Hello everyone! I've been a car enthusiast for many years now owning previous cars including a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi, 2004 Honda S2000, and more recently a 2008 Mazdaspeed3.

I just traded the Speed3 in for a 2005 Crossfire SRT-6 last saturday. I loved the Mazdaspeed3 however felt it's biggest short-coming was it's FWD configuration. It's got 280ft/lbs stock and it's very difficult to put that power down without violent wheel hop (made better with an upgraded tranny mount but not fixed). I didn't get very far with the Mazda only upgrades include a Cobb Short-Ram intake (which yeilded 20 whp!, upgraded engine mount, and Short-throw shifter with solid buschings. Cobb had engine management available but improvments were dismal compared to my Cobb Stage 2 STi.

Anyway I went and visited a local track (Atco) a few months ago for the first time in several years. One particular car caught my attention- a Graphite colored SRT-6 running LOW 12's. I was blown away. None of my STi brethren were able to hit those number without upgrading their turbo and/or going meth injection. Intrigued I decided to do some research and found that those numbers could be achieved with a much lower level of modification. Plus I found that the resale value on Crossfires plummeted in the last few years. A car that was once originally priced in the high 40's can now be purchased under 20k! What a bargain! I couldn't resist- thus taking delivery of a 2005 Saphire Blue SRT-6 last Saturday. It has 12,000 on the odo and I got it for 19 and some change!

So far I love the car. Blazing acceleration on the highway though I haven't really pushed it due to the decreased traction (summer tires in 30 degree temps are a dangerous mix) Thankfully this isn't my primary/daily-driver. It's got gobs more room than my S2000 and (of course) gobs more torque as well. The only thing I miss is manual transmission however I feel it's safer to buy an auto used than a manual- which is much easier to beat up (short of the previous owner doing neutral to drive drops- which hopefully was never done).

Anyway I'm looking to get in touch with the owner of that Grey SRT-6 I saw at Atco and maybe pick his brain about his mod choices. I saw a member here from S.Jersey that has an SRT-6 in the same color and thinking this may be him. I'm looking to possibly follow his lead in regards to his aftermarket path, as it obviously yields some pretty impressive #'s.

Additionally I'm looking forward to running a bunch of questions by the group as I am a new owner and I'm not usually big on buying used. For instance- here's one....when I open the rear hatch there are two light/reflectors on the bottom ledge of the hatch (the actual hatch door that houses the rear window and wing). These do not light up- should they? Or are they simply reflectors. ...I know I'm going to have a million more questions but for now I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello to my new online car forum home.

 

I would say that was distantpulse and he runs high 11's now.

Have fun with your car, get a cold air intake and a pulley and tune and you will be set!

 

Yeah I just saw that thread and shot him over an email. It's amazing that 3 mods can yield that much of a gain- it's phenomenal! Thank you.

 

Congrats on the new car!

COme by the shop some time and we'll set your car up like his, minus the driver of course.

 

Hey man! Yeah, that was me.....I am at work now, but i'll e-mail you later when I get home. Congrats on the purchase! You are gonna love this car! We will get you running 11's in no time!

 

Congratulations and welcome to this forum!

 

Awesome man- I look forward to it!

 

Welcome aboard and enjoy the newfound power! I myself went from 2 corvettes, 300ZXtt and a modded GTI and loving how my SRT6 reacts at the track with the few mods that I've done. I was raised most of my life in NJ living in the Northeast and lastly in Cherry Hill before spending the last 14 years in Minnesota and now living in the warm climate here in Orlando for all year driving fun. Have fun modding that AMG drivetrain!

 

WELCOME AND ENJOY THE "6"
ILLCYA

 

The two lights under the trunk lid are for license plate.
I thought they should have lite also when trunk lid open.
you are good. congrats.

 

The lights I'm talking about are located along the bottom rim of the hatch just inside the lip (ie when shut they are inside facing down). Unless there are two opening in the cill to allow the light to travel down to the license plate area I don't see how they would work. *Darn I'm confusing myself with this description* Does this make sense? I can take pics if need be- thanks!

 

Welcome to the group. I'm in East Brunswick, NJ not far from TVT's shop. When you get your work done we'll twist his arm to get us the best deal on a custom tune.

 

I have a roadster, so I probably shouldn't respond. The two lights I
have are definitely for license plate illumination.

 

It sounds like the license plate lights to me. That is what I have one on each side of the exterior hatch handle.

BTW, Welcome! These cars are awesome!

 

+1 its the license plate lights.

 

Welcome to the forum. I've done a few mods and cant believe the power. I cant wait to upgrade more.

 

Welcome to the forum! SRT owner from Piscataway, NJ... or "central jersey", if you believe there really is such a thing. Get those mods ready for the summer, maybe I'll see ya at the track one day.
Brandon

 

Welcome to the forum! You can't go wrong with a cold air intake, a pulley, and a tune. That'll get you into the mid 12's. If you want to go further, you've got options. Replacing the intake manifolds will get you about 40-45 more whp. Doubling up on the pullies (supercharger and crank) will get you some more boost. And then there's always N2O. Don't forget the drag radials, as you won't be able to keep the rear wheels on the pavement.

These cars are silly fast, and incredibly cheap for what you get. Enjoy!

 

Yeah I can imagine traction becoming an increasingly pressing issue as the HP/TQ figures rise. Even right now I wouldn't consider driving my car "safe". It's got summer performance tires and get hard as hockey pucks in this cold weather. My traction breaks pretty easy, even stock right now. For the reason I may wait for spring to do mods but I may budge and splurge on an intake for now. I want to hear that SC whine!

 

Just wanted to update- those two lights are indeed for the licence plate. I couldn't picture it when I visioned it so the next time I was out I saw that it aligns right above the rear plate. Thanks everyone. Sorry for the silly question.