Thanks for all the positive comments. I really have no issue with negative remarks, as I know it's not for everyone. Anyway, I'm much happier with it now that the boring, all silver look is gone. For a while it was like I owned a SLK32 or Porsche, as I felt people were just walking by it to look at other Crossfires. That was for Steve's benefit.

Glad you got them painted, John. I ordered new gaskets also, and I'm sure that's the best bet. Truth be told, I considered reusing mine, but went ahead ordered new since I needed new mani's gaskets also. I also ordered a new gasket for the oil filler housing for good measure.

Hopefully you and 180 will post up photos when the works done.