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There must be some difficulty with power consumption though since I see a power cord running to the vehicle in left of the pictures.
Otto, what spare?
Thanks
M
;>)
Silver
Sorry to question this, but I have never heard of a 16" razorstar wheel.
Are they chrome?
Does anyone else have these on their M?
The 2000 chrysler 300M product info lists only one 16" wheel/tire package:
Handling Group - Includes Firmer Struts, Taller Rear Jounce Bumpers, Firm-Feel
Enhanced-Response Steering, 16 x 7-Inch Medallion Cast Aluminum Wheels,
High-Performance Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Disc Brakes,
225/60 VR16 Michelin XGTV4* Black Sidewall All-Season Performance Tires
& Unlimited Top Speed Engine Controller
under the touring package equipped cars (standard)
the two razorstar options are listed:
Wheels
Cast Aluminum 17 x 7-Inch Razorstar (Painted)
17 x 7-Inch Razorstar (Chrome), Includes Conventional Spare Tire
w/Matching Wheel
tnsc300m
Car is running straight and I am a happy camper.....
The 16" rims are the same 16" rims that are on the DC mini vans.
They look like this......
By the way...it kills me every time my husband takes my car. I even hate riding in it with him driving -- it bugs me to no end.
Phew! Just got through reading the hundreds of messages from the week I was in FL! Congratulations on getting rid of Christine III! ;-)) Could have happened faster if you listened to me. What's next? Let us know or just e-mail me because if it's not a 300M, it won't go over well here.
fuzzywuzzy-
I must be "lucky". I saw THREE 300M SPECIALS in FL last week. One was a silver one in the gas station at Jog Rd. and Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach. I was at the light across the street, but did snap a few pics. The other one was a black one on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm about 5 PM last Thursday. No pics. The third one was at the Chrysler dealer on Military Trail. It was a black one too with light grey interior. The guy wanted me to take it for a ride! ;-)) I didn't want to waste his time. I did start it after he handed me the keys. Sounded nice. Leather was very soft like it SHOULD have been from day one with the 99's! No pics.
easyrider300m-
In addition to the CTS, the Infiniti G35 is a real nice car too. Stopped at the Infiniti dealer to look at one of those too. Soon, the 2 door version will be out! Lots of nice cars in the 30-35k price range.
ski100-
You're a few years too late. Back in April of 99 and 10 1/2 months of dealing with the "award winning 5-STAR" Chrysler dealers, I had all 4 tires replaced by Goodyear for ZIP! I had 11,000 miles on Christine at the time. That story and most of the others are on my web page in my profile.
fastdriver
Good thing you have pics of Big Red BEFORE the SO started driving her! ;-))
fastdriver
glad you had your tire problem solved.
I had a similar issue with Michelins. Michelin dealer told me the tires are fine (balanced all four at no charge) and all four check out ok. However, the 5* guy showed me one of the front tires in motion, with the car on the lift - it was jumping up and down! The tire was out of round/separated. I insistend that the tire dealer replace the tire, and they did, but had to pay "wear" adjustment.
Was there a bump or any other visible defect on your tire? How did the tire guys determine it was defective? In my case, the tire dealer assumed if the tire balanced ok, there has to be nothing wrong with it.
I won't really know until next time I rotate tires, if that was the REAL problem
Needless to say, I went back and was very careful pulling them out (and only needed to pull the ones closest to the back) with a set of dikes and the bulb is now replaced along with the old clips.
By GREG KABLE
A design sketch of the fourth-generation 5 Series.
When BMW’s fourth-generation 5 Series rolls out at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2003 it will feature a new 380-hp, twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine. The next-generation sedan (E60) inherits many features from the latest 7 Series such as a shift-by-wire six-speed automatic, active roll stabilization and a simplified version of the iDrive system controller. BMW will follow in 2005 with a 500-hp 5.5-liter V10-powered M5 designed to provide the M5 with a direct link to BMW's F1 involvement with Williams.
The new engine is part of a range of hot turbocharged units being readied by BMW to place Munich's new mid-ranger in direct competition with the Audi S6, Jaguar S-Type R and Mercedes-Benz E500 without the additional weight brought on by slotting a large capacity V8 engine under its bonnet.
Joining the twin-turbo six in the new 5 Series line-up will be a wide range of engines. They include the recently introduced 2.0-litre inline four together with heavily upgraded versions of BMW's highly rated 2.2-, 2.5 and 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engines. At the upper end of the lineup will be the 3.6-litre and 4.5-litre V8 engines used in the 7 Series. Already equipped with Valvetronic, they will be upgraded to include the new direct-injection system unveiled by BMW on the 760i at last year's Frankfurt motor show.
Details remain scarce 18 months out from launch, though sources at BMW's R&D center say the twin-turbo six will provide a sporty sedan variant of the new 5 Series with performance on par with the M5. That means 0-60 mph acceleration in the 5.5-second range and an electronically limited 155 mph top speed. The best part, however, is the news that the new BMW will cost a good deal less than today's M5.
