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Post installation feedback for 2008 XLR: Parts: I ordered the LED turn signal and parking lights from SuperBrightLED using the above link. Installation: I will not repeat everything from above, but here are some additional observations. I found it difficult to see what I was doing with only...

I was cleaning my headlights today and noticed cracking lenses in front of my turn signal bulbs inside the headlights. What now! So I opened XLR-net. Thank you for sharing the information and links in this thread! What a great site and helpful members with experiences, good explanations and...

I was asked in a PM for ideas for installing the trunk lifts. I will share my answer: Open trunk. Prop the trunk lid open. I used a 2 x 4 about 6 feet long. For passenger side, remove the cover of the store space (in trunk on right in very back of car). With a flashlight or shop light you...

For what it is worth, my check engine light kept coming on last year, so I cleaned the O2 sensor with carb cleaner. No problems since.

Hood lift supports - I bought the TUFF hood supports 2+ years ago and they already went bad. I give them 1 star at most. I replaced them with Stabilus today. $49 for 2 from Amazon. IMO, easy to install. If unsure, see You Tube. Trunk lift supports - My trunk opened and roof stored fine...

2008 XLR standard, 62,000 miles, Dallas TX I can hardly believe I have had my X for 7 years. Where did the time go? One front shock was dripping oil, so I decided to replace both front shocks. I had Firestone order and install because their markup was lower than the dealer. (Still high...

I do not know. My guess is that since the 2004-2008 used the same body style, it should not matter. However, if a modification is needed to make it work, the dealer did not tell me, so I cannot advise what modification might be required. Sorry, I don't know more details. Now if you want to...

I cannot offer a suggestion except as a reference point. My dealer relaced my XLR grills, upper and lower, with mesh grills. Everthing works fine including my cruise control. Steve 2008 XLR, silver over black, 6K miles, rear sway bar, mesh grill, chrome wheels, Cadi windscreen, most enjoyable...

I pulled off my sticker assuming I could easily clean off the glue. Not! Chemicals would not work for me, so I took some packing tape and used the glue side to pull off the sticker glue. It worked, but it took 10-15 minutes and 2+ feet of tape to get all the glue off. Visor is fine with no...

I drive my 2008 XLR just about every day. No charging problems so far. I have left it in the garage for a week (acutally 9 days) with no problems. I put the top up and down a lot, including during today's beautiful day in Atlanta. Most trips are short, but 2-3 days a week I drive 15 miles...

Don't tell Obama! We will have federal legislation mandating that we all drive these, in the 2 cylinder version. (Exception, or course, Congress will be exempt.)

Standard on the 2008 XLR. Also I have it on my 2007 STS, although I think it might have been an option on the STS.

I have a '08 XLR with heated steering wheel. It works well. I tend to have cold hands, so I particularly like the feature. The heater is under the leather portion of the wheel, so it does not heat the top third of the wheel (which is wood). It heats fast, then backs off once the wheel is...

My trouble is I find my gas mileage is inversely related to the fun factor. I figure it is worth an extra $5 a week in gas to drive the way the car was designed to be driven. Of course, that attitude will not win me any carbon footprint reduction awards. However, it may feel good to conserve...

Update to Parts List With Bruce's help, I got the sway bar installed on my XLR today. I love it! It changes the car from a great looking roadster to a great looking luxury sports car!<O:p</O:p <O:p Here is an update to Bruce's parts list:<O:p <O:p Instead of the 15806422 shaft/sway bar, I...

That would be great! Thank you.

Thank you for the encouragement. Two of the hesitation I had about buying an XLR showed up during my test drive at the dealer. There was too much wind noise with the top down at highway speeds, and there was too much lean/sway with hard cornering. When I read on this forum that I could add a...

I ordered the parts for a rear sway bar Sunday. I ordered from gmpartsdirect.com. So far the process is disappointing. Prices are up 20% since last year, not a deal breaker but where is that deflation I keep hearing about. The parts are "special order" and cannot be cancelled or returned...