Originally Posted by e39m5
I'm thinking about buying a crossfire for the summer. I know I'm going to buy a convertible, and I know it has to be manual.
I'd like something at least as fun as the s2000 I drove last summer. My concern is that the car is going to feel slow (haven't driven one yet) unless I get the SRT-6, but the SRT-6 doesn't come in a manual.
I'm sure some of you here thought the same thing and went with the lesser model, what did you do to get your car faster? How much did it cost?
Thanks,
e39m5
Well, it is obvious you haven't driven one yet. Unless there is a real lag in the throttle, your driving experience with the xfire verses the S2000 should not dissapoint.
That said, the S2000 has a smoother tranny. Ours is kinda clunky, notchy as they say. Also, the clutch has a delay valve that makes it a little less snappy. Then there is the throttle lag from the throttle by wire system.
The throttle lag can be fixed. One method is easy and costs nothing. Search the forum for "throttle reset." The better method is an after market sprint booster. About $350.00.
With a good Dyno tune, minor exhaust mod and a CAI, you can take the average mild mannered NA Crossfire up a good 20% to 25% in usuable HP.
Mine went from 154 Wheel HP to 192.5 wheel HP. A very noticable difference. Price depends on how much you can do yourself but $1,500 to $2,500 ought to be enough.
Our Cars are not dragsters. They are nimble road cars. A properly set up manual NA with a competent driver can compete close to even with the SRT in the twisties. But, they will leave you absolutely cold in the straights.
I know as I own one of each. I run against my wife's SRT almost daily on our way to work. She cleans my clock every time.
Except in the twisties.
roadster with a stick