The fourth generation 5 Series will have its work cut out emulating the success of today's car, which until the arrival of Mercedes-Benz's new E-class had dominated the toughly fought executive car ranks. Still, BMW looks to have done its homework with the new car, providing it with advanced new hybrid construction together with hi-tech underpinnings, sporty new styling and the breadth of performance to match even the keenest of rivals. These sketches, supplied by BMW's own design team in Munich, expose the appearance of the new car, which will also be sold in touring guise from early 2004. Easing fears the new car would simply be a scaled down version of the controversial 7 Series, they reveal a svelte new shape that's aimed at countering criticism of today's conservatively styled model, which dates back to 1995.
The overall look is modern and aggressive, in keeping with BMW's design chief Chris Bangle's aim to get away from what he dubs the "one sausage in different lengths" appearance that has characterized the German car maker's line-up in recent years. Shapely headlamps that wrap back into the leading edge, a classy interpretation of BMW's classic kidney grille and a heavily contoured bonnet dominate the high mounted front-end to give the car instant presence.
A heavily raked windscreen combines with a wildly curved roofline and notchback-style rear end to set up a coupe-like silhouette. BMW's own artwork reveals the boot is high but less imposing than that seen on the new 7 Series.
Other features include a sharp swage along the side running from the headlamps back to the curvy tail lamps along with an unusual surface treatment that uses a mixture of convex and concave forms to provide what Bangle describes as "visual movement" when light falls on the car.
Dimensionally, the new 5 Series does not stray too far from today's car with only a moderate increase in length, width and height. The biggest change is the slight wheelbase increase, which should mean improved levels of interior accommodation, especially in the rear where legroom needs improving if the new BMW is to match the executive class competition for space.
Underneath its stylish bodywork, the new 5 Series gets advanced hybrid construction in a bid to shed weight provide even better handling response than today's highly lauded model. The front section is based around a lightweight aluminum space frame. The new approach lends expertise from the limited volume Z8 and upcoming Rolls Royce - both of which boast full space frame construction. The remainder is conventional monocoque, though the liberal use of lightweight steel, tailored blanks and a high percentage of aluminum within the (MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear) suspension will result in a lower overall weight than today's 5 Series, insiders say.
Underpinning the new 5 Series is a brand new rear-wheel drive platform that shares many components with that used underneath the 7 Series. Although going without the brake-by-wire stoppers used by the Mercedes-Benz E-class, the new BMW will still offer a host of advanced features. Among them a revolutionary new steering system from ZF that automatically corrects the angle of the front wheels in hefty side winds and under heavy braking for improved traction.
Also earmarked for upper end models are the automatic damping control and dynamic drive systems launched on the 7 Series late last year. Following heavy criticism of the much vaunted iDrive system unveiled on its flagship saloon, BMW has overhauled it for use in the new 5 Series. Insiders say the celebrated rotary dial will remain an integral part of the overall interior package. However, it will be combined with an improved menu, with features such as stability and traction control accessible through a simple press of a button rather than a long scroll through the iDrive's system.
I remember when Nissan started advertising the 2002 Maxima and were saying 260 hp. Lately, if you notice any commercials, it's down to 255 hp.
my new 5* told me that the tsb DOES apply to my car. Whats up with that? Dont all 5* dealers draw their tech data from the same sources? Just another thing to prove incompetence of my former 1/5*.
the new and better 5* has some bolts on order for me.
Doc
Silver
>>Which changer you get depends on the head unit you have. If you have the head unit with the built in CD changer controls there is a 6 disc unit that mounts in the trunk and is connected by a single wire. Everything else is controlled from the receiver.
Now having said that, if you have the CD changer control head unit, and it has the DIN plug in the back you should be able to install the in dash player. The reason I say this is because DC still offers the 6 disc changer and it plugs into the same head unit the in dash one does.
The wire isn't there going to the trunk and you will have to run it. Not all that nasty a job actually, but still a hassle.<<
Thanks for the info, kosh. Of course, the next obvious question is, how do I tell if I have CD *changer* controls on my head unit? (factory Infinity 11-speaker)
M
Mike
The tennis ball of course is a "Wilson" and we always joke about it as we park a la Tom Hanks in "Cast Away".
Has anyone else experienced this movement on a 2002 model? Is it the same problem that initiated the TSB for seat movement?
Or maybe my more aggressive driving style is the problem.
No matter I have followed my service man through three 5*? dealers, reason he takes car of me.
When I mentioned the seat movement tsb on 300 M's
he had a tech check it and said he found no movement but would order bolts anyway as I will need them sooner or latter and might as well put them in now. now that's 5* service.
Actually, I have links to the TSB lists for all 4 model years of the M on my web site at http://www.ritchiefamily.com/300m.htm. The TSBs for 99 and 00 are also available on the 300M club website.
I have a slate 99 - the previous owner pulled it up onto a sidewalk, scraping the underside of the front bumper clear through into the plastic. It's all white under there.
(my first post. this board is great.)
As far as taking care of the scratches on the car, I tried some stuff from local auto parts store. I had (still have) a nasty scratch on the underside of my bumper on Explorer, whith some white paint embedded. Some "nice" person was probably not very comfortable with the dimensions of their car on a parking lot. This solution (cant remember the name) made it look a little better. It was one of those catch-all things - remove brake dust, bird droppings, paint, scratches, etc. I'll try to find this bottle when I get home to see what it is called.
M