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12-12-2011, 03:47 PM
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#76 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 137
My XLR/V(s):
2008 Alpine White XLR |
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Originally Posted by Crimson Pearl  went to my dealer to have the rear sway bar kit installed. I ended up purchasing the parts from the dealer and having them install it, so all is covered and nothing would have any effect on my extended warranty. | Finally got the time to proceed with getting the sway bar added to my XLR.
I'm approaching the process using the same logic as Crimson Pearl..... Parts are on order. The dealer's install should happen at the end of this week or early next, parts permitting.
One question raised toward me was whether it will be necessary to tap and thread the pre-drilled holes in the frame. Since I have seen no mention of threading issues previously I assumed it is not needed. Am I understating the need?
Steve
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12-12-2011, 04:04 PM
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#77 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lindenhurst, IL (Far North Chicago Sub)
Posts: 956
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Black XLR (Volant intake, Corsa Performance Exhaust), 2000 Black DTX |
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Originally Posted by sschooley Finally got the time to proceed with getting the sway bar added to my XLR.
I'm approaching the process using the same logic as Crimson Pearl..... Parts are on order. The dealer's install should happen at the end of this week or early next, parts permitting.
One question raised toward me was whether it will be necessary to tap and thread the pre-drilled holes in the frame. Since I have seen no mention of threading issues previously I assumed it is not needed. Am I understating the need?
Steve | Steve,
You will have no problem - the holes are already threaded. The Anti Sway bar literally bolts right on to existing spots. The upper holes are covered with a tape - just have to puncture the tape or peal it back.
Enjoy! And have a great holiday season! 
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12-12-2011, 04:06 PM
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#78 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by sschooley Finally got the time to proceed with getting the sway bar added to my XLR.
I'm approaching the process using the same logic as Crimson Pearl..... Parts are on order. The dealer's install should happen at the end of this week or early next, parts permitting.
One question raised toward me was whether it will be necessary to tap and thread the pre-drilled holes in the frame. Since I have seen no mention of threading issues previously I assumed it is not needed. Am I understating the need?
Steve | You are correct in your assumption that there are no threading issues. The holes are pre-drilled and tapped correctly. It should take less than an hour to do the sway bar addition.
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12-12-2011, 05:20 PM
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#79 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tarheel State
Posts: 343
My XLR/V(s):
2005 XLR |
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Originally Posted by sschooley Finally got the time to proceed with getting the sway bar added to my XLR.
I'm approaching the process using the same logic as Crimson Pearl..... Parts are on order. The dealer's install should happen at the end of this week or early next, parts permitting.
One question raised toward me was whether it will be necessary to tap and thread the pre-drilled holes in the frame. Since I have seen no mention of threading issues previously I assumed it is not needed. Am I understating the need?
Steve |
I will be interested in your evaluation of the difference, if any, that you notice after the installation.
It must not take long for a qualified tech to install the parts - I only paid for 1 hour of labor!
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12-12-2011, 05:54 PM
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#80 | | Member
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Japan
Posts: 56
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Xenon Blue XLR |
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Originally Posted by Crimson Pearl I will be interested in your evaluation of the difference, if any, that you notice after the installation.
It must not take long for a qualified tech to install the parts - I only paid for 1 hour of labor! | I definitely noticed a difference with adding the sway bars to my '05. easily noticeable since the 2005 never had a rear sway bar installed. Easy do-it-yourself project, took me less than an hour to do both and torque them, pretty funny it actually took me longer to get mine up in the air then it did to add the swaybars.
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12-12-2011, 11:32 PM
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#81 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by 1BADXLR I definitely noticed a difference with adding the sway bars to my '05. easily noticeable since the 2005 never had a rear sway bar installed. Easy do-it-yourself project, took me less than an hour to do both and torque them, pretty funny it actually took me longer to get mine up in the air then it did to add the swaybars. | How true... one of the simplest add-ons there could be for this car!!
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12-15-2011, 10:01 PM
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#82 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 137
My XLR/V(s):
2008 Alpine White XLR |
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Originally Posted by Crimson Pearl I will be interested in your evaluation of the difference, if any, that you notice after the installation. | Yesterday the "anti-sway bar" installation was completed very easily. My dealer commented that they are surprised not more XLR owners install this improvement.
Due to holiday traffic it was impossible to fully test the difference. However, I got to take one sharp running curve and a couple 90* corners. My initial impression is improved handling that is not nearily as "squishy" as before. (a technical term used by select novice XLR owners) However, the real test will come trying to keep up with Cubby and Gizmo and the rest of you XLR V racers!
Looking forward to Spring!
Steve
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12-16-2011, 09:28 AM
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#83 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,506
My XLR/V(s):
2006 XLR-V Infra Red, 2-Tone Intr, RII, RIII & RIV survivor, Mdwst Maurader |
Steve, You know white cars aren't as fast as red or black cars!! Hope to see you soon, maybe Sebring again!! Have a great Christmas and New Year. Quote:
Originally Posted by sschooley ...... However, the real test will come trying to keep up with Cubby and Gizmo and the rest of you XLR V racers!
Looking forward to Spring!
Steve |
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04-25-2012, 04:52 PM
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#84 | | Member
Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: kansas city
Posts: 47
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Star black XLR, #221 |  You talked me into it, just ordered the parts
Ordered from GMpartsdirect.com
Total price with freight was $174.93
It will be interesting to see how the order goes.
Thanks to all for the part numbers and input for this change, I fully appreciate your efforts.  | |
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04-25-2012, 06:29 PM
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#85 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Central PA (Littlestown)
Posts: 163
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Light Platinium Silver XLR |
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Originally Posted by steve246810 Ordered from GMpartsdirect.com
Total price with freight was $174.93
It will be interesting to see how the order goes.
Thanks to all for the part numbers and input for this change, I fully appreciate your efforts. |
You should not have any problems with them I ordered front shocks from them last summer at almost half the price as the dealer cost and they came in jiffy!
Caddman Dan
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04-25-2012, 06:30 PM
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#86 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lindenhurst, IL (Far North Chicago Sub)
Posts: 956
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Black XLR (Volant intake, Corsa Performance Exhaust), 2000 Black DTX |
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Originally Posted by 05 GRAND DADDY XLR CADDY You should not have any problems with them I ordered front shocks from them last summer at almost half the price as the dealer cost and they came in jiffy!
Caddman Dan | Same here, Steve - I've purchased several parts from them. They are good folks.
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04-26-2012, 09:20 AM
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#87 | | Member
Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: kansas city
Posts: 47
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Star black XLR, #221 | curious about shock costs from old Grand Daddy
Just being nosy, I've heard the shocks for the XLR are really expensive.
What kind of money did those set you back if you don't mind my asking.  | |
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04-26-2012, 11:03 AM
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#88 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Central PA (Littlestown)
Posts: 163
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Light Platinium Silver XLR |
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Originally Posted by steve246810 Just being nosy, I've heard the shocks for the XLR are really expensive.
What kind of money did those set you back if you don't mind my asking. | Steve
Quite the salty bugger they where dealer Cost was $1020.00 ea.
Shooting number from memory I'm believed it was $1045.00 for the pair 522.50
ea. about half the cost and it was Free Shipping!
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I'LL HAVE MY WONDERFUL WIFE!!!!!!!
MY XLR & AND A ICE COLD BEER!!!!!!!
Last edited by 05 GRAND DADDY XLR CADDY; 04-26-2012 at 11:12 AM.
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04-26-2012, 11:14 AM
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#89 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Central PA (Littlestown)
Posts: 163
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Light Platinium Silver XLR |
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LIFE IS ONLY WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT!
I'LL HAVE MY WONDERFUL WIFE!!!!!!!
MY XLR & AND A ICE COLD BEER!!!!!!! | |
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04-26-2012, 12:52 PM
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#90 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,506
My XLR/V(s):
2006 XLR-V Infra Red, 2-Tone Intr, RII, RIII & RIV survivor, Mdwst Maurader |
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