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By the way the Stones are great in the twisties if you haven't noticed.
Regards,
Airwolf
http://www.bonforums.com/sales/naias_2002dst.htm
Wes
As I've previously mentioned, my computer is at work. Since I have all of next week off, I won't be able to read anything till I'm back on the 26th. Therefore, the somewhat early wishes for next week.
Tony
The car is only 7 months old. Does anyone know what may be the problem? The dealership did fix it within 24 hrs. I was very, very happy with their service. If anyone wants to buy a Lincoln in So. Cal., buy it at Galpin!! Their service is excellent!
Welcome to the Lincoln LS Enthusiasts Club! The LS is an awesome automobile, a perfect mix for those who love performance oriented driving but also want luxury. The LS makes the trip from here to there more pleasurable. The truth is, I have had quite a few problems with my first LS and now have a few with my second one. In most cases the problems are do to the fact that the LS is all new in design from the ground up. This new design gave the LS the platform that makes the LS a world-class luxury automobile. I truly believe Lincoln is working on the known issues that plague some of us, and through our input they have made quite a few changes already. Some dealers are fantastic while others are horrendous, and this is something that they need to be addresse. I think Lincoln is listening and Lincoln does care. If not I wouldn't be highly involved in the LLSOC www.llsoc.com. I love the car and enjoy the camaraderie with all those who post here and on the LLSOC site. With great people, a fantastic car, and a company that listens, rest assured you purchased the right car. Please take time to check out www.llsoc.com, The information that is provided there is invaluable to every LS owner.
cat88,
There is a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) pertaining to your rear windows, which states that both should be replaced if one fails, but since the newest part is not out yet, you are better off waiting till if and when it fails.
Tom
LLSOC Member
NJ Chapter
Scott
LLSOC Member
235/50ZR17 96 W (circled)
So I guess the W is the speed rating. If so, what the heck does the Z mean? I thought that was normally the speed rating.
m87 - any ideas?
Around here, the five local dealers have about four in total, and I don't think any have the Sport package.
About a month ago, every dealer had white, non-sport V8s -- not exactly a great selection. :-)
I would never in my wildest dreams go up against a Corvette. I know how it's designed and the weight to power ratio leaves the LS in the weeds. The kid in his 300 ZX was an under construction project. In fact I'd never drive his ride at the speeds he did, especially through the bends. The camber on his back wheels was so far off you could see the tires barely clear the fender lip. The front fenders were flapping in the breeze.
My message was it's the total package that counts, not just an engine. That's why the Vette does everything as well as it does - as does the LS for it's intended purpose.
Tony
When we bought the LS,a co-worker at my wifes office went out the same day and bought a fully tricked out LS with ground effects, spoilers, custom wheels etc. He's never driven it over 70.
Her boss in the same office buys a new Vette every 3 years. We were talking top end one day and he said he once had one of his Vettes up to 85!! and he's a middle aged guy.
Not everyone that buys a car does so for its performance features. There are a least a half dozen new Vettes in my neighborhood that have never been out in the rain never mind smoking rubber.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/general/speed.htm
It appears that W (168) and Y (186) rated tires are also Z rated (149+), just more specific. They didn't anticipate needing anything higher than Z. It's a little confusing.
I was confused and thought W was a lower speed rating than Z. Actually the speed rating itself didn't bother me - I was thinking that lower speed rating would equal better tread life.
The treadwear number on your tires (would guess about 220) will give you some indication of tread life, but as you know 20K in the twisties and WOT at the stop lights don't wear tires the same as 20K cruising the interstates.
They have all the Ford OEM stereo equipment.
I tried them out on a few backroads this afternoon. They're definitely a little bit smoother, especially on less than perfect pavement and the dry handling seems to be just as good if not slightly better. Wet traction should be even better. They're not cheap but in this case I think you get what you pay for. Especially if the treadwear lives up to the rating.
The Pilot HX MXM4 is also available in 235/50R17. I think it's the new OE tire for the Tbird and I presume the LS in the near future. It's $190 instead of $212 for the pilot sport A/S.
To each his own, though. If the Bimmer is what floats your boat, then by all means buy it. It's a very nice vehicle. Each of us should have the car the he or she wants; I really like my LS and haven't regretted its purchase for a second.
