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Yes it's RWD. Yes it's a manual. Yes it has a turbo. No, it's not your grandaddy's Caddy. 
Updated 10/9/2020
Gray = retired mods
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Well after a long search for a luxury sport sedan that would tick all the right boxes for the right price, I finally found what I wanted. I flew out to pick it up, then drove 13 hours home.
It's a 2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T RWD Performance with a 6spd manual. White Diamond Pearl on Morello Red. All I've done so far are clear sidemarkers up front, and Vsport floormats inside. Next is the OEM lip kit and some wheels, and an ATS-V trunk spoiler.
Don't worry, the Accord is still around.
NEWEST
20200704_101524_1 by C B, on Flickr
20190710_204613 by C B, on Flickr
20190710_171431_r by C B, on Flickr
20181012_133401 by C B, on Flickr
Engine bay_PS by C B, on Flickr
20190210_211913 by C B, on Flickr
OLDER
Ryan&Chris_ATS-3_stock by C B, on Flickr
20181001_173255 by C B, on Flickr
20181015_121451 by C B, on Flickr
THE BEGINNING
WP_20170805_15_02_18_Pro by C B, on Flickr
WP_20170805_15_02_43_Pro (2) by C B, on Flickr
WP_20170805_15_03_43_Pro by C B, on Flickr
MODIFICATIONS:
Engine / Performance
- Vsport engine cover DIY
- ZZ Performance silicon intake tube (33,822mi, 7/23/18)
- K&N drop-in filter (33,822mi, 7/23/18)
- Mishimoto red silicon intake tube (36,803mi, 1/27/19)
- Mishimoto oil catch cans (33,822mi, 7/23/18)
- Cut airbox mod
- Denso ITV22 spark plugs (47,000mi, 5/12/20)
- Coolant Y-line replacement (6/27/20)
Wheels / Suspension
- TTCR-II 7075 aluminum strut tower bar (36,803mi, 1/27/19)
- 2015+ center caps
- Niche Vosso in Anthracite 19x8.5 +35 F / 19x9.5 +35 R (41,272mi, 6/26/2019)
- Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120 rubber 235/35 F, 265/30 R (41,272mi, 6/26/2019)
Interior
- Vsport floormats
- Liwrap white carbon fiber vinyl badge inlay
- CTS Vsport steering wheel trim cover
- Vsport door sill aluminum scuff plates
- Custom piano black cupholder cover w/etched Vsport logo
- OEM cargo mat
Exterior
- DEPO clear front sidemarker lenses
- Vsport plate frame
- save the manual decals
- Liwrap white carbon fiber vinyl badge inlays
- Silver center caps (17800014)
- Weather tech window visors
- Rear bumper chrome trim wrapped in white carbon fiber 3M 1080
- Brembo's finished in Grabber Blue G2 caliper paint w/Vsport decals
- OEM accessory rear diffuser
- OEM ATS-V rocker panels (35,100mi, 9/22/18)
- High rise CF ATS-V style trunk spoiler (35,100mi, 9/23/18)
- OEM front lip (35,150mi, 9/25/18)
- Paintmatched rear chrome bumper trim piece (35,300mi, 9/30/2018)
- Blacked out chrome window trim (lower 35,300mi, 9/30/2018 - upper 39,500mi, 4/28/2019)
- ATS-V gloss black rocker panel extensions wrapped w/4D carbon fiber (4/16/2019)
- SPR rear bumper CF splitters (4/23/2019)
- Blue pinstriping on front/side/rear splitters
- DIY mesh front upper/lower grill (5/8/2019)
- 2015+ front bumper/trunk badges painted Grabber Blue (40,000mi, 5/12/2019)
- LAMIN-X yellow tint flim on lower LED DRL(41,500mi, 7/7/2019)
- CF look front "splitters" (7/4/2020)
- ATS and 2.0T emblem debadging (7/12/20)
Lighting
- LED front sidemarkers
- LED license plate lights
- LED reverse lights
- LED front turn signals w/load resistor harnesses
- Euro reverse light housing w/rear fog (4/27/2020)
Electronics / Audio
- Vitesse Motorsports throttle controller (4/8/20)
- ADSRO auto windows up/down module
Current Projects
- ZZ Performance 26mm RSB
- ZZ Performance single gauge pillar pod
- Aeroforce Inteceptor scan gauge (CN201)
- ATS-L center console storage shelf
- replace passenger side strut mount (#22918275)
- Borla S-type axleback exhaust
- Lamin-X headlight film (clear)
Future Projects
- tint windows 20%
- ZZ Performance FSB (27mm) or Eibach FSB (29mm) 38163.310
- BWoody or Moog endlinks
- 2015+ airbag w/white CF inlays (steering wheel)
- Euro tails w/amber turn signal/hazards (PASS 84540022, DRVR 84540023)
- ATS-L door handle storage pocket
- Eibach lowering springs (38163.140 - 1"F, 1.2"R) OR Vogtland springs (1.2"F, 1.2"R)
- Renick Performance lower chassis brace
- Custom flat bottom CF (or leather?) steering wheel
- 67mm throttle body/charge pipe upgrade
- paint horns?
