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  1. Ric

    Brake Pads - Ceramic or not?

    I went ceramic a few months ago. The dust from the OEM's practically ruined the chrome rims when weather prevented me from regular cleaning. The ceramic replacements produce almost no residue and I can't notice any increase in noise.
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    BIGGEST SYSTEM EVER!!! IN AN LS... you know it

    Amazing what passes for music...sounds more like the finale of Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. All that time and money to hear loud buzzing sounds?
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    Foul Odor From The AC Vents

    I smell this musty odor coming from the AC vents sometimes, but not constantly. It doesn't really smell like burning oil like I would expect if there was a VC leak...it's more like a dead rat in the duct. I'm not positive, but it could get worse when I beat on it, but the smell lingers when I'm...
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    So...That's What It's Supposed To Drive Like...

    Actually, if anything, the '06 trans has a crisper, sportier shift than my '03. It also has a much raspier exhaust note...sounds like a real sports car when I get on it. I'm enjoying this loaner longer than I expected as the '03 is still in the shop. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll find the...
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    So...That's What It's Supposed To Drive Like...

    I'll try to keep this story short, but I might not be successful. Ever since I got the '03 new, I have been disappointed with its performance. After reading such awesome reviews prior to the lease, I was expecting much more. The throttle lag, the sluggish shifting and the less than impressive...
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    What LS features will your next car NOT have?

    When I bought my '03 new, I just HAD to have that car. Over the years I found some features so annoying I have sworn to avoid them in my next car purchase. My top three are... 1) Rain sensing wipers that continue to wipe when the windshield is dry and stay parked when I can't see through the...
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    Broke A Wheel Stud.

    I made an attempt at replacing the wheel stud and gave up after an hour or two looking for a way to get access. I called my dealership back and asked how much they'd want to do the job and found out the first guy I spoke to was misinformed or didn't realize my car was still under...
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    Broke A Wheel Stud.

    Thanks for the step-by-step. I probably would have figured it out after making a few dozen mistakes. You saved me a lot of time.
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    Broke A Wheel Stud.

    Replacing a stud is pretty straight forward...my only concern was whether or not I had to remove the hub. That one-time-use spline nut was a real problem for me on my T-Bird SC. I replaced it several times and it always wanted to back off. So, if I don't have to disturb that little sucker, I'd...
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    Broke A Wheel Stud.

    Yes...still under bumper to bumper. That's cool...I wasn't looking forward to clearing the cobwebs off my toolbox.
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    Broke A Wheel Stud.

    Ironically, while driving to get new tires put on my car, I got a flat. I had to dig through all the crap in my trunk to get to the spare and I changed it without incident. I was careful to center the wheel and spin the lug nuts on with my fingers before giving them a final twist with the...
  12. Ric

    Which Replacement Tires Did You Buy?

    Thanks for the tip on Vulcan Tires. The Falken's were on special and I got a set for $88 each. I shopped the other online retailers and they were the cheapest by far. Since I only have a year left on my lease, I didn't want to invest a lot on the new rubber.
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    Which Replacement Tires Did You Buy?

    The OEM Michelins on my '03 V8 need to be replaced...soon. The Michelins are pretty pricey. What have some of you guys and gals put on your cars? Opinions? Prices? Any advice is welcome.
  14. Ric

    Ever Spiked A Temp ?

    Thanks for the advice people. I would have hoped the dealer checked those things too.
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    Ever Spiked A Temp ?

    The other day, I got a warning chime and the display said "Check Temp" or something like that. I looked and the temp indicator needle was pegged at the "H". Not in the hot range or near hot...totally straight up,can't go no further, getting ready to bust the gauge....H! I pulled over Immediately...
  16. Ric

    A/C Seats

    The thermometer's been hovering around 100 here in NJ and I never remember to turn the damn thing on. I only remember when I have a passenger and want to show the feature off. For the most part you really won't miss it and it only makes you feel like you peed your pants anyway.
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    Got pull'd over need advice :o(

    I probably would have been pissed enough to wanna pass them too, but the cops will say that the proper action would have been for you to slow down and pull over...wait for them to put some distance between you. I guess you can try to fight the ticket on technical inaccuracies, but I don't think...
  18. Ric

    Capacitor or No Capacitor!!!

    You can use one, but for some reason the only thing on the radio is Chuck Berry.
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    Poll: Favorite Air Freshener Scent?

    GAWD!...I hate those damned "air fresheners" The stench from those things makes me wanna puke. Smells like a cross 'tween a New Orleans cathouse and a funeral parlor.
  20. Ric

    Rims Breaking off Wheel Studs

    Occurs to me the only way a stud would "shear" off is if the wheel rotates on the hub. It could only do that if there was only one stud remaining and the torque caused it to loose it's seat on the hub. If there are still two or three studs remaining, I can't see how a shearing motion would take...
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