Recent content by TorontoLS

Thanks. I didn't know that. I assumed that heated mirrors were standard on this car...

I have a 2000 Lincoln LS-8 with sport pkg and I was sideswiped by a lady who was trying to make a right turn from the left lane (!) My driver's side mirror was knocked off (as well as damage to fender and door). I was wondering if the side mirrors are heated as we had a snowstorm in Toronto and...

I've had this problem many times. I use a straightened paperclip and carefully lift the stuck CD while pressing the eject button. In a pinch, I even used another CD I had pulled out of my glovebox and jiggled the stuck CD using the thin edge of the other CD and it worked. All my CD's are burnt...

OK, I was wrong...I tried another very high quality brand of 80 min CD-R (Mitsui) and there was NO skipping. It's interesting because 80 min Verbatims are considered excellent quality but skip quite a bit. I didn't tell the dealer that I had CD-R's in there and they never asked. This was...

I've been having this problem with my 2000 LS in-dash 6-disc player for some time. It skips when I insert home-burnt CD-R's. The dealer replaced the player twice with little effect. I think I have figured out the problem: The player seems to like the old 74 minute CD-R's. I had a few...

I'm wondering if it's just an anomaly. The message has happened 3 times upon start in the past 6 weeks, but most of the time doesn't appear...The last time I took my car in for front suspension work it cost me $3000 :eek: and I don't want to have another heart attack!

I have a 2000 LS-8 with Advance Trac. I have been experiencing this intermittent problem: When I start up my car, the lights for the parking brake (not engaged), ABS and Advance Trac all light up and stay lit on my dash throughout my drive. The Information Center says "Check Advance Trac" and...

Advance Trac saved my a** a few years ago when I hit a patch of black ice going into a turn. Almost bashed into the guard rail but thank goodness for the Advance Trac. I keep it on ALL the time now, regardless of road conditions. :)

"To TorontoLS: Many places sell wheel wax. Do a google search and you're sure to find some. However, that said, any good wax or sealant will do the job -- the fact is that "wheel wax" is a marketing gimmick. I think you'll get great results by cleaning the wheels with Nevr-Dull or other good...

I am getting these 2003 chrome rims (OEM) tomorrow and was wondering if there are any recommendations to prevent/minimize brake dust buildup and keep them clean longer. I tried the www.wheelwax.com link in this thread but the site seems to be down. Thanks in advance. :)

Thanks guys. I think I'll go with the best tire for performance. I have a lead foot and take turns fast. The LS still brings a smile to my face on onramps, etc. :)

Does anyone know what is the recommended speed rating for Michelin Pilot MxM4 tires for a 2000 LS-8 Sport? I have to replace my tires and was asked whether they should be 96H or 95W rated.... Thanks in advance. :)

Definitely looks like the cover for the rain sensor--it attached to the rearview mirror and goes up against the windshield glass.

I don't know about the Blizzaks but I have Toyo Garrits installed and just went through 6 inches of snow like a hot knife through butter. They don't slide unless I want them to. I love the Toyo Garrits--they also give up nicely when I turn off the traction control and want to do a few donuts...

I had my girlfriend check it the first time--maybe I'll allow her to get behind the wheel and actually depress the brake pedal this time, while I check it. Am I a little paranoid about anyone driving my car?!