- shift knob
- OEM locking fuel door retrofit
Maintenance
- 4/23/2018 (31,600mi) - oil change (DEXOS full syn), tire rotation, and induction system cleaning (dealer)
- 6/17/2018 (33,170mi) - added coolant (filled top reservoir full, filled bottom reservoir halfway)
- 7/12/2018 (33,800mi) - CUE replaced, motor mounts checked (good), headlight adjusters checked (pass side loud, driver side quiet), idle considered normal, diff whine noted
- 9/08/2018 (34,973mi) - Checked/emptied both catch cans (CCV empty but PCV had some). Removed exhaust manifold heat shield and found downpipe mounting bracket bolt backed out most the way, & tightened it. Adjusted silicon intake tube to be further seated on turbo.
- 9/09/2018 (34,973mi) - Cut triangular section on (extra) lower airbox and removed foam piece from behind grill intake tunnel
- 3/6/2019 (37,XXXmi) - oil change (DEXOS full syn). Car returned to stock (I removed strut bar, catch cans, and air intake) for service.
- 5/12/2019 (40,000mi) - cleaned and polished factory muffler tips
- 6/26/2019 (41,272mi) - Safelite replaced windshield
- 6/29/2019 (41,382mi) - replaced wipers with Bosch Icons, emptied catch cans (CCV empty but PCV had a little), checked to make sure pathways were not collapsed.
- 8/3/2019 (42,248mi) - oil change (DEXOS full syn). Car returned to stock (I removed catch cans and air intake) for service.
- 8/25/2019 (43,000mi) - swapped in the rubber hoses Mishimoto sent me to replace the original silicon ones for the catch cans.
- 9/12/2019 (44,004mi) - steering rack bolts recall, timing cover cleaned and resealed, rear axle seals replaced and differential fluid service (B&M) w/LSD additive. I asked about rear speaker deck rattle TSB but it would not be free of charge. Car returned to stock (I removed catch cans, air intake, and Niche wheels) for service. Techs put 20 miles on the car, it had 44,024mi when I picked it up.
- 10/3/2019 (44,500mi) - remounted Niche wheels
- Oil change at Camargo (2/20/20)
- WARRANTY EXPIRED 5/28/2020
- 8/23/2020 (49,500mi) - Replaced rear 'L' PCV plastic line with 6in rubber fuel line (plastic was not cracked yet, just preventative maintenance), and emptied catch cans: PCV half full, CCV empty.
- 9/7/2020 (49,750mi) - Removed rear differential vent and cleaned it, bought OEM replacement from RockAuto but did not install because it was different. Did not check diff fluid level, still need to. Not hearing anything out of the ordinary, this was just preventative maintenance.
- 9/24/2020 (50,200mi) - Pulled & checked ITV22 spark plugs, all looked normal.
- 10/7/2020 (50,560mi) - Oil change w/Amsoil Signature Series 5W30, 5qts. Wix WL10290XP oil filter. Reused drain bolt, need new one for next time. Oil life was 24%.
- 10/9/2020 (50,630mi) - Installed AEM dryflow air filter
- 10/25/2020 (50,875mi) - Removed rear differential vent and cleaned it, put it back on. Still have not used new one.
- 8/21/2021 (53,682mi) - Oil change w/Amsoil Signature Series 5W30, 5qts. Wix WL10290XP oil filter. Reused drain bolt, DEF need new one for next time. Oil life was 14%.
- 6/18/22 (57,250mi) - Oil change w/Amsoil Signature Series 5W30, 5qts. Wix WL10290XP oil filter. Installed new drain bolt. Oil life was 12%.
Bought 7/13/2017 CPO with 26,318 miles.
