Tranny out!

I agree on the cruising thing ... i did also want to make my LS faster in the past but the performance gained from regular mods, just dont cut it .. i have given up on the speed in the ls and i`m ready for some rims so i would definitely have a reason to DRIVE SLOW... its about that time.. especially when all the regular cars like camrys and solaras with their v6`s that are right next to you when the accelerator is hit simultaneously. thats a sign.. i`ve got it and i`m done with speed in this lincoln... i`ll still drive fast occasionally but its all about looks now ..
 
Arron - I'm not trying to bust your chops - when you say -
I think most people who criticize what I said don't know what they are talking about.
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- you post that the XCal killed your trannie - now it does not appear to be true.

when you say -
I DON'T "BEAT" ON MY LS
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just going back only 2 months of your posts.... much of it is racing and beating on the car. A car with lots of miles on it.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=211784&postcount=4

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=207903&postcount=12
Im almost 100% positive that I race my car more than anyone on this site...
So yea, I'm done suping up, racing, and beating on the LS....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=208227&postcount=21

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=206121&postcount=6
Not trying to butt in but I've raced quite a few WRXs and been killed every time....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=205872&postcount=14
I've killed so many modded tiburons...the only one that beat me was a custom turbo "tuscani" built to the teeth...of course it wasn't even a race...i didnt even want to do it.​


when you say -
Torrie strictly deals with the LS and if that is the case than he must not be very good dealing with the cars that really utilize tunes to go faster.
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Torrie's 1000hp twin-turbo Ford GT is a fairly good demostration of his tuning ability.

He also has another business of strickly SRT tuning - vipers, ...etc.

I understand you are upset over your initial conversations with Torrie - but please.....
 
lol quik.. thats some good work there....
i think im going to join the club too, just looks and cruising... i never stood a chance with my v6 anyways
 
I've only talked to Torrie through e-mails. He seems pretty nice to me. Asks what I want the car to do or not do. Then sends me a program to make it act that way. Of course I understood going into it that the tunes would depend on my feedback and it would take time to get things completely lined out. We are still working on a few bugs, but overall I have been very happy with his service. If people think that the tuners are hard now, step back to a car from 13 years agos. They really suck because you have to have a chip programed. Give feedback to the tuner and then wait for the mail to deliver your next ship. Could take months to get a good tune, not to mention the trouble of tearing the pcm open each time to replace the chip. Programers are a lot better in that way. Download a tune, hook it up (no dismantling of things in most cases) Flash the ecm and you on your way. Much much quicker.
 
Quik LS said:
Arron - I'm not trying to bust your chops - when you say -


- you post that the XCal killed your trannie - now it does not appear to be true.

when you say -


just going back only 2 months of your posts.... much of it is racing and beating on the car. A car with lots of miles on it.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=211784&postcount=4

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=207903&postcount=12
Im almost 100% positive that I race my car more than anyone on this site...
So yea, I'm done suping up, racing, and beating on the LS....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=208227&postcount=21

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=206121&postcount=6
Not trying to butt in but I've raced quite a few WRXs and been killed every time....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=205872&postcount=14
I've killed so many modded tiburons...the only one that beat me was a custom turbo "tuscani" built to the teeth...of course it wasn't even a race...i didnt even want to do it.​


when you say -


Torrie's 1000hp twin-turbo Ford GT is a fairly good demostration of his tuning ability.

He also has another business of strickly SRT tuning - vipers, ...etc.

I understand you are upset over your initial conversations with Torrie - but please.....
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So I wasn't the only one thinking this.
 
LincolnTech38 said:
Yeah great let ford/warranty company pay for your screw up. Man up and pay for the trans yourself.

Thanks for taking money out of my pocket.
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How about Ford "Man Up" and let me spary 100 shot with out having to worry about blowing my rear if i happen get traction!!!:D
 
Quik LS said:
Well - since you mentioned me by name....

You been running your LS hard for the last few months - recently coming off the dragstrip. That is hard on your car, transmission and rear-end.

You've been complaining about the lack of performance you received/not received from the XCal since you got it.

Ever think that your transmission was already at the start of a problem and beating it up on the track put it over the line?

