Car looks great, Jared! Of course I'm a bit partial as I have a red '05, 6 speed as well.

Sounds like you are enjoying it maybe except the seats. Some folks have changed them out for aftermarket seats.

 

Thanks, I think they are great looking cars.
I'm looking at a 74mm throttle body already, and I definitely want the EuroCharged tune. It's a quick little car, but there is room for improvement.

​I will have to pull apart the seat to repair the seat heater anyways so I was going to look at possibly modifying or removing the metal braces for the lower bolsters. After a few hundred more miles, they aren't bothering me as much, but I still want to make them more comfortable for me.

Jared

 

In addition to what was mentioned above (crank position sensor, leaky valve covers, drooping headliner...) I replaced my Throttle Body after experiencing bizarre and intermittent idle speeds and revving while driving.

My spoiler has been stuck in the down position for a couple of years. I didn't some brief troubleshooting but didn't come up with a fix.

I replaced the struts at about 80,000 miles that really buttoned the ride down.

I bought my 2004 low-VIN Crossfire new in 2003 and I still have people asking what it is - thinking it's some new exotic. It really does look new.

 

They do look new to me, certainly not as aggressively styled as some of the newest stuff, but certainly doesn't look like it rolled off the assembly line in 2004 (think 2004 Ford Taurus)..... and to be honest, it is really strange driving a car that is so unique...… that I don't have anyone to wave at!!

I have 2 NA Miatas….. a few of those on the road, so a few waves. I also own a C4 Corvette Roadster..... lots of Vettes out there, so lots of waves.

Kind of lonely not having anyone to wave at!! The looks this car gets when I am driving around town though...… amazing.

Question though..... do the XF have struts?? I thought they were shocks and springs front and rear.

Jared

 

They've aged incredibly well and I'm still in love with the shape after 16 years.

I almost wrote struts/shocks since I wasn't sure which it was actually called. I went with KYB 553363 and 553364.