Thought I'd just say hi. Just got rid of my beloved MX5, and bought myself an 06 Coupe in grey with 25k on the clock. Condition of the car is 'as new' inside and outside. The car is awesome, just can't stop smiling.

Only thing is a bit of creaking coming from the back trim. Anyone had similar creaks that they've fixed? Anyway it's great to be here and looking forward to the forum and many smiles in he crossfire

 

It could be the hatch is not tight enough, it tends to make a noise when you hit a bump. Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome to the forum and welcome to the exciting Crossfire ownership experience. Where you from ?

 

I'm from the UK, near Manchester, crossfires are fairly rare here, so was out today and got lots of admiring looks

 

welcome
I had creaking in the rear of mine, found it was the adjustable rubber piece on the side of the tailgate which was rubbing on the inside of the tailgate opening and caused a slight rusty patch. I put a piece of tape over the rust (till I get chance to get it painted) and it cured the creaking straight away.

 

Welcome to the XF family and Crossfires are not as rare as you think in your area. In fact they're are several and they're pretty active. Check the link below.


http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...QJZACHqafBCGBg

 

Welcome to the forum, Slim. I, too, moved to the Crossfire from an MX5 (Miata here in the Colonies) and never looked back. Mine';s a weekend toy, and I kept the soft top for those rare (!) sunny days here in California.

 

There was a TSB for the creaky rear hatch. I think they replaced the U-shaped catch on the rear deck (boot?). I accomplished the same thing by wrapping it a couple times with fabric electrical tape to reduce the movement of the lock and catch.

 

Welcome Slim,

You will alot of inforamtion here if you needed, and keep the smile for when the weather gets warmer wait to you hear the comments. That will make you smile more!

Happy Driving!

KJ

 

the cure is like Goldwing said,,,wrap the latch hook where the hatch closes to wrap it with elect tape ,,get a piece about 4" long and wrap it tight around the U shape catch, ,,when you close the hatch it should have a new closing sound to it . this way you don't have to adjust anything. jim

 

Thanks for the welcome and the advice.

 

Thanks Mike.....just the odd sunny day here in Lancashire would be nice, but hey the rain keeps it green and pleasant

 

Welcome aboard to a wealth of knowledge!
Seems that Miata to Crossfire is like a virus!

 

Slim check the below link........

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...nce-lists.html

 

Your a star!!! The tape did the trick...creaking gone....crossfire is fab

 

Welcome to the Permagrin Club!! You'll become an addict to this site as many of us have. The information is phenomenal and the group is very helpful.