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ceiii2000 · #1 11-17-2005, 05:32 AM

I flew to Phoenix and got my 87 300SDL. Man California is a big state. So a few things I noticed:
1. Vibration around 70 to 85 MPH. Also seems to make some noise, clunk, when turning going slow in parking lot. Front end rebuild? How much about?

2. Idle seems low, though I have no idea, at about 600 rpm. This OK?

3. Power antenna wont stay up. It goes up and down but as soon as I let go of the up switch it goes right back down. Not the stock stereo. Is there a way to modify the wiring so it will stay up?

4. I got 27 MPG from just outside LA to north of Sacramento, flat. But I got 20 from Sacramento to southern Oregon, mountains. This sound right? (Neither of these include the below speed test. At an almost constant 70 mph.)

5. The cruise works, "when it wants to". Sometimes it worked when I turned the car on and would stay on 10 minutes, sometimes it wouldn't work at first then would for a bit. Probably the longest time was a half hour then it shut off just as I started up an incline. Any ideas?

BTW this car is actually BETTER then it looked in the pictures. I am extremely happy with it. After the vibration goes away at about 85-90 mph it cruises at 105 very nicely. I think the head and IP were worked on/replaced as everything under the hood is absolutely clean except the block. The dealer had not detailed the car yet when I saw it and it was beautiful.

jogl · #2 11-17-2005, 06:41 AM

Enjoy.

ceiii2000 · #3 11-17-2005, 07:01 AM

Thanks

. Here is the ebay listing with loads of pics. As I said he never detailed it. Also told me he got a MUCH higher offer after I locked in the sale for $6k.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4589354601&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Rustyst · #4 11-17-2005, 07:35 AM

I had my eye on that, when I woke up and checked it you had already bought it. I talked with the seller in Phoenix and he said he sold it too low.

Good luck.

redassag00 · #5 11-17-2005, 07:50 AM

I love that anthricite grey color!

Why is the "Turbo" missing from the trunk?

ceiii2000 · #6 11-17-2005, 08:42 AM

Oh yeah thats question number 6

. I even looked under the hood to make sure one was there

. No damage that I could find in that area either on the fender, bumper, or inside of the trunk.

TX76513 · #7 11-17-2005, 10:36 AM

Wow always loved that color combination -jealous

#1 Check your guide rods
#2 Yes - there is and idle adjustment on the driver side firewall you may be able to tweak a little to smooth out.
#3 Maybe aftermarket antenna or Generic Hirshman - threads on both of these topics
#4 That's a realistic MPG
#5 There is some good reading here on that also - check amp connections.

You are going to love this car