What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Actually I am cheating and did this a couple of weeks ago but I must comment on what it takes to polish one of these. Those beautiful curves, tight angles and the mighty back spoiler make for a lot of work given it is such a small car.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Today I installed the cup holder in my car. Big thanks to James1549 who posted pictures of his installation on top of the pouch behind the two seats as described on the bottom of this thread https://www.crossfireforum.org/galle...1189/cup06.jpg
Cup holder cost 2 bucks and is worth all that money. I take my Crossfire on long distance trips with my girlfriend or buddy and both always complain about the lack of a cup holder to at least store a bottle of water.
So now, they can do that and when I ask for my drink it's always easy for the passenger to reach behind her/him and hand it to me. I think this is a great spot and even though I was going to install one in the ashtray I finally opted out as I am too scared a spilled drink would ruin the electronics.
Also ordered an OBD2 bluetooth adapter to go with Torque. Now I need to figure out the best option and location for a cell phone holder in our cars. I wonder if there is a holder that will also charge the phone at the same time (Samsung Galaxy S5) ??
Cup holder cost 2 bucks and is worth all that money. I take my Crossfire on long distance trips with my girlfriend or buddy and both always complain about the lack of a cup holder to at least store a bottle of water.
So now, they can do that and when I ask for my drink it's always easy for the passenger to reach behind her/him and hand it to me. I think this is a great spot and even though I was going to install one in the ashtray I finally opted out as I am too scared a spilled drink would ruin the electronics.
Also ordered an OBD2 bluetooth adapter to go with Torque. Now I need to figure out the best option and location for a cell phone holder in our cars. I wonder if there is a holder that will also charge the phone at the same time (Samsung Galaxy S5) ??
Last edited by jayloukakis@hotmail.com; 11-18-2014 at 01:03 PM. Reason: Just got the cup holder mounted next to the passenger seat against the consel fits perfect.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
The MGP caliper covers (black powder-coat) I ordered from an eBay supplier came yesterday. Found these for nearly $30 less than MGP's direct selling price.
After it warms up later today, I think I'll get at least the front set installed (maybe the rear set, too). Not really interested in painting brake calipers. Plan to wash & clean the backside of the rims while they're off. (Note: The red set looks really nice on my 2006 F-150 STX 4x4 Flareside. I get compliments all the time.)
Later,
After it warms up later today, I think I'll get at least the front set installed (maybe the rear set, too). Not really interested in painting brake calipers. Plan to wash & clean the backside of the rims while they're off. (Note: The red set looks really nice on my 2006 F-150 STX 4x4 Flareside. I get compliments all the time.)
Later,
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I just ordered new rear tires for the car. I found a great deal on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season that I could not pass up. Free shipping and no tax is just the icing on the cake. LINK HERE
I also just bought 2 and a half gallons of M1 0-40W Syn. and filter.
I also just bought 2 and a half gallons of M1 0-40W Syn. and filter.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I just ordered new rear tires for the car. I found a great deal on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season that I could not pass up. Free shipping and no tax is just the icing on the cake. LINK HERE
I also just bought 2 and a half gallons of M1 0-40W Syn. and filter.
I also just bought 2 and a half gallons of M1 0-40W Syn. and filter.
Thanks,
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Changed the oil in the x-fire for the first time since I've had the car. I used the Harbor Freight fluid transfer pump to get the job done topside. Piece of cake!
I ditched the orange intake tube and picked up this fitting and a 25' roll of polyethylene tubing to go down the dipstick tube. I just cut a piece 4ft long, used it and ditched it when finished.
I ditched the orange intake tube and picked up this fitting and a 25' roll of polyethylene tubing to go down the dipstick tube. I just cut a piece 4ft long, used it and ditched it when finished.
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
The problem occurs on the inside edge of the tire and the first symptom is a groove that shows on the inner tire sidewall where the tread and sidewall meet. It looks just like something has been rubbing on the tire and carved a groove but actually it is because the tread is starting to pull away from the cord and has stretched the rubber there. Next the tread will start to separate and you'll hear a slapping sound like when you go over the expansion cracks in pavement. If you don't catch the problem by then the tire will completely fail. If you're lucky you'll just come out to find you have a flat tire . . . If you're not so lucky the tire will fail catastrophically and "hang on tight"! I no longer have my own photos available (lost in an older computer that crashed) but I found these photos on the internet which show the problem . . .
I had some other images but can't get them to post here on our forum . . .
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Oh and not only are those tires defective, the traction on wet pavement is absolutely TERRIBLE!
Personally I will never have another Goodyear tire on any car I own. If you put those tires on your car inspect them often and be very wary . . . Just Saying . . .
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Goodyear stated that the situation is not a "recall".. It's a customer satisfaction program. The term 'recall' implies safety problems and certain legal actions. The issue with this tire is a noise issue that some have experienced and not a safety problem.
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I had Goodyear eagle f1 supercar 285/35, lasted about 8k miles, terrible traction, and driving on wet roads was terrible the grooves/puddles on the interstate would make the rear end loose and could feel the back of the car kicking sideways.
But there are XFIRE members that do love them.
I still like some of there truck tires but not likely I will buy another Goodyear car tire for awhile.
Kumo 235 front
Gmax 275 rears I like this combo
But there are XFIRE members that do love them.
I still like some of there truck tires but not likely I will buy another Goodyear car tire for awhile.
Kumo 235 front
Gmax 275 rears I like this combo
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Installed new Bosch ICON wipers (worth the extra bucks) and installed German made rear diffusers on my rescue roadster today . . .
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