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Your M looks really great the way it is now. After reading through your list of planned mods, I can see that your M will be more of a "show" than "drive" car. I mean, an aquarium in the back seat? You sure have a lot of work ahead of you. I really love those wheels though, but I just don't think 20's would work for us. Maybe the 18x8.5 size someday if we just go really nuts (yeah right!).
Mike Ed here.
I just emailed AV about meeting.
I'll send you the same info.to your yahoo.com address.
let me know what you think
mike_edmonds@hotmail.com
Now, at 7700 miles, I notice that the front tires have worn significantly at the outer edges. I guess the dealer didn't rotate the tires, just swapped left front for right front.
When I get my next oil change at 8500-9000 miles, I will rotate the tires. Who knows, maybe I can nurse 15-16000 miles out of them! And I wonder what will happen with the left pull when they are rotated?
I had to replace 2 goodyears on my 98 Intrepid at 15000 miles -- they said they must have run underinflated to wear that quickly (not true!). MY wifes 98 Avenger had 17" goodyears and a tire blew at 8000 miles -- it separated in many places and you could push your finger through the sidewall in several places -- they said this was common in a blowout. We also found a bubble protruding from the inside of the rear right tire when we first tried to rotate her tires @ 5000 miles -- the goodyear dealer said it had been hit to cause that -- hit on the INSIDE of the tire! I believe it was like that when we bought the car. They said it needed to be replaced and refused any compensation. The Dodge dealer said it was between Goodyear and me (of course!)
This is the last straw -- tires wearing out at 7700 miles -- it is no longer possible to give goodyear the benefit of the doubt. I will never use goodyears again....they fully deserve the reputation they have earned in this forum!
Just venting...
Check it out here! http://cartalk.cars.com/About/Guy-Chick-Finalists/chick.html
1.For those that replaced the factory speakers, did you have to rewire them? What did you do?
2.For those that replaced the factory amp, what did you do?
I want the speakers to replace the original, I am thinking that they need to be rewired. The amp as well.
T.M.
Sibe
SIBE - Sorry, I always leave mine on AUTO, I forgot where the switch was.
BEACH15 - My car isn't a "drive" car as it is right now. I have another car I drive when it rains or whatever. I bought it the day before Halloween last year and I just now turned 5000 miles. I only drive it on really nice days or when I take it to shows.
Thanks to all who were involved in making this shirt possible.
so far its me, mike ed, and av..
-Mike
Ive driven chrysler products since 1981 and although this car is my favorite it's the last one I'll buy. Im buying european or japanese next time.
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If anyone has had any luck in getting tires replaced or other satisfaction via lawsuit or arbitration I'd like to hear about it and would appreciate e-mail to dyadinc@aol.com
Thank you
Mike
I don't know if Chrysler's self-destructive attitude is the industry norm, or if the company just has a death wish. I think the M is a great car, but Chrysler's "take it as it is or leave it" attitude sucks!
As far as the tires go, I got the impression from this forum that the goodyears were a major problem. In fact, Chrysler replaced the goodyears with michelins, starting with the 2001 model. Almost everyone claims that their tire-related problems disappeared once they got rid of the goodyears...and given my tire problems with the Intrepid and the Avenger, I'm betting the goodyears are the problem!
Today I went to see my friend who is a manager at one of my local Discount Tire shops to have my tires rotated and balanced. Since I bought my Zen Racing custom wheels from him, there was no charge for this service. I was haveing the famous Badyear tire vibration so I believed that a tire service was needed.
Well guess what......????? Two of my Badyear LS were beginning to seperate! This is with only 8300 miles on them!
The tires will be prorated to replace($20 per tire out of my pocket), but he did not have that tire in stock. So he told me I could have the same tire(no WAY) or choose a differant tire brand if I liked! Here are my options:
Bridgestone Potenza RE 730 255/50-17 Z rated
Nitto NT 450 255/50-17 V rated
(With this tire size I would be off 1.1% slower on my speedometer.)
I would have to buy two tires and pay the prorated for the other two. LMK opinions on the tires.
