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So do you notice any difference in sound or HP? That sure looks like an easy and beneficial mod. I bet even DocPixel could handle that! ;-)
That and the Hujo dual exhaust look like very worthwhile mods. And dumping the Badyears for some nice Yokos or Dunlops sports are another mod I am considering.
http://destinator1.com.
Also take a look at post # 2065 on the Yahoo site.
http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/chrysler300mownersassocation
http://public.fotki.com/Scotian/300m/air_intake/plumbing_tb_bend/
Is the cone filter a cone-in-a-cone type? Also, take a pic straight down at the battery, please.
I own a '98 Intrepid ES. The car is just turning 40,000 miles, and I noticed a slight scraping when I turned the steering wheel to the right. This seemed to happen on cold mornings, and would disappear after a few minutes. Dodge relaced two rubber steering mounts, but they said the problem was still there. They have gone ahead and ordered a new rack to be installed, thankfully under warranty.
Has anyone had to undergo this type of service?
What other associated service would I need if a rack were to be replaced, other than a wheel alignment? In a rack and pinion system, do both have to be changed together?
Thank you,
Lee
I had mine replaced after corrosion was discovered under the rubber boots. It made this squealing noise, moreso turning in one direction than the other. Before that they replaced, probably needlessly, the steering column and strut bearings.
I found your old post #12503 and it sounds that your car is in spec. This is a static measurement; that is, the wheel does not move w/respect to this plate. I doubt that the sound you hear is coming from tire to plate contact. If it is you have a SERIOUS suspension problem!
I have finally decided to post a message, I have been a faithful reader of this message board since early December 2001. This was approx two weeks before I took the plunge and purchased my 2001 300M, it is a beautiful Deep Sapphire Blue demo that the Business Manager at the dealer drove. It has Lux group, PHP, spoiler, and limousine tinted windows in back. We decided to take advantage of the 0% financing offered by Chrysler and since then have been ecstatic not only with our precious 300M, but also with our dealers service and attitude.
We purchased our new darling baby from CrossTown Motors in Edmonton, Alberta and I can see why now they advertise themseleves as Canada's #1 Chrysler Dealer.
So far the only modification I have made is to have the dealer install a AstroStart Remote Car Starter (A must have in our climate!).
Look forward to chatting and installing many new mods.
mikeyjohn from your post I assume you must be from Calgary...sorry to see the Flames are in the tank along with Oilers. Hopefully they can pull out of it soon. Do you know of any other members that that are from Alberta?
Just last weekend, here on the board, a few owners were talking about water leaks. In a conversation with my mother, I told her about this and I quote, "That'll be next", she said. Well, as it may be, we too now have water leakage.
After scrubbing the car down yesterday, I was drying it off and had the trunk open. For some reason, I just decided to take a look at the spare. So, I took the cover off, and low and behold, the rim was completely wet! We looked around for about half and hour and used the hose to see where it might be leaking, but found nothing. I just finished what I was doing and closed it all back up.
Then, this morning after church, I decided to take the cover off again and look around. Sure enough, the wheel was wet again and when I pulled it out, I found that it was more soaked on the back! So I removed everything (the wheel, jack, etc. and parked the car with the open trunk facing the sun. The carpet was wet and we didn't want it to start to smell, so I left it dry out.
Well, I must say, that for such serious surgery after the wreck, we kind of did expect something like this to happen. While we were all in the trunk looking around, my mother happened to come out and ask what we we doing. I told her, she got mad, and said "That's it, I'm trading it." Well, we all know what that means! Moan and groan about it for an hour or two and then forget.
Has anyone here had a leak in their trunk? It's most likely one of the body seams, but I just thought that I'd check.
So long for now!
Here are shots of the LHS clock/vent wing bezel that was mentioned here a while ago:
http://public.fotki.com/Scotian/300m/interior/clock_face/clock_face/
A few "after" pics of the trunk lock removal:
http://public.fotki.com/Scotian/300m/exterior/trunk_lock_removal/
LOL...... I don't mean to laugh, but Christine 1 had the SAME problem. Dry that trunk mat out good because it does stink when wet. It was a body seam that had to be fixed. There is a TSB on this as follows:
Make: CHRYSLER
Model: 300 M
Year: 1999
Service Bulletin Number: 232898
Bulletin Sequence Number: 235
Date of Bulletin: 07/98
NHTSA Item Number: SB602334
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary:
WATER AND / OR DUST COLLECTION IN THE SPARE TIRE WELL OR AT THE TRUNK FLOOR TO QUARTER PANEL SEAM. *YC
Hope this helps. This TSB is for the 99 Christine, but I'm sure it applies to yours too.
Good luck. By tomorrow, your Mom will love the car again! ;-))
fastdriver
http://www.martelbros.com/
The cost is roughly $240.00 depending on where they send it. BTW, the kit is complete; nothing else is needed!
