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The above pictures are from the day of purchase.
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Black 2005 Crossfire SRT6 production # 039621

Purple LED Dome and Cargo lamps
Purple Cold Cathode tubes under dash
Purple Modified Illuminated Sill Plates (Replaced EL Tape)
Custom Wheels (TSW Nogaro Rims and Pilot Sport A/S Tires)
Updated with Yokohama Advan Tires (245/35R18 front & 295/30R19 rear)
Sprint Booster
Racing Brake Pads, Fluid and Rotors
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The first 'mod' was to replace the wheels and tires with something I felt was more 'sporty'. I think these compliment the shape of the vehicle very well.

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I had this vehicle at Buttonwillow Raceway Park near Buttonwillow, California in November of 2006. It was my first time on a track and it was a blast. Very technical road course and excellent learning for me as the first session it was raining. Yes, this is actually a good thing as I got to learn how to drive 'off line' when the track is wet.

You can see my friend Derek in the lower right picture. His 2004 Crossfire has been completely race prepped. (Update: winter 2007, Derek is swapping out his naturally aspirated 3.2 V6 for an SRT6 power plant. I can't wait to get to the track with him again!)

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I attended another event with him in the middle of March, 2007 at California Speedway in Fontana, California. This was a much higher speed track as we had just over half of a NASCAR loop and the infield road course to navigate.

In preparation for this I upgraded the rotors, pads and brake fluid. Rotors are cross drilled, slotted and cryogenically treated. The pads are Porterfield R-4 race compound and the fluid is Motul 600 Racing brake fluid.

The R-4 compound worked out VERY well and I will continue to run this combination on the track.

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There were even some nice ladies at the track that agreed to pose with a dork like me. 8-D

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I have since changed out the tires for wider than stock Yokohama Advans. The final sizes are 245/35R18 in the front and 295/30R19 in the rear. I only had to add a 4mm spacer in the rear to eliminate the scrubbing on the upper front portion of the inner wheel well wall.

These have worked out very well so far and held the track well in October 2007 at Buttonwillow Raceway Park. I had so much fun I had to post a music video. I'll need to get someone to chase me and follow me next time for some better angles.

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