quick ls.... ? about the clear corners
el es
09-18-2004, 03:49 PM
Did you make the clear corners yourself or did you pick em' up off of ebay? Also what spring kit did you use if you don't mind my asking.
At any rate your LS looks sharp as a tack and black should be the only color the LS is offered in.
At any rate your LS looks sharp as a tack and black should be the only color the LS is offered in.
Quik_LS
09-18-2004, 06:22 PM
Did you make the clear corners yourself or did you pick em' up off of ebay? Also what spring kit did you use if you don't mind my asking.
At any rate your LS looks sharp as a tack and black should be the only color the LS is offered in.
thanx.
yes - did the clear corners and angle-eyes (like a bimmer) myself.
On older LSes they used 'grey glue' to seal the headlamps together, which can be loosened in the oven at 250 degrees for 10mins. Once apart you simply snap out the amber lens.
This was also the major reason many of the older LSes had problem with the headlamps fogging.
The newer LSes use a black glue - and is very very difficult to seperate.
At any rate your LS looks sharp as a tack and black should be the only color the LS is offered in.
thanx.
yes - did the clear corners and angle-eyes (like a bimmer) myself.
On older LSes they used 'grey glue' to seal the headlamps together, which can be loosened in the oven at 250 degrees for 10mins. Once apart you simply snap out the amber lens.
This was also the major reason many of the older LSes had problem with the headlamps fogging.
The newer LSes use a black glue - and is very very difficult to seperate.
el es
09-19-2004, 01:40 AM
I repeated the steps tinight, except the eyes, and it was a snap. I have a 00 v6 which had the grey adhesive. My wife thought I wa nuts when she came in the kitchenm and found me baking my head lamp.
I love those demon eyes and have given some strong consideration to usng them but really want to knock a inch or so of the height of the car first.
Looks like your has been lowered a bit and would like to know if it has or if it is just the kit. Thanks agaiun for the information and the motivation.
Black!
I love those demon eyes and have given some strong consideration to usng them but really want to knock a inch or so of the height of the car first.
Looks like your has been lowered a bit and would like to know if it has or if it is just the kit. Thanks agaiun for the information and the motivation.
Black!
Quik_LS
09-19-2004, 09:46 AM
Yes - I'm lowered 2" on all corners.
There are a few kits for the LS out there. I use InTrax - good name - mostly from the import scene. Paid $230~
http://www.seffects.com/search/auto_subcategory.asp?manufacturer=Lincoln&search=Lincoln+Ls&MenuSubCategory=Lowering+Springs&MainCategory=Suspension&type_id=1
There are a few kits for the LS out there. I use InTrax - good name - mostly from the import scene. Paid $230~
http://www.seffects.com/search/auto_subcategory.asp?manufacturer=Lincoln&search=Lincoln+Ls&MenuSubCategory=Lowering+Springs&MainCategory=Suspension&type_id=1
el es
09-19-2004, 03:24 PM
Cool. Thanks for the lead.
Are there any collateral components I should think about replacing when I do lower it?
Are there any collateral components I should think about replacing when I do lower it?
Quik_LS
09-19-2004, 05:20 PM
Cool. Thanks for the lead.
Are there any collateral components I should think about replacing when I do lower it?
you have to do a whell alignment. Don't sweat the fact that you can't get it back exactly - all of us that lowered our LS are between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees out. You can't adjust the rear camber at all.
just rotate your tires frequently.
Are there any collateral components I should think about replacing when I do lower it?
you have to do a whell alignment. Don't sweat the fact that you can't get it back exactly - all of us that lowered our LS are between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees out. You can't adjust the rear camber at all.
just rotate your tires frequently.
el es
09-19-2004, 05:46 PM
I seem to wear through the treads rather quickly any way but I will certainly step up the rotation and balanc schedule.
Have you noticed any tire rubbing on the wheel well? Also, do those springs come in any color other that Purple? My mother in law would love the but I on the other hand well I may have to pay extra for the eibach kit.
I swapped out a lot of bulbs this weekend. Man if they didn't miss the boat for ease of access when it comes to the corner bulbs and interior lights. My finger tips are sore as h e dbl hockey sticks. I replaced the license plate bulbs as well.
Would it have been too much to ask to have them document the instructions for these blbs in the owners manual. I am a staunch RTFM guy and felt the system let me down big time on these little but difficult replacements.
I'd rather remove the head light of 30 LS's and bake them and for seperation to remove the orange lenses then rebake and reseal than to have to replace the interior bulbs in on LS. :screwy:
Have you noticed any tire rubbing on the wheel well? Also, do those springs come in any color other that Purple? My mother in law would love the but I on the other hand well I may have to pay extra for the eibach kit.
I swapped out a lot of bulbs this weekend. Man if they didn't miss the boat for ease of access when it comes to the corner bulbs and interior lights. My finger tips are sore as h e dbl hockey sticks. I replaced the license plate bulbs as well.
Would it have been too much to ask to have them document the instructions for these blbs in the owners manual. I am a staunch RTFM guy and felt the system let me down big time on these little but difficult replacements.
I'd rather remove the head light of 30 LS's and bake them and for seperation to remove the orange lenses then rebake and reseal than to have to replace the interior bulbs in on LS. :screwy:
el es
09-19-2004, 05:51 PM
have you fooled with changing the light color of the gauges?
Quik_LS
09-19-2004, 11:19 PM
have you fooled with changing the light color of the gauges?
Yes - I installed white face guages that have a blue/red lighting. They match my AutoMeter C2 blue lit gauges in my a-pillar gauge pod.
You can find the white face gauges on LLSOC.com's store or once in a while on e-bay.
Yes - I installed white face guages that have a blue/red lighting. They match my AutoMeter C2 blue lit gauges in my a-pillar gauge pod.
