New 2004 Owner Handling Issues
 

:) Just bought my wife a 2004 Crossfire with only 6K miles on it. The hanling is a bit soft but everything is original. I am wondering what suggestions people have to improve its handling. She is just a casual driver but used to driving sports cars and the springs and shocks seem to be a bit soft for my taste. Any suggestions on what to upgrade on the car to improve its handling and in what order to do them? Other than me being picky about the handling I love this car.

Re: New 2004 Owner Handling Issues
 

6k miles seems a little early but you might want to try replacing your steering stabilizer. It's only $30 and a 5-10 minute job to do in your driveway.

SRT-6 springs will fit and are much firmer (firmer even than most "performance" aftermarket springs). You might be able to find a set by asking around or over on the Parts Classifieds forum.

Re: New 2004 Owner Handling Issues
 

Waste of money replacing the stabilzer. Unless the car has been used for Rallies or Rock Clibming there's no way there is noticible wear.
1). Stiffer Springs. After market or used set of SRT springs. Should be able to pick up set on forum foe $100-$125.
2). Shocks, your shocks will feel just fine for the slightly above average driver with the stiffer sprigs.
3). Coil-overs, Tires, larger sway bars, Larger Brakes, heck buy an SRT :D

Just kidding try out the SRT springs first, is she going to approve of a stiffer ride?
Boy if I had a nickel for every time I've asked that :rolleyes:
Mike

Re: New 2004 Owner Handling Issues
 

I was gonna say try the SRT springs.

Sounds like that's the answer!

WELCOME to the Forum by the way!

Keep reading. Lots to learn.

Re: New 2004 Owner Handling Issues
 

Another thought is to go with the Koni adjustable shocks, a little costly, however if you were to have someone else put springs in your car, you could offset the cost of the shocks once you factor in the labor cost of spring replacement. If you are going to do the work yourself then you can't go wrong with SRT springs.