It's easy to blame things.

I blame my XCal for excessive rear tire tread wear.

I blame myslef when I am hard on my car and it breaks - which I have done many, many times (I am a slow learner).
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How does the XCal cause excessive rear tread wear?
 
VanDarela said:
How about Ford "Man Up" and let me spary 100 shot with out having to worry about blowing my rear if i happen get traction!!!:D
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Dan - I know you are joking. no one really expects the stock rear-end to handle 50% more than stock rating - right?

I mean it would be nice is we all could shove 20psi of boost and another 150shot of N2O down the stock 4-door lux-sedan driveline.... :rolleyes:
 
VanDarela said:
How does the XCal cause excessive rear tread wear?
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i don't know - but I swear I spin my tires more since the Xcal - I blame Torrie's tune.
 
why would you not use the warenty, it's like not using your auto insurance when you get in an accedent because you were speeding by 5mph.
Eamonn
 
jumpman6235 said:
are you serious? do you not know that this is a VERY common problem for the LS, meaning its not just another used car thing, it is flaws made by Ford, of course they wont do a recall because they will have to dish out major $$$$, so instead we are stuck paying for it... also your telling me i shouldve bought a new LS?? wouldnt the problem still arise in the future? Your saying a used Ford isnt reliable, so nobody should buy one?.. if your buying a brand new car you better be in it for a long time, cuz the second you leave that lot your resale goes down big time
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Yes......I'm serious. It's a used car and if you don't want to deal with those types of problems, than don't buy that used car. And I don't think you understand what a recall is. A recall is issued if there is a safety concern as a result of a faulty component. If they are just repairs such as valve cover gaskets, etc, than there is no safety concern and thus no recall.

Again I say, welcome to used car ownership. If you're that unhappy with the amount of repairs this car requires, than you should have done some research on it like educated people do when making a car purchase.

USED CAR=YOUR PROBLEM
 
DLS8K I sort of understand your point but I think you are taking it to an extreme. Coil problems - DANGEROUS..refer to my previous threads to see why. These VC gaskets should have triggered a recall. Transmission issues - DANGEROUS. Now you are right in that people buying these cars should have the means to deal with those problems...or find another car. However i'd also argue that EXTENDED WARRANTY = SOMEBODY ELSE's PROBLEM.
 
Quik LS said:
Arron - I'm not trying to bust your chops - when you say -


- you post that the XCal killed your trannie - now it does not appear to be true.

when you say -


just going back only 2 months of your posts.... much of it is racing and beating on the car. A car with lots of miles on it.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=211784&postcount=4

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=207903&postcount=12
Im almost 100% positive that I race my car more than anyone on this site...
So yea, I'm done suping up, racing, and beating on the LS....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=208227&postcount=21

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=206121&postcount=6
Not trying to butt in but I've raced quite a few WRXs and been killed every time....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showpost.php?p=205872&postcount=14
I've killed so many modded tiburons...the only one that beat me was a custom turbo "tuscani" built to the teeth...of course it wasn't even a race...i didnt even want to do it.​


when you say -


Torrie's 1000hp twin-turbo Ford GT is a fairly good demostration of his tuning ability.

He also has another business of strickly SRT tuning - vipers, ...etc.

I understand you are upset over your initial conversations with Torrie - but please.....
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HAHAHA....someone got their bitch card pulled!!!
 
beaups said:
DLS8K I sort of understand your point but I think you are taking it to an extreme. Coil problems - DANGEROUS..refer to my previous threads to see why. These VC gaskets should have triggered a recall. Transmission issues - DANGEROUS. Now you are right in that people buying these cars should have the means to deal with those problems...or find another car. However i'd also argue that EXTENDED WARRANTY = SOMEBODY ELSE's PROBLEM.
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You have to understand....I spent close to 5000 dollars in the year that I owned my LS.
1-valve cover gaskets and coils
2-solenoid pack and valve body
3-thermostat
4-cooling fan pump
5-wheel bearing/wheel speed sensor
6-ball joints
7-brakes
8-door lock actuator
9-window regulators (2)
10-clock spring
11-countless other items that I can't remember

