Unexpected Purchase
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From: Lineville, AL
Re: Unexpected Purchase
A belated WELCOME TO THE FORUM !!!!!
Oil changes : watch autozone, Advance, WalMart etc for specials on Mobil1 0-40, you can many times get the 5 quart jug with a free filter for $25 - $35.
Buy 2 of them as you will need 8 quarts.
You can also get a 'top-sider' oil extraction tool so you can do it all by just opening the hood.
Tires : you can get a pair of Nankang rears from discounttiredirect for $344.00 total.
fronts would be $308. Shipping is free, you would have to pay mounting and balancing somewhere.
This is my daily driver, 30 city miles round trip. It has 76k on it. And trust me, my eyes are wide open. Old car oil change $40, new car $130. Old car tires $200 a pair, new car $500 (getting new rears on Saturday). There are a lot of minor things wrong with it. I don’t care. I’m in heaven every time I touch the accelerator. It’s the car I always wanted. I just didn’t know it.
Buy 2 of them as you will need 8 quarts.
You can also get a 'top-sider' oil extraction tool so you can do it all by just opening the hood.
Tires : you can get a pair of Nankang rears from discounttiredirect for $344.00 total.
fronts would be $308. Shipping is free, you would have to pay mounting and balancing somewhere.
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From: Mendocino, CA
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Hey Abaton6 ; What does "Reasonably priced Tibet" mean, or refer to? Sorry for a brief little thread jack. 
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Re: Unexpected Purchase
It's kind of old, but, I've seen a thousand bumper stickers on Toyota Prius's saying, "Free Tibet!" so.............
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From: Southern California
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Another question. The rear tires are trashed so I'm getting fresh meat today. I ordered the Falkens since that's what's on the front. My impression from reading here is that these are sort of medium quality tires, not the greatest for performance or longevity, but adequate. Is that accurate? My other choices in the same price range were Kumho and Hankook. Again, my SRT-6 is a daily driver so reliability and safety are first priority.
By the way, thank you very much for all your replies so far!
By the way, thank you very much for all your replies so far!
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Re: Unexpected Purchase
Another question. The rear tires are trashed so I'm getting fresh meat today. I ordered the Falkens since that's what's on the front. My impression from reading here is that these are sort of medium quality tires, not the greatest for performance or longevity, but adequate. Is that accurate? My other choices in the same price range were Kumho and Hankook. Again, my SRT-6 is a daily driver so reliability and safety are first priority.
By the way, thank you very much for all your replies so far!
By the way, thank you very much for all your replies so far!
Drove them for 6 months or so last year. They show minimal wear. But, I don't drive them that hard.
I think they grip rather well and love the tread design. I would probably buy them again.
Also, FYI, I have not driven them in the snow. And only in the rain when I'm caught in it.
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Re: Unexpected Purchase
Poor girl. She has wondered into "modding land" with a bunch of old gear heads. The tires are as good as any other tires you will find. Unless you are thinking of some high speed passes above 140 you are good to go. Welcome aboard.
Re: Unexpected Purchase
WOW - beautiful car! Very clean and the headlights are not foggy - that's a good sign! Be sure to go to the SRT VIN registration thread here and register your car - you never know, it might have been owned by a previous member and you can get a good history on the car.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-srt6-vin.html
SRT-6.com also has a registry if you'd like to list your car there as well - several of us have done that and the owner of the site (FUBU) is very knowledgeable about these cars.
Enjoy the car (as I know you will) and use this forum for all of your concerns about the car BEFORE consulting a dealership. These people know more about these cars than any dealership and the information is FREE
If you can't find what you're looking for, post it up - we're here to help
Enjoy!!
RL
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-srt6-vin.html
SRT-6.com also has a registry if you'd like to list your car there as well - several of us have done that and the owner of the site (FUBU) is very knowledgeable about these cars.
Enjoy the car (as I know you will) and use this forum for all of your concerns about the car BEFORE consulting a dealership. These people know more about these cars than any dealership and the information is FREE
If you can't find what you're looking for, post it up - we're here to help Enjoy!!
RL
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From: Southern California
Re: Unexpected Purchase
Honestly, I've already learned so much poking around here and you guys are great. The car rides and holds the road so much better with the new rubber and I'm driving it more confidently as a result. Took it on a canyon road for the first time this afternoon, sunny and warm with the windows down. This just keeps getting better and better.
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Re: Unexpected Purchase
Honestly, I've already learned so much poking around here and you guys are great. The car rides and holds the road so much better with the new rubber and I'm driving it more confidently as a result. Took it on a canyon road for the first time this afternoon, sunny and warm with the windows down. This just keeps getting better and better.
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Re: Unexpected Purchase
As mentioned in my original post, this car came with a full set of gremlins already installed. Now that the tires are out of the way, let's talk about the locking function. I have to manually lock the driver door from the outside with the key (not the remote), then go to the passenger side, open the door, depress the button and close the door to lock that side. The hatch and gas door don't lock at all. I know the system is pneumatic. What is the most likely source of the problem and will I need to visit the dreaded dealership for a fix?
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As mentioned in my original post, this car came with a full set of gremlins already installed. Now that the tires are out of the way, let's talk about the locking function. I have to manually lock the driver door from the outside with the key (not the remote), then go to the passenger side, open the door, depress the button and close the door to lock that side. The hatch and gas door don't lock at all. I know the system is pneumatic. What is the most likely source of the problem and will I need to visit the dreaded dealership for a fix?
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From: IN
Re: Unexpected Purchase
As mentioned in my original post, this car came with a full set of gremlins already installed. Now that the tires are out of the way, let's talk about the locking function. I have to manually lock the driver door from the outside with the key (not the remote), then go to the passenger side, open the door, depress the button and close the door to lock that side. The hatch and gas door don't lock at all. I know the system is pneumatic. What is the most likely source of the problem and will I need to visit the dreaded dealership for a fix?
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