Chrysler 300M

sdmike2

I just think that classy old badge looks completely out of place on the modern M, that's all. Maybe as a tribute to the old 300s you can mount it somewhere inside the car?

mmcccm

No, they aren't mine, nor do they belong to anyone I know... They look like they are from a 2001 that had a front-end mishap. The deployed air bags are visible in the photo. They are starting bidding at $100 + shipping for them - not sure what the reserve price is. The auction ends in about 11 hrs., so take a look if you need 'em:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=592423565&r=0&t=0

-MMCCCM

sdmike2

what else is attached to that car that might be worth getting. Maybe a throttle body?

300michael

We are in complete agreement, on the badge issue. I have some small ones for the dash. The only ones I am going to get, are some R/T ones since, I believe that this car is more deserving of them then even the Intrepid.

300michael

The new Neon, and half the the new 02's will get adjustable pedals, but not the top of the line 300M's. All the Intrepids will get the 3.5L engine option. Even the 300M was one of the last cars to get side air bags. Most companies give the top lines any new improvements first, but not Chrysler. I may have to start looking for Neons in the junk yard to get the latest toys from Chrysler. If this keeps up The Neon with have the hemi engine before the 300N does. Thanks Car and truck news for making my day.

fuzzywuzzy

I have been running the enlarged Throttle body since Sunday. I feel no difference at any speed. 4 days of driving should reset the computer right?

mboomgarden1

Thanks to everyone who replied to my K&N question. It turns out that Borla just goofed and sent me the wrong filter--it was 1 1/2" too long and 1" too wide (and yes, they did send the correct exhaust system). The correct K&N part # for all model years of the 300m is 33-2136.

mboomgarden1

First, I'm going to apologize in advance for asking a question that might stir up the pot--I know I'm new to this on-line community of 300M enthusiasts and I appreciate that Edmunds sponsors this service at no expense to those of us who use it--thanks.

I was wondering, though, if any consideration has been given to using the newer, more user-friendly types of BBS technology that is available on some other car/motorcycle websites. Specifically, I'm familiar with bulletin boards powered by Infopop, such as the Corvette Forum at http://corvetteforum.cc/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi . The major advantage of this type of BBS is that it permits users to start a discussion topic, with others being able to post replies to that specific topic. The whole discussion is thereby available on a single page (or multiple successive pages if the replies exceed a single page).

I participate regularly in motorcycle BBS that uses this technology and which can be viewed at: http://www.bmwrt.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi . That particular website is supported by voluntary contributions of a large number of users.

Again, sorry if I have offended anyone--this message board is great, but I think it could be even better with the use of a more up-to-date format. Thanks, Edmunds.

herrmdogg

Hey guys ...

FUZZYWUZZY - The ride of an air suspension is one of the many benefits over a hydraulic suspension. Compressed air has give to it whereas hydraulic fluid does not. Though I will admit that it is not AS GOOD as stock, it is not bad at all. I don't drive it everyday, I have a Camry I use as a daily driver car but with an air suspension you could easily drive it everyday. IT IS JUST ABOUT TO TURN 5000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD IT FOR ALMOST 9 MONTHS NOW !!! As far as tearing into it and twisting it around ... that's not gonna happen without destroying something ...

SCOTIAN - I will be updating my site with much better pics ... I apologize for the quality as well as the sloppiness of my website right now but I am working on some sponsorships and I had to get the new pics up there in a hurry ... I do have a few interior shots on there now including one of the gauges flush mounted in the center console armrest ... http://members.cardomain.com/herrmdogg ... let me know what you think ...

SUGAR300M - Sorry but I don't think I will be able to make it to the Detroit cruise. When is it again? Anyone going to NOPI in Atlanta or the Lowrider Magazine show ni Pigeon Forge, Tennesse?

300MICHAEL - That is funny that you mention moving the video screen up and the climate controls down because that is exactly what I am about to do ... the only problem I see is that the climate control unit is just a little bit bigger than the hole for the radio which makes the radio with mounting kit too small for the climate control hole ... it's no problem to shave a little bit out to make the climate controls fit into the radio slot, but it might be a problem for the radio to fit into the climate control hole. I will keep you informed when I am ready to venture down that road, please let me know how it goes if you beat me to it ... also I planned on buying another dash piece from Chrysler just in case I messed up the existing one ... as far as the armrest goes yes those are the gauges that monitor my air pressure ... there are 3 dual needle whiteface indiglo gauges that allow me to see the air pressure in each of the 4 corners and each of the 2 tanks ... in front of the armrest is the cupholder and those are just my remotes to my screen and DVD player ... I am also about to replace the stock battery with a dry cell deep cycle Optima battery and install another one in my truck just to run the 4 compressors ...

