Got the bar on just in time for the trip. Handles very well. Gosh I love this car. No, I'm not sleeping in it tonight.:glol

Congrats.

See you soon. Now get some sleep!:sleep

Got the bar on just in time for the trip. Handles very well. Gosh I love this car. No, I'm not sleeping in it tonight.:glol

You got it in with a few days to spare, perfect time for a few test drives with it before the trip.

Got the bar on just in time for the trip. Handles very well. Gosh I love this car. No, I'm not sleeping in it tonight.:glol

Galen,

Have you had it out on the road yet to 'feel' the difference? See ya Thursday in Mt. Vernon, you can let me know then.

Cubby558:cool

Are you kidding? Heck yes I've had it out. To give you an idea. I have a large entrance into my business from the main road out front. I turned that corner at 45 without drifting. I had to get out of the car and check to see if I had driven through some glue. ;) My sister-in-law wanted to go for a ride today I didn't want to go fast on the freeway, (any car can go fast) so on the clover leaf I had her head over in my lap. :thumbs I mean from going around the corner that is.

Galen, what year is your XLR? How difficult what it to add the rear stablilizer bar? Are there mounting holes and brackets already on the frame? Thanks.

Well, there are all the holes to mount it. You will need a list of parts that are already listed on this site. The total cost was something like 178.00 Thats the bar the two links at the ends of the bar the bolts and mounting brackets with rubber grommet's. It took me about 1 hour that included lifting the car. I had no directions so I went to the Corsa exhaust web site and they have directions for installing the pipes. But it shows the stabilizer bar in a few of the photos. That was enough for me to turn the bar right side up and mount it. Hope this helps. You can buy it from Bruce thats on this site. He's in service at a Cadillac dealer. But he will be at BG this weekend. Or I can take some pictures for you and you can see how easy it really is. I better get to bed, got to get up and hit the road.

Thanks, Galen. I should have check my FSM. There is a picture in the book. Have a safe trip and a good time in BG.

When adding the stabalizer bar, what benefits have you noticed? I assume better handling but curious about more specifics.

Thanks.

Where on this site is the listing of part numbers required to install the stabilizer Bar?

15806422......stablilizer bar
15907003......link
10317560......bushing
15142776......bracket
11515775......bolt
11516078......nut
These numbers came from GM Parts Direct.com. Part numbers are packaged in quanties of 1 so, you need 2 of everything execpt the stablilizer bar.

15806422......stablilizer bar
15907003......link
10317560......bushing
15142776......bracket
11515775......bolt
11516078......nut
These numbers came from GM Parts Direct.com. Part numbers are packaged in quanties of 1 so, you need 2 of everything execpt the stablilizer bar.
you'll need 4 nuts and 4 bolts

No, just two bolts. You use the bottom bolt that holds the lower control arm, thats what the two nuts are for. It shows that setup in the FSM. There is plenty of bolt left on the lower control arm to place the bushing bracket on with the nut.

No, just two bolts. You use the bottom bolt that holds the lower control arm, thats what the two nuts are for. It shows that setup in the FSM. There is plenty of bolt left on the lower control arm to place the bushing bracket on with the nut.
Thanks for the Part Numbers. How much difference did you notice in the Ride and handling?

I haven`t gotten the parts on my car yet. I ordered the parts on line at GM Parts Direct.com and it will take a few days to get to me. $131.00 including freight. I buy nearly all my part online, its way cheaper.

I ordered my bar kit 2.5 weeks ago from the shop you guys had on line. Does it always take this long for these parts or do you all think so many want them that they are getting harder to obtain? It took 4 weeks to get touch up paint! jim

Yes it takes awhile but, I figure that into the new part. I don`t need to have the part right now. Besides I have two more Cadillacs to drive if one goes down. GM Parts Direct is a chevolet dealer and has to get the part from Cadillac.

I ordered my bar kit 2.5 weeks ago from the shop you guys had on line. Does it always take this long for these parts or do you all think so many want them that they are getting harder to obtain? It took 4 weeks to get touch up paint! jim

They are getting harder to obtain. My neighbor in Cary ordered one for his 2005 and it is currently on backorder. Might suggest to try Corvette part # although it might be a bit stiffer than the Cadillac. (ZO6 bar would be my next upgrade)

Regards,

Elfred

Here is a view that Rufcar wanted to see. http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6826/xlrtrip021hf5.jpg Then the connection http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/1076/xlrtrip020mt9.jpg and the end link BTW I looked at a 2004 vette that came into my business today that had 2K miles on it. I crawled under the rearend and looked at the stabilizer bar. It was half the sized of mine. Little bitty thing.

