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God Bless America
I now ride a '00 Schwinn Rocket 88 full suspension bike. It is about 8 lbs lighter than the Mongoose (26lbs) and takes everything I can throw at it. It has Shimano XT components including a hollowtech crank set, Rockshox Judy Race 100mm shocks in front, and SID dual air shock in the rear. I've also upgraded some components for strength, weight and comfort, including a 10 degree Salsa riser and Titec Hellbent handlebars. Oh, I also put a split saddle on it to save my goodies.
Once you start spending more time in the saddle and start trying some challenging stuff you'll want to upgrade. You'll also want to replace your open pedals with clips...makes a WORLD of difference.
Here's someone selling one on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1004171089
ive spoke with av, talked to him awhile, he's alright guys, however im still a bit worried about him. you wouldnt believe the crap im seein on the news as we speak, as far as what some ppl are saying, although im sure most of you are seeing the same thing. remember, im never home to see the news anymore!
on a different (interesting.. ) note, i raced a lexus today, dont know what model, he couldnt hang. almost but not enought heh. then we chatted at the next red light on how nice our cars were. its a good day when you can race someone and joke about it, alot of ppl get attitudes ya know...
My thoughts are with all my fellow Americans as well as my brethren in Israel who also must protect themselves against terrorism and radicals. The United States, Israel, and the rest of the world now share a common enemey; Terrorism must be stopped and freedoms of democracy restored. Hopefully, we will not see a repeat of the horrible events of this week.
Easyrider300M
sorry about the flag guys, I guess it takes time for it to change. God Bless the United States of America!!!!!!!!!!
Greetings friends. In an effort to show support for this great country of ours, and to remember those who needlessly perished this week in New York and Washington D.C., many people here in L.A. (and I suppose everywhere else..) are flying that symbol of our great country, the American flag on their vehicles.
This type of flag waving seemed to become popular this year with the support of a "local" Basketball team, the L.A. Lakers. Vehicles with one, two, three and more of these flags were a common sight.
With the events of this week, I purchased two American flags attached to flexible plastic handles which attach to the window tops. Much to my surprise, I'd realized that the flags made out of plastic I'd purchased on a busy street corner, lightly scratched the paint of my car while flapping in the wind while driving.
I'd quickly found out that there are similar flags, made out of nylon, which are "paint friendly" (if you can find them).
Two nylon models now adorn my blue beauty.
Hope you're all well.
God Bless America.
At the Car & Truck News site :
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b091201.htm
Once there, scroll down the page for the info about the Special.
My bike does have Shimano gears and V braking system, Zenith handle bar and seating area shaft, Zoom handle bar neck and side handle bar grips. I guess this is good enough for now, but thanks for the info on bikes.
"When I growup, I want to be like Mike"! AKA, I will upgrade later. *_O
We need to talk one of these days!
Andy
Other '99 issues to be aware of include the speed sensor failures related to the tranny. This just happened to me. Tranny goes into "limp mode", which is 2nd gear. Fairly easy fix, also warranty work. Some people had issues with the Goodyear tires, mine have been ok.
Still, a great car!
Don't forget to give blood, all!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Does anyone know of a group taking donations to help support the families that lost loved ones? I have nothing against money going to the Red Cross and others for helping support the clean-up operations, but what I'd really like to find is an organization that will distribute the money directly to the families.
-M
Mike if you fly in, you can ride shootgun with me!
But I would really like to see Big Red, with all those pics I have seem of her.
About biking. I bought my nine year old son a Mongoose freestyle bike with pegs two weeks ago. For some reason he thinks that the bike will help him do tricks or in other words, do the tricks for him! Go figure.
I ride to lose lbs too. Me and my wife had our thirteenth wedding anniversary on this past Weds. She brought home a surprise Ice Crean cake from 31 Flavors. I have been nibbleing on it everyday afterwork. Tonight is formal dinning night for our anniversay. Great eats, great deserts, and greater deserts(*_O)! I will need a long bike ride in the morning!
I am glad to hear that riding has helped you lose those unwanted lbs. I can lose and 10 lbs too.
I don´t believe what he wrote about the 3oo special, wait Chrysler will give us that answer.
Silver
Okay, light show on the dashboard. Lights affected: transmission gear indicator, radio lights (all if its on...I frequently drive sans radio noise.......a personal thing, I guess..).
I've read/been told that this ocurrs when the light switch is in "A" mode (AUTO). I have put switch on "O" (off) mode, but am by nature lazy (my S.O. says..). Some of us here on this board have had this same problem, and am asking how this is is corrected--is there a TSB on this?
Also, when turning on AC in car, I get a groaning/think noise from the right front engine area when I do so. Anyone have THIS problem, and is there a TSB on this? Have a 2000 Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat M named eMily.
