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Re: invisible mask by bingoman
Jun 04, 2008 (6:21 pm)
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Replying to: james104 (Jun 04, 2008 6:06 pm)

The mask is a 16 mil clear plastic which is laser cut to a specific pattern for each car. I had a similar mask on my '03 CTS for the past six years and never had a scratch. Except for a small amount of dirt around the edges (which could be removed with a toothbrush) it was still almost impossible to realize there was anything other than paint on the car. The installation requires pains taking care so as to not trap any bubbles, and must be carefully stretched to conform to any compound curves, so I had it installed professionally, and they did an excellent job.
 
The company that did the '03 did not have a pattern for the '08 so I had to look for another to supply and install the mask on the new car. I searched on "invisible mask Van Nuys" in google and found a place called Sun Dimmers. I live in the San Fernando Valley here in sunny Southern California. If you do not live in SoCal you will have to do your own search, as the company I contacted is a local operation. Good luck in your search, and let me know how it turns out.
 
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Anybody have these problems? by jdavis12
Jun 04, 2008 (6:43 pm)
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I have experienced several significant problems since purchasing my '08 CTS in Sept. From the first day I have had a wobble in the steering at 75+ mph - dealer gave in and replaced the tires but that did not resolve the problem. Unfortunately, it's random, some days bad, others not so bad so of course, each time I go for a ride with the service manager, the wobble is not significant enough. Everything points to the tires but 2 sets bad??? Not likely. I also have a vibration and noise in the steering wheel at slow turns - dealer replaced rack, noise went away only to come back after a month. Also have a growl in the engine that wasn't there before and I don't have the DI or peformance package. Anyone with similar issues? I'm suffering from falling for one of the first '08's off the truck!
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Re: Anybody have these problems? [jdavis12] by bingoman
Jun 04, 2008 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: jdavis12 (Jun 04, 2008 6:43 pm)

What were you doing driving at 75+ mph on the first day? The book calls for keeping the car under 70 mph for the first 500 miles. And as to that growl, have you checked the oil level?
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Re: Anybody have these problems? [bingoman] by jdavis12
Jun 05, 2008 (5:32 am)
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Replying to: bingoman (Jun 04, 2008 6:57 pm)

I babied the car for the first 1500 miles at well under 70 mph but the wobble was still noticeable at 65. I still baby the car but once past the break-in, acceleration and speed are part of the driving experience (70mph limits where I live).
Funny you mention the oil level - I started noticing the growl after the dealer changed the oil for the first time (at 5000 miles). They used synthetic and the level is fine. Sounds like an air cleaner box or hose is unhooked - hollow growl. Sounds cool at hard acceleration but definitely not normal. Dealer can't find any problem.
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Heated Windshield Washer Fluid by cosmo13
Jun 05, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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I have a 2008 CTS DI AWD. Does this car have heated windshield washer fluid?
How does it work?
Cosmo
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Re: Heated Windshield Washer Fluid [cosmo13] by bingoman
Jun 05, 2008 (2:59 pm)
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Replying to: cosmo13 (Jun 05, 2008 12:43 pm)

YES! Try reading your users manual. (RTFM)
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Re: Anybody have these problems? [jdavis12] by arby1
Jun 05, 2008 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: jdavis12 (Jun 04, 2008 6:43 pm)

It sounds like an alignment issue if it is not the tires and balancing
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Re: Anybody have these problems? [jdavis12] by pao
Jun 06, 2008 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: jdavis12 (Jun 04, 2008 6:43 pm)

ask the dealer to do a hunter roadforce balance of all tires...if the dealership cant do it....it takes a specific hunter machine....have them take it to a good tire shop that has one.......Im betting that will eliminate your wobble......
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Re: Anybody have these problems? [pao] by jdavis12
Jun 06, 2008 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: pao (Jun 06, 2008 11:09 am)

Thanks for the advice. The dealer re-aligned and roadforce tested the original tires then when they gave in and put a new set on (went with an upgrade of Michelins), the same problem still exists. All 4 wheels tested fine on the roadforce prior to installation. Very frustrating.....have been rotating the tires looking for a solution and think I'm on to something.....put the fronts to the back, drove a couple days then put them back up front - not near as bad! Has to have something to do with the wheel/lugs combination or rotor the wheel sits on. All wobble starts at 70+, 75 very noticeable.
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Check Oil Level by nathess
Jun 07, 2008 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: arby1 (Jun 05, 2008 7:53 pm)

In my monthy "On Star" report it said to check the oil level. Sure enough, after 3,000 miles my CTS took one quart of oil.
 
I guess this should be checked periodically.

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