Drive it like you stole it!
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I Love my Crossfire but, having owned 2 Vettes, unless your running one of the "Dog" Vettes (Carberated 307 - 350 engine) from the late 70s and early 80s, a Crossfire will not beat a Vette.... Unless of course, he has no idea he's in a race 
or the Vette is missing a couple of plug wires :lol:
or the Vette is missing a couple of plug wires :lol:
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Originally Posted by mightyjlr
I have it mounted right to the right of the rear-view mirror, with the suction cup bracket it comes with. I am going to hardwire to the cars power when it gets a little warmer out, and I have the external display for it, which I have to figure out some place to mount. This way no one behind me will see that I have a radar detector.
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Originally Posted by X-fired
Originally Posted by mightyjlr
I have it mounted right to the right of the rear-view mirror, with the suction cup bracket it comes with. I am going to hardwire to the cars power when it gets a little warmer out, and I have the external display for it, which I have to figure out some place to mount. This way no one behind me will see that I have a radar detector.
Also, what wire did you use to attach the power wire to? Can you explain how you did this. I have the hardwire kit that came with the V1.
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I realize the tradeoffs to a lower mounting - the higher the better. But, I didn't like the looks of it next to the rearview mirror so I gave up some alert distance for aesthetics. That's a good idea testing with a fixed radar gun. I'll check that out.
As far as the wiring goes, I don't remember the exact wire I connected to but it was the power to the Homelink module - only on when the key is on. I believe the wire was pink. I'll look at my shop manual and see if I can verify that. I took lots of photos of the stereo/soundproofing installation but couldn't find one of the V1 install.
As far as the wiring goes, I don't remember the exact wire I connected to but it was the power to the Homelink module - only on when the key is on. I believe the wire was pink. I'll look at my shop manual and see if I can verify that. I took lots of photos of the stereo/soundproofing installation but couldn't find one of the V1 install.
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From: Wakefield, Massachusetts
Re: Drive it like you stole it!
Originally Posted by AZ Outlaws
Cool story???? Don't think so!!!
So... who was wrong there? The old fudy dud for going too slow or you for exceeding the speed limit? I'd opt for the guy going slow no matter how frustrating it is than someone driving faster than conditions warrant.
Also, please don't play "boy racer" and put punk EAT ME stickers on a Xfire. I'd like to think the folks that can afford to own and drive a XFire are a tad smarter than alot of the trash out there.
Before you slam me for MY opinion, consider this... four days a week I drive an 18 wheeler 350 miles between Phoenix and Globe, Arizona hauling copper making two round trips on US60. Half of that is two lane mountain roads. I wish I had $1.00 for every "idiot" who was in too big of a hurry and passed me illegally putting myself and others in harms way. I've seen too many "needless" accidents to see any "humor" or "cool" in your story.
Do us all a favor... find a place to play were you won't be a hazard to anyone but yourself!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Case closed... have a great day!!!
So... who was wrong there? The old fudy dud for going too slow or you for exceeding the speed limit? I'd opt for the guy going slow no matter how frustrating it is than someone driving faster than conditions warrant.
Also, please don't play "boy racer" and put punk EAT ME stickers on a Xfire. I'd like to think the folks that can afford to own and drive a XFire are a tad smarter than alot of the trash out there.
Before you slam me for MY opinion, consider this... four days a week I drive an 18 wheeler 350 miles between Phoenix and Globe, Arizona hauling copper making two round trips on US60. Half of that is two lane mountain roads. I wish I had $1.00 for every "idiot" who was in too big of a hurry and passed me illegally putting myself and others in harms way. I've seen too many "needless" accidents to see any "humor" or "cool" in your story.
Do us all a favor... find a place to play were you won't be a hazard to anyone but yourself!!! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:
Case closed... have a great day!!!
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Re: Drive it like you stole it!
I've only had my car for about a month and the only "excitement" I've experienced thus far are a couple of old ladies checking out the car as I drove by. Old people just LOVE these cars---no offense to any older folk on this board! 
I got the crossfire wave from one of the women as her husband drove by in a white XF.
I got the crossfire wave from one of the women as her husband drove by in a white XF.
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Top Tip:
Crossfire drivers: paint the words “Too Fast” upside down and backwards on your spoiler. Hey presto! An instant reminder from your car to slow down to a more sedate speed when you see the words in your rear view mirror.
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From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Re: Drive it like you stole it!
Came up to a light where I was in the left hand turn lane with one car in front of me. Being that it was a nice night out I decided to put the windows down. As I did I was greeted with a LOUD BRRRRAAAA! coming from the 5" tail pipe of the SRT4 in front of me. Once the light changed I changed lanes so that I could get around the noisy 4. As soon as I signaled to go around him the SRT4 nailed it. So I nailed it got around him and slowed once I got to 65 in a 55 zone. He the blasted past me and his girlfriend was hanging out of the window with her tongue sticking out. We met at the next light and he took off again so I dusted him again. After I beat him and he was about to go by me again I gave him a thumbs down. His GF was pissed!
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Re: Drive it like you stole it!
Never raced mine in the street, Autocrossed it, I have plently of exit/entrance ramp excitement and I have a bunch of videos on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/yourtheace.
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Re: Drive it like you stole it!
I once was driving, and I was driving my Crossfire and my Crossfire is a Roadster and the top was down and I was going along and came to a traffic light and stopped and when I took off.....
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... I got the tach to go well past '3' !
(Feeling bumpy tonight, Gary?)
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From: Aurora , ILL
Re: Drive it like you stole it!
Originally Posted by Crhytec
OK people....
I want to hear of your performance exploits, stoplight drags, kills, deaths (that means lost..), trips to the drag strip, ect.
Smokey burnout pics or a pic of you in a full counterlock slide would be most welcome!
I want to hear of your performance exploits, stoplight drags, kills, deaths (that means lost..), trips to the drag strip, ect.
Smokey burnout pics or a pic of you in a full counterlock slide would be most welcome!
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From: sw ohio
Re: Drive it like you stole it!
I have my tried and true roads free of polizei or traffic. deep in the cornfield and soybean areas. I work the cars and bikes there. all I fear is deer. Gary
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