i just bought my 2005 crossfire limited roadster 2 days ago and i love it! i have two questions for now... what is the name of the maroon color and what would be some good first mods to do to it?

 

Congratulations and welcome as the latest Crossfire owner. Your first question: what is the name of the maroon color? The only red that I know for the Crossfire is Blaze Red Crystal Pearlcoat. It is an awesome color, and one of two that I seriously considered before settling on "Sapphire Silver Blue Metallic Clearcoat". Overall, it’s hard to consider any one color better than another, as they are all bonded to the prettiest car I've ever owned.

The 2nd question: too many variables...what are you looking for? I purchased the Windscreen followed by the K&N Filter, as both can be added by someone with no mechanical skills (or extremely limited as me). I haven't installed the Windscreen as I was waiting to explore options...plus it just arrived. Now I know I'll use the Velcro method suggested by CrossfireLTD.

Good luck! Good driving! And see you on the road...wave when you see me.

 

Welcome to the forum and Congrats on the New Ride!!!

Take a look in the members gallery for ideas, there are not a lot of performance mods out there as yet, and the ones that are extremely expensive. My newest mods will be Chrome Roadster Hoops from CTD-Germany and Brembo cross drilled and slotted Rotors, which are on order.

 

thanks for the answers and advice guys!

 

Rotex Gold brake pads. At least on the fronts. Unless you like being a slave to cleaning the front wheels.

 

where can i get those brake pads? how much do they cost?

 

link: www.brakeworld.com


rotex gold kevlar: (pads)

front
$85.00 (axle set)

rear
$60.00 (axle set)

 

thank you very much, i would assume that if someone has changed pads before on other cars that this car isn't too difficult? i am looking to find a repair manual but can not seem to find one, anyone know where to send me??
thanks in advance.

 

here is my diy...

ROTEX BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Tools Required:

flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
3/8 ratchet w/ extension
7 mm allen wrench
7 mm allen socket
17 mm socket w/ extension (for easy of removing lug bolts)
floor jack
torque wrench

Steps to follow:

1.) Use a floor jack and tools to loose lug nuts. (suggestion: use electrical tape around exterior lug wrench bore for added protection from scratches to your rims)

2.) Use a floor jack to lift vehicle so the tire is 2" off the ground.

3.) Remove loosened lug nuts with 17 mm socket and extension. (use electrical tape on this socket as well)

3.) Use flat screw driver to push piston clip to compressed position. Place screw driver in the back side of caliper between rotor and inboard pad. Twist screw driver against pad and rotor to move piston.

4.) Remove front caliper clip with screw driver or pliers.

5.) Remove sensors gently by pulling on sensor to unplug.

6.) Remove black plastic caps on backside of caliper.

7.) Use 7 mm allen socket and/or 7 mm allen wrench to remove both long allen bolts.

8.) Remove caliper from rotor (do not allow caliper to hang by brake lines). Set caliper on top of rotor, securely.

9.) Remove factory brake pads. Install inbound "Rotex" pad into caliper (no clip is used for piston). Install outboard pad onto rotor bracket housing.

10.) Side caliper over rotor. Secure caliper by inserting caliper allen bolts into the rear of caliper. Make sure bolts are in place correctly. Then tighten 7 mm allen bolts firmly. (*Note: Caliper will seem semi-loose, but this is normal).

11.) Reinstall sensor wire.

12.) Reinstall plastic caps on backside of caliper.

13.) Reinstall front caliper clip.


14.) Reinstall wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. The tighten securely with lug wrench. Lower vehicle with floor jack and retighten lug nuts when vehicle is on the pavement. Torque lugs to 81 ft lbs.

15.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.