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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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I've always thought that the air conditioning controls looked unfinished in the crossfire. I liked the round a/c rings that are available but wanted something a little different. So I decided to make my own. Luckily my father's business owns a CNC Milling Machine which is computer driven. After a day of designing and programming, I finally achieved the finished product. WOW! what a difference! I made them out of aluminum, then machine tumbled them to clean the metal and then polished them to a high gloss finish. I don't like using double faced tape to adhere them, so I made them with a tiny lip that fits perfectly into the round opening around the control. Therefore, it "snaps" in without using any tape. They are beautiful. I made one set for my own car and 2 extra sets. I am willing to sell them if anyone is interested. I also have some extra material that I can use to cut out more if needed. With the material and time, I've figured it out to be about $27 a pair including shipping. If anyone is interested, please let me know. I've included a picture of them and also a picture of them installed in my car.



 

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Great job...what else can you make? I was looking into getting emblems that say "3.5L V6" to place on each fender of my XFire.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Great job...what else can you make? I was looking into getting emblems that say "3.5L V6" to place on each fender of my XFire.
I can make just about anything... the lettering is a little bit harder, but it is possible. I'll look into it and see what I can come up with...
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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I was looking into getting emblems that say "3.5L V6" to place on each fender of my XFire.
Um... correct me if I'm wrong but, aren't all of our XFire's 3.2L?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Nice job, I'll take a set. PM payment method I have a Paypal account.
If you decide to make a piece to go around shifter I'm in for one or whatever else you come up with to dress up the interior
Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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I am interested, PM was sent to you.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CrossfireLTD
Great job...what else can you make? I was looking into getting emblems that say "3.5L V6" to place on each fender of my XFire.
if it is no secret... why 3.5?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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blacklimitedcoupe,

I made a payment to your account.
Thanks.
 

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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blacklimitedcoupe,

I made a payment made to your account.
Thanks.
PM Sent - They'll mail out in the morning. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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PM Sent - They'll mail out in the morning. Thanks.
blacklimitedcoupe,

Check out my updated signature.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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blacklimitedcoupe,

Check out my updated signature.
Nice, let me know what you think when they arrive. I'm sure they will look great in your car too. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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The 2 extra sets have been spoken for, but I have enough material to make another batch of them. They will be done by tomorrow afternoon. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by midnightman
Um... correct me if I'm wrong but, aren't all of our XFire's 3.2L?
I stand corrected...3.2L.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:15 AM
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I'm interested in a second batch...
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by blacklimitedcoupe
The 2 extra sets have been spoken for, but I have enough material to make another batch of them. They will be done by tomorrow afternoon. Let me know if you're interested. Thanks.
Definitely interested. Nice work; thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Nice work, I would like a set. I have a Paypal account.
If you can make me a set please let me know, give your paypal e-mail account to send payment to.

Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Count me in for a set.

PM me the info for paypal.

Slim
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Ok guys, they are in the machine being cut now and they will be polished after that. I will let you know as soon as they are finished... MI1XFIRE and SNOWTOP57 - yours mailed out this morning. Let me know when they arrive. Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Default Re: CUSTOM A/C Trim Rings - anyone interested?

Originally Posted by blacklimitedcoupe
I've always thought that the air conditioning controls looked unfinished in the crossfire. I liked the round a/c rings that are available but wanted something a little different. So I decided to make my own. Luckily my father's business owns a CNC Milling Machine which is computer driven. After a day of designing and programming, I finally achieved the finished product. WOW! what a difference! I made them out of aluminum, then machine tumbled them to clean the metal and then polished them to a high gloss finish.

Very Nice, Can you make something similar for the center of the steering wheel.

I would like to remove the "wing" and adhere a round polished piece similar to yours.

Then I could mount the new SRT badge in the center of that or you could offer a version with "Crossfire" lettered in or something similar.

Just a thought. Again - very nice work.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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Yes I'll take a set also. Pm me with your paypal info. Nice job!
Let me know,
Fred
 
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