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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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It doesn't have any mods (yet ) but here's my 2008 super it has 146k on engine and brand new tranny. It isn't on the road yet due to the usual ls4 issues but it should be all fixed up soon



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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 07:54 PM
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sweet sleeper
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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Old Jul 10, 2015 | 11:01 PM
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Those supers look like real nice cars! Ive never had the pleasure of seeing one in real life though
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 12:52 AM
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What is a "usual ls4 issue"?
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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looks good .
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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What is a "usual ls4 issue"?
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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The oil pressure sensor and knock sensors, evap purge solenoid. And on top of that my a/c doesn't work but that seems to be just a GM common issue
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 09:32 PM
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No idea those were problematic on ls4's, but I'll take your word for it. Learned something today.
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 92builtbird
No idea those were problematic on ls4's, but I'll take your word for it. Learned something today.

I've never heard of anyone complain of any of those issues, lol
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Old Jul 11, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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Well the research I've done it looked that way but don't hate I'm new to the forums haha
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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you didn't learn something u were told something new there is a difference and got 221000 om my 08 gxp but no hating here u will get all the good info u want here welcome to forum man
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 02:40 PM
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No one told me about it, it just looked like a common problem for these but i was far from trying to educate you guys. Just showing off my super since I haven't seen many on here and it's finally picture worthy (was sitting on jack stands without wheels for a while). Thanks for the positive feedback guys.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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Never seen those things as endemic problems, either.

IMHO, usual LS4/W-body issues are:

Trans (obvious)
Wheel hub assemblies
Struts
Intermediate steering shafts
Ventilation system air door actuators
Water pumps (if you buy cheap Chinese replacements)
Oil consumption (not a part, but still a problem area)

I'm sure I've missed a few things, but these are the real common ones.
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 06:00 PM
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Here's what one looks like with 37,000 miles that's totally stock.

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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 11:35 PM
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Like the black wheels to match the body! Here's mine with powder coated wheels, lowered, chrome delete, and blackened grills. A few performance mods too.





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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 06:45 PM
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wow, i kinda like those. I don't think ive ever really looked at one till now. I might try to pick one up. I try to stick with cars with the same power plants and drive trains im already familiar with, which is why i have 3 Cadillac eldorado's lol.
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Old Jul 17, 2015 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by supercatxr7
Like the black wheels to match the body! Here's mine with powder coated wheels, lowered, chrome delete, and blackened grills. A few performance mods too.





Dude, I'm a fan of your ride. I looked a couple of these the other day and in stock form, I found them the least appealing of the LS4 cars, but with the styling accents you have on yours, this baby really looks good!
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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Very rare and sexy
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 12:41 PM
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so how did you go about lowering your Lacrosse Super?
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