(Note to akirby Re: V8 #5779. You're right, of course, about the LS V8 being a derivative of the AJV8. Thanks for the reminder; my bad.)
I'm replacing them with the same.
This tire at Firestone is around $125 so I'm doing the Tire Rack bit.
Haven't had it back on the interstate, but I cranked it up above 80 to check and there were absolutely no vibrations. Rock solid! (And it was barely noticeable before.) AT 27,000 miles - the tread looks great (5 - wheel rotation, though.)
I'm probably going to be ordering a back-up set of the stones next year.
Step on the gas and you can hear the engine just begging for max air!
The 2000 airbox is Soooo different in the design of the way the air came in. It (2000) comes in from the side (hole in the frame) and the plastic tube goes along the entire length of the airbox and makes a 180 into the opposite side of the box. Seems kinda crazy once you see the 2002 design.
The 2002 airbox also came with a new Mass Airflow Sensor attached. I'm wondering if it is a different part than the 2000 model. I do have a question for anyone that has the 2002 airbox. The rubber lip that butts up to the frame (where the 2000 got its air) came with the rubber molded as such that it covers half of the opening. Can/should I cut this away for more airflow?? The hole was wide open before.
I had my sister give it a couple WOT runs away from and towards me in a parking lot. Really made me appreciate the anti squat/anti dive as came to an abrupt stop beside me and the LS remained level the whole time!
What a car!
Next step - "Operation - Free the Exhaust"
rgnmstr - the stones are good tires for the LS. Up to about 20K that is. Can't compare them to the Bridgestones. At the tirerack price they're a steal. After 20K they don't do well in the wet, though and they're a little harsh on less than perfect pavement. But they're grippy and quiet.
I had firestones on a 93 explorer and haven't liked them since. So I opted for the Michelins. A much better tire but triple the price. Checkbook's lighter but I sleep better at night. It's a personal thing.
I like the Firehawks a lot, for reasons I've posted numerous times. At $69 they are hard to beat, and I'll probably order another set as soon as I mount these. I think mine get driven pretty hard around corners almost daily, but after reading Ray's response I feel like a lightweight.:)
What did it cost you?
I went ahead and opened my 2001 airbox up to go along with K&N and it sounds great! I have a non-sport v6 and it now sounds like a troaty v8 at WOT.
1) They have them in stock and need to get rid of them. If they were ordering them from the factory new they probably would not be discounted so heavily.
2) Bad publicity for the Firestone name in general. IIRC the discounts came shortly after the Wilderness A/T fiasco. Prior to that they were just over $100 but I don't remember exactly.
3) NOBODY else uses that size tire. The Jags used Pirellis (IIRC - it's definitely not Firestones) and the new Tbird uses Michelin. Only the Sport LS used these tires so there is not much of a market for them.
It's possible (and even likely) that tirerack.com is blowing these out below their cost just to get rid of them. Other than being a little harsh on irregular pavement and only lasting 20K - 30K there's nothing wrong with them.
I hope that explains it...
Members of the LLSOC can view pics on the website.
Does anyone know if tires are OK to store for a few years? Will the rubber degrade?
Joe
Member LLSOC
John
Member LLSOC
I've got 23.5K miles on my Firestones (5-wheel rotation), and they look like they've got at least another 10K in them. Of course, in the desert, I'm willing to run them down to the wear bars, and maybe a little beyond. If I lived in the homeland, I'd figure 30K max. Pretty good tires. I too may be in the market for a new set at $276, even if I have to store them for most of the next year.
Riez -- Enjoy your new 540! I'm willing to bet you've bought it by now. If not, oh well. I too prefer the red, and have been enjoying your comments on the G35 and other boards. While trying (for the umpteenth time) to stuff the mystery material that Lincoln uses to line the trunk with back into position today, I wondered if the BMW troops have to put up with this kind of stuff. While how the trunk looks isn't the end-all and be-all of owning a vehicle, I've had more than my share of entertainment just trying to put the lining back where it belongs. I actually use the trunk, and the fold-down seats weekly, since I carry my bicycle back there a lot.
It'll be interesting to see what you can sell a 540 with three more years on it for, relative to a 3-year old LS V6. Check back in 2004.
Scott
LLSOC Member