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#1965 of 2757 Re: Rattles [arby1] by jdavis12 Jan 09, 2008 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: arby1 (Jan 09, 2008 2:55 pm) My neighbor (who by the way couldn't resist the urge to park one of these babies in his garage after seeing mine) had some rattle issues. He has the AWD regular engine but the rattles were limited to the sunroof (fixed) and currently in the rear near the speaker area - nothing external. I have subtle vibrations coming from the window control panel of both doors when the audio bass is vibrating a certain way - and with my music choices, it should not be an issue. I do have the 5:1 surround that pushes the bass up front. Replies to this message: arby1 (Jan 09, 2008 7:49 pm)
#1966 of 2757 Re: Rattles [jdavis12] by arby1 Jan 09, 2008 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: jdavis12 (Jan 09, 2008 4:50 pm) I don't have a sunroof or AWD . I first thought that it was the loose buckle of the seatbelt hitting the door , but I heard it even after buckling it in . I am thinking that it is located in the B pillar which houses the seatbelt retraction mechanism . I also noticed a vibration today , for the first time , which I guess did come from the radio bass . I don't have the surround sound . I will have someone drive me around so that I can be a passenger and pinpoint the rattle . Thanks for the two posts .
#1967 of 2757 Re: Rattles [arby1] by ctshadaflood Jan 10, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: arby1 (Jan 09, 2008 2:55 pm) I also have the sport suspension and at times with the harder ride with the low profile tires, you can get that jolt to create a rattle. I found mine to be on the passenger side doors. Try some lube on the rubber gaskets on both doors. Mine went away. I did have to stick the tech in the back seat as i was driving, but together we did find the problem. Good luck Replies to this message: arby1 (Jan 10, 2008 8:34 pm) arby1 (Jan 11, 2008 9:15 am)
#1968 of 2757 Re: 2008 cts every option [wacojohnny] by cosmo13 Jan 10, 2008 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: wacojohnny (Jan 08, 2008 7:35 pm) Was the mesh grille standard? Replies to this message: sevenfeet0 (Jan 10, 2008 5:05 pm) wacojohnny (Jan 14, 2008 8:11 pm)
#1969 of 2757 Re: 2008 cts every option [cosmo13] by sevenfeet0 Jan 10, 2008 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: cosmo13 (Jan 10, 2008 1:05 pm) More than likely a dealer-installed thing. Well, at least that's better than the vinyl roof I saw on a '08 CTS last month.
#1970 of 2757 Re: Rattles [ctshadaflood] by arby1 Jan 10, 2008 (8:34 pm)
Replying to: ctshadaflood (Jan 10, 2008 7:45 am) Thanks . I will try it . I have always gotten the FE2 sportier suspension on my cars and I never had a problem where the tightness would create a rattle . I hope it works . By "tech in the back seat ", do you mean that you brought it to the dealer and a service tech took a test ride with you ?
#1971 of 2757 To DI or Not to DI.. that's the question by waydown Jan 11, 2008 (8:53 am)
So, after being completely jealous of all you CTS owners out there, I've decided to take the plunge, but was hoping all you fellow enthusiasts could give me a little advice. First off, I am really a fan of manual transmission. Is manual transmission available with Direct Inject? I see that it is NOT available with AWD. This is going to be my first luxury sedan purchase, so I am not sure if I am going to see much defference between DI or straight V6. Seems everyone is going DI, especially considering it's only an extra $1k. Still worth it? What about AWD? Is it worth giving up the control of manual trans? In my experience, it seems the more complex the car, the more things that can go wrong. And once last question (sorry for the barrage)... can someone explain why ordering custom from the dealer is cheaper than buying off the lot?   Thanks, folks. Happy cruisin'. Replies to this message: arby1 (Jan 11, 2008 9:22 am) waydown (Jan 11, 2008 10:32 am) adamg2 (Jan 11, 2008 10:09 am) dmathews3 (Jan 11, 2008 11:17 am)
#1972 of 2757 Re: Rattles [ctshadaflood] by arby1 Jan 11, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: ctshadaflood (Jan 10, 2008 7:45 am) What kind of lube should I use ? WD-40 spray ,mineral oil , silicone or is there a specific type of lube that won't hurt rubber gaskets around doors ?
#1973 of 2757 Re: To DI or Not to DI.. that's the question [waydown] by arby1 Jan 11, 2008 (9:22 am)
Replying to: waydown (Jan 11, 2008 8:53 am) I think that you will notice a 50 HP difference . AWD is important if you drive in snow or rain . The automatic is much smoother than the manual so I would test drive the manual to see if you like it . It should not be cheaper ordering than taking from the lot since dealers are usually happy to unload a vehicle from inventory . It is possible in this case where the CTS is in high demand , that the dealers are selling every vehicle that they have in stock and are commanding a high price . in that case , by ordering one , they don't lay out any money up front , and are more ready to give you a break . Replies to this message: waydown (Jan 11, 2008 10:32 am)
#1974 of 2757 Re: To DI or Not to DI.. that's the question [waydown] by adamg2 Jan 11, 2008 (10:09 am)
Replying to: waydown (Jan 11, 2008 8:53 am) Waydown:   I have a 6-sp non-DI CTS with the FE2 suspension. In terms of the DI, that is pretty much a non-brainer if it is within your budget (not the case with me ). The manual transmission certainly requires some getting used to due to the odd clutch feel, the position of the armrest, and the proximity between the brake pedal and the clutch. However, as long as I am wearing narrow shoes, its not too problematic. If you insist on having a clutch (as I do), I recommend the manual. If not, the car is definitely superior in automatic.

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