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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    I have no idea. But this type of scenario is why I provided a reference point (with an offset in mm) along with how I came to the conclusion. You really don't want to make a mistake here. Using a welder to fill in a misplaced hole is difficult with the fuel tank right there. Worse yet is you...
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    1993 stereo head unit removal and install

    Note to others: If you've come here searching for a solution, see posts 17-20 here https://www.viperclub.org/vca/threads/gen-1-audio-upgrade-thread.678922/
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    Gen 1 wires from trunk to interior?

    That's a good suggestion. I had actually tried ferrite blocks on one pair of RCAs as well as a make-shift ground loop isolator, but the problem persisted. Note to others: If you've come here searching for a solution, go here...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    Running new cables from trunk to interior continued. 3) With the hole drilled, the rca cables must be fished through. 4) The carpet is glued to the back. I jammