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Thanks so much. The fronts look super simple but you’re right, those rears may be a bear. I hope you’re on the mend these days. Many folks here depend on you for all of your tips and tricks.

Hey brother. I don’t have any warning lights on now. My shocks are all leaking, with one much worse than the others. I mentioned the daytime running lights as the only mod required to import the car. The brainiacs did not like the fact that they could be turned off, so they made me remove...

Thanks for the wisdom. My car came from California so the only required mod for import was a running light change to lock them “on”. I’ll proceed with Caspers. Their tech said they provide full instructions with the pkg. He added that I might have to drive it around for awhile for the...

Oh man….sorry to hear about your challenges. I hope it all gets better soon….. There are guys on YouTube sticking 10 amp 10 ohm resistors into the connectors and claiming to fix this problem as well as the guy with the Tech 2. It’s very frustrating for sure. The local GM dealer will charge...

Ok. I pulled the trigger on the Bilsteins, just waiting for them to arrive. Once installed i expect to see the message with the 80 mph warning. Is it true that a GM dealer can disable the parameter with a Tech 2 or other code reading device? Does this eliminate the need for simulators? They...

Thanks for the info, I’ll check them out. Are you also referring to the M&P USA GM Magna Ride sensors? Do you have any idea of the cost of the Bilsteins?

Hey There..... Still haven't done anything about the shocks. You seem to be a fan of the Bilsteins. Can you guide me to the correct part nos. for front and rear and the likely cost?

Hey There...I am also in need of 4 replacement shocks for my "05. How did you do and what did you end up with?

Popped on the trunk bumpers today......easy peasy......just a bit of twisting and pushing into place. No adjustments necessary. Thanks Greg!

Good Afternoon Greg; I ordered a pair of the bumpers today for my XLR. I noticed you have the same coloured model one year newer. Do you have any suggestions regarding the replacement of the shocks? There are some on Ebay but not sure about trusting the Chinese mfg for these parts even...

My rubber post covers seemed to just melt! The rubber lost its texture and turned to a sort of gum.... Did you get your replacements from GM? at what cost? Thanks. Kenn

Thanks Gord. The prices on the site you suggested seem too low! The OEM parts from GM are about $1750 per. I think I'll get my mechanic to check it out to be sure they're correct. Also, there is much talk on the forum about the associated electronic components in the traction system. Was...

I need rear shocks. One is leaking so plan to replace the pair. '05 XLR. Availability and cost? Thanks. Kenn

Hey Hawkeye, just saw your post. Wondered about your shock replacement. Did you go with the OEM parts or find a suitable aftermarket source. I need to do the rears one my '05. Thx. Kenn

Hey J.C. Sounds like you found a sweet car. I have an '05 in crimson pearl with the tan interior. Tons of fun to drive in nice weather. BUT... repairs are expensive and sometimes parts are hard to get. I've had mine for 17 years, bought used in California in '07 and would certainly buy it...

So I went away for my annual trip to the sun for 2 months, left on the battery minder, and when I returned I have discovered that the light under the hood is out. Checked to see if it could be a 20 minute time-out thing but alas.......it's done. Has anyone changed out their bulb under there...

So my 05 has had a small leak for sometime. We shampooed the engine a few months ago and it stopped for a little while or the volume was so small that it took awhile to build up again. The local dealer advised that there is a gasket that fits between the engine hemispheres and THAT is the...

Shampood and spray washed the engine of my 2005 XLR. Now it is running really rough and the "check engine light" is on and won't go off. Did not start running rough until a few days later. Took it for a long drive on the highway and that did not help. Anyone have any ideas? Kenn

Hey, thanks very much. This looks like a really great solution. I have emailed Ray and will see what I can learn.

Bluestar, continued Most of the posts about this unit are from 2011, so I am not yet ready to give up. They have an updated unit and claim that it works better. Is there anybody with any recent experience with the NEW and IMPROVED Bluestar unit. Still reluctant.