So I am well aware of the problems associated with used car ownership........it's not cheap. It is especially not cheap for the Lincoln LS. As for the recalls for the valve cover gaskets and transmission problems, I don't see how they cause a threat to the driver......I honestly don't.
 
ur on the onramp going onto a freeway..give it some gas, to merge in.... wait ur car wont go past 30mph, because ur cylinders are missfiring.... theres your rear end gone
--Ball joints also need a recall

EDIT: clockspring needs recall too...huge safety hazard
 
DLS8K said:
If you're that unhappy with the amount of repairs this car requires, than you should have done some research on it like educated people do when making a car purchase.
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DLS8K said:
You have to understand....I spent close to 5000 dollars in the year that I owned my LS.
1-valve cover gaskets and coils
2-solenoid pack and valve body
3-thermostat
4-cooling fan pump
5-wheel bearing/wheel speed sensor
6-ball joints
7-brakes
8-door lock actuator
9-window regulators (2)
10-clock spring
11-countless other items that I can't remember
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are you saying, you knew you were going to spend $5K in repairs? ... or are you just an uneducated person when it comes to buying used cars?
 
jumpman6235 said:
Ball joints also need a recall
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they were covered under a recall

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V359001
Recall Data: 11/03/2000
Components: SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
Units Affected: 82300
2000/2001 LINCOLN LS SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
Recall Date: 11/03/2000

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.

Consequence:
IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE TWO BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS. VEHICLES WITH LOOSE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS WILL EITHER HAVE THE FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, OR IF NECESSARY, THE BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED.

Potential Units Affected: 82300
 
Quik LS said:
Dan - I know you are joking. no one really expects the stock rear-end to handle 50% more than stock rating - right?

I mean it would be nice is we all could shove 20psi of boost and another 150shot of N2O down the stock 4-door lux-sedan driveline.... :rolleyes:
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Of course im joking... but really c'mon, when building a Luxury "sport" Sedan who will be competeing with Dodge, Chrystler, BMW, Benz, Pontiac, Acura etc. They all have "sport" sedans.. and have extensive aftermarket parts to giv'em power. Why couldn't they "man up" and give us at least a stronger tranny/rear to keep up with those other guys. When i blow my reaer or tranny from putting too much :nos: through it, I'm going right to the dealer with my mom and complaining!!!..... lol, Im just playing around, i broke my ankle and im just laying in bed with a bottle of vicodin and a 12 pack of Corona:tmi: reading this depressing thread seeing people going back and forth talking :q about each other... but seriously lincoln couldv'e put a little more effort into the LS... Just trying to cheer up the thread a little. Tomorrow i'll read it with a head ache and see how dumb i sound. Plus i just realized there are more smily faces doing different things. :C and i dont even have one!!
 
sorry to hear about the ankle - hope it came for mashing the go-pedal!!!
 
ball joints recall.. was this for only the 00? or 00-02?
also quik.. do you have the list of TSB's with all the dealer info
 
Quik LS said:
sorry to hear about the ankle - hope it came for mashing the go-pedal!!!
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I wish!!! It came from being a drunk fool wrestling with friends outside a club in Manhattan:drunk: ...good thing it was the left ankle. I can still mash the pedal.
 
Oh one thing (sorry off topic) but everyone in the whole club/foum is here right now so why not take advantage. I just bought a set of eyebrows for the 03+ LS, but i never seen anyone have them. Does anyboddy have a picture of what they will look like?:GotPics:
 
jumpman6235 said:
are you saying, you knew you were going to spend $5K in repairs? ... or are you just an uneducated person when it comes to buying used cars?
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I was well aware of the potential problems and was willing to accept them. Did I want to have to shell out close to 5000 dollars worth of repairs? No. But did I expect to spend money fixing the problems? Yes.
 
jumpman6235 said:
ball joints recall.. was this for only the 00? or 00-02?
also quik.. do you have the list of TSB's with all the dealer info
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the recall I posted says 2000/2001

the LLSOC has all the TSBs - but it's a paid site so I can't repost them here - the TSBs cost them money.
 
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