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#2431 of 3244 nvbanker by marsha7 Feb 06, 2005 (4:25 pm)
I am curious....why do you believe that the lights are "perfectly set" from the factory???... it is still a mechanical connection that requires aiming, with lamps and brackets that require alignment, which I do not believe would be set by computers or robots...since each bulb/bracket combo is different, each would require individual alignment, unlike, say, seats or dashboards, which would be virtually identical from car to car, and would just drop in the chassis as it goes down the line...am I wrong in this assumption???
#2432 of 3244 by mybluegm Feb 06, 2005 (6:40 pm)
Marsha, my lamps were set too low from factory as well. Put the 4mm socket onto the adjustment screw and use a small vise grip to turn the 4mm socket *itself*. This way you save the adjustment screw from damage while aiming your lamps properly.   A small adjustment to mine made a world of difference. And I've never been flashed because of this. The lights were simply factory set too low, uh huh
#2433 of 3244 If I'm wrong....... by nvbanker Feb 06, 2005 (9:13 pm)
I humbly stand corrected..... I have driven Ford products among others since the 70's, and have never needed to adjust the headlamps on a new one. Naturally, I would draw the conclusion that I did.
#2434 of 3244 mybluegm by marsha7 Feb 07, 2005 (5:26 pm)
I would take your advice, but someone in another topic where I posted the problem found the website where Snap-On makes a 4mm open end/boc combo wrench for about $25...it is worth it to me for the perfect fit of the box wrench to adjust it once and never again...until I purchase another Ford product like an Explorer or Mountaineer, but that will probably require a 5mm wrench, since I now own a 4mm wrench...
#2435 of 3244 Headlight Covers by tommusser Feb 09, 2005 (2:36 pm)
The headlight covers on my 99 CV are cloudy. Is there a way to remove them and polish the plastic? Replies to this message: ron35 (Feb 10, 2005 6:03 am)
#2436 of 3244 Re: Headlight Covers [tommusser] by ron35 Feb 10, 2005 (6:03 am)
Replying to: tommusser (Feb 09, 2005 2:36 pm) I have seen this addressed in other forums. There are a number of solutions applying toothpaste, Brasso, rubbing compound, ultra fine wet sand paper (800 or higher grit) and rubbing them in in circular motion will get the lenses clear again, however, the problem seems to be that they will not stay that way long unless you apply some type of protectant on a regular basis. I personally use 303 Protectant every 30 days or so and have not had any yellowing in 4 years. Another solution which I heard works very well and doesn't require much maintenance is applying plastic sheets known as headlight protectors (custom sized for each vehicle). I have seen them for sale on the net, they are designed to protect the haedlight form flying stones etc.
#2437 of 3244 Talk to the Press by Sylvia STAFF Feb 10, 2005 (10:43 am)
A reporter would like to interview someone who recently bought a large sedan such as a Mercedes E-Class, Lexus LS 430, Mercury Crown Victoria or any large Cadillac or Lincoln.   Please send your daytime contact info to jfallonedmunds.com by Friday, February 11, 2005.
#2438 of 3244 ron35 by marsha7 Feb 11, 2005 (5:27 am)
one company that makes many headlight protectors is X-pel...<xpel.com>, I believe...
#2439 of 3244 XM Satellite Radio by barnzy Feb 12, 2005 (10:10 pm)
I want to install an XM Satellite radio in my 2000 GM. Have found an independent radio shop offering one for $195, installed. Circuit City has one for approx $300,installed. Both units can be easily removed and reinstalled in another vehicle. Any particular makes/models recommended?
#2440 of 3244 by johnclineii Feb 13, 2005 (4:10 am)
Yeah. Look at Sirius, too. It all depends on what you want. On Sirius, you will find the NFL, some NPR programming (NOT Morning Edition or All Things Considered, though)...and, in about a year, Howard Stern, if that's important to you. The music is also more hit based and largely familiar...which can be either a plus or a minus. If you pay for it at least a year at a time, the cost is about the same as XM.   XM has major league baseball, more diverse music choices and more familiar choices on talk radio.   Just be sure to look at both. I've had Sirius (starting in my General Motors product at the time) for almost three years now. I couldn't be happier.   I paid about $101 at Circuit City for my Sirius, installed. They were having a sale, but I have an Audiovox PNP3 that was about $67, the car cradle was $29 and installation was on sale for one cent. The rest was tax. Watch for sales, they run about every third week. I also got the service contract, which I do not usually do.   I do know this...both services give you coast-to-coast commercial free music, great programming and instant availability of news and entertainment programming. I would never want to go back....   I wish Ford would make satellite radio a factory option on their cars, but, for the most part, it hasn't happened yet. It will. At GM, XM is at least an option on everything they sell (then again, GM owns part of XM)...

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