Originally Posted by 818.crossfire
I had to go out and try the OMG[size="4"] button, and it works.....geez, impressive. I am impressed with the power of this vehicle, it lacks the bottom end im used to in my v8's but the mid power is impressively smooth, love it.
I took a closer look at the seat, moved it all the way up and noticed the previous owner left a deflated mini football under the seat, so I got that situated. Seeing that much taller dudes were making it work I had to do some research, better now.
One thing I am not used to is how stiff the suspension is, great in the corners but no so fabulous driving down LA streets, my cd's skip often. I am guessing the suspension is stock but never had it up on the racks so I dont know for sure.
I actually like not having "alot of options" for upgrades, the truth is ive had mustangs and camaros all my life and there was so much shi* out there I never knew what to buy, not the problem with this vehicle.
I am guessing there is no "supercharger" for this vehicle huh? something I could build the bottom end with? And as far as nitrous what is the system to use in my NA crossfire?
Btw what is NA?
What does the ST stand for on the front and rear emblems?
If you are the only driver of the car, do you need to reset the throttle system every few weeks? I am the only driver.
My car has this crap on the inside panels, and it appears it is peeling off (diamond pattern covering around gauges and switches. It appears these are aftermarket sticker covers to cover up the interior panels, or is this stock? If I were to take them off would the adhesive be a bit*h to remove? anyone have experience?
NA Stands for Normaly Aspirated. There are bolt on SC units but not reccomended.
Your low end power issues are more likley related to the wire electronic throttle system. Not the motor itself as the 3.2 liter MB engine is quite torquey. With a sprint booster, that goes away. It adds no HP but does improve the throttle lag.
As to the throttle reset, I recommend it every few weeks but to each his own there. Even if you are the only driver, accumulated error reduces performance.
The aftermarket sticker stuff was likely a real cool mod when installed but that stuff doesn't always wear well. And some people simmply don't like it. Matter of taste.
"Goof Off" might help with removal but would damage the original surface. WD 40 would take much longer but be much safer on the original finish.
Which iself isn't all that durable. You may find it in bad shape which is possibly why it was covered. New parts are rare but they show up on Ebay a lot. And sometimes here in the "Parts for Sale " section.
I have no idea what the ST stands for. Sounds aftermarket to me. There is no "ST" model of which I am aware.
There is an SRT model of the car. Available in 05 only (a few 06's exist) and it is supercharged. Stock at 330 HP some guys have them up over 440 HP. These cars area bargain fetching as low as $13K to$24K right now, depending on miles and condition. I just bought one for $13.5 and have seen a few lower in price.
The SRT is quicker than just about anything out there, especialy anything stock. A good platform to develope a dragster.
Unlike the NA which frankly is a dissapointment on the 1/4 if that is your passion. So far none have trapped in the 13's without juice. Perhaps one will this year as a few guys are seriously trying to break that barrier.
But for the money, it is cheaper to just trade out for the SRT if you can find one. The stock C32 motor is awesome but you'll blow it if you try to blow it. And you'll spend the money that could have gotten you the SRT already built to go fast with the AMG powerplant.
SRT's are 13.2 second cars stock and will get into the 11's with some mods and tinkering with the pulleys and tunes.
They are mean critters and while I prefer the manual shifting NA, my Wifes SRT is king of the road and not yet ever beat. It's a 12.4 second car.
The one we just purchased will be up for raffle at the CAA. $100 buys one of only 350 tickets. You don't have to be present to win. Drawing is June 24th in St Louis.
PM me for details
franc