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Old 05-23-2023, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dedwards0323
You just have to look around the internet. Here's one on eBay with Quirk Parts: CLICK
Yeh but it's with the badly faded emblem. My point was to replace the oval Chrysler emblem with new ones. On the front it's easy...drill out the old one, clean the area, purchase a replacement and use some silicone adhesive to attach it..

The rear emblem however is a size that I have yet to find so you would have to replace the wing together with it and that is much more costly.
The oval emblem in your link is faded, too unfortunately.

Best stickers.net is an awesome site but I wanted to keep the emblems OEM. I do like the SRT badges though they look real cool plus many others but it's just not stock.
 
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Old 05-23-2023, 07:32 AM
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Yeh but it's with the badly faded emblem. My point was to replace the oval Chrysler emblem with new ones. On the front it's easy...drill out the old one, clean the area, purchase a replacement and use some silicone adhesive to attach it..

The rear emblem however is a size that I have yet to find so you would have to replace the wing together with it and that is much more costly.
The oval emblem in your link is faded, too unfortunately.

Best stickers.net is an awesome site but I wanted to keep the emblems OEM. I do like the SRT badges though they look real cool plus many others but it's just not stock.
Don't know if this website still has the new rear emblem/wing available. Price seems reasonable for new part. Might be worth checking out. CLICK
 
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I put the XF up on jack stands, took the wheels off to swap with my brand new chrome SRT6 wheels. Changed brake pads to ceramics, cleaned the wheel wells and suspension. Going to vacuum bleed and replace brake fluid tomorrow before putting wheels back on. This new to me 2005 Limited NA only has 17,750 miles on it. New Ezon top, SKREEM done, sticky key fixed, trans fitting fixed w/new fluid. Getting it into shape.
 

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Old 05-24-2023, 12:25 AM
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Don't know if this website still has the new rear emblem/wing available. Price seems reasonable for new part. Might be worth checking out. CLICK
Thanks for posting I'll reach out to them. Would love to have a spare for when he trunk emblem gets faded.
 
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Old 05-24-2023, 01:44 AM
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Thanks for posting I'll reach out to them. Would love to have a spare for when he trunk emblem gets faded.
When it comes to cosmetic trim parts there's no telling when the limited supply will turn to 'unobtainium'. I came close to ordering a 2nd vanilla steering wheel in 2019 when I replaced mine as I knew from experience that Chrysler would soon call it quits on all the decorative bits. It only cost me a tad over $200 for one at that time... now they want $1500 !!!!!!!!!!
 
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Sorry, didn't see your reply Joe - yes I have an extra front Crossfire rim.

-Gary
 
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Old 05-24-2023, 11:13 AM
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Sorry, didn't see your reply Joe - yes I have an extra front Crossfire rim.

-Gary
thanks so much Gary !

I assume some curb rash but overall good condition. Cost and shipping ? Let me know And I’ll Venmo or transfer.p
 
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Gave the car a good dim cleaning today then clay barred and resin polish, very happy with the results.


 
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Gave the car a good dim cleaning today then clay barred and resin polish, very happy with the results.


So shiny, so nice! Also a fan of the SRT hubcap logo. Might go that route very soon but might do then printed on silver paper so they blend in. Then again, your's might look great on my Graphite SRT just the way they are.

Well done on the detail job!
 
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Finally replaced the buzzing passenger door speaker - Got my (new to me) rims and tires on. Luvin the look. 18's front and rear.






 
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Drove to Athens, Ohio for the Crossfire Event this weekend
 
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Sitting nice on them new wheels, looks like you probably get better weather than us in 🇬🇧. The centre badges came with the car. I got a spare 19” srt rear wheel brand new with the car but I’d sell it if anyone wants one.
 
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Old 06-12-2023, 04:45 PM
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Took the time today to replace the PS Tailllight Gasket on my 2007 Coupe per the DIY that amx1397 provided. Turned out okay!




 
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Took the time today to replace the PS Tailllight Gasket on my 2007 Coupe per the DIY that amx1397 provided. Turned out okay!



Looks perfect! Is it a common issue that water enters around there?
 
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Old 06-14-2023, 08:12 AM
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Looks perfect! Is it a common issue that water enters around there?
I believe it is. After I took the taillight assembly out (which is easy), I reached down thru the opening to see if the bottom of the inner wheel well was wet. I didn't find any moisture, which was a big relief. The old gasket was so badly worn & dried out, it probably wasn't providing any protection at all. Don't know how long the gasket was degraded. I hardly ever drive the car in the rain & I keep it covered with a weather-protection car cover in the driveway. So the PS taillight probably hadn't seen any large amounts of moisture for awhile. Lucky me!
 
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Old 06-14-2023, 04:19 PM
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Today I replaced the Chrysler logo badges in the wheel center caps. It was easy to do and I took my time and I'm very happy with the way they look!
I got the parts from a company in the U.K. called The PT Company. The total cost with shipping was $37.23 (29.33 Pounds UK). They only took about 6 days to arrive.
I'm sorry the pics are out of order and I don't know how the text got screwed up.

I used this cleaner that I had left over from where I used to work. I don't think it's available any more. Any glue remover will do fine as long as it's safe for plastic and paint.

here's how it looks when completed. Take your time and center it correctly. I laid in one edge than placed it in using the lip of the cap as a guide.


Here it is on the wheel.

https://www.chryslercrossfire.co.uk/...sories.html#11
Here are some pictures of the tools and products that I used and the stages of replacing the old with the new.


This is the set of new wheel badges with alcohol prep wipes.

These are the items I used to replace the wheel center badges. I used the back of the brush to pry the center cap up enough to use the trim removal tool to pop it off. I didn't want to use a screwdriver and add anymore damage.

This was the best original wheel logo left on the car.

Old meets new.

I used a strong knife to first pry off the plastic, then pick at the metal piece under it. After picking it up enough, I used a small screwdriver to gently pry it out.
 
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Old 06-14-2023, 05:38 PM
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Nice! I saved the link to the UK Website.
 

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Old 06-15-2023, 08:40 PM
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Nice! I saved the link to the UK Website.
The product was very easy to apply and made well. I was surprised how fast they arrived! They also have the gold wheel badges as well.
They also have a lot of other items.
Here's the link for others that didn't see it in my original post:

Crossfire Parts and accessories
 
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Old 06-18-2023, 03:19 AM
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Well, perhaps not just today, but recently (since I now have a garage again) I have:
- Replaced my hatch (original was severely rusted)
- Replaced damaged left headlight
- Removed the headliner so I can recover it
- Removed the alarm module & ordered a new one from Needswings
- Replaced my hood latch
- Replaced parking brakes (every part, including the cable)
- Replaced rear brakes, including calipers

Working on:
- HVAC Control module (Old one still didn't work after repair, found a new (used) one
- Remove seats send them out for refurb and recover
- Replace carpet if I can find it
- Get the hatch glass tinted
- Install "Crossfire" letters on hatch
- Repair and repaint hood (has some "Road Damage" - rock chips and larger chips from something that fell off a truck and bounced off the hood)
 
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Old 06-18-2023, 11:37 AM
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Don't forget to lube the hood release cable, protect the area inside and spray some wd-40 in both ends if you have a roadster do that for the tonneau flap cover cables also followed by cable lube
 

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