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  1. catcottf

    How difficult to replace shocks?

    Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise. I changed all four of my shocks. Everything is a tight fit. Be careful when you release the wire tie holding the new shock in a compressed state. It is a ***** to get it retracted back so it will go in position. Recommend getting the...
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    Tire and Wheel sizes

    Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another sunny day in Paradise. Here are the new wheels:
  3. catcottf

    Tire and Wheel sizes

    Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another sunny day in Paradise. Just ordered and received new wheels for my XLR. They look great and I will get a pic posted soon. If you are looking for new wheels I would recommend Factoryreproductions.com. They are great. I worked with Trevor Rhodes and he...
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    Just bought my first XLR,... a 2009 XLR-V !!

    Hi, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise. We can't wait til Pollen season..... That would mean warm weather and time to take the top down... Have a great day and only 8 days til Spring!!! F
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    Automatic Car Wash

    Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise and only 29 days til Spring... I tried an auto car wash with I first got mine. It was like taking a shower in the car.... Have hand washed it ever since... The XLR seems a lot happier...
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    Help! How do you check the top hydraulic fluid level?

    Hi All, Sunny and pretty chilly in Paradise. But only 49 days til Spring!!! GF says it is not a baster but is a turkey injector that I use. Sorry for the domestic misname. Have a great day.
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    How many change your own oil & filter?

    I also change my own oil. Mobile 1 and a Wix filter. I also put a new gasket on the oil pan plug each time. Next to the XLR my next best purchase was a four post lift... Have a great day and it is only 49 days til Spring.....
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    Help! How do you check the top hydraulic fluid level?

    Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise and only 54 days til Spring!!! As you may see the fill hole is on the side of the pump at the top. I went to Walmart and purchased a turkey baster for $0.98 and put a bend in the big A___ needle and it works great to fill the fluid...
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    under front bumper curb damage repair?

    HI, Good morning. Just another day in Paradise and only 82 days til Spring. My body shop did all of the work for $800 and did a great job. Have a Happy New Year. Fred
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    under front bumper curb damage repair?

    Hi, Good morning. Just another day in Paradise. When I purchased my 2004 the underneath part of the front bumper was all scraped up and the two metal arms coming out were cracked. I have a great local body shop and they took off the front clip cleaned up and painted the bumper and welded and...
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    Warning! Man trapped in Cadillac XLR for 14 hours,,,,,

    You can't fix Stupid!! Hi All, I read this and had to laugh and then when I got to the part where they were going to sue Cadillac I busted a gut.... If I sat in a car for 13 hours I would have tried every knob, switch, lever in the car at least 20 times. Some bleeding heart jury will give...
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    XLRs in the Tulsa and surrounding areas?

    XLRs in the Tulsa and surrounding areas Hi, Good afternoon from the Lake of the Ozarks. Just another sunny day in Paradise. If you get up this way in Missouri give me a shout. We are only 4 hours away from you. There are a few XLRs up this way and we have a lot of other great classic...
  13. catcottf

    GM Press Release Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    TPMS Hi All, Good morning. Just another sunny day in Paradise. Thanks for the info. Just glade to know aftermarket are acceptable and work... Have a great day. Fred
  14. catcottf

    GM Press Release Tire Pressure Monitoring System

    TPMS Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise. I am going to replace the wheels on my XLR and also the tpms in each. Does anyone recommend a good aftermarket tpms? There are several types and manufactures on ebay. Would appreciate any known recommendations. Thanks, Fred
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    New wheels

    New Wheels Hi, Good morning. Just another day in Paradise and only 19 days til Spring..... Nice wheels. I have the same year and color and just started looking for new wheels. Where did you find these? and do they have a good selection for the XLR? Thanks Fred
  16. catcottf

    Finally got my XLR yesterday

    Welcome Hi, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise and only 28 days til Spring.... Congratulations on your XLR. I am sure you will enjoy it. At least you have several cold months left to work on it. You may have time to get it on the road before it gets warm in Wisconsin........:-))...
  17. catcottf

    Leather Upholstery

    Hi All, Good afternoon. Just another day in Paradise and only 50 days til Spring!!!!! Great info. Thanks
  18. catcottf

    15th year BG plant homecoming reunion Sept 26 - 28 2018

    Please Add Me to the List Hi All, Good morning. Just another sunny day in Paradise and only 60 days til Spring. Please add Catcottf plus 1 to the list. Thanks and I look forward to meeting everyone. Fred
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    XLR Stuck in Gear... Shift Cable Repair

    Merry Christmas Hi, Good morning. Just another day in Paradise. What reunion? Which ship and what are the dates? Thanks, F
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    XLR Stuck in Gear... Shift Cable Repair

    XLR Shift Cable Hi George, Good afternoon. Just another sunny day in Paradise. Nice to hear from you about the AOE-3. I think we may have spent some time along side her. Take care and I do like the XLR. New it would have been 3-4 years pay. They are fun to drive. Take care and if you...
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