Easyrider300M
My M is having some MAJOR problems... On the way home from work tonight the Check Engine light went on, and then I realized I was stuck in second gear... No matter what I did it stayed there ... Autostick wouldnt do anything, automatic would start off in second and stay there... This seems like its going to be expensive... glad I bought that extended warranty... Seems like some of you guys were right when you said the M had a lousy transmission!
99 42,000 miles Non-PHP
I live in Knoxville, TN very near interstate 40 exit 380.
I know Av & Phases are coming into town this weekend.
We're gonna hook up and check out each others cars
and hang out a little while, but not sure exactly when yet.
KPM61, Herrmdogg, or other 300Mer's near
Knoxville and intrested in getting together for an impromptu meet this weekend.
Let me know and we'll see what can be worked out.
This sounds like a good opportunity to have a good
time and check out our 300M's.
FYI, Knoxville is a medium size town, metro pop. of about 230,000 and is where I-75 and I-40 intersect and is about 40 miles from
the Southern end of I-81. Also about 30 mi. to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mtns. Natl. Park. Plenty to do and lots of great places to eat.
BTW, the Honda Hoot is in town this weekend. This is THE NATL. MEET for Honda motorcycle owners.
The place is teeming with hundreds ( thousands ??) of awesome 2 Wheelers from all over the country.
So if ya like bikes ,as well as 300M's, there'll be lots to check out.
Post here or Email mike_edmonds@hotmail.com if
intrested.
Later tnsc_300M.
you know, i can't say i understand whats going on with everyones dealers being like that. its horrible!! my dealer has givin me absolutley no problems, and done everything i've asked of em no questions asked.. i had em put in a new battery for me cuz mine was a demo, after i got it (or before, im not sure, which i told them) a chip in the paint on a door molding appeared, they ordered and installed a new one for me...same situation with the inside trunk release.. plus a couple other little issues...
is it just my dealer thats actually 5* ??
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email me man i dont know when to leave tomorrow! im gonna have to call you i think....
How much did those rotors go for ? Did they help braking over stock at all ? How about the longer life claim ? Im about to need a brake job and figure why not get something that will outperform the OEM stuff...
Staying in the 2nd is also known as a "limp home mode".
Basecall caps can't be far behind. Maybe patches too. Stay tuned for more offerings from the 300M Enthusiasts Club Apparel Boutique.
Roger - Beshi has some nice jackets, hats, canvas beer totes, and other stuff that is begging for a logo. I also think I saw boxers in there. lol
http://www.ritchiefamily.com/links.htm
Did you say 20?
-M
the different headlights are the HID's which i believe only herrmdogg here has installed.... post one to him too. in fact if you scroll up a few msgs he has pic of them on here..
phases78......
The rotors are better then stock with stock pads. But are even better with nice hard metalic pads. I choose to switch the pads back to stock because of the squeals of the harder pads. But with the stock pads there is less fade, & the pads grab better in the wet weather. I think I paid like close to $400 for all 4 rotors with pads. I installed them my self so no labor.
Also, any embroidered items for the ladies? We're getting more and more female members, and we need to keep them in mind too.
Check us out if you haven't already. http://www.300mclub.org
So if you want general lighting keep the standard halogens. If you want a brighter hot spot then go with the xenons. I used a light meter, and a Intrepid headlight assembly to do the testing at 50' and at 200'. The lamps were hooked up to a deep cycle battery that was hooked up to my car battery (car running) while testing was done to give a constant voltage. I used a local Target parking lot to do the testing.
I am keeping regular halogen in the lo beams and may use xenon's in the Hi beams later.
Was the side illumination also accaptable ?
If I understand correctly this was useing the stock reflectors.
-Mike
Rogor--nice black low profile (not high profile) caps would be nice--with a simple logo---maybe just the badge logo with or without the checker pattern--are we allowed to use that logo per Chrylser agreement?--how about temporary tattoos saying "I love my M" with an arrow going through the badge logo---
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1280646&a=12738794&p=50807107&f=0