Updated 10/9/2020
Gray = retired mods
----------------
Well after a long search for a luxury sport sedan that would tick all the right boxes for the right price, I finally found what I wanted. I flew out to pick it up, then drove 13 hours home.
It's a 2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0T RWD Performance with a 6spd manual. White Diamond Pearl on Morello Red. All I've done so far are clear sidemarkers up front, and Vsport floormats inside. Next is the OEM lip kit and some wheels, and an ATS-V trunk spoiler.
Don't worry, the Accord is still around.
NEWEST
20200704_101524_1 by C B, on Flickr20190710_204613 by C B, on Flickr20190710_171431_r by C B, on Flickr20181012_133401 by C B, on FlickrEngine bay_PS by C B, on Flickr20190210_211913 by C B, on FlickrOLDER
Ryan&Chris_ATS-3_stock by C B, on Flickr20181001_173255 by C B, on Flickr20181015_121451 by C B, on FlickrTHE BEGINNING
WP_20170805_15_02_18_Pro by C B, on FlickrWP_20170805_15_02_43_Pro (2) by C B, on FlickrWP_20170805_15_03_43_Pro by C B, on FlickrMODIFICATIONS:
Engine / Performance
- Vsport engine cover DIY
- ZZ Performance silicon intake tube (33,822mi, 7/23/18)
- K&N drop-in filter (33,822mi, 7/23/18)
- Mishimoto red silicon intake tube (36,803mi, 1/27/19)
- Mishimoto oil catch cans (33,822mi, 7/23/18)
- Cut airbox mod
- Denso ITV22 spark plugs (47,000mi, 5/12/20)
- Coolant Y-line replacement (6/27/20)
Wheels / Suspension
- TTCR-II 7075 aluminum strut tower bar (36,803mi, 1/27/19)
- 2015+ center caps
- Niche Vosso in Anthracite 19x8.5 +35 F / 19x9.5 +35 R (41,272mi, 6/26/2019)
- Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 K120 rubber 235/35 F, 265/30 R (41,272mi, 6/26/2019)
Interior
- Vsport floormats
- Liwrap white carbon fiber vinyl badge inlay
- CTS Vsport steering wheel trim cover
- Vsport door sill aluminum scuff plates
- Custom piano black cupholder cover w/etched Vsport logo
- OEM cargo mat
Exterior
- DEPO clear front sidemarker lenses
- Vsport plate frame
- save the manual decals
- Liwrap white carbon fiber vinyl badge inlays
- Silver center caps (17800014)
- Weather tech window visors
- Rear bumper chrome trim wrapped in white carbon fiber 3M 1080
- Brembo's finished in Grabber Blue G2 caliper paint w/Vsport decals
- OEM accessory rear diffuser
- OEM ATS-V rocker panels (35,100mi, 9/22/18)
- High rise CF ATS-V style trunk spoiler (35,100mi, 9/23/18)
- OEM front lip (35,150mi, 9/25/18)
- Paintmatched rear chrome bumper trim piece (35,300mi, 9/30/2018)
- Blacked out chrome window trim (lower 35,300mi, 9/30/2018 - upper 39,500mi, 4/28/2019)
- ATS-V gloss black rocker panel extensions wrapped w/4D carbon fiber (4/16/2019)
- SPR rear bumper CF splitters (4/23/2019)
- Blue pinstriping on front/side/rear splitters
- DIY mesh front upper/lower grill (5/8/2019)
- 2015+ front bumper/trunk badges painted Grabber Blue (40,000mi, 5/12/2019)
- LAMIN-X yellow tint flim on lower LED DRL(41,500mi, 7/7/2019)
- CF look front "splitters" (7/4/2020)
- ATS and 2.0T emblem debadging (7/12/20)
Lighting
- LED front sidemarkers
- LED license plate lights
- LED reverse lights
- LED front turn signals w/load resistor harnesses
- Euro reverse light housing w/rear fog (4/27/2020)
Electronics / Audio
- Vitesse Motorsports throttle controller (4/8/20)
- ADSRO auto windows up/down module
Current Projects
- ZZ Performance 26mm RSB
- ZZ Performance single gauge pillar pod
- Aeroforce Inteceptor scan gauge (CN201)
- ATS-L center console storage shelf
- replace passenger side strut mount (#22918275)
- Borla S-type axleback exhaust
- Lamin-X headlight film (clear)
Future Projects
- tint windows 20%
- ZZ Performance FSB (27mm) or Eibach FSB (29mm) 38163.310
- BWoody or Moog endlinks
- 2015+ airbag w/white CF inlays (steering wheel)
- Euro tails w/amber turn signal/hazards (PASS 84540022, DRVR 84540023)
- ATS-L door handle storage pocket
- Eibach lowering springs (38163.140 - 1"F, 1.2"R) OR Vogtland springs (1.2"F, 1.2"R)
- Renick Performance lower chassis brace
- Custom flat bottom CF (or leather?) steering wheel
- 67mm throttle body/charge pipe upgrade
- paint horns?
