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    Help! “Navigation System Map Disc”

    Hey Do not know if these are still available, but I got it off Ebay. NEW LATEST Toyota Lexus U08 13.1 Navigation GPS Map Update DVD Gen 2/3 EAST WEST | eBay. It has updates for my area, South Florida which are as recent as early 2017. Only thing is the Voice guidance aspect does not...
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    Tire issue

    Had the car aligned. Drives great; wear is both tires and is even . Air pressure is 32 to 34. What other suspension issues are there to consider? Original shocks still on the car. Car only has 77 K on it. Bill
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    Tire issue

    Hey I bought four Pirelli tires in April of 2019 for the V. 2, 235/45 R 19 fronts & 2, 255/40 R 19 rears Put them on the car in June of 2019 at 71,000 miles Currently the car has 76986 on it and the front tires are worn to the wear bars. They are each worn perfectly even across each side...
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    cleaning the seat material

    Hey Looking for recommended cleaner product which could be used for cleaning the seat material .. the alcantara. Bill
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    Headlight bulb................................. brand ?

    Hi PZ I am looking to upgrade the DRL's in my '06 to LED and figure while doing so, might as well replace the headlights. Just don't want to have to go through the ordeal of pulling the headlights again. What is the lifespan typically of the light bulbs? Have had my X for 2 1/2 years and...
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    Headlight bulb................................. brand ?

    Hey, Recommendation for headlight bulb "brand" to use . Want to stick wih OEM. Don't want any heat issues. Bill
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    Suspension control module 2004-2005

    Hey You need to find another owner of an '05 who would be willing to swap out the suspension module with yours, just as a test. Then you could verify if the fault is in your car or with the module itself. Bill
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    Slick video .........'07 V

    Hey Slick video .........'07 V 2007 Cadillac XLR-V Promo Video - YouTube Bill
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    Hood lift supports ..........Just frustrated

    Hey Zen Hey thanks..... I've been google image checking and that, I guess, is the new way for installing the lift supports. I'm just over this whole thing and will just install the ones I got. As a side note.... I had an '83 Eldorado touring coupe and had a variation to the clamp method...
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    Hood lift supports ..........Just frustrated

    Hey So I'm getting my oil changed on Monday. I'm off; it's a holiday. My hood supports are original and no longer do the job, as of about July 15. So I look at Rock Auto and buy the Hood lifts for an '06 V . ( Strong Arm Lift supports packaging says 6241) not a big deal . They arrive, but I...
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    headlight bulbs

    Hey How long do the Headlight bulbs typically last? I notice they are a bit pricey. Which brand is the best . Trying to decide. Phillips....GE.....Wagner .....Mine are not out, just thinking preventative. My X is an '06. Bill
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    Hood Lift supports

    OK thanks PZ.. Just ordered and received Lift supports for the V from Rock Auto. Two Lift supports, different lengths; slightly different end attach configuration. Both were in the correctly labeled packaging... both had partial number that matched packaging. Returned them both cause didn't...
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    Hood Lift supports

    Hey Are the Hood Lift supports different lengths from side to side on the V or are the right and left struts the same length? Bill
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    Water in Trunk

    Hey OK, here's a thought. Don't know why it is not the original design. Just remove the relay module from the floor of the well and reposition it to the side wall toward the center of the car, closer to the top edge. Used Gorilla faced adhesive double faced tape. Kind of gives it a fighting...
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    2009 XLR (Base) - Roof Top Motor FIX - Thermistor Issue

    Hey About three weeks ago in a torrential rain storm, I noted a very small amount of water had gotten into my well. It got in there, as /i had driven through some standing water at hi way speed. Kind of sudden unavoidable and unexpected. i checked and found a very small insignificant...
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    Is the XLR just another Allante?

    Hey Yes, I think that one is for sale or was, down here in West Palm Beach Florida for the longest time on Craigslist. This may be it. That yellow is not a common color. HARDTOPS - auto parts - by owner - vehicle automotive sale Bill.
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    Is the XLR just another Allante?

    Hey Yes , the Allante was a particularly great looking car when fitted with the real wire wheels. (say, "real wire wheels", five times fast) Regarding that car pic posted .....? I was gong to mention that the car does have that hint of the Chrysler LeBaron vert. look. Bill
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    Is the XLR just another Allante?

    Hey, In some ways the Allante experience is very much like the XLR ownership experience. For the former though, the primary issues was that that it was front wheel drive yet was touted as a sports car to compete with the likes of Mercedes and Jaguar. It had many new systems, the novel onboard...
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    Ink on the Alcantara

    Hey So today I'm driving the V and decide to write an addy down , Accidentally got a one inch long blue ink line on the door panel alcantara material. Any suggestions as to what can be done to remove it?? . I don't want to experiment. Have heard hairspray can work, but I want it out and...
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    XLR-V door sill plates

    Hey Yes, OK but I am looking to get the whole thing.....both parts, the back base plate with the correct V insert. My inserts actually are OK . It's the surrounding aluminum base (part # 7 in the E bay pic from the link above) that is rough on mine. I just know from looking at them, that...
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