It is with a heavy heart that I pass along the sad news delivered to me from Dave’s wife, Linda. Our dear friend, Dave Hall (affectionately known as Oneeighty on the Crossfire forum) passed away on January 1st.

Dave was a leader in our Crossfire community and was always willing to lend his engineering skills and knowledge of how to improve the Crossfire experience to those who sought advice. One look at the mods he introduced to his own SRT and you knew that you’d found a perfectionist who would only be made happier if he could help you.

When I first purchased my Roadster Limited, Dave was the first person to reach out to me and correct how I closed the roof - BEFORE I DAMAGED IT! I think of him every time I close that roof.

Later, it was the Nav Radio, the Stereo speaker fix which gave me phenomenal volume at a cost of about $2, flashing third brake light, cabin filter change, EuroTune upgrade, transmission sensor fluid leak repair, recommendation to carry a Crank Position Sensor and TPS BEFORE I turned 70,000 miles (literally save me on a road trip). And there were countless other tips for ownership he gave to me and to others. Perhaps the best tip I recall is Dave recommending to one newbie what he did to me. Instead of asking so many questions, just take a Saturday night or two and sit at the computer with a bowl of popcorn and read the forum! I actually did that and it has really enhanced my enthusiasm and it strengthened my relationship with Dave and others. With Dave as my mentor, I now carry non polarized speaker upgrade capacitors and do them for others. If you haven’t done this - I highly recommend it.

Dave always looked forward to Norm’s Annual BBQ for a chance to have a beer, share some great food and to see his friends in our Crossfire community. Dave also hosted a GTG in Caledon for a BBQ and Car Show at the arena.

Dave was a very proud Grandfather and spoke fondly about his family and his wife when given a chance. Alway welcoming at his home, it was a treat to drop in to see Dave and chat about anything.

Dave fostered numerous relationships for me with other owners. Never once did any of them sneer at my lack of understanding of this new passion back in 2012. Because of guys like OneEighty and members of this wonderful forum, I have admired, learned from and now try to share what I’ve learned as they’ve done with me.

We will all miss Dave. We’ll see you down the road, pal!

Thanks!!


Fondly,
John aka PitMarshal

Dave Hall (Onehundred80) seen here (Upper left) wearing the Brown shirt