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#61 of 15392 Picture by akirby Jan 17, 2001 (4:19 pm)
I'm telling you guys that's a drawing - the license plate that says Lincoln is way too wide. Probably a concept drawing that Ward's had lying around that was done pre-production.
#62 of 15392 Ronniepooh - Slolom Questions by stanny1 Jan 17, 2001 (4:19 pm)
I was very impressed with the Firehawks on my Manual.I started out with a cold 31 lbs and the course quickly brought the pressure up to about 35 lbs.I was the only one to bring an electric pump and a dial guage as far as I could tell.After a good 1:04 run which did not indicate too low a pressure,I raised things to about 40 hot all around.One of the pros commented on how most street tires have soft sidewalls and need more pressure to prevent sidewall roll-over.After the increase in pressure,I think my traction actually deteriorated.I think that the increased pressure distorted the flatness of the tread.It just felt not as planted on the slides - maybe a little skidish and not as greasy.I do not have TC and Jonathan or Mark mentioned that it should be off.I partially credit TC for the wierd behavior of the V-6 Auto on the short course (that,and I can't drive automatics without practice).I even pumped up JR's tires but it was late in the game and I had no feedback on the result.Maybe that contributed to Jonathan's comment to JR: "What did you do to my car?". I really think you can run great times with the Firehawks at street pressure.A really great tire,especially at the price.Webmaster Brian did a scorching 1:00 with no special prep.
#63 of 15392 Video--Outside. by airwolf1000 Jan 17, 2001 (4:44 pm)
The video Brian put out is great and I could see what he means about no sound besides the engine coming through. Remember after all tires screeching means you are scrubbing speed the wrong way...   What I am interested is in a Video of a car going through the autocross. Like I told Brian, Photo's do the Autocross no justice. Unfortunately I just took a Camera.. If a video is out there please post it so we can see!
#64 of 15392 Is there a service bulletin # on transmission upgrade? by jjfrye Jan 17, 2001 (4:52 pm)
56 of 62 New transmission Reflash by omega8 Jan 17, 2001
#65 of 15392 Software Upgrade by mkovalsk Jan 17, 2001 (5:18 pm)
There is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)to upgrade the 2000 cars with the 2001 software. The number is 01-01-05.   Mark
#66 of 15392 Non-Sport Steering Wheel by ejanning Jan 17, 2001 (5:30 pm)
Greg in Wichita;   I am interested in the wood steering wheel. How much do you want for it?   Gene in Tampa
#67 of 15392 I have noticed a repetitive by marsha7 Jan 17, 2001 (7:25 pm)
criticism of the LS is its lack of storage compartments...apparently the room would be there (door compartments, space behind the front seats, etc) but Lincoln either did not care or just never even considered the need for storage space. Does anyone know if there are plans to design in such spaces in the future?...I know everybody wants to know about gas mileage, horsepower, 0-60, and all that, but if you have to leave all your stuff on the seats instead of compartments, it could be an inconvenience...further, designing in the spaces in door panels and such would only use space that is being poorly used at present...any plans to make these small, yet very useful, modifications?
#68 of 15392 tire sizes & speedo accuracy by ezaircon4jc Jan 17, 2001 (7:31 pm)
I may not be the sharpest tool in the box, but I thought the revs per mile were VERY close on the 16" vs. 17" wheel. At Tire Rack, they show about a 35-45 rpm difference on a Yokohoma tire. Does anybody know what the allowable % difference is and still have an "accurate" speedo? Just curious. I kinda wanted to go to a 225/55/16, and yes, I talked to Jonathan, and he STRONGLY advised against any size changes.
#69 of 15392 "storage" by ezaircon4jc Jan 17, 2001 (7:36 pm)
marsha7, having had the door panel off a couple of times, I can tell you, that space isn't wasted. There must be 100lbs (well, almost) of sound deadening directly behind the "map pockets." Personally, I'll give up some storage for a quiet ride. Now, as for the glove box.......
#70 of 15392 storage-Marsha7 by drolds1 Jan 17, 2001 (7:59 pm)
The topic came up at LS Mania. They are planning a redesigned center console. There will be an electric parking brake. This should free up some space in that area. Can't comment on the door pockets and glove box. I forgot if this is planned for '02 or '03. I'm not sure, but I believe Dick Cupka indicated that there would be a "freshening" for '02½. Nothing radical that would render the current design obsolete, though.

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