Thanks Galen, Like they say a picture's worth not redoing something 3 times over!! The wife driving her car the next 2 days out of town so I plan on doing the bar on fri. My calipers turned out perfect. I used the Eastwoods Black gloss epoxy and I 1st buffed polished the letters then cleaned everything before painting. The exhaust is the next thing im thinking about. Too many other car project 1st. Thanks again Galen. Jim

Talk about showing your dirty laundry! When are you going to clean under there? :lol :lol

Galen, it was great to be able to meet you in person at Bowling Green.

All our best to you,
Ed and Sandra

If I had bought it new, and I had a lift, It would be cleaner. But I'm not anal about the underneath side. And yes it was great to meet you-all. I forgot to mention, Hahn's, the stabilizer bar and a "made in Germany" tag on it.

Galen, Put the bar on today took longer to get the lables and glue off the bar, then putting the bar on!! Whole job less than an 1hr. Went for a ride took a 35 mph snake turn road at 75 and 80 in 2nd and 3rd like nothing. I know I could easily push it through there faster but id need to be heel and toe'n it and the computer ride does not like that! Besides whats the point. I have 2 Porsches for that! Thanks for the fantastic low price improvement. Makes me wonder why they never put them on at the factory. The basic ride does not change very much! Its still a Cadillac ride and not a vette. Just handles a ton better.
Adelle said she likes the exhaust sound the way it is and since its her car and I wont upgrade it. So now, other than maintance and fixing the heat problem a little I guess I'll move on to another car project. Oh ya I almost forgot I have to playaround with that silly wind baffel. Maybe put zinc paint on the rotars too! Thanks again Jim

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/rufcar/DSC00570.jpg

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I like the black ... looks really good, Rufcar. Nice job.

Man Jimbo, good job on the Calipers! I am glad you like the bar...it really makes the car more fun (funner?) to drive. My wife even noticed the difference as her comments were " the XLR doesn't sashay in the back like it used to". Aren't our wives intuitive.;) That's what makes me love her more every day.:angel

Happy Handling...

Regards,

Elfred


Fred

P.S. Get some powder or something for your roadrash....or it will just get worse! <:-0

Elfred, Its actually curb rash and bad But cubby sold me 2 brand new rims. Ill change them out over winter. jim

The wife fessed up to curb rash just before Rendezvous.........beware of those ankle-high drive through bank tellers curbs!

Are there any known home-remedies? I know that I can probably go to a rim dealer and have it polished out, but hate the $$$$$$$$. Has anyone had success doing it themselves?

you can use A dremmel tool and grind , buff and polish them out. I would have but with the 2 new rims I dont really care. Good Luck jim

Lola's Mom, scroll down a few posts. You will find what you want.

Lola's Mom, scroll down a few posts. You will find what you want.

Okay, Galen ..... I'll keep looking :crazy

This Sat AM, got Ben's (XLR28) stabilzer bar on. Went on quite easily, too easy!!! It was FUN!!! But because it too easy the fun is over too fast (darn). some pictures!

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The "boys" as my wife says, under the car.

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http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/popbigguy/Picture2007013Medium.jpg
Both XLR's. Ben's on the right. See the shiny part under the pipes? The bolt ups for the bar.

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All done! Standing by the cars

Chad

Awesome! Congratulations .... now ... calipers????

So, you used drive up ramp jacks??? Great idea!

I wished I could have come up and helped with the install guy's. But it looks like you got it done before I could get out the driveway.

Las Vegas Dave got his installed this morning as well. I bet the parts plant is freakin out.:D

I got a set of the 67" race ramps ( http://www.raceramps.com/store/default.asp ).
Not cheap!! But they sure work good!
Galen,,,Hope everything is going good for you! That've been cool to have you up here to help, but like you said,,, the backing out of your drive way would take longer than the time to put the bar on. If Corsa ever get it's together for the V, maybe you can help me put a set of them on.
Chad

You bet Chad. We took a cruz out with three vetts this evening along the Missouri river up to Atchison Ks. A great river road run. With dinner outside. Coming back I blew by the vetts along the flat river bottom roads. We all had two way walkie talkies and they ask what kind of pipes I had on. They said they sounded great when I flew by. Remember KY. Chad? The XLR was a hit tonight. None had ever seen one.

And the list just keeps on growing ...

1. 67" race ramps
2. Jack pucks
3. ????

Thanks, guys ....

:glol :glol

Looks like you guys GOTTER DONE!!! I was wondering why there were so many naps under the car...... and where is the BEER?????

Let us know how you like the change verses the stock set up.

