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#1146 of 1164 Re: HID conversion kits [cmcmanus] by black01aurora Mar 07, 2006 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: cmcmanus (Mar 04, 2006 2:17 pm) Supposedly there is a $150 wiring harness that you can use to tap into to keep your onstar and steering wheel buttons... but I'm sure you would have to buy a semi-compatible head unit. Which, I personally, am not going to mess with. I think what I'm going to do is just tap into the rear speakers for the mono sub woofer, but as of right now I'm not sure if my car's alternator will handle it. The alternator has already been replaced and my voltmeter is still jumping around like circus monkey on crack. Replies to this message: magickk (Jul 29, 2007 1:05 pm)
#1147 of 1164 4.6L into aROARa by Henry Nov 30, 2006 (7:47 pm)
According to the service manager at this former Oldsmobile dealership, the swap is definitely possible. However, it is not recommended. According to the service manager, puting in a 4.6L Northstar would tear up everything behind it (i.e. transmission) becuase of the increased power and torque on an older transmission and car. So if you did it, you would enjoy it, but not for long.   Henri
#1148 of 1164 compatibility by jerrid Dec 04, 2006 (1:40 am)
the harnes works and its less $150 as long as you dont buy it from a dealer ship. some what wierd to use srearing controls for the deck. only thing your headunite neads is to be compatable with a remote becouse the kit uses some wird infared system
#1149 of 1164 GM RDS radio that will work in Classic Aurora? by blk97aurora Jan 24, 2007 (7:14 pm)
Does anyone know of a GM AM/FM CD radio with RDS that will work in an Aurora Classic? I bought a 2001 Aurora radio thinking I would be able to find a hack to be able to use the newer theftlock; I'm not trying to do anything illegal as I bought a legitimate radio from a salvage yard.   So far, no luck. The different physical connections can probably be overcome but it's a moot point if theftlock cannot be overcome. I looked at aftermarket, but found none that would allow me to continue to use my trunk-mounted CD changer and steering wheel controls (without a clunky add-on box).   If there is such a radio, please reply with car model, year, RPO code, and part number if you know.   Les '97 Aurora
#1150 of 1164 Re: HID conversion kits [black01aurora] by javidogg Feb 04, 2007 (10:51 am)
Replying to: black01aurora (Feb 17, 2006 12:06 pm) I'm a bit late on this. but I would be interesed in some pictures of this set up blackl01aurora.   Also how does the factory projectors hold up aganst the 9006 HID bulbs?
#1151 of 1164 1999 struts & sway bars by zransom Feb 28, 2007 (6:57 pm)
Well I have read most if not all the posts I can find on both sway bars and struts for the classic but to no avail. I was planning to upgrade my rear sway bar with the 22 mm cadillac bar but I wasnt sure what the size on the 99 is because I am under the impression they are bigger than the previous models, at least in the front so I dont want to go through the trouble of swapping if they are the same size. I was also wondering if KYB makes a strut for the 99 because all I have found conscerns the 95-97. I have already installed the caddy strut brace but if anyone else has any suspension recomendations they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Replies to this message: blk97aurora (Mar 01, 2007 4:47 pm) zransom (Mar 01, 2007 7:18 pm)
#1152 of 1164 Re: 1999 struts & sway bars [zransom] by blk97aurora Mar 01, 2007 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: zransom (Feb 28, 2007 6:57 pm) All Classics have the same 17mm, hollow, green rear anti-sway bar. You are correct about later years having larger front bars. '95 and '96 are 27mm while '97-'99 are 29mm.   I looked for years for KYB struts for my '97. Are you sure KYB lists them now?   I still have an STS strut brace that I have not installed because the holes do not line up both side-to-side and front-to-back. I could file larger holes but that would not leave much metal. Did you have that problem with your '99?   Les Replies to this message: zransom (Mar 01, 2007 7:18 pm)
#1153 of 1164 Re: 1999 struts & sway bars [blk97aurora] by zransom Mar 01, 2007 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: blk97aurora (Mar 01, 2007 4:47 pm) After a little massaging my strut brace went into place. I'm sorry KYB makes a strut for 95-96 but nothing for the later years. I dont think the structure or dimensions changed so I don't know if they would work for our later models or not.
#1154 of 1164 sts sway bar by zransom Mar 01, 2007 (7:41 pm)
I was just wondering what the difference is between the FE0 FE1 and FE3 options on the cadillac rear sway bar. I believe the FE3 is what is normally used on the aurora but will the others work? Thanks.

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