Pretty amazing work! Looks brand new!

 

Tried out a 2023 Autel ML629 to replace my 2017 DiagLink with Benz and Chrysler modules but so fat the Diaglink seems more capable. Have contacted customer support and we shall see.

 

Installed the new-2-me freshly repaired Wing.

 

Is that upper rain deflector available ?

 

it’s a “spoiler” but yes, seller on eBay offers them. Type in “Crossfire spoiler” and it’ll pop up. When I bought it, they cost $68-ish bucks. Now, they’re almost $100. Came from Thailand.

 

nice job on the wing 😎

 

Did it come already painted in Machine Gray? I saw a listing for this spoiler/wing pre-painted in matching car color.

 

SLK Rear Spoiler looks good on your Machine Gray Coupe.

 

Pulled the SKREEM, ECM and sent them with both of my keys to Josh at Mercedes Swap Shop for the fix. Now waiting for the fix and return. Every time I take this thing apart (did the sticky key fix) there is more aged plastic pieces that seem to break off from here or there and land on the floormat Where they come from? I usually find out when I put it all back together and there is a hole for a screw and that piece of plastic that had the hole for it is gone.

Thank you "Crossfire Repairs by Paul" on Youtube who posted the sticky fix (which I did) and the SKREEM fix by watching his videos.
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It takes a lot of time, care and patience to take these cars apart and put them back togeather.

 

yes it came painted but the shade was way off. I repainted it myself.

 

Finally installed climate control unit from a 2007 crossfire into my 2004 Limited. I am blind, so could not repair the original myself and had to take a chance on one from a salvage yard. Fortunately it is working perfectly. Not so fortunately, the garage door is still frozen shot and there is still snow on the ground in Minnesota.

 

Absolutely, old German cars have plastics that are very fragile. Our 1999 Lexus has interior plastics that feel and look brand new, my E46, E90 and my XF have plastics that start to crack when you look at them too hard.

You have to be very gentle when you remove and reinstall interior panels on vehicles like these. EBay is your friend, because you are likely going to have search for replacement XF/SLK parts to replace the ones you just broke.

I also like to reinforce parts with fiberglass fiber & sheeting resin from the back side, mainly the weak tabs and connectors you can't see from the outside.

 

Wife & I plan to take a day trip tomorrow up to the Smokies & drive around some since the weather is so nice here this week. Took the Coupe this afternoon to top off the tank. Put in about 7.5 gallons at a purchase of $4.049/gallon! Hadn't paid that much in some time. Then when I got home & went to where I keep records, discovered that the gas was the first purchased this year for the Crossfire!

 

New rear tires (went with Bridgestone Potenza RE980 A/S PLUS - stock size 255/35/19). I know, they aren't up there with some others but I've been running these on the front with good results as I inherited this car from my dad and his tire salesman recommended Potenza for the front of all brands they carried. I think the salesman said something to the effect, "If ya don't drive the car like a hellion and don't need ultimate performance these will give you far more tread life". So I decided to try them on the rear as I like A/S and kind of like having the same tire and tread all around. I considered the well knowns and the newest Michelin Sport A/S 4 but some of the reviews I read about that compared to 3 didn't impress me. I think these Bridgestone's may last longer throughout my Virginia's 4 seasons that can range from searing hot to some pretty cold mornings in the winter. We'll see.

Also replaced the rear hatch struts, finally, with Tuff Support's from Amazon that others here recommended.

Yup, car, wheels and interior are dirty but I'll fix that this weekend and it will look "almost" brand new again.

 

I polished the exhaust tips last week. Today I washed, iron decontaminated, clayed, polished, and waxed the exterior. Tomorrow I plan to concentrate on the interior and clean up a little under the hood.

 

Today I received my single cup holder with a magnetic phone / Ipad stand.
The kit includes the cup holder with magnetic phone stand, mounting bracket, and self-adhesive plates for your phone.
The bracket requires no drilling or gluing, it simply clips on.
The system is custom-made for Crossfire.
Send a PM to member here >>Demal to order or get more Info

 

Fitted my MGP Caliper Covers:

 

Yesterday took the time to treat the leather seats in my coupe. I do this every 6 months, usually in the spring before it gets really hot, and in the fall before colder temps arrive. I've been using Lexol Leather Cleaner & Conditioner all these years. And my seats still look "factory fresh".

 

Also just replaced rotors and installed caliper covers but getting a little rub with the mounting clips . Ljcollingham did you have the same problem ?