PHASES78 - I live in about 10 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio ... where are you at?

dustinnewton

Just my opinion, and you can take it or leave it, is that I hate the discussion topic type of message boards. Too much work in my opinion, and they can become splintered if a message with 5 or 6 different topics are in one message. It's for that reason I don't read the eGroups 300M board, and I doubt that I would read the club's board if that's the style we went to. Just my two cents.

bigmike5

300michael--Altho I don't comment on other peoples mods or proposed mods, I got to agree with the guys on this one. It does not fit the exterior motif for this 300, and the color is not a good fit either. Pass on that one.

mikeyjohn

Tried to enter the chat group last night but my computer skills came back to haunt me, and I didn't know what I was doing, but I think I got it licked and hopefully will be there next Wed.I also got my wood trim from Joshua Wood Tree yesterday and installed it, for anyone with the sandstone interior it really does something to the car. I only made one screw up and hopefully Mike from Joshua will feel sorry for this klutz and send me a new piece.Happy first day of summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rogor2k

WOW, did these ever come out nice! The pic doesn't do them justice.

You 300M Enthusiasts Club members coming to the Monterey CA, Detroit MI, or Wall NJ Club events will receive demerits if you don't proudly display the Club logo. I'll take some more pics of the embroidered shirts (not samples) later and post them.

sdmike2

You should get the last box today, Roger.

avalanche165

ok i got the rubber hose thing out, now how the heck do i reach all the way down in the sleeve to uscrew that badboy?

sdmike2

got a spark plug socket with an 8 inch extension? I haven't done it yet, but it's not sounding like a lot of fun. I wonder what the local DC dealer would charge just for labor (I've stripped too many in my day)

fuzzywuzzy

Yep, That's how I got mine out. A spark plug socket, & a 12" extension. After that it's a snap. The plugs are very easy to change.

sdmike2

you put in bosch platinum +4?

russklass

Some things to do when changing spark plugs:
1. Before removing plugs, blow out any debris with compressed air.
2. Use a spark plug socket with foam insert to capture the plug.
3. Before installing the new plug, coat threads with anti-sieze compound.
4. Tighten the new plugs with a torque wrench. Correct torque for an aluminum head should be 15-20 ft/lbs. You don't want to strip the heads!

fuzzywuzzy

Yes I have the Bosch Platinum +4's.

Russklass is right. But on my 300M, there was no debris, I used a socket with a rubber insert, didn't do the anti sieze thing( not with any plug change on any car) & I don't have a torque wrench. Mine runs fine.

phases78

i did the same way fuzzy did. very easy job..

phases78

hmm for some reason i thought you were closer.....
i live in clarksville tn, workin at ft campbell..

avalanche165

i'm comin to tennesee this weekend!!!! where do u live!!!! let me make sure where i am going in tennesee adn stuff tho, if yoru close i'll bring the 300, if not my bro's WRX baby

rsmbob

Hi guys (and gals),

Well, for 4 months I've been following along here on this board as I narrowed my new car choices from 22 at the start down to 2 -- the 300M and the Infiniti I30t. My Infiniti G20 just passed 192,000 miles and it's time for something new.

Well, my 40th b-day is on 6/30, so I was looking forward to making a final decision and purchase this weekend, and it was going to be the 300M. Then yesterday, I got the bad news. Like so many other hi-tech electronics companies, we are going through a layoff, or reduction in force (RIF), and after just 6 months on my dream job, I got hit.

Needless to say, the purchase will have to wait until things are resolved, but in the meantime, I'll just be jealous of all of you in your gleaming 300M's while I continue to toil around in my 9 year old G20 (WITHOUT Air conditioning).

Damn.

