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    Battery keeps running down

    I didn't notice anyone stating that you have to have a V to have wet or wild, the control module for the exhaust is in the trunk on left side while looking in the trunk under the floor mat. If you have a base model you don't have this option, a good exhaust system with headers would give you...
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    Looking for any experience (Good or Bad) with Dealership Service in the Los Angeles Area

    I to bought two XLR's from Allen, 04 at $76,000 and 06-V at $100,000 and after awhile they treated me like trailer trash, off to Tustin and they too joined the group after a few years. Had great luck with Orange Coast Cadillac, they fixed things on my warranty that Tustin wouldn't touch...
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    Help! "Service Traction Control" message

    I too have had the DIC readout traction control light go on, but I know what that is. Being an old race car driver which means I'm a two footed driver, I found it would go on if I touched the brake while still being on the accelerator even a wee bit. I also have that clunk which when I brought...
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    Do you see XLRs??

    Ha! you didn't see my 06-V Platinum sneak into Jackson Casino day before Thanksgiving, went right passed Fresno on that archaic I-5 , I really hate that 4 lane, tough to pass, I came back on #99 and was a great ride and an hour less time back to OC. 70% is 8 lanes, 20% is 6 & the other 10% is 4...
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    top 5 "must do" upgrades/fixes for the XLR

    http://www.all-neon-car-lights.com/lightning-eyes-headlight-kit.html How did the 09 front fascia's work out, is it an easy change out? Cost including paint? I have slight damage to lower mesh grill in my 06-V, someone backed into me and hit the lower grill. A tab that holds the mesh tight to...
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    Lower mesh stainless grill

    Needed, lower mesh trim or whole stainless lower grill, 06 thru 08:wave:
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    Fuel gauge stuck at 2/3 full

    It's one tank of gas, if ur worried, put a can of NOS in it, it will boost the horsepower about 4 octane to put it right up with premium
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    Fuel gauge stuck at 2/3 full

    Octane From day one 8 1/2 years ago my first full up was at a shell station and was premium, wish I could gave gotten Sunoco from the east coast, she has never let me down nor ever gone in for engine work in 63,000 miles. Changed my oil every 10,000, and drive it like I stole it. I could go to...
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    Do you see XLRs??

    Oh yeah this is BMW and Mercedes territory and then you get into your high end cars and that's just around the corner from me so I sneak out with my car
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    Do you see XLRs??

    So Cal Mitch, did you drive your XLR into SO Cal, if so I will meet you for lunch on Wednesday, just tell me where you are and I can pick a place. 949-306-3637 text or call. Bob At D-3 Design, L.A.
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    Cabin filter check

    Air filter WOW, Outrageous, wish I could get a job getting $140 for 15 minutes work. These are attorney charges. I have Volant filters that I can either clean with kit or order new ones for $60 each and takes me 10 minutes to change them, and I thought that was high. I would challenge that...
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    Do you see XLRs??

    fake V That has been done before, Hans in Germany put all the badges on his 04, he bought my stock rims from my 06-V and I shipped them to him, only thing he didn't have was the raised cowling hood, but he could run on the autobahn at 75, our V's here have top of only 158mph. Saw I 69 mustang...
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    2008 Alpine White XLR for sale

    Boost Can't locate Dynamometer graphs done in 2008 & guess I will have to contact D3 Research to get copies for future sale & to answer your question. Do you know what factory boost is on the 06-V by chance?:blinzel: I know there was 3 pages, flywheel torque, boost @6500 & another sheet? I...
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    2008 Alpine White XLR for sale

    D3 That would be correct sir, Many alterations done, most at D3 in Signal Hill, CA & Dyno tuned by off sight contractor used by D3 with changed shift points for maximum continuity. After head mechanic drove it, he came back shaking his head, which made my heart fall to my knees, and then said...
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    2008 Alpine White XLR for sale

    2006 XLR Platinum rules, but a platinum 2006 XLR-V with 565HP really rules Bob (Platinum rules!!!) :thumbsup
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    Fuel gauge stuck at 2/3 full

    High octane preferred Mix in 91 as soon as possible to up the octane. I've heard in Bowling Green that the computer will adjust itself to a change in winter 7 summer gas & also a lower octane but is not suggested for the long haul. sleep tight :blinzel:
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    Do you see XLRs??

    Just be happy your home:D I get an error message every time I exchange CD's but have found if I ignore it and press another CD for music it corrects itself. My suggestion would be to take the face plate off to see if your could grab it with something. Plate should pop off (don't bend or scratch...
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    Fuel gauge stuck at 2/3 full

    fuel gauge I have never had that problem but I do get a stuck temperature gauge once in a while, can I pour some of that on my nav screen? :laugh:
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    Do you see XLRs??

    Windrestrictor Good family of Dallas, It's been a long time, I believe it was 07 I dropped down to consummate our deal. It was great for me and hope it worked for you. Hope things are going well for the family. I go to local car shows and haven't any more brochures to hand out, if interested...
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    help - location of trunk key

    Do you work at the military vet center in Phoenix and isn't that cooking the books?:laugh:
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