Hello,

I'd just like to introduce myself to everyone on the forum!

I recently bought a 2005 Limited; I will upload pictures once I start modifying.

My theme is to create a dual purpose car that is comfortable, and autocross capable. My goal is to do this with in reason so the car is still functional as a daily driver.

I'm use to modifying cars with vast aftermarket support, and countless how to guides. So this might be quite the challenge for me.

I'm familiar with being a forum member, and quite capable of using the search function.


Kyle

 

Welcome...
You will find this forum packed full of very useful info.
Enjoy your searching and modding.

Gary

 

Welcome. Glad you found us. Since you are starting with a car that is autocross capable and comfortable, you should have no problem turning it into a car that is autocross capable and comfortable. Have fun.

 

Thank You, I was simply trying to state that I wanted to create a good blend of street, and strip.

Without the strip portion wrecking the street portion of the car.

 

Not many aftermarket mods for the Crossie off the shelf. Fortunately, to make the conversion you wish, you need virtualy none.

However, a little more kick in the pants can be had from Tuners like Eurocharged and Components (CAI) from Needswings. They are well respected sponsers here.

265 HP is easily achieved on the NA. 285 HP a reasonable goal with in a small budget. Braking upgrades, pads, rotors, caliper sets, can be had from Benz compatable sources. Suspension and exhaust mods are also readily available.

There are also plenty of guys and gals promoting slasher stripes, stickers, badges, and other stick on "performance mods" at very reasonable prices. Get a Sprint booster. Best "performance" mod for throttle control in the Autocross, especialy if you have a stick shift. I recommend one from SRT SIX out of California.

Basicaly however,you can go stock with the right changes to tires and brake pads. As others have indicated, you are driving a car factory prepared for the purpose you have suggested.

There is not a lot of companies competing for our little mongrel's appetite for aftermarket performance parts. But the few we have are loyal to this customer base and serve us well. Stay off of EBay for such parts. Ask here and you will get proven advice on any component or tune. All from folks who will back it up.

Jane Bridges is possibly our most notorious autocrosser. MadMed05, who also produced a custom vent carbon fibre hood, is into the sport. MIMI05SRT6 & Velociabstract, seem to run and there are many others. Then we have tinkerers like Woody and Rcompart who have some knack for the little specialties and big power.(can you say V8?)

I suggest you name your poison and somebody here will give you the "skinny" of from whom to buy it.

Glad you're with us. Welcome


roadster with a stick


"the way is should be!"

 

welcome to the forum and good luck with the mods.Not as much aftermarket happening here as with high production cars you might have owned but what we do have is high quality and run by great guys. Two companies and people you will want to become familiar with are Rob at Needswings and Rudy at Speedriven.Both are great to work with and extremly knowledgable. Enjoy the process.

 

Yeah, we knew what you meant. Folks have been autocrossing this car since it was new. You have to decide whether you want to go for the fastest time possible or if you want to be the best in class. You probably know all about the difference between being stock and looking stock. If you move to far from stock you can quickly find yourself in with the big dogs. I would recommend trying it as it is before deciding on doing to much.

 

Thank You, Franc Rauscher