Try http://www.ofoto.com or http://www.cartogra.com- they're free. Ofoto has a slideshow feature and free prints if people sign up when they go to view your pics.
We're having SD weather here! ;-)) Washed the car yesterday. Zaino shine still there! Record breaking temps possible today. Just might have to Z2/Z6 after work. Look at yesterday's pics-
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=86058222303&n=2003954155
I last Z'd in November. Looks good for 2 months and no Z at all. I'm having withdrawal! ;-))
fastdriver
On the 5* issue. My dealer has always been excellent here in Elizabethtown, KY. Not a big dealer, but every time I take it in the Service Tech enjoys seeing it, and getting any problems worked out. I was there last time when he was on the phone and talked to the Warranty people on the progam I have [at 39K miles], and words like "immaculate" and "knock-out" were tripping out of his mouth to describe the platinum 99M and that made me feel good. He really likes the car and the mods I've done to it almost as much as I do. The service has always been good and responsive over the 3 1/2 years I have had the car.
ESPN had a one hour show on yesterday about the North American Auto Show up in Detroit. By accident my wife taped it. It was a really good show and almost as good as being there to see all the new and concept cars. My favorite was the Caddy XLR [formerly the EVOQ] and the Caddy Cien [concept] was second. The Pontiac Solstice?? and Dodge Razor and the new Z car were also pretty nice looking. I still have a mixed reaction to the Crossfire, but since they downsized the engine to 215 HP I guess it will be DOA. Instead I am saving my pennies [wrong denomination] for an XLR [demo or exec with one year on it] and hope I will be around when they get it to the street. I want to keep my M as a "tuner" car.
beach -take it back to the place that did the repair. make them fix it . If that does not work call your insurance company who paid this shop to fix your car properly and complain to them , keep calling till they do something . Don't let up.The sqeaky wheel gets the grease .Make lots of noise.
There will be a Southern California meeting of the 300M Enthusiasts Club on Saturday, March 16 2002. The event will be held in the Carlsbad area, which is about 90 miles south of LA and about 30 miles north of downtown San Diego. Details to follow in the next couple of weeks.
SDMike - Al & Ed's refused to install it. They want nothing to do with Infinity for some reason and they were pretty rude too. So I took it across the street to Good Guys and they said it was very simple and he did a very professional job in just over an hour.
So I have an unused $50 gift cert for Al & Eds that expires on the 31st. Any of you guys in SD have a need for it? Still good through Thursday. (on hindsight I should have purchased the upgraded RCA cables, etc. there instead of Good Guys, but then again they ticked me off so I don't want to give em my business anyway).
Another poster here paid sticker.
It will depend on the dealer and the area you are looking in.
http://images.fotki.com/photos/4/41018/80794/ns-10-or.jpg
Volant:
http://www.volantperformance.com
PT Cruiser:
http://store6.yimg.com/I/racinglab_1672_2790470
You're right. I completely forgot about that. Your advice to beach15 is right on. Can't wait for him to post again to see how his mother feels today about this subject. ;-))
fastdriver
As for the trunk leak, she was actually just talking about it 5 minutes ago. My dad wants to look at it more himself and see if he can fix it. Not suprising, he can't be bothered with taking the car anywhere when something needs fixed. If all fails, it will go to the body shop who put a lifetime guarantee on it.
See ya!!
please keep your cold weather. Down here in Ontario we have been having around 11 to 15 degrees celcius daytime temperatures. Almost time to open the pool. :-)
Lonestarsled-thanks for taking that measurement for me. As that bottom plate is static with the spring an tire, then that can't be what I hear the odd time. Maybe it's just the suspension bottoming out over a heavy duty bump.
Fast Driver- Really liked the photo album idea when I took a look at your photos. I didn't realize that the front grill and bumper of your M was that different from the 2001 M's.I kinda like yours better.
SDmike2- As you are a member of the the Yahoo club site why not just post your pics there for free?
Uxca - I thought about that, but I think those albums can only be viewed by members of the group, not the general public. I also considered posting them on my own domain but I like the idea of thumbnails and stuff, and that's just a lot of work for me to edit and code the pages.
Dual Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs
Improved Intake (home made or K&N Air Charger)
Bored Throttle Body
There have also been discussions about replacing the gears with either Prowler Pro gears (about $1,500) or the gears from the 2.7 litre cars). The discussions about the ASE and other add-on chips have generally been leaning to the side of "waste of money". Personally, I've just done the dual exhaust and K&N filter, but I've ordered the Air Charger.
Specifically to boring out the throttle body, there is a poster on the Intrepid board that will send you a bored out throttle body and custom intake in exchange for your stock throttle body and some hard earned money. Someone else here will have to provide you the link or email for more information.
1. Lift up on the front of the rear bottom seat and it will come out.
2. Take the back seat cushion off (you will need a 13mm socket, I believe).
3. Take off the side plastic pannels (between the rear window and rear doors). They snap out.
4. Next take off the fasteners holding down the rear deck mat, and slide if forward. Your done.