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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Erichenderson02
I think louvers like this would look a lot better. Personal option, though

I think those are called "Side Window Scoops".

Trust me, I know "scoops".
 
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by syfi
If you want to start out with something that's cheap and simple and everyone would want, how about a nicely designed trans dipstick?!!
Well...not everyone.

But good suggestion for those of you driving automatics.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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I'd like to see some billet aluminum switches anodized in black. I mean everything, the hvac temperature wheels and all.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by +fireamx
Here's a template for the Louvers.
Rear Window Louvers - The Datsun Classifieds
I think one of the things that may make it more desirable, is if you could come up with a hinged attachment that required no drilling into the hatch, and was totally hidden beneath the louvers.
Using the thinnest aluminium possible, but still thick enough so each individual louver doesn't sag would be cool too. (Nothin worse than a sagging louver).
It's a retro look that certainly isn't for everybody, but they really do a good job at keeping interior temps down, (not that our AC doesn't do it better).
Exactly! I had a set from a company on Canada that was aluminum. It had 4 plates with a small bolt welded in the middle of them. Super sticky taped them to each corner of the rear window. The louvers hade holes that lined up with the bolt plates and simply were held in place by wing nuts. You could put a thin brace down the inside to keep them from sagging too

It was a challange to lift it on and off myself but it was a 06 mustang, a XF would be a breeze for one guy to pop them off and on. I'll look for the company's name if it would help.


Pooly


I believe this is the link

http://spoilers4less.com/absplcarlob2.html
 

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Erichenderson02
I think louvers like this would look a lot better. Personal option, though


Edit: Of course, those are for side windows. & speaking of which.... could side window louvers be done? Hehe..
Over-all that's a cool looking side window scoop. Just a added suggestions to the design. Knowing that we already have a bad passenger blind spot,the tapered back end could use a little redesign. When in the car,you can't see the black trim paint that encircles our small rear side windows. So you could still keep the pointed tapered end that would cover the black glass trim paint. From the pointed back,just come towards the front about 1 1/2 inches then somewhat open up the scoop. You would have your view back for the passenger side and also you wouldn't cause air drag with the back being closed. Squirrel Crusher
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Anybody interested in the front wing emblem (the wings themselves)? Another member needs them and it sounds like something I can do right away. I can make them out of fiberglass, and the more people want them the less money it will cost me; therefore the less it will cost the buyer. Either way I need to make a mold, which should hold up for 100 or so parts.
I didn't forget about the other ideas, in fact I'm working on an improved shifter. Still thinking about the louvers, and I don't know how comfortable I'd be making something to glue onto the glass. As for the switches/*****/buttons, I can make them for sure out of billet aluminum, anodized/powdercoated to any color, no problem. I just don't know how easily the stock ones come off.
 

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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all the switches just pop off with a pull. And I would like wing emblems the size of the one on the steering wheel. I've been looking all over for those, in chrome or brushed aluminum.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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I would like a nice rear cargo roll cover. I have only seen one on this forum. The open cargo space bothers me. That's all. Nice and simple.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JnC
I would like a nice rear cargo roll cover. I have only seen one on this forum. The open cargo space bothers me. That's all. Nice and simple.
Me too .....
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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How about a front replacement grill which looks like this mock-up:

Message - CrossfireForum.org Gallery

I would buy one.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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would anyone else be interested in polished aluminum headlight eyebrows? Opinions?

Still interested in underhood goodies/ oil filter cover?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Default Re: What do you want!

Originally Posted by JnC
I would like a nice rear cargo roll cover. I have only seen one on this forum. The open cargo space bothers me. That's all. Nice and simple.
Me three.....
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I thank you for coming forward with this .... my wish is for someone to find out for sure whether an MB 32 roadsters' folding top could be adapted/modified and used on a xFire roadster. Probably not in your expertise but I know that this could be a desirable adaptation, and would have interest by some of us. Expensive? Probably .... but what an improvement.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by IBLUBYU
I thank you for coming forward with this .... my wish is for someone to find out for sure whether an MB 32 roadsters' folding top could be adapted/modified and used on a xFire roadster. Probably not in your expertise but I know that this could be a desirable adaptation, and would have interest by some of us. Expensive? Probably .... but what an improvement.
Howard, I hate to say this, but have you taken a good look at the cars side by side, I do not think, without SERIOUS money and time, like more the XF is worth, to make something like this happen. We share many parts and some change over, but this is something I do not think will ever be done.

Sorry to poo in the punchbowl.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Howard, I hate to say this, but have you taken a good look at the cars side by side, I do not think, without SERIOUS money and time, like more the XF is worth, to make something like this happen. We share many parts and some change over, but this is something I do not think will ever be done.
Sorry to poo in the punchbowl.
Without taking the time to study photos of SLK's and comparing them to photos of a Crossfire, wouldn't it just boil down to just one question?
Does the SLK use the same "A" pillar as the Crossfire, in other words, do they share a common windshield?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Howard, I hate to say this, but have you taken a good look at the cars side by side, I do not think, without SERIOUS money and time, like more the XF is worth, to make something like this happen. We share many parts and some change over, but this is something I do not think will ever be done.

Sorry to poo in the punchbowl.

BooHoo .... just when I thought I'd contact Steve (32Krazy) and see if his top and guts from his wrecked 32 was available....... just wishing .....
 
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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I'd be interested in the wing emblem front and back powdercoated flat black if the price is right.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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front wing emlem!
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SoftballJunnkie
I'd be interested in the wing emblem front and back powdercoated flat black if the price is right.
Agree! I like this idea.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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If you can make new front and rear emblems that use the new Chrysler emblem for 2011 while filling in spaces from the old ones I would buy it.
 
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