Recent content by wardlws

Yes, I cut the radio bezel to taper down below the radio to the climate controls. I was able to round the metal like it is around the radio. It isn't perfect, so I'm thinking about how to make it better.

Yes! Putting the navigation screen at the top is like most cars... at least, most cars that I like anyway. I'm curious how you would re-route the vents below the radio? For the trunk open switch, I needed something super low-profile to fit between the gap in the license plate panel and the...

I'm not finished with the trim panel around the radio. I would have bought the Max Din, but I had an Alpine Z928HD from my old truck. It is an 8" screen with all of the bells and whistles. Since I use an iPod and haven't used a CD in like 20 years... I put a single DIN pocket below the radio...

I've got a 2005 and was also nervous about the old plastic. I've got some pictures and short write-up here: https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/threads/center-mount-backup-camera.13373/

If anyone is thinking about doing this yourself... You'll need to buy new push pins for the trunk lid fabric and be careful when you remove it. The key fob antenna wires are glued to the fabric... you'll need to unplug them as you take the fabric panel off. Be careful when you remove the...

I'm nearly done with my backup camera install, and thought I'd post some pics. It took a bit to figure out where to mount a camera to look like factory and be in the center. I decided to put it where the existing trunk open switch is and move the open switch to the right. This is better for...

Seems to be a great price on a well cared for XLR at about 100k miles. The wheels appear to be a C6 replica wheel, and are popular on these cars. The key fob is from a different vehicle. XLRs do not have remote start from the factory and is very difficult to add. That said, keep in mind that...

I think the Max-Din looks great and has all of the right features! I appreciate your candor in the video, and fully understand the process you're going through. I just wish I had the money to buy one of these! Thanks for doing this!

Not sure if you are still around, but thanks for posting this! I went to replace my door courtesy / puddle lights with LEDs, and was surprised that the bayounet socket that the car comes with will not work for LEDs. Summit Racing still has these sockets, and I've ordered two of them. Thanks!

You've got one sharp looking car! The red brake calipers are a nice addition. I'm no longer on the fence about the window tinting... I'm definitely going to have it done before Spring. Thanks!

Matching the body color looks really good! Thanks for posting that! I like the window tint too... can you post a 3/4 rear and side picture with windows up? I'm definitely wanting mine tinted.

Even before I bought this car, I always wondered why the rear license plate panel was gray and not black. There is no other part of the exterior that is gray, and it really looks like an old used tire; rather than carbon fiber. So, I took some tire shine to it.... Just kidding. I did give it...

Answering my own question.... '04 and '05 have the five wire headlights; as they do not have the headlight steering and auto-leveling motors. That was a disappointment for sure. My wife's '07 Lexus IS350 has the moving headlights, and it is really cool to see them move slightly. So, all...

I found a place that sells vinyl in GM Medium Neutral: https://perfectfit.com/products/monticello-endurasoft-gm-vinyl?variant=41522938085494 I also found a place that sells leather in GM Medium Neutral, but they only sell a whole hide... I really only need a half-hide...

So, there are a lot of interior colors for the 5 years the XLR ran! I knew for sure that my main interior color is Shale from the RPO code 15L "Shale Interior Trim" However, I was only about 90% confident that my secondary interior color is Medium Neutral. After a bit of poking around, I...