Thanks, I appreciate that!
It took about 2 hours, but I wasn't rushing it.

 

Today I cleaned the MAF sensor and throttle body as suggested in Paul's youtube video.
The toughest part was getting the locking ring to lock around the MAF sensor body when I was putting it back together.
Paul's video:

 

Had a local artist/friend make me a unique SRT6 artwork (4 feet large) that looks absolutely stunning. It's plated with LED lights in the back and a remote where you can change the colors and/or let them fade in and out/change and it also comes with a timer all battery operated. Very well done and looks awesome day and night.
he uses real sand on the bottom.

 

That looks totally awesome Nick, I’d love one of those. The artist as done a brilliant job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

 

Headlight led replacement lens cleaning

Prepare wire and rag

Wrap the rag with vinyl tape to prevent it from falling out.

Wipe while looking at the front lens
It will be a little more beautiful

 

​​​​​Thank you anglefury21!

For anyone who is interested in something like this or any other wooden art, the artist's name is Tim Stellar Artworks Website
and check out his Instagram he did some amazing "floating ocean" tabletops, too. Very cool stuff Tim Steller Instagram

If someone has Facebook, maybe we can get the pictures and his website posted on some Crossfire pages. I know he would appreciate the shout-out and there might be more of us out there who'd like a beautiful and unique piece like this in their living rooms.

Tell him Nick sent you.

 

I shared this with Sarasota resident and friend Michael Harding on Facebook - On the forum here it's SRQfun
The artist here has been a Sarasota local for the past 15 years

 

Even better that I have a srt6 roadster, could I ask was it an expensive item. Look great in my man cave.

 

That's awesome!

 

Thank you Valk, much appreciated. He is at many local markets here in Florida and where I live (about 50 mins from Sarasota)

@anglefury21
Prices change depending on size and what you want I'd reach out to him and just float ideas and prices. I'm sure if you tell him you were sent by me he will give you a great deal.

I'm glad you guys like it. Comes with a remote where you can pick the color and or have them chance, fade in and out, as well as brightness.

 

Thanks Nick, I’ve got the website open and will be in touch this week.

 

nickwe21
After I sent Michael a message on Facebook he replied to me:

"Yes, I follow his page. He's a friend of a friend. Awesome work. I told Nick to share this in the groups"

 

I agree, that really is a beautiful piece of work. If my home was not already filled with 75 years of aluminized photography, momentoes from two wars and a dozen different countries, I would probably go after one of these. While I am here, what I usually do with my Crossfire each and every day, is worry about what will fail next. It is my daily driver, and though I enjoy it more than any car I have ever owned, it is pushing 20 years of age. It has been beautifully cared for over the years (I have owned it for the past two), but no matter how much care I give it, those 20 years are significant. During the past two years I have changed the engine oil and filter each year, flushed and replenished the engine cooling system, flushed the automatic transmission, replaced the RCM, installed a new convertible top, checked and flushed the braking system and the same with the power steering, replaced the engine air filters and the cabin air filter, replaced both rear tires, installed an illuminated wind screen in the cabin, replaced the trunk and hood struts, added new carpet protectors, thoroughly cleaned, buffed, and waxed the vehicle each year, replaced a lensless fog lamp, buffed and protected the lenses on all exterior lights, etc. I have purchased a new fuel filter and pump which will be going in next month along with new plugs and coil packs which will also be going in. Last week the automatic transmission failed to go into reverse several times, one of which required me to use the manual over ride. It has not happened since. It has the sticky key problem right now, but it is intermittent so I am holding off for as long as I can. I have also replaced the windshield wipers, and done many, many small things along the way. Granted, most of the work has been because I received no maintenance records with the vehicle and simply wanted to be sure all had been done. I even changed the fluid in the differential. Maintenance has probably cost me more than the cost I paid for the car and shows no signs of slowing. Though it is my daily driver, I try to keep the mileage down to around 500 per month. That is very hard to do while living in a rural area when a trip to a grocery store is a minimum of 15 miles round trip. The car draws a lot of positive attention, probably because the rear license plate reads NO MASKS and the front plate reads NO COVID. For some reason, every person wants to get pictures of it. I still have to go through a number of issues with the top mechanism, the sticky key and transmission problems, a buzzy passenger door well speaker, failed seat heating, and repairs to the upholstery on both seats, but it remains a fantastic vehicle to drive. At some point I would love to install vertical doors. My legs are shot to hell and it is difficult to get in and out. However, I didn't buy it to get in and out . . . I bought it because I love to drive it. I guess a car is really like a wife . . . they can be beautiful, often wonderful, but often also regular pains in the ***.

 

Don't wait too long on the sticky key. If it goes bad it makes the repair 4 times more difficult. Do you have the instructions? Do you perform most of the work yourself or pay to have it done?

 

Yeah, I know, I remember (actually, I remember, sometimes)... Thank you for sharing! BTW are you a Vet(?) RED Friday/22, IYKYK (or whatever), I never get those latest acronyms/text-speak right! LOL


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I did a year in Korea, 1966 and part of 1967, when there was pretty much a war still raging there. Then went straight to Viet Nam for a couple of years flying choppers. Those were simultaneously the most fun and the most scary years of my life. I ended up staying with the Army for twenty, hiding out from a mean, nasty, totally ungrateful nation. I do about half of my own work, and pay for the other half. Crawling under cars and reaching tight spaces is a bit more difficult these days. I would love to see a 2024 Crossfire if it had continued to evolve. What a beast it could be with modern technology!

 

I just want to thank you for the time you served in the years of wartime and beyond for the next 20 years with the Army
I also hope your Crossfire continues to give you enjoyment as it seems you do everything possible to take the best care of it.
I'm 62 and just recently retired and I have been here since 2007 and I have been enjoying my Crossfires for the past 16 years
I had a 2004 Coupe from April 2007 to March 2018 and then got my current Roadster seen below just 6 years ago now in March 2018

 

Your Crossfire is absolutely gorgeous and reflects the work you have done on it and the pride you take in it. I love the wheels. They seem to be the best match I have ever seen for the vehicle. One of these days I might have to and find a like set for mine. Thank you for the kind comments.

 

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Soctramg1967, I did my 23, enlisted at 17yr old in 1971 and called in Feb 1972, spent first 5 years at Ellsworth AFB (SAC), then all around the world. Came home from Desert Shield/Storm with a totally different outlook on this ungrateful nation and the decline of the discipline in the military. Vietnam era but never served in country (was on a SAC base until 1978).


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Thank you for your service my friend. I haven't run into many ex-SAC people, but have always appreciated the importance of that great organization. On top of that, I remember standing ourside of my hooch in Nam watching a single file line of B-52's conducting ARC LIGHT strikes. I always wondered where their bomb release points were as they passed directly overhead. Those babies really made the earth shake.