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Old 01-06-2012, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by coolx
So I'm driving along, just minding my own business and I decide to gun the pedal just for a cheap thrill when from behind me this dude in a "tricked out" Navigator apparently wants to race. Well I'm not a kid anymore and I know better, but I think "lets go!" So we're weavin in and out of cars charging from red light to red light. all the while I'm thinkin "Damn, I'm gonna get a ticket" but I don't stop racing! ... I'm feelin like a teenager again! Anyway the Navigator weaves around and takes the lead and veers left and I'm really really tempted to pursue him but I come to my senses and go on home....has this ever happened to any of you "sane" Crossfire drivers?
Weaving in and out of traffic is never a good thing. Have fun by all means but don't involve others. A Navigator? really?
 
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Old 01-07-2012, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by itsky
I have been keeping mine salt free in the garage.
Yea, but with a little heat.....I've been detailing!
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 10:52 AM
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Them are some purty things, I can tell ya. Saw them about a week ago.
Throw some pictures up, max, and make 'em drool.
OK. Here:
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 10:54 AM
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And this (sorry for the iPhone photo):

 
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Old 01-08-2012, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by maxcichon
And this (sorry for the iPhone photo):

I want one! Do they quiet the overall ride down a bit?

What is it called for searching purposes?

Thanks.
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Rockbasses
I want one! Do they quiet the overall ride down a bit?

What is it called for searching purposes?

Thanks.
Right here:

Aircraft firewall material hood liner insulation pad for Mustang, Corvette, Jaguar, many other cars

Nice material (a medium-density rubbery foam), nice price, a bit of a pain to install (hood removal). If you go this route, just PM me for pointers.

The Crossfire has the easiest hood to remove and re-install I've ever seen.

No noticeable change in ambient sound level. My OEM hoodliner didn't react well to being washed. The wife commented that it was the dirtiest thing under my hood, so she had the kids get it for me for Xmas!

Or should I make a thread for install? Too late for pictures, sorry!
 

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Old 01-08-2012, 11:22 AM
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Dropped off a spare set of kick pannels to get a set of 6½" clarion speakers installed. They will be powered by the spare clarion 650W amp already mounted in the trunk.

There goes that little extra foot space

Pics to come in a few weeks
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by maxcichon
Right here:

Aircraft firewall material hood liner insulation pad for Mustang, Corvette, Jaguar, many other cars

Nice material, nice price, a bit of a pain to install. If you go this route, just PM me for pointers.

Or should I make a thread for install? Too late for pictures, sorry!
Thank you!

It's a future project for me. Just got the XF! Does it quiet the road noise?
 

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Old 01-08-2012, 11:29 AM
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OK. Here:
To be truthful, I might just design an Offset rod end like this to increase clearance to the swaybar. Shouldn't be too darned difficult...
 

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Originally Posted by hcarter
I went down into the garage last night and tried out my new shark steam unit on my engine , does a really nice job cleaning the magnesium metal , .
Please say more about this procedure. I'm intrigued ... not so much with the sanitize and deodourize features - but more with the cleaning effectiveness. You are the only person that I've heard to have used one of these things much less on the motor.

What is the process, the solution used (if any), the results? Do you have before and after photos?

I've wanted to do my Avalanche for some time now but I'm concerned about damage to wiring, computers etc. etc.
 
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Old 01-09-2012, 09:06 AM
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Washed and waxed, rebalanced the wheels, realigned front and rear, pulled pillars and headliner out to wrap with CF fabric, good thing because the glue was starting to fail in a few places...
 
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:58 PM
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I was home sick so the crossfire stayed home too, however I did visit the forum and found some info about the mb 74mm throttle body. I got really excited about getting one but they were kinda pricey. I was directed by ONE HUNDRED 80 to Potomac...they have the throttle body and the MAF for $140 including shipping. Now I wait for the UPS dude...I'm gettin a pretty long to-do list

 

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Old 01-09-2012, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by coolx
(I need to figure out how to put pictures on here)
Posting Photos in Threads
 
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Old 01-10-2012, 05:51 PM
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From my Office watched it get snow on it...I almost started crying. My Roadstwer is fetting snow on it.

PS only lasted an hour now sun is out and Still shinning. Thank goodness.
 
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Old 01-10-2012, 06:13 PM
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From my Office watched it get snow on it...I almost started crying. My Roadstwer is fetting snow on it.

PS only lasted an hour now sun is out and Still shinning. Thank goodness.

I have had to leave my NA on the driveway, replaced by the new garage queen. The former garage queen looks quite forlorn when she's covered in snow.

I fiddled around trying to get a good seal around the panel that the wing mounts to. It leaked a little and I am trying to improve the OEM seal, it's not easy.

I am not about to use silicone on it as that would make it extremely hard to remove and if it does not drain you are inviting rust to appear.

The old seal can allow too much water to sit behind the panel, no rust yet but once it starts to rust .........
 
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Old 01-10-2012, 06:27 PM
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I'll let you see for yourself.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...crossfire.html
 
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Old 01-10-2012, 07:29 PM
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Went out to dinner. And......went grocery shopping!

Crossfire=Grocery Getter!
 
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Gave it a big drink ( FUEL )
 
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Old 01-10-2012, 11:24 PM
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I have been driving it quite regularly lately. Finally got it washed up and looking good again.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 08:36 PM
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Installed my new Pulley Saver Kit today. A lot easier than I thought and the belt fits nice and snug.
 


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