Hi everybody, first post here. I just traded in my 99 sts on a 01 ls v8 and am very pleased so far. From what I have read so far I will be spending alot of time on this board, sounds like you guys know the ls inside and out! Can anybody tell me if I can roll my back windows all the way down? And how to take out the amber cover over the turn signal in the headlight housing?

Thanks in advance

Hi everybody, first post here. I just traded in my 99 sts on a 01 ls v8 and am very pleased so far. From what I have read so far I will be spending alot of time on this board, sounds like you guys know the ls inside and out! Can anybody tell me if I can roll my back windows all the way down? And how to take out the amber cover over the turn signal in the headlight housing?

Thanks in advance


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As far as your first question, I did a quick search and found... Because of the shape of the door, you wouldn't be able to roll the window all the way down. So I don't think there is anything that can be done.

This is something posted in an older thread regarding your second question.

this is an automated reply - Headlight Moisture (or how to clear out your amber turn signal corners):

1)take the headlamps out
- remove the upper plastic rad cover by removing the four turn plugs
- pull the outside temperature sensor off the plastic rad/bumper cover
- remove the plastic rad/bumper by pulling out the three plugs holding it in
- remove the headlamp by remove the three 8mm screws
- unplug the wiring harness

2)remove all three bulbs
3)use a hair dryer to dry out the moisture
4)if the water has not made the inside messy, simple seal up the edge of the housing using silicon and re-install
5)if you have to take the housing apart to clean the inside of the lens, the pre-heat the oven to 210, remove the three metal clips from the bottom of the housing, bake for 10mins, pull apart
6)clean the inside up
7)good time to pull out the amber reflectors for your turn signals (just break them loose and trim up any loose pieces)
8)push back together, put back into the oven for 10mins and then squeeze it all tight, the re-seal it with silicon.I should also add - that this procedure only works if your headlights are held together with grey-colored sealant. if it is using black-colored sealant then this will not work.

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As far as your first question, I did a quick search and found... Because of the shape of the door, you wouldn't be able to roll the window all the way down. So I don't think there is anything that can be done.

This is something posted in an older thread regarding your second question.

Hey man what kind of head unit is that in your car it looks like the star trek enterprise! haha.

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As far as your first question, I did a quick search and found... Because of the shape of the door, you wouldn't be able to roll the window all the way down. So I don't think there is anything that can be done.

This is something posted in an older thread regarding your second question.

Hey man what kind of head unit is that in your car it looks like something out of the star trek enterprise? I like the look of it man nice ride!

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As far as your first question, I did a quick search and found... Because of the shape of the door, you wouldn't be able to roll the window all the way down. So I don't think there is anything that can be done.

This is something posted in an older thread regarding your second question.

yep - very common that the rear windows will not roll down all the way in cars where the rear doors actually go over the rear wheels - it limits the room for mechanicals.

Hey man what kind of head unit is that in your car it looks like something out of the star trek enterprise? I like the look of it man nice ride!


That is a:

Clarion Pro Audio VRX935VD Touch Screen. Info and Specs on VRX935VD (http://www.clarion.com/usa/products/2004_products/multimedia/VRX935VD.html) The trim plate was custom made using bondo to mold it and black leather looking vinyl to cover.

http://home.comcast.net/~pr0pain/VRX935VD_l.jpg

Thanks for the nice comments. :Beer

Thanks everyone, Any special type of silicon?

I use the Silicon II (100% silicon) good for 400degrees from Home Depot.

I use Mckanica Black Sealant #0300. You can buy it at any automotive parts store. Here's a link to their website:

http://www.mckanica.com/sealantAM.html

http://www.mckanica.com/images/mk_sealantAW.jpg

It's a good idea not to 'permenantly' seal them - seal them water tight but don't get yourself in a situation where you can't get them apart again. You may want to do Angel-eyes later, or have on burn out, .... and need to get back into them.

I started with clear corners, then later did LED rings, and now on CCFLs.