Originally Posted by
treekiller
The CTS-V is one of those cars on my short list when it comes to under rated performance cars. however No-one makes decent shocks for them. The only Real Shocks I found are the Koni based KW suspension or K-sport and then only if you buy their coilover setup.. That's the biggest problem I've had with every GM car I've autocrossed. they are just so afraid of a rough ride they never put enough shock in them. Grip will always make you faster, but the true dynamics of the car need some damping.. in that case a $800-$1200 investment will make a huge difference. it's a shame you already bought springs. oh and coilovers also eliminate the problematic at best self leveling suspension.
Yeah, the KW Coilovers seem to be the best bet for these cars. The self-leveling system is actually in the rear shocks, which I had to "modify" in order to run lowering springs.
One option a lot of guys go for are the factory upgrade FG2 shocks (what the car used when running the Nurburgring), and are about $1000 for a full set. Those who are running them say they are a significant improvement over the stock FE4 shocks, which I am running right now, but still coilovers are the best bet. I am planning that once these stock shocks give out on me, I'll pick up a set of KW Coilovers, and sell the H&Rs. The nice thing about the springs is theyre a cheap mod that I can always sell when I decide to upgrade.