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I think everyone is trying to deal with the events and reality of 9/11/01- a very sad day indeed for everyone, but even sadder for those in the vicinity who saw it firsthand.
fastdriver
as for fuel grades, i wouldnt pay the extra money for what little help 93 would do for the car, if any, one mile per gallon more could be just a difference in driving techniques...for all i know..
yes, long time no post, ive noticed we're about to fall off the top ten list, have we ever been off the top ten list? since ive been here anyway? not that i know of, but yeah, i believe this attack has something to do with that, understandably.. heck, i barely post lately, of course i do get on often and read everything, but i rarely posts, simply because im too busy with all this to do anyhting with my car, it hasnt even been washed since the attack, i outa post a picture of it, ive never let it get this dirty before...
i know i know, your thinkin, well, you could clean it today. yes, yes i could, and i may very well do that, but ill probably just put the news on and enjoy what little time off im getting...
i hope everyone is doing okay, espessially those of you up there witnessing this every day, i know it must be hard, im still having a hard time with it sometimes and all i see is what i see on tv.. if anyone needs to chat you can email me from my website and i can give you whatever screen name you need, i have several messangers..
http://phases78.homestead.com/300m.html
phases
p.s. do you think that does any harm? mixing 87 with 93?
Silver
well, i got off my [non-permissible content removed] and washed the car today, but then, as the "phases law" always does, and never fails, it rained. figures.
ah well..
http://car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b091201.htm
painted calipers....nice little touch to it too....;)
and of course the famous hood...just took this picture because you can tell how LOW the front end is. i mean i am loving it, hugs the road. great ride, i dont even hit on speed bumps at all. which was a pleasant surprise. also, the control of the caris VERY much increased. i'm recommending these springs to everyone...there real nice...
Tom
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/01_38/b3749001.htm
tom
(dubs)
also recommened to all..if you wanna paint your calipers....here is what i used...
http://www.carstyling.com
these guys make chemical paint for airline use, so it stands VERY high heat. and they started up about a year ago sellin the paint for calipers and high heat applications like engines...i got that too just waiting for time to pull and paint engine. you dont even have to take caliper off the rotors to paint. all hand done VERY smooth due to latex surfacing it smooths itself out..just flows. very nice texture and looks "wet". its $42.95 a kit. but you can do like 20 calipers easy. i got 3 coats on mine, lol.
I beginning to feel a bit like a rumor monger so this will be my last post, unless it's derived from official info, about the reason the 2002 300M Special was less special than anticipated. I apologize if I've been boring you all with this stuff, just thought you might be interested based on some of your previous posts.
There's a Web site, "www.allpar.com", geared towards ChryCo, and now DC, products that includes several discussion forums. One person posts under the moniker, "Mr. Source". Apparently, like ottowrkr here, he works for DC but it sounds more like his job is at the corporate office level. Anyway, he was responding to a discussion about that info at the Car & Truck News site that I'd referenced in a previous post. What follows is my summary of his comments (wasn't sure if I'd be violating some sort of rule if I had C&P the text of his post). At the time of this post, his comments were no longer available (old messages don't remain long on that "News & Rumors" forum). I did save them in a text file that I could post here if it's O.K. to do so.
It seems the reason the 2002 Special wasn't boosted to 300 HP was that the the DC marketing gurus figured the resulting sale price would be too high. Apparently, the Special had been undergoing testing for about a year before it was revealed to the automotive press. During that test period, some minor problems were discovered and they were solved. The increase in HP was there and a different trans was installed. Those changes, when added to the suspension, wheel/tire, and cosmetic changes, ended up with a sales price that the marketing people figured was too high. My question is - What do the marketing gurus consider to be "too high"? Taking a line from "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" - "Who are those guys?"
