2017 LaCrosse Build thread (GS tribute)

[Ghosthawk]

Today I swapped out the steering wheel... again. LOL
The CTS wheel was black leather and the thickness of the rim felt small. I considered just adding a cover but the center trim kept popping loose from the padded housing for some reason I couldn't figure out.

I ran across this Cadillac XTS V-Sport wheel on eBay, brand new for $120 so I jumped on it.
The rim is thicker, and after it arrived I noted the color was much closer (almost exact) to the Buick ebony interior.
I had to splice the connector for the heated wheel so it would mate to my Buick harness but that was a simple 4-wire plug. The best part was the airbag I already had for the CTS fit perfectly and the 4-spoke design looks like many of the Regal GS cars I've seen so I thought it looked a bit more factory. I swapped in the chrome paddle shifters from the CTS wheel.
Supper happy with how this came out!

 

[DrivenDaily]

Nice job! I like a nice, thick wheel rim, and leather is the best.

 

[Ghosthawk]

Lately I keep having the urge to own a classic muscle car. Such a move would require pressing my Buick into daily driver service and while I love driving it, I don't know that I want anything else bad enough to take her out of the garage.
Karma must agree because every time I wind up browsing old Trans Ams online, I wind up getting stopped at the gas station getting questions about the LaCrosse. A guy at Sheetz this morning wanted to know if it was alright for him to snap a few pics.
After that, the drive to work today was pure joy. As cool as it might be to have an old classic muscle car, any of them would have a hard time putting a bigger smile on my face than Sgaile does now.
I will keep on tweaking her, and on that note, I saw a Chevy Blazer Premier with a tu-tone interior called "Maple Sugar" and I think that color leather would look perfect in Sgaile.

 

[Ghosthawk]

Beautiful day outside and after all the hard, hot days in the garage of late, it was nice to get out and show my four-wheeled ladies some love with a wash-n-shine 😎😍
(The red reflection on the door is from the school bus at the corner)

 

[DrivenDaily]

What's that address? I'll be right over! 😀

 

[richardnewton]

Looks OEM !

 

[Ghosthawk]

Beautiful sunny day to be stuck at work but Sgaile still looks gorgeous! 😎 Gotta love the work commute days because she is such a great hi-way cruiser.

I am considering a more aggressive, wider 19in wheel/ tire combo but need more research to see if a 9.5 wheel and 275/40 tire will clear everything on the front.

 

[leprechaungabe]

Could you post some of those interior parts (carbon fiber) link please?

 

[Ghosthawk]

I dont have a link but got them all on eBay. Search for Buick LaCrosse interior trim

 

[leprechaungabe]

Could you repost the link for the exhuast please?m As well as the setup.

 

[Ghosthawk]

Sorry, been gone for a bit...health and work issues...plus vacation! LOL (and Cadillac headaches)
The exhaust components all came from eBay
Flowmaster Hi-flow metallic 200 cell cat #2000125
Flowmaster Super HP-2 2.5in for resonator #12518409
Flowmaster Flow FX mufflers (2) #71226
2.5 in/ out Y-pipe

 

[richardnewton]

@Ghosthawk hope you are doing better.

How is the Lacrosse treating you?

 

[leprechaungab]

Sorry, been gone for a bit...health and work issues...plus vacation! LOL (and Cadillac headaches)
The exhaust components all came from eBay
Flowmaster Hi-flow metallic 200 cell cat #2000125
Flowmaster Super HP-2 2.5in for resonator #12518409
Flowmaster Flow FX mufflers (2) #71226
2.5 in/ out Y-pipe

could you post a sound clip?