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Phases78 did you read my earlier message to you about the chroming of the grill. Did you use the same stuff on the lower grill area and how did you do that since the cross-member seem thicker and have wider support struts? How did you handle the cross member under the wings emblem? I ended up with a 1" gap between the two sides. could you post you grill pic again? Sorry about the accident.
300N/Hemi C--Well, if I am still around in 2004/2005, it looks like I will be looking for a used Evoq instead of a new 300. I was hoping they would take the Hemi platform and put a coupe top on it. Don't need a convertible in KY climate. Maybe the Crossfire will get my juices flowing if they bring that car out before the N, but I don't care that much for the XKE hatchback look either.
If you want one, be sure to let TMills3202 know.
yeah same stuff on bottom grill, its actually easier to do that the top one. as for hte strip under the wing, i just kept working with it, shaving a bit at a time till i got it where it needed to be...
pics at http://phases78.homestead.com/300m.html
as for the accident. im not happy. im going to nashville today (hopefully today) to meet with a lawyer.
p.s. just got the estimate for the damages. $4,061.05 and thats BEFORE the exhaust work they're gonna have to do since its custom. also, now when u downshift or upshift, theres a sound under the hood, that sounds kinda like the mirrors when they move up and down when in reverse... still drives good though....they're gonna worry about that after all the body work is done. i wont have my car for weeks, once i put in the shop. i cant do that till his insurance company comes down here.....
What are the email and/or other contacts that we need to use to get this crappy-looking thing obliterated?
phases- My sympathy for you and your M. What was to moron who creamed you driving? Here in Delaware, we're always on the look-out for idiots who like to run red lights and then crash--an even that happens about 2 or 3 times EVERY weekend. But then again, what can you expect from people in the chicken state? Good luck, and I hope your car gets repaired promptly.
herrmdogg - good luck w/ your ride also. this ain't good, two of the best M's on the block are down.
Also, I'm going to need to replace my Goodyears fairly soon (I have had no problems with them, so I don't feel the need to use the Badyear name). I had to have a leaking tire fixed this week and while I was there I did some preliminary tire shopping. Based on that, I'm considering trying Kumho tires. I can get a set of 245/40-17's for about $107 each and they look like a very good high performance tire. The tread resembles a Formula 1 rain tire. My local Discout Tire store guy tells me that they are getting very good reports back from purchasers and have had no complaints or problems with them. They are rated a high performance tire and will probably wear pretty fast, but, at that price, who cares, as long as they provide good handling in wet and dry conditions. If I decide to try them, I'll post a report after I've tried them out for a while.
Lynn
I hope the bonehead that rear ended you is insured. $4K+ ouch. Man, find the best shop around to take care of your baby.
Keep us updated. Make HIS/HERS insurance pay for a 300M PHP rental, that will ease the pain some.
Good Luck getting this resolved.
Later, tnsc_300M
I received it via UPS 4 days after making payment!
I'm in agreement on the 300n in the drawing.
-grill too big,
-stacked headlights no thank you,
-rear deck where did the gorgeous [non-permissible content removed] of the M go??? That short square deck was her best feature. now no [non-permissible content removed] to speak of (in pic). looks like a frigging chevy citation, rememeber those YUUCCHHH!!!
DC guys if you're reading this, and you should be if you want to know about the folks who buy your cars and refer more to buy em. See the gorgeous 300C Hemi convertible, OK now put the exisiting roofline on it, make it 4 doors, call it a sedan and viola!! give sedan high HP 300M special motor and Hemi Option and you get, Happy customers.
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pahses--What did you mean by taking a lighter to the chrome material--just heating it with a flame like you would a needle before breaking a blister? Do you do it before or after installation and for how long. I have found the glue on the chrome is not holding real well,so maybe some of the notches I cut aren't exactly right, so I may have to shoe goo the ends in place of re-do the cuts. I think I have enought to do the bottom 3 horizontal members, so I'll do that first and see what is left. Can't believe that part was easier tho.
Sorry about your accident! I know how I would feel...I've had my 2000 for a year (July 4) and I park away from everything -- no dings, scuffs -- only a few small road chips on the front portions of the car. After all that care, I would be devastated if I got hit!
new 300's...
I agree with the comments here on the N -- it is rather bizarre looking. The front end loses the trademark appeal of the 300M...it just doesn't seem like a natural progression of the 300.
The Hemi Convertible of course is gorgeous but I think the price tag is going to put it out of my reach.
The silver lining to all this -- keep our M's as they are destined to become classics! After all, many of us are members of the 300"M" Enthusiasts' Club...
no, it doesnt stick well, i used some nameless superglue like adheasive. works well
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i cant even find his insurance co. i think i did, but they said he's not listed, so its most likely listed under the company he's driving for. i wasnt intellegent to get its name.. so i cant even file a claim yet... and i've tried his home phone all day long, nothing. did i just get burned???
Good luck with the install.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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Sibe
Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you're okay though. Better the car got hurt then you. With your contacts and resources, I'm sure that M will be just like new again when you get finished with it.
Hope you called the police to the scene.
fastdriver
im sure it will be okay, but im seeking more than just the cost of fixing my car, im also going to seek the difference in what my car was worth yesterday, as opposed to what it will be worth after the fix. From what i understand, it'll be difficult, but feasable.
Someone stated that they liked the Crossfire but hated the 300N. How's that possible?
Loaded 2001 300M
LIst 33395
rebate 2500
dealer discount 2500
Final cost 28395
This would be the first new car I ever bought so I have no idea what kind of deal this is. I would appreciate any input from you previous buyers.
Thanks,
Tim