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Figured I'd document my Crossfires journey. Couple pics and mods so far. Plan on the SC V8 swap next spring.
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1st the interior:
Added "Corinthian Carbon Fiber" wrap to the Crossfire to get rid of the silver bits. Over all looks good IMO. Matches the cedar seats and slate trim pretty well. Attachment 42850 Attachment 42851 Attachment 42852 Attachment 42853 |
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Painted the engine cover. Added "warm" air intake and red hose looms. Totally stole the idea from CrossfireLTD in the "Show us your engine thread" but added the silver lines red cone filters and also figured out how to mount the intakes straight forward.
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I also added a tint to the front lights. Not sure if we like the dark lenses yet.
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I also re-badged her with Mercedes emblems, wheels, trunk, hood, steering wheel etc.. She's now a Cross-Merc.
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I swapped out the stereo for a nicer unit with more controls and satellite radio and I-phone controls. I also added a 10" sub and 500w amp. Amp is on top of stock amp location where foam was. No overheating issues so far. Went with a Bazooka tube so it would be easy to remove if I needed to stuff a suitcase in the trunk.
I added the inline resister on the mids and highs. I kept the stock 6.5" subs. Adding the 10" really fills out the sound when the top is down. Folks next to me can feel the bass :D I have new Pioneer premier 6.5" and tweets with a new amp to replace the infinity stuff when Mike has time to install. Attachment 42842 Attachment 42843 |
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Final touches done on the engine cover. Also added a Merc emblem. Love the cover now, wish it would fit the V8.
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Lookin good
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I'm really digging that carbon fiber wrap, makes the interior look much more sporty. And hows that "warm" air intake sound, lol.
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Originally Posted by Indelibility
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I'm really digging that carbon fiber wrap, makes the interior look much more sporty. And hows that "warm" air intake sound, lol.
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Very Nice! Looks great. Love the interior!
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If you dont mind me asking...what exactly is corinthian carbon fiber wrap and where did you get it???thats the best looking interior treatment ive seen yet!!
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Originally Posted by k2obrick
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If you dont mind me asking...what exactly is corinthian carbon fiber wrap and where did you get it???thats the best looking interior treatment ive seen yet!!
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Originally Posted by k2obrick
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If you dont mind me asking...what exactly is corinthian carbon fiber wrap and where did you get it???thats the best looking interior treatment ive seen yet!!
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Originally Posted by CoolAide71
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1st the interior:
Added "Corinthian Carbon Fiber" wrap to the Crossfire to get rid of the silver bits. Over all looks good IMO. Matches the cedar seats and slate trim pretty well. http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/...28_192429b.jpg I think the mercedes badging is a little much, but that is simply my opinion, I have never really had a reason to make the car scream mercedes, it is subtle enough that when people ask, and they do quite frequently, I can explain. Nice work. |
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
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You did a great job on the interior, I like the fact that all the weave is mostly in the same direction, makes it look more OEM, IMHO.
I think the mercedes badging is a little much, but that is simply my opinion, I have never really had a reason to make the car scream mercedes, it is subtle enough that when people ask, and they do quite frequently, I can explain. Nice work. |
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Looks awesome! like the CF wrap, and i'm digging those daytime running lights too. I know you said no over heating issues with the amp but having two amps in that location with NO air circulation at all would make me reallyyyy nervous. After a few hours i would expect that amp to be uncomfortable to the touch, and with nowhere to vent, seems like you might as well microwave the thing.
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Originally Posted by CoolAide71
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I take the car to a lot of shows here in Florida, it draws a crowd.lol
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Originally Posted by Tjb421
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Looks awesome! like the CF wrap, and i'm digging those daytime running lights too. I know you said no over heating issues with the amp but having two amps in that location with NO air circulation at all would make me reallyyyy nervous. After a few hours i would expect that amp to be uncomfortable to the touch, and with nowhere to vent, seems like you might as well microwave the thing.
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