get served? Old dude who doesn't drive in winter dupe you on model year?

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:33 pm

The Dark Side of Will wrote: Did you get served? Old dude who doesn't drive in winter dupe you on model year?

Does it matter? Weren't they all 300hp? Either way, you got a really clean car!

The Dark Side of Will · Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:51 pm

Book on '01 with X miles is higher than book on '99 with X miles.

The Y2K's will make full power on 87 octane, the older engines require 91.

Yeah, regardless of what year it is, it's a super fine ride. One might even call it a pimp wagon.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:31 pm

Sweet!
My grandfather has a '99 just like that, but in white. I drove it a few weeks ago; they actually handle real nice. Stays flatter than a Fiero when it turns.. active suspension with air bags I think?

The Dark Side of Will · Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:44 am

I think the '99's are too old to have magneto-rheological shocks.

Fieros just suck. At least the early ones. My Formula isn't too bad with Koni dampers and rod end lateral links in the rear.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:43 pm

The Dark Side of Will wrote:I think the '99's are too old to have magneto-rheological shocks.

He told me it does... but whatever it has, body roll is not it!

p8ntman442 · Post by **p8ntman442** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:38 pm

Very nice ride. Can I offer some advice. I seriously damaged my hearing by listening to my various systems over the years I was in high school. I honestly have to listen to the TV at levels higher than most everyone else wants to watch it at. I loved my systems, but If I could go back, Id ditch them in exchange for better hearing, and Im only fucking 24 year old.

The Dark Side of Will · Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:11 pm

Series8217 wrote:
The Dark Side of Will wrote:I think the '99's are too old to have magneto-rheological shocks.
He told me it does... but whatever it has, body roll is not it!

Actually, my Dad just picked up a police package '94 Caprice that's the same way. It has huge sway bars and stays really flat... but it's still a boat.

Series8217 · Post by **Series8217** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 1:16 am

I think the 99 has the variable-damping magnetic shocks; they're $900 each on rockauto.com and have a connector on 'em.
Even the old Achieva SCX in the early 90's had magnetorheological shocks, so I'd be surprised if the CVRSS Caddy of the late 90's didn't..

Unsafe At Any Speed · Post by **Unsafe At Any Speed** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:04 pm

Don't you know Cadillacs are for grandmas?

whipped · Post by **whipped** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:53 pm

Buicks are for grandmas. :la:

The Dark Side of Will · Tue Nov 20, 2007 6:24 am

Series8217 wrote:Even the old Achieva SCX in the early 90's had magnetorheological shocks

You sure about that?