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  1. washin34

    Gas mileage: Should I turn the car off?

    So yesterday my buddy and I decided to go to an after-work social at a lounge. We got to the lounge earlier and decided to chill in the car for a few minutes before we went in. When we were about to get out he noticed how much gas he had used just sitting idle. He has an 07 S550. I thought it...
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    Ball Joints: The saga continues

    The shop the I wanted to press it in and press it out initially said they couldn't do it. We agreed to allow it to be pressed in by a third shop and they would install the knuckle onto the car. I took the knuckle to Napa and they pressed them in. He complained about the unusual shape and...
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    Lets talk about balljoints

    I bought these ball joints. Took them to Midas and they said "Ford only sell them with the knuckle assembly." I'm thinking "no sh*t." First the salesman told me the ball joint was "made into the knuckle", which I called him out for. The salesman told me he would have to take the black abs...
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    Upper Ball Joints

    Has anyone replaced their upper ball joints themselves? I ordered them from ebay but am wondering if I should give it a shot or not. I know a machine shop that can press them in, but I don't know if I need anything special for this job. Thanks guys.
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    Just the Magnaflow mufflers...

    Is there any particular reason everyone buys the entire cat back over just the magnaflow muffler and tips...Is there a noticeable difference in sound or performance? I was thinking about putting on mufflers, but don't want to waste my money.
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    Magnaflow Performance Exhaust

    Does anyone know where I would be able to find a used magnaflow exhaust?
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    Magnaflow Performance Exhaust

    Any ideas where I may be able to find a used Magnaflow exhaust?
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    Pioneer Avic-D2

    I'm tired of driving around and thinking I'm late. Anybody got the manual for the AVIC-D2? Better yet, can anyone tell me how to change the time on one?
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    Custom Hidden Subs/Love my trunk space

    I love my space but dont want to sacrifice it for my love of music. Solution: speakers under the seats? I've seeen my buddy do it in his sti and another friend did his IS trey. Any idea if this can work in a first gen LS ? Anyone tried? If I want to find this out what should I be trying to...
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    OFFset wheels they're bigger in the back

    Is it possible to put negative offset rims on an 02?
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    You Really Want To Know What Grinds My Gears

    When yall:D put buick holes on your LS or any car for that matter! Other acceptable modifications for your car although it be within reason are M3 spoiler/seats,halos, rims etc...Not holes in your fender...and that gentlemen is what grinds my gears::walks out::
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    Offset Staggered Huge rear Lip

    I dont know much about offset and different aspects of rims....I love the staggered forged rims with the huge rear lips....any ideas how I might be able to achieve this with a first gen ?
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    A/V kid

    With the factory radio I could take my key out of the igntion and the radio would still play. After getting my pioneer installed it doesn't do that. Was it the install or the head unit?
  14. washin34

    Autolocks

    When I press the lock button on my factory remote, lights flash twice. When I press the lock button and the doors are open the lights flash a few more times. Any idea why???
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    All I wanted to do was change my oil...

    I have no idea how this happened, maybe after my in-dash swap...the reset button panel has collapsed inside of the dash....it appears the panel is supported by two "sticks" at either end...do you think I can just glue them back to the panel? Anyone have this happen to them...Any advice?
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    Seatbelt light disable

    :confused: The annoying chime in the LS for a seatbelt indicator is the loudest I've heard in any car. I looked into disabling this thing but it appears it would also disable the airbag....can anyone shed some light on this???
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    What do you look for in exhaust?

    Do you look at just how it sounds? What is the difference between magnaflow, bolra etc...? Where does it state the modifications that each exhaust setup may add? What should a reasonable and prudent buyer consider when purchasing a catback exhause for a 02LS8 Lux? -Thanks
  18. washin34

    Pads and Rotors

    I got front pads and Rotors from Firestone here in South Carolina...:shifty: don't ask why:shifty: in November of 2008 and it's crazy how much they squeal...especially considering they didn't make a sound before bringing them in. I know they have to make their money, but I'm thinking they are...
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