Regards

Jerry

All -

Thanks for the great information in this post. I just ordered my parts today. Will give me something to do in the garage when the Florida temp dips down in the evenings!! lol

All -

Thanks for the great information in this post. I just ordered my parts today. Will give me something to do in the garage when the Florida temp dips down in the evenings!! lol

Better plan another project to go along with the sway bar .... only takes a few minutes! :rolleyes (I know because I watched my husband do it!)
RA

Better plan another project to go along with the sway bar .... only takes a few minutes! :rolleyes (I know because I watched my husband do it!)
RA

I hope you at least held the beer for Ray while you supervised!!!!!:cheers

I hope you at least held the beer for Ray while you supervised!!!!!:cheers

Beer in one hand .... champagne in the other! :cheers

Looks like you guys GOTTER DONE!!! I was wondering why there were so many naps under the car...... and where is the BEER?????

Let us know how you like the change verses the stock set up.

Regards

Jerry


Jerry - I see you are in JAX - just moved here last summer from Indy. PM if you want to get the XLR out for a 'playdate'...lol


Sully

Jerry - I see you are in JAX - just moved here last summer from Indy. PM if you want to get the XLR out for a 'playdate'...lol


Sully

Which local dealer do you use??

Where are you located?? Northside Ssouthside or Beaches??

Caly lives here too.

I happen to like Indy alot (except for todays footballl game) REAL NICE people. The war memorial downtown is one of my favorites. I used to "live at the Columia club and walk around the circle to work for about a year off and on.

Regards

Which local dealer do you use??

Where are you located?? Northside Ssouthside or Beaches??

Caly lives here too.


Regards

I am in Mandarin. Off Julington Creek Road one mile east of San Jose Blvd.

I purchased it from Nolan about 3 weeks ago. My leased 05 STS was in for service and with only a few months left I was checking out the 08 STS for lease. I told the sales rep if you get an 05 on the lot let me know....she said we just got one and the rest was history!

I have been using a mix of Nolan and Parker in St. Augustine.

Just ordered mine tonite. maybe sometime in Jan. I'll get it in and on. I spoke with parts and they have everything in stock and will ship immediately. Also got the material to paint the brake calipers, hope to get that job done this weekend. We'll see if time permits. I'll let you know when it's finished. Bill (ocool)

Just ordered mine tonite. maybe sometime in Jan. I'll get it in and on. I spoke with parts and they have everything in stock and will ship immediately. Also got the material to paint the brake calipers, hope to get that job done this weekend. We'll see if time permits. I'll let you know when it's finished. Bill (ocool)

You are lucky they have everything in stock. They must have just gotten it. I ordered mine 3 weeks ago, and received confirmation that they shipped 12/18. I should have them on my the weekend! woohoo

Stabilizer bar and parts arrived yesterday. Now just to get a six pack to take to the neighbors house so I can use his ramps!

Installed the bar Went great. Thanks for the specs for tightening down the bolts!!!! Took it for a ride, feels nice going through a turn! worth the fun.

Installed the bar Went great. Thanks for the specs for tightening down the bolts!!!! Took it for a ride, feels nice going through a turn! worth the fun.

Did I miss the specs for this? Are these posted. I am putting my bar on on Tuesday.

I cant remeber who posted, however good guide

According to the Service Manual for the XLR-V, the rear stabilizer shaft link nuts are to be tightened to 76 N-m (56 lb. ft.). The stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts are 65 N-m (49 lb. ft.) and the shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 N-m (70 lb. ft.).

Good luck!

got mine installed this past weekend. Noticed a nice difference taking corners. Wonder why they didn't have this on the car? guess the bean counters were at it again. Also got the calipers painted. Used an apoxy kit for calipers, turned out great, looks like they are powder coated, and I used my dremel tool to polish the xlr on the front calipers. My car is platinum and I have the chrome corvette zo6 type spoke wheel. the red calipers look sharp. I think I'm done for now, I have the v-mesh grill and corsa exhaust. Now it not only sounds good, but really looks good too. Bill (ocool)

Good for you Bill!

i wanna see some pictures ...plz

wat abt rotar..did u change it to new holed roter?

no I didn't. I'll wait until the time comes for a replacement of the rotors or if they ever need to be turned. No reason to go to the expense now. the stock rotors look just fine. Bill (ocool)

I just found this change elsewhere in the forum and thought this would be the best place to add the update. There is a larger diameter stabilizer bar available(same price at gmpartsdirect.com of 50.01). I do not know the difference in diameters. This would be a good place for the owners of the smaller (P/N 15806422) and larger (P/N 10339124) bars to measure and record the results. I've ordered the smaller bar but will upgrade if the size warrants it.

Cheers,

CCC

Ordered all the parts and the larger bar was on back order so I ordered the smaller one. Just installed it. I'm not sure regarding the torque on the top bolts holding the rubber gromet just bottom out so I do not know if torque comes into to play on that one.

ok, just installed mine over the weekend, the links DID NOT come with nuts so you need 6 nuts not 2. But lucky for me I had some nuts to fit and was a piece of cake to install. Does handle much better and didn't notice any difference in the ride.