Any help appreciated---
drpixel/Glenn or respond to home email....
BTW, all of us at the shore in South Jersey are glad you are alive and well. I am still numb. I am originally from Bergen County and can't imagine the skyline without the towers....
Service Bulletin Number: 232598
Bulletin Sequence Number: 159
Date of Bulletin: 9806
NHTSA Item Number: SB601575
Make: CHRYSLER
Model: 300 M
Year: 1999
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:INSTRUMENT PANEL:GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
Summary: GLOVE BOX DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY MAY RATTLE DURING ROUTINE DRIVING CONDITIONS. *AK
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Service Bulletin Number: 234198
Bulletin Sequence Number: 246
Date of Bulletin: 9809
NHTSA Item Number: SB602444
Make: CHRYSLER
Model: 300 M
Year: 1999
Component: INTERIOR SYSTEMS:INSTRUMENT PANEL:GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
Summary: CONDITIONS WITH THE GLOVE BOX DOOR MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE UP/DOWN GAPS AND / OR GOLVE BOX RATTLES. *AK
My 2001 style taillights came in and I modified them to have the Innermost lamp turn on when braking, per 300Micheal's information. Thanks Mike.
Interestingly, the 1999 has the middle lamp as running light only, whereas the 2001 uses the innermost one. The shape is the same, but the sockets and bulb types in use has changed for the better. One interesting difference is the bulbs I have are 3057 in the 2001 assembly and 3157s in the 1999 assembly. I've seen the 3157s in the stores, but did not see the 3057s. Anyone know the difference? The 2001 also uses this bulb, dual filament on the inner one that only is wired for running lights. The 1999 used a small dash lamp there.
What we have done is drill out the unused connector hole and insert a piece of solid wire in there so that it touches the contact on the bulb when the bulb is plugged in it's socket. To connect the other end, you can splice it in somewhere, or stick it in beside the same wire on the middle bulb. The wires are encased in a rubber protector that you can insert the solid wire into far enought to get a connection. The rubber forms around both wires and appears to hold just fine. A couple of ty-raps to hold things in place and viola! Three brake lights on each side.
The unit is $1800. Ouch, but very competitive btw. It's a handheld or pedestal mounted unit with a separate control box that goes under the seat I guess. It takes a single CD I think for a region and there are like 3 regions. Purchase get you one unit and one CD. Install time was stated as 1.5 hour.
The bad, is the it is for 2000+ 300m. Not for 1999, although the parts guys and I can't see why it shouldn't work.
Anyone seen this or know of a reason why this wouldn't work on a 1999? Otto, can you shed some light on this?
http://members.cardomain.com/herrmdogg
HerrmDogg
Mr. Ambassador, as your fellow Americans grieve and rebuild, there will be
no silence from Canada.
Our friendship has no limit.
Generation after generation, we have travelled many difficult miles together.
Side by side, we have lived through many dark times, always firm in our
shared resolve to vanquish any threat to freedom and justice.
And together, with our allies, we will defy and defeat the threat that terrorism
poses to all civilized nations.
Mr. Ambassador, we will be with the United States every step of the way.
As friends. As neighbours. As family.
Thank you for sharing that with us. This is how it SHOULD be with all civilized nations!
Hope all is well with you. Saw on the news that Chrysler has donated $10 MILLION dollars to the families of the WTC disaster. I applaud them for their generosity. I see that many other companies have followed in their footsteps.
fastdriver
M
The only way I could stop the show was to start it up and then shut down. Didn't get the whole show anymore, but twice since then got the mini-lite show. Have switched away from AUTO mode on the light switch, but I don't think you should have to...the switch is there for you to use, right?
Can understand your reluctance to post...I was 2 blocks from this tragedy, and most if not all of the horror. I am torn in half by this.......I hate watching what the TV is showing, but I'm drawn to it like a moth to a flame.....looks like I won't be going back to work next week...I have to call a toll free number tomorrow night and see whats up.....
drpixel
Also, I love the Claim Jumper resturant there! Great eats and huge portions!!!! Me and SDmike would need to take a bike ride after eating there!
Do any others here have this overhead temp reading problem?
We will see what happens.
ill be on aim as htp78 and yahoo as phases78 most the day if anyone wants to chat
http://phases78.homestead.com/300m.html
phases78
Now, when we go "whereever" we are going to retaliate, we are going to kill people. We will more than likely be proud of our works, especially if we get "whoever" we think was behind the attacks here. Just keep in mind, there are innocent people "there" too. So, when we look at the aftermath of what happened here and feel pain/sorrow..let's not forget that someone is going to go through what we are going through, but maybe alot worse.
All life is precious....be it American or others.