- shift knob
- OEM locking fuel door retrofit
Maintenance
- 4/23/2018 (31,600mi) - oil change (DEXOS full syn), tire rotation, and induction system cleaning (dealer)
- 6/17/2018 (33,170mi) - added coolant (filled top reservoir full, filled bottom reservoir halfway)
- 7/12/2018 (33,800mi) - CUE replaced, motor mounts checked (good), headlight adjusters checked (pass side loud, driver side quiet), idle considered normal, diff whine noted
- 9/08/2018 (34,973mi) - Checked/emptied both catch cans (CCV empty but PCV had some). Removed exhaust manifold heat shield and found downpipe mounting bracket bolt backed out most the way, & tightened it. Adjusted silicon intake tube to be further seated on turbo.
- 9/09/2018 (34,973mi) - Cut triangular section on (extra) lower airbox and removed foam piece from behind grill intake tunnel
- 3/6/2019 (37,XXXmi) - oil change (DEXOS full syn). Car returned to stock (I removed strut bar, catch cans, and air intake) for service.
- 5/12/2019 (40,000mi) - cleaned and polished factory muffler tips
- 6/26/2019 (41,272mi) - Safelite replaced windshield
- 6/29/2019 (41,382mi) - replaced wipers with Bosch Icons, emptied catch cans (CCV empty but PCV had a little), checked to make sure pathways were not collapsed.
- 8/3/2019 (42,248mi) - oil change (DEXOS full syn). Car returned to stock (I removed catch cans and air intake) for service.
- 8/25/2019 (43,000mi) - swapped in the rubber hoses Mishimoto sent me to replace the original silicon ones for the catch cans.
- 9/12/2019 (44,004mi) - steering rack bolts recall, timing cover cleaned and resealed, rear axle seals replaced and differential fluid service (B&M) w/LSD additive. I asked about rear speaker deck rattle TSB but it would not be free of charge. Car returned to stock (I removed catch cans, air intake, and Niche wheels) for service. Techs put 20 miles on the car, it had 44,024mi when I picked it up.
- 10/3/2019 (44,500mi) - remounted Niche wheels
- Oil change at Camargo (2/20/20)
- WARRANTY EXPIRED 5/28/2020
- 8/23/2020 (49,500mi) - Replaced rear 'L' PCV plastic line with 6in rubber fuel line (plastic was not cracked yet, just preventative maintenance), and emptied catch cans: PCV half full, CCV empty.
- 9/7/2020 (49,750mi) - Removed rear differential vent and cleaned it, bought OEM replacement from RockAuto but did not install because it was different. Did not check diff fluid level, still need to. Not hearing anything out of the ordinary, this was just preventative maintenance.
- 9/24/2020 (50,200mi) - Pulled & checked ITV22 spark plugs, all looked normal.
- 10/7/2020 (50,560mi) - Oil change w/Amsoil Signature Series 5W30, 5qts. Wix WL10290XP oil filter. Reused drain bolt, need new one for next time. Oil life was 24%.
- 10/9/2020 (50,630mi) - Installed AEM dryflow air filter
- 10/25/2020 (50,875mi) - Removed rear differential vent and cleaned it, put it back on. Still have not used new one.
- 8/21/2021 (53,682mi) - Oil change w/Amsoil Signature Series 5W30, 5qts. Wix WL10290XP oil filter. Reused drain bolt, DEF need new one for next time. Oil life was 14%.
- 6/18/22 (57,250mi) - Oil change w/Amsoil Signature Series 5W30, 5qts. Wix WL10290XP oil filter. Installed new drain bolt. Oil life was 12%.
Bought 7/13/2017 CPO with 26,318 miles.
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jk
But yea the depreciation is horrendous, that's why you don't buy one new haha. I bought this car for maybe half of what it was new a few years ago. Crazy but good for me as I never buy brand new cars, and I keep them forever. So I'm feeling pretty good, it's a lot of car for the money. But I do feel bad for people who bought one brand new, that's a big hit.
hah
