How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Originally Posted by Sennaspirit
Derek, I was thinking the same thing about the aero necessities after reading you posting in the racing section. You seriously should not be experiencing that kind of rear end lifting that you indicated (while being double passed I believe). I imagine that you have some Class restrictions on aero changes. As always, let us know what you do about the situation.
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Derek, do you think you can get away with a STR front cover? It's OEM and they may not hold it against you.
I know the cover has a list price under $300.
Would the lower front air dam help keep the car planted a little better? I know simple changes up front can reduce lift.
What about the larger SRT rear spoiler? If it's not too expensive and won't cost any more points, maybe it'll help.
I know the cover has a list price under $300.
Would the lower front air dam help keep the car planted a little better? I know simple changes up front can reduce lift.
What about the larger SRT rear spoiler? If it's not too expensive and won't cost any more points, maybe it'll help.
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Originally Posted by feets
Derek, do you think you can get away with a STR front cover? It's OEM and they may not hold it against you.
I know the cover has a list price under $300.
Would the lower front air dam help keep the car planted a little better? I know simple changes up front can reduce lift.
What about the larger SRT rear spoiler? If it's not too expensive and won't cost any more points, maybe it'll help.
I know the cover has a list price under $300.
Would the lower front air dam help keep the car planted a little better? I know simple changes up front can reduce lift.
What about the larger SRT rear spoiler? If it's not too expensive and won't cost any more points, maybe it'll help.
I don't think I need any additional down force from the rear... If anything, I'm fighting a bit of under-steer. This too will be worked-out...
Thanks for the input though...
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
I've had my Crossfire up to 145 mph. I'm looking for the opportunity to
run up to top speed. But the time it took to back down from 145 to 50 mph
has left me looking for a stretch of road that is straight for several miles,
flat, and unencumbered by cops or slow moving traffic.
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run up to top speed. But the time it took to back down from 145 to 50 mph
has left me looking for a stretch of road that is straight for several miles,
flat, and unencumbered by cops or slow moving traffic.
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
I hear you on that, I noticed that as well slowing down took a while. Now you have the SRT model right?? how quick is that car of the line? Is yours a 6 spd? mine is and I can't wait to make it breath better (less restrictions you know) cold air intakes, Muffler, chip upgrade, looking forward to it...
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Originally Posted by rpalacios
I hear you on that, I noticed that as well slowing down took a while. Now you have the SRT model right?? how quick is that car of the line? Is yours a 6 spd? mine is and I can't wait to make it breath better (less restrictions you know) cold air intakes, Muffler, chip upgrade, looking forward to it...
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looking forward to adding the chip and pulley mods, but am waiting for
the warranty to expire. The service reps would probably never notice, but
why take the chance. Warranty will expire in another 5k anyway.
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Sounds like there are a number of candidates for future episodes of Cops...
Most people drive sports cars because of handling and driving enjoyment...that doesn't necessarily include running at speeds in excess of 140 MPH. I agree with HDDP, if you are going to drive at those speeds, do it on a track.
Thinking that the car is stable at 160 MPH is a dream that could turn into a nightmare with a slight twitch of the steering wheel or sudden decompression of a tire (blowout).
Most people drive sports cars because of handling and driving enjoyment...that doesn't necessarily include running at speeds in excess of 140 MPH. I agree with HDDP, if you are going to drive at those speeds, do it on a track.
Thinking that the car is stable at 160 MPH is a dream that could turn into a nightmare with a slight twitch of the steering wheel or sudden decompression of a tire (blowout).
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I complete understand you are right about that, it was just a quick moment of excitement of having a new vehicle. I joined this forum because as you, I own a XF and have become part of a family of owners who enjoy this vehicle.
But it never fails, somebody always has something to say and add a negative spin on things and put their 2 cents where it really was not asked for...
But it never fails, somebody always has something to say and add a negative spin on things and put their 2 cents where it really was not asked for...
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
On a stretch that is known for drivers opening up just south of Orlando on I4 while I was driving to meet fellow Crossfire owners for our GTG, I was able to take her to 109 MPH but only because I followed a BMW 7 series. I would normally never go that fast but what else was I going to do but join along?
Was I scared? Nope - had the ride of my life and a smile that felt like it would never go away. I was amazed at how the car handled, and how much it still had to give!!
Will I do that again? Nope... not on open road... but thankfully there were not many cars on the road or else I would not have done it!
Was I scared? Nope - had the ride of my life and a smile that felt like it would never go away. I was amazed at how the car handled, and how much it still had to give!!
Will I do that again? Nope... not on open road... but thankfully there were not many cars on the road or else I would not have done it!
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Originally Posted by Sennaspirit
Derek, I was thinking the same thing about the aero necessities after reading you posting in the racing section. You seriously should not be experiencing that kind of rear end lifting that you indicated (while being double passed I believe). I imagine that you have some Class restrictions on aero changes. As always, let us know what you do about the situation.
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
Hey I am from Germany.
And out here I had em a several times around the 245 KM/H I don't know how much it is in Miles but I won't go faster and that with a Roadster.
I also drove one crossfire from startech and had 290 KM/H on my dash.
But hey I like the American way of driving: CRUISING.
And out here I had em a several times around the 245 KM/H I don't know how much it is in Miles but I won't go faster and that with a Roadster.
I also drove one crossfire from startech and had 290 KM/H on my dash.
But hey I like the American way of driving: CRUISING.
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Re: How fast have you been in your Crossfire?
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good to hear of your fully legal speed escapade... hehe no one can scream at you for it ah how i wish the department of transportation in the US was as forward thinking as that of Germany... but we can't cause we have so many dam morons in the US that would think no speed limit means they can take their car that is riding on a spare tire up to 150 mph at which point it would jettison the spare into oncoming traffic blowing up a school bus all while the 3 wheeling car dog leg slides into a kindergarten house killing dozens yet somehow the driver survives and decides to sue the car manufacturer for letting the car out with a badly designed donut not able to sustain normal highway speeds...
oh well ... maybe one day we'll find a way to work around those people so the rest of us can have a less restricted country...
good to hear of your fully legal speed escapade... hehe no one can scream at you for it
ah how i wish the department of transportation in the US was as forward thinking as that of Germany... but we can't cause we have so many dam morons in the US that would think no speed limit means they can take their car that is riding on a spare tire up to 150 mph at which point it would jettison the spare into oncoming traffic blowing up a school bus all while the 3 wheeling car dog leg slides into a kindergarten house killing dozens yet somehow the driver survives and decides to sue the car manufacturer for letting the car out with a badly designed donut not able to sustain normal highway speeds...oh well ... maybe one day we'll find a way to work around those people so the rest of us can have a less restricted country...