You can find the white face gauges on LLSOC.com's store or once in a while on e-bay.
el es
09-20-2004, 03:51 PM
how tough is it to replace? I am gun shy after replacing my interior bulbs .
Quik_LS
09-20-2004, 06:07 PM
how tough is it to replace? I am gun shy after replacing my interior bulbs .
easy to replace - but time consuming since you have to pull apart alot of the dash.
easy to replace - but time consuming since you have to pull apart alot of the dash.
el es
09-20-2004, 07:05 PM
I might save that for the winter when it is pleasant to work out side. Thanks for all the information.
el es
09-20-2004, 08:24 PM
Wow those clear corners really light up well and I love the way the light during the day reacts with the buld and the lense.
I swapped my interior lights with red and it looks great and is most functional. being a seafaring fellow I have always thought the interior lights should be red any way because white light at night is way too bright.
That and the fact that my LS is black makes it too cool for skewl. We all know lincolns look best in black so that gave me an advantage right off the batt...... any way..... Just having one of those I love my eL eS moments. I really appreciate the tech tips on the clear corners. Picture do them no justice.
I swapped my interior lights with red and it looks great and is most functional. being a seafaring fellow I have always thought the interior lights should be red any way because white light at night is way too bright.
That and the fact that my LS is black makes it too cool for skewl. We all know lincolns look best in black so that gave me an advantage right off the batt...... any way..... Just having one of those I love my eL eS moments. I really appreciate the tech tips on the clear corners. Picture do them no justice.
Quik_LS
09-20-2004, 09:55 PM
Good for you!!
Take a look at these:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/SilverStarSignal/default.htm
They are clear (little bluish) but turn yellow when lit - so are DOT legal. That way you do now have the 'egg yolk' look with your new clear corners. You can get them at O'Reilly Automotive for $20.
Take a look at these:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/SilverStarSignal/default.htm
They are clear (little bluish) but turn yellow when lit - so are DOT legal. That way you do now have the 'egg yolk' look with your new clear corners. You can get them at O'Reilly Automotive for $20.
el es
09-21-2004, 08:15 AM
Good for you!!
Take a look at these:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/SilverStarSignal/default.htm
They are clear (little bluish) but turn yellow when lit - so are DOT legal. That way you do now have the 'egg yolk' look with your new clear corners. You can get them at O'Reilly Automotive for $20.
Wow those are tight.. I dont think we have an Oreilly's in Tampa but I am certainly interested in picking up a set to check out.
Take a look at these:
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/HighPerformance/SilverStarSignal/default.htm
They are clear (little bluish) but turn yellow when lit - so are DOT legal. That way you do now have the 'egg yolk' look with your new clear corners. You can get them at O'Reilly Automotive for $20.
Wow those are tight.. I dont think we have an Oreilly's in Tampa but I am certainly interested in picking up a set to check out.
str8Subbin
09-23-2004, 10:12 PM
thanx.
yes - did the clear corners and angle-eyes (like a bimmer) myself.
On older LSes they used 'grey glue' to seal the headlamps together, which can be loosened in the oven at 250 degrees for 10mins. Once apart you simply snap out the amber lens.
This was also the major reason many of the older LSes had problem with the headlamps fogging.
The newer LSes use a black glue - and is very very difficult to seperate.
Seems simple but how do u put them back together?? Would i have to use something that is almost permenant or strong enuff that i wont b able to open them again? I want to do the clear corner thing now but i want to add them demon eyes later.
Thanx
yes - did the clear corners and angle-eyes (like a bimmer) myself.
On older LSes they used 'grey glue' to seal the headlamps together, which can be loosened in the oven at 250 degrees for 10mins. Once apart you simply snap out the amber lens.
This was also the major reason many of the older LSes had problem with the headlamps fogging.
The newer LSes use a black glue - and is very very difficult to seperate.
Seems simple but how do u put them back together?? Would i have to use something that is almost permenant or strong enuff that i wont b able to open them again? I want to do the clear corner thing now but i want to add them demon eyes later.
Thanx
Quik_LS
09-23-2004, 11:45 PM
you push them back together, put them back in the oven, once the glue is soft - push all around the edges to re-seal them.
I've had mine apart several times.
I've had mine apart several times.
el es
09-24-2004, 09:35 AM
preheat the oven to 350, i placed a cookie sheet on the rack and then folded a towel to cover the area of the cookie sheet, place the head light on the towel and check periodically.
I used a pair of leather gloves to handle the head light with as it came out ofthe oven. It will be hot.
It is simple enough to become routine as Quick LS mentioned. My drivers side is going back in tonight so I can reseal it; seems I am getting moisture in the box now.
On a positive note my right side is free and clear of moisture; this one used to be the problem child. I guess i didn't let the adghesive soften enough on the drives side to properly seal it.
I used a pair of leather gloves to handle the head light with as it came out ofthe oven. It will be hot.
It is simple enough to become routine as Quick LS mentioned. My drivers side is going back in tonight so I can reseal it; seems I am getting moisture in the box now.
On a positive note my right side is free and clear of moisture; this one used to be the problem child. I guess i didn't let the adghesive soften enough on the drives side to properly seal it.
xsbc63x
07-05-2005, 12:01 PM
does anyone know where you can buy clear corner lights i am having trouble finding them
lskoncepts
07-05-2005, 03:49 PM
does anyone know where you can buy clear corner lights i am having trouble finding them
Are you looking for the clear corner headlights or the clear side marker lenses for the bumper? PM me and I can help you out with both.
Are you looking for the clear corner headlights or the clear side marker lenses for the bumper? PM me and I can help you out with both.
xsbc63x
07-10-2005, 07:29 PM
lskoncepts you have pm and email
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