- Bob in RSM, CA

avalanche165

ok Knoxville, TN, how far are you from that? we can go half way or something....email me!!!
avalanche165@ureach.com

all u other tennesee residents can too

russklass

Bummer, Bob. Hope you find something real good, real soon!
Think positive, maybe you can get the 300N!

avalanche165

well i'm gonna be the first to congratulate you, on a choice well made. i test drove over 40 cars when i was looking for a car, everything from 2 doors, to trucks, to suv's. i even drove a subaru station wagon, then i slapped myself. i really hope you can get this 300 because i know you will be very very very very very happy with it. it is an OUTSTANDING car. very good ride, smooth, low, heavy, stable, and solid as a rock. not many cars at all are as stable as this at higher speeds. ask anyone here who has gone above 115mph, i know you may not be going this fast, but just to know that the car is solid even at THAT speed, you knows it superman at regular speeds.

beach15

I was intrigued yesterday by the posts that mentioned holding down or removing the pop-up deflector when the sunroof is open. We were just coming home tonight, the roof fully open, and as usual, the wind was booming. This is very annoying, there is only very loud wind noise but you don't feel the wind at all. My wife kept opening and closing the roof and couldn't seem to keep it in any position. So when we were going down the highway at about 65 mph, I help down the deflector and presto, most, if not all of the noise disappeared! I really don't want to remove anything here, but I am thinking that a slim, roof mount wind deflector might do the same trick without causing a lot of bad booming in the cabin. Who all here has one of these deflectors installed.

Oh yeah, while on the highway, going about 70 mph, I looked up and in the rearview mirror was a stone white M with tinted windows cruising right behind us. After changing lanes, the guy that looked to be about 21 or 22 passed while looking closely at our M. A little bit before then, I saw an M coming towards us in the opposite lanes of the highway. When it passed, I saw that it was Platinum with a black carriage roof!! I don't know who in their right mind would do this but it was UGLY!!!

phases78

check your email my man!

phases<------ gets to see the mans M mwahahahaha!

jedi_knight

When you have a engine with aluminum heads you should always use an anti sieze compound. When you have two metals that are of different molecular properties they often react to one another and can bond or even decay each other. The anti sieze works to prevent the bonding of the metals which will allow you to remove the plugs many years down the road. Its also great for use on lug nuts so they do not eat away at the aluminum rims too.

Keith

avalanche165

i didn't get any email!!!

avalanche165@ureach.com

cc to avalanche165@hotmail.com just in case

so knoxville is close to you?

kpm61

What day are you going to get together ?
Mabey I'll join you.
Saturday I was planning on taking my 911 up to Putnam Park for the Porsche Club races, but I you meet on Sunday ?

Kevin

sdmike2

Post pictures! I have an 01 with sandstone interior and luxury group, and I'm curious how the trim kit looks. All that I've seen have been installed in the charcoal interior. Does the trim kit replace the existing panels or stick to them?

Mike

davidpaul

well, i traded my 2000 300m in for a 2001 mazda miata. like going from night to day. but my kids are all driving now and my 300m was problematic. i loved the 300, but this car should not have had the problems i encountered; wheel-tire pulling, poor paint quality, driverside electric motor burned-out, the electrical system was flaky, etc.

hopefull, DM will cross pollinate enough to give the 300m a touch of german quality it deserves.
:-)

avalanche165

me and mike ed are meeting, he is 4 miles from where i am going!!! phases email me!!!!! Lovell rd, knoxville, tn kpm61, near there?

mikeyjohn

I'm too cheap to buy a digital camera so I can't show you my M, the trim just fits over all the panels, thre is nothing to remove, if your car is new you don't even have to use gunk that they state. Just make sure you dry fit it and take your time, because once it's on IT"S ON!!!! They are sending me a new piece and I hope I can remove the radio trim with a heat gun or hair dryer.It sure looks sharp, so take the plunge and put it on your interior, you won't be sorry.

sdmike2

Borrow one? heh

dkrhardy

I also installed a wood dash kit (not my 1st time tho) and after I got a new OTIC so I had to peel the trim off the old piece and thought I'd have to use 3M tape to reseat it. Nope! Since I had very carefully peeled off the trim with the sticky still on it, I was able to install it on the new trim just as i had done the 1st time. You may not need a heat source, and if you do use one be careful you don't melt something on your dash.

