I appreciate the warm welcome very much -so glad that this group exists, such a collective passion for this little bastard beast of a car. Not counting the one in our garage, I can't remember the last time I saw a Crossfire in the wild. But I do vaguely remember the first time I saw one ( years ago) and thought "that's a f'n cool-looking car".

I was jolted into recall mode thanks to a small town Facebook "for sale" group where someone listed their late grandfather's car for sale. He lived maybe a hundred miles or so away and his grand daughter listed it in our little town's FB. Anyway....in his honor we've left his EAA (experimental aircraft association) decal on the back window. He had been a pilot and an airstrip owner. No doubt he was meticulous about maintenance - as pilots tend to be.

Haven't had this one long enough to even wash it or vacuum. It doesn't need it yet! Fresh Mobile 1 and a clean checkup and we're rolling. Except for some Rain-X (windshield fogs like a sonofabitch with the AC on). Didn't help. Oh well.

Putting new rear tires on it next week. Conti ExtremeGrip . Then an alignment. Should be it for a while.

Reading all the discussions here, it sounds like there are some sensors (CPS, etc) that I ought to have on hand. Orders will be placed next week.

I normally hang out on a forum for drummers and drum gear / music talk (my natural language) and I have to say, this forum is better than I ever expected to find. Good stuff!!

I know how to use the search features, but be prepared for some NEWBIE questions in the coming days, guys and gals.

Thanks again,


Jeff