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Unfortunately, today my car took a hit on the parkway via a chunk of concrete that fell off of someone's truck. I could not avoid hitting it, because I was boxed in. I was in the far left lane and a car tailgating me and a car on the right side of me. the only thing I could do is move slightly...

J & J Auto Wrecking Ran across this company on Instagram, it seems that they have quite a few XLR's that they are parting out. Of course, headlights and taillights are priced high, but some parts are somewhat reasonable, and they do list a couple of USED top control modules. Great deals from...

Saw this today on the Dodge Viper buy & sell. cars, parts, and info FaceBook page The author of the add is looking to trade or sell a few cars in order to obtain a Viper or Z06 Corvette, one the cars he is offering up is a 2005 Cadillac XLR. Dodge Viper Buy & Sale. Cars, Parts,& Info Public...

Recently the "Low Coolant" warning came on in the DIC, checked and topped off the coolant...no more warning in the DIC. About 2 weeks later the warning appears again, and I repeat the above. I noticed each time that the level in the resevoirwas getting lower and lower from the previous time...

It seems that this part is on back order, and GM does not have an ETA on when it will be back in stock. To date I have spent about $2500.00 in parts for the trunk and top mechanisms, now this hydraulic cylinder has failed and is leaking. Right now my trunk will open about 4 -6 inches and...

I did a search and could not find anything on this topic. I had my hydraulic trunk and top pump replaced with a brand new one about two months ago. Now I am having two issues, 1) trunk will open about 6" and then just shut.... 2) trunk will fully open and then slowly start to close on its own...

Trying to get some help for a fellow XLR owner in my area. He purchased a 2008 Platinum Edition XLR a few months back and has been having issues with dead batteries. Recently he went to his garage to take his XLR out and the car would not start and he saw 2 messages in the DIC the first was...

A friend of mine owns a 2008 Platinum Edition XLR over the weekend we had a 3 day cold snap....temps dropped to zero. Needless to say his battery is dead. He tried to open the trunk using the bumper valet key to no avail. The owners manual is a bit vague on how to do this. Should the trunk just...

Need instructions on how to safely remove the inside trim to replace OnStar/Voice activation microphone. Any help would be greatly appreciated.:cool:

Tried using OnStar today and it seems that they cannot hear me, also voice recognition is not responding either. Has anyone ever experience this problem. Does the voice recognition and OnStar use the same mic? Called OnStar and they did a software check and I had the operator on the while...

I was told today that I need to eventually replace the power steering rack in my car. The passenger side boot has developed a small leak (at this time), the dealer quoted me a price of about $2100.00 - $2200.00 for the repair. here is a breakdown of the costs, part#19330115 SL-R-...

Has anyone tried or had success installing LED headlamps on our cars? I know our headlamps are a single bulb unit that uses a shutter mechanism to switch between low and high beams.:cool:

Ran across this on Yahoo today....... :cool: https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/sixty-classic-cars-unearthed-after-50-years-in-massive-barn-find-201601990.html

Ran across this today..... https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/peter-max-s-forgotten-corvette-collection-emerges-from-the-dust-after-25-years-162558587.html :cool:

Question for those of you that have switched out the incandescent bulbs for LED bulbs, have you noticed that the lights remain on after timing out? I noticed yesterday that after I close my door and the map lights should go out.......they remain on very faintly. Has anyone noticed or...

On my last two sets of Michelin OEM run flats both rear tires suffered from irregular tread wear (different tread wear on each tire). The first set I got approximately 9100 miles and 13000 on the second. When I had them replaced Michelin gave me a 50% discount on the replacement and now 60% on...

:dunno: Does anyone know if there is a set/adjustment screw for our rear view mirror? Suddenly my mirror will not stay in the position that I set it at. Any help will be greatly appreciated.......... :cool:

Couldn't believe my eyes..........

I am ready to pull the trigger and install a Corsa exhaust on my 06', I have just one question....will there be any welding needed during the installation? :cool:

Got a letter today from a GM Cadillac dealer in Newport News, VA that wants to buy my XLR. Author of the letter stated he had a customer who wants my 2006 XLR, the customer want my color the exact color combination of my car. He also stated that there is a shortage of 2005 - 2007 XLR's and...