300michael

Do you have acess to a scanner? If so shoot some 35mm and scan them in. Or you can hold you pictures up real hight so we all can see them =}

avalanche165

do u like it?

scotian

"...added Xenon HID hyperwhite low and high beam bulbs as well as replacing the trunk lights, reverse lights, dome lights, map lights, license plate lights, door lights and glove box lights with HID hyperwhite bulbs"

Did you directly replace the non-headlight (e.g., 194) bulbs with HID Hyperwhite Xenon-Halogen bulbs, or did you have to wire in your own? All I see advertised are replacements for halogen-type bulbs, and they all seem to be blue. Where did you get these?

Does anyone know if there are any Xenon-Halogen bulbs without that counterproductive blue coating? I suppose the blue coating would be ok for the interior and license plate lights, if their brightness made up for the fact that that silly coating is blocking out light.

avalanche165

yuou know i am just worried about being pulled over by a police officer for those xenon's, *ahem, fake xenon's. but now so many cars come standard with them, the real ones. and its hard to tell the difference. i used to be able to, but this Audi behind me yesterday was so bright, it was like blue and yellow and all kinda of rainbow colors, it was at night so i thought it was some Ford with some fake ones, but lone behold when it passed me it was an AUdi A8. so how would a cop even know if they were fake? "officer, they came with the caR" th euro 300m's do right?

avalanche165

ok its ordered and work has begun, even making the switch (cockpit missle switch). i might be able to get an actual one from a f-14 tomcat, lol. you know there are dealers for parts of fighter jets, that sell to the local market? and we wonder why the average person can build a bomb. hmmmm....anyway, i need some help:
the pistons. i'm gonna blow on of those things in a blink with nitrous, there gonna be flying out like bullets. so.........i need some new pistons, that can handle a lot more, but we can just get any one's made for the chrysler 3.5 right? like prowler owners i know have had nitrous and used it a lot, so prowler pistons? they would work good, this is my guess, any seconds?

avalanche165

jason where did you get those cross-drilled rotors? anyone here go back to conventional brake pads? i get so much squeaking i hate it, with metallic pads. but i dont wanna give up braking power.

firebird69

How do I go about finding a particular message number on this edmunds board? When I type in the message # i want to see in the MSG# box, the messages it brings up are always a couple hundred messages away from the number i typed.

fuzzywuzzy

HID-With the 300M, you can't take the bulb out & look with out some major tools. How could the cop really check them?

I'm not sure, but I think the Prowlers 3.5 pistons, & compents are the same. It's the tranny/drivtrain that are different. I could be wrong though.

I had some very hard pads on my rotors, also had some very loud sqealing! Did stop the car though. I switched back to Chryslers premium pads front/rear. Been running them for a few months. No brake dust, no noise, but just doesn't stop like it did. I might try putting just the rear, or front hard pads back on to see what happens. Got the Rotors from:

http://www.kvrperformance.com

herrmdogg

Well can't you guys stop through the tip of Kentucky on your way to Tennessee !?!?!?

SCOTIAN - As far as the HID's go, these also do have a light blue tint to them. This doesn't show when the lights are on though, they are just hyperwhite. All of the HID's have a blue tint to them unfortuantley but I think they still look great, especially if you look at the cost of a HID conversion.

Here is a front view of my car with the HID's in and the lights off. This is about as much blue as you'll ever see.

denverm

This is a quirk of Edmunds. Every post that is ever made here is assigned an absolute number that you can see only by holding your mouse cursor over the displayed number and then looking at the message bar at the bottom of your browser. For example, your post displays #4846, but the absolute number shows as #5128. The message # search feature looks for those absolute numbers.

The displayed post numbers are only relative numbers, in sequential order, of all posts that are currently displayed on Edmunds. The difference between the relative and absolute numbers results from messages being deleted either by their authors or by Edmunds. When that happens, the displayed number is reassigned to the next message, etc. It would be nice if Edmunds could fix this, as well as implementing a word search capability.

sugar300m

When are yous guys gettin together? To see all three of your M's at one time could be the icing on a nice road trip!

denverm

So, to find a message if you only have the relative number, search for that number. When the message with that absolute number appears (but a much lower relative number), calculate the difference, add it to the number you're looking for, and search again. You should be closer to the one you are looking for. Now check the absolute numbers of the messages that appear to know which direction to scroll, up or down.