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  1. lextoy

    drivers side new oem taillight

    haha sure ready to go at 300 each but wont list them now for 3k. BS list em for 3k. negotiate a price. also another thread you mentioned you own 4 XLR's ? but your kid was thinking of buying one? but couldnt get insurance? if you own 4 then you know darn well insurance isnt an issue... just a...
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    wreck for parts in upstate ny

    saw this gem on ebay, looks like it has some good rear lights on it, lots of other stuff too 2004 black on black ? might have a corsa exhaust ??? he's got at least a dozen listings on ebay from this car... DRIVER LEFT FRONT DOOR SWITCH FITS 04-09 XLR 251569 | eBay
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    Help! Tinted windows

    there are different types of window tint. metallic type can block GPS cellphone or radio signal. here is a description i found online. if i recall correctly ceramic type tints are the best for all around performance and no signal interference. Different Types of Window Tint Film also of note...
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    WTB CAI, headers and pulley for XLR-V

    i am 99% sure the volante will fit all model years 04 to 09 just be sure you get the correct one, either XLR base/platinum(aka 320hp), or XLR V (aka 443hp) if you search the site, i am sure someone has put one on the 04 base , which is what i assume you are asking about.
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    WTB CAI, headers and pulley for XLR-V

    volant makes a CAI that is specific for the xlr and another for the xlr V some guys put together a similar setup with custom kits/ parts some even custom fitted all the way to the intake DIY cold air intake depends on your preference , amount of effort you want to put in... my money would go...
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    How GM Responds to Their Drivers

    i guess most of you cant afford the parts anymore, time to sell em for scrap !!!!!! luckily $3k for a headlight isnt a big deal for me. PA inspection ?? pfffff, stickers can be bought just like anything else in this world... you guys tryin to sell your parts for A$$rape prices are a jonny come...
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    How GM Responds to Their Drivers

    on the bright side, scarcity will drive up value of the ones that survive ;) i'll be keeping mine for a loooong time
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    Help! 2008 XLR Base - Wierd Things Happening

    leak could be minor, and intermittent. but if it leaks just enough in the wrong place, like onto wiring connectors or a fuse panel... eventually some corrosion could form and start causing electrical issues. old story: my other car, a clk430, once in a while the windshield drain tub will clog...
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    new owner 2009 raven black

    https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-general-discussion/5672-c6-wheels-3.html could read this for some info on 10" wheels 1badxlr posted up some info on a setup he was running. i agree the 5 speed may not be able to handle the 750 hp but most of us would be happy with alot less, and the...
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    new owner 2009 raven black

    nice work, i bet theres a ton of older xlr's that would be great donor cars. did you keep stock suspension? reason i ask is the base/platinum xlr didnt have the sport mode when you switched to the tiptronic... the V had a sport mode that engaged and stiffened up the suspension in tiptronic mode...
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    07 liquid amethyst interior color match / material ???

    thx cc one question why am i loosening the hydraulic? wouldnt that prevent the trunk from opening/ staying open?? am i pulling that little panel into or out of its position at any point?? is that why? i am guessing maybe easier to NOT loosen the hydraulic and just work on the panel from the...
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    2009 xlr engine

    i'd be interested in the conversion, how did it go? is there a thread about it over on the vette forum ? good luck with the sale, imho anything online is buyer beware, ebay etc included. if it were me i would have to be local and come meet in person, i'm not in the market for an engine, but...
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    07 liquid amethyst interior color match / material ???

    ok next question... anybody think theres an easy way to remove this panel ? so i can drop it off at a shop?? repair probably not doable on the car... is it screwed on from the bottom, so i could leave the frame in? just pull off the panel ... or have to unbolt the frame piece with it, like the...
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    Help! Shifting

    heres the other thread, btw its DSC not tiptronic, driver shift control the part # is 15217064, its around $200, i bet install is relatively easy, but may require a dealer to reset, etc. https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-technical-discussion/5629-dsc-not-working.html
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    Help! Shifting

    guys, yes i understand the cable and grommets have nothing to do with the tiptronic activation or shifting +/- i was implying that maybe when my cable or grommets does go bad, that would be an opportune time to fix the tiptronic. advising TJ of my plan of when to deal with the tiptronic repair
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    Help! Ambient Heat Sensor Help

    +1 for cc, he is absolutely super helpful, no attitude observed ever:) fyi he doesnt even own his xlr anymore, but still hangs out here to help others, thank you cc catcott, welcome to the xlr-net. sounds like you figured out your issue, do you think it just needed a few minutes of drive time to...
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    07 liquid amethyst interior color match / material ???

    btw, the vinyl that is shrunken/ melted , almost looks like it was burned with a heat gun, and is hard as a rock. not sure i can soften or stretch it at all...
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    07 liquid amethyst interior color match / material ???

    ebony part is OUTER PANEL, RIGHT - 2007 CADILLAC XLR (88956627) #6/7 in the schematic.
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    07 liquid amethyst interior color match / material ???

    as you can see in my pictures, it looks like the vinyl ??? or leather ?? cover on my convertible top outer panel got melted and shrank. so angry, this car is almost never in the sun!!!!!!:mad: of course on gmpartsdirect, it is only available in ebony, but mine is the platinum edition, liquid...
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    Help! Shifting

    built into the shifter is a switch that tells the transmission it is in manual mode. if the switch is broken nothing happens when you pull the lever to the left, or push it + and - only fix is to replace the whole shifter. or take it out and see if you can glue the switch lever or whatever back...
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