Hands down, the best feature is the fact that depreciation on American cars are crap and I got a Benz wrapped in a chrysler wrapper!!! an for a 05 with 4K miles for 17K!!! what a deal..... I really wish the ride was not soo bumpy, this means I must be getting Man ***** and need to hit the Gym!!!!

 

I just noticed that the driver's seat cushion is spring loaded but the passenger seat cushion is not. I have been driving the car for 4 days now and I thought the bottom cushion is loose or rocking a little backward everytime I hit a bump or rough pavement. When I got home I pushed on the seat cushion to check for looseness and lo and behold the seat cushion is spring loaded. Does anyone else have this?

 

Nope. My seat is solid. Doesn't move at all.

 

Ok I went out and checked it again in case my seat is just loose or broken which would be a safety concern. I moved the seat all the way forward and moved the seatback forward....stuck my head down there and I an see two springs with rubber bump stops at the rearmost edge of the seat cushion......right where the seat cushion and seatback meets. The movement is not much......half inch maybe......but definitely I can feel the bottom of my butt sinking in when the road turns rough.
Did they make a change during the year? My build date is 9/04........anyone else has this?

 

That is an 8 way seat - one of them moves the back of the seat. Mine does not move unless I press the switch. Is there something wrong with your 8 way?

 

I don't think there is anything wrong with the driver seat......there is definitely springs at the rear edge of the seat cushion. There is even a rubber bump stop inside the top of the spring. And the movement I am describing is not a backward/forward motion or side motion but a definite up and down "shock absorber" motion. I'll try and post a pic.

 

Yes, the driver side is an 8way and the passenger side is only a 4 way. But the switch will only "move" the rear of the seat in a tilting adjustment.....not a bouncing motion. Doesn't anybody have the springs in the rear of their seat cushion? I was trying to add to the best features of the xfire and I thought everybody had this feature.

 

I just purchased my 2005 SRT-6 40 miles...(last week)

when driving home I noticed the same thing - the rear of the botttum seat cushion dropping out ? thought maybe its a power adjustment ..was not
(I am small too 5-7 130)

Got home and checked it out , in additon to the power adjustments...
it is spring loaded (two springs) in rear
I can take my fists and push it down.. (unlike the passenger-rock solid)
checked passenger side - solid as a rock - and also has the springs in the rear..... the passenger seat has the baby seat bracket two loops facing forward and one loop facing to the rear - funny this bracket is welded
and appears to keep the two springs fully loaded ??

You can see the springs are fully loaded (compressed) on the passenger seat
and unloaded (not compressed)on the driver / not sure if it has to do with the 4way vs 8way

I told myself after I drive it a little more ...play with the adjutments , I would do something about it , I have made an appointment with the dealer for evaluation ( I dont like the motion as descibed by calsxfire, exact same issue)

 

Thanks L1-S1-SVT, I was beginning to think mine was the only one that did this. But unlike you I kinda like it and that was why I posted it as one of the best feature of the xfire. I have not checked under the passenger seat to see if there are springs there too. If there are springs I would look at it more closely to see if there is a way to maybe release them so they are unloaded(not compressed)

ps. Congratulations on your new purchase!

 

The Umbrella Hook is for the loop at the handle end of the umbrella. It is not for the actual handle itself.

Glenn

 

Orginally Posted by fp That my friends feels G-R-E-A-T. Unless he was gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

ROFLMBO

 

One thing you all missed, turn off the passenger side air bag and you have a family car, my little guy and I go every where, get a few looks, but that's what the car is for... seat has the rings for the baby seat designed in, the little two button strap on the back of the passenger seat is for the teather of the larger baby seats...now that's features in a Crossfire.

 

I use the unbrella hook formy baseball cap to clip on. I use it when the tops down, now that it is winter, I clip it there until spring so I do not loose it.

 

The complete list (minus amusing comments which you should still read):
Interior:
Cabin Air Filtration
Tow away alarm - button inside disables for towing you WANT to happen
Alarm system
Opening the glove box while the alarm is activated sets off the alarm (as does opening a door, etc.)
Cool switchblade key integrated into remote
Tire Pressure monitoring and warning system
Flexible service system - keeps track of mileage until next service is required based on driving habits, etc. etc.
Light out indicator - lets you know when a lightbulb of some sort has gone out
Dual Climate controls
Heated seats
One touch down power windows
HomeLink universal transmitter built in
Umbrella hooks between seats (also can be used to hook other things)
Nighttime security illumination - lights stay on for 30 seconds after closing the last door
Automatic darkening rear view mirror ('04 only) which turns off when backing up
Door pockets
Radio operates with key removed if you turn it back on
Passenger side aribag can be disabled
Child safety seat tethers built in
Floor mats have snaps to keep them from sliding around
Interior lights go off after 15 minutes if you leave them on
Two vanity sliding mirrors
Secret coin holder compartment in front of ash tray
Cigarette lighter collapses to be less intrusive
If you lock it, then unlock it later and don't enter the car within a few minutes, it locks up again automatically
Exterior:
Holy crap! That's a hot car! General reaction when someone sees for first time
Exclusivity
Fuel filler door locks when car is locked. No need to push a button to open it or anything.
Speed sensitive wipers - they stop wiping while you are sitting still and on intermittent
Polite headlights (the top of the beam is cut off)
Non SRT-6 models: automatic rear spoiler comes up at highway speeds (about 60 mph)
Automatic rear spoiler can be raised manually to impress kids with a button on the dash
Heated side mirrors
Heated washer fluid
Exhaust in center of rear instead of on side or sides
The cool center spine that runs down the middle of the car
18" and 19" stock wheels

Mechanical/Technical:
Oil level sensor
Auto Transmission has standard and wet modes
Easily accessible top mounted oil filter cartridge (makes for easiest oil change in history)
Electronic Stability Control - can be semi-disabled with a button inside
It corners real good
No buttons on the auto stick - you just move it where you want it to be
Full independent front and rear suspension
Mercedes engine
Tirefit system (no spare, but instead a fix a flat / inflation type system in the trunk)
Roadster Only:
Top down button lowers both windows at the same time

 

By the way guys, it's handles really WELL, incase someone new joins the forum and wants to think we are smart like the people who invented this beautiful ride. <3 everyone

 

.....price?

 

Had mine for only a short month now and would have to say I wish I were still in the military stationed in Germany.

 

Top down button will also raise both windows,not just lower.
Map pocket behind passenger seat,good for keeping front license plate for johnny law.

 

i just love to see that rear spolier pop up in my rear view mirror

 

You guys have missed one of the biggest pluses - the free luggage set! With matching wheels and splines. I was surprised when mine showed up about two weeks after I bought my '04.

For the poster that was looking for where all the splines are:
Hood, Roof, Rear Wing, Back Bumper, Front Bumper & Grill, Shift ***, Center Console lid, Dash (shape of outline), Engine cover. center top of steering wheel (I think).

Another thing I love is the large spoke openings on the rims. If I'm careful of the brake caliper dust cover, I can clean the entire inside of the rim. It makes for a much better look.

As for the "cup holder" - it is the one flaw I can't stand. It's more of a "Don't touch the passenger you perv" device that pops open every time you reach over with a loving touch.

Oh - and for the "Unless he's gay" poster - When my wing pops up it shows my little rainbow sticker :-D