BTW, "Mr. Source" stated that there wasn't a problem with the trans currently in use. In fact, he stated that the current trans (mechanically, maybe not speed sensor-wise as some have posted about here) was actually a good one. he also mentioned how others had been increasing HP/torque on Prowlers and 300Ms and weren't experiencing any related trans problems. The different trans referred to is, I believe, a 5-speed that has less parasitic losses then the current 'M trans. I seem to recall reading something about it a couple months back. Of course, ottowrkr may have info that blows all this stuff out of the water.
To yosito who responded to my previous post - Any info I come across I take with a grain of salt and that includes what I find at sites like Car & Truck News. That's why I stated, in that previous post, that it was up to the reader to decide if it was a plausible explanation. I did appreciate your response concerning the accuracy of the info at that site.
What was the cure for the tranny prob you had---was it covered under warranty?
When are you doing the suicide doors, solenoids, and video monitors?
keep up the good work---
Easyrider300m
also check out the UGLY CAR sites on the top ten list---
Lynn
I'm amazed at the lack of compassion and the level of stupidity of 'tourists' who are in the city even today...stopping and taking pictures of themselves standing in front of where the WTC used to be. They are not letting ayone close to Ground Zero, but the have opened Broadway on the EAST side if the street to pedestrians......sigh.
This morning, I had to go through a metal detector inside the Bank, dumping posckets full of change into lucite boxes, removing keys, pagers, etc....even had to open up my usual cup of coffee for inspection..but I feel better knowing they are doing this....makes me feel a wee bit safer....
going home tonight will be just as weird.....but at least I'm back and have seen many of my friends who I was very concerned about..... a drpixel-sized hug (XXL today..) to all my friends here on the board....the Doc is BACK.....
Doc
Calling DC roadside assistance now.
Later
Try turning on your headlights and see if they are full bright, then try cranking with the lights on.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1280600&a=9485515&p=54473524&Sequence=0&res=high
Well, I sat in a chair in front of Big Red at the Starbucks to make sure that nobody hit my car doors. Success, although it took a couple of uncomfortable glares. Now the fun. The flat bed tow truck arrived and soon was dragging my car up it's ramp backward out of the parking spot. I heard a strange noise while he was doing this...and about 1/2 way up I realized that he was dragging the nose of the car across the pavement!! It was too late to do anything, so he pulled it on up to the truck. Upon delivery at the dealer I made them get some blocks to keep the same thing from happening while lowering the car off the truck. Success. However, my 5*...er...4* quickly pointed out that replacement of the front cowling isn't covered under warranty, and that the towing company is responsible for it. Better yet, they said "all cars get scraped up there..so don't worry about it". I was ok with the first comment, but the second comment was what cheesed me off. I called DC roadside service and filed a claim for the scraped cowling that was damaged by the towing company that THEY hired. I'm tempted to have the 4* replace it, but then I'd have to fight for reimbursement. I'll just wait until they approve the repair, I guess.
So now I'm driving a...tada...Ford Focus. At least it's red, and paid for by DC.
-M
What makes it tough is there is no one else to blame!
Hope all comes out well.
Has this happend with anyone else's M ? Do you think the 93 just brings out the potential of the Mods a little more ?
tom
(DUBS)
1) The problem occured this morning after already have started it twice. Not 3 months ago when the basslink was installed, or 3 weeks ago when I disconnected the battery to re-set my computer.
2) Everything else worked. All of the accessories, lights, radio, sunroof, computer, etc. If something was disconnected, it seems that something other than the starter wouldn't be getting power. In fact, the basslink where they said the connection problem occured worked fine.
3) They didn't charge me for what they said was a non-warranty item, after claiming to having spend a couple of hours diagnosing the problem.
So, what do I make of this. If they didn't charge me for something that I screwed up, they go back to 5* category. If they made up the story just to get out of paying my rental car for the day they go to 3* status. Maybe otto can tell me how everything but the starter would work if something wasn't tightened correctly at the positive terminal.
By the way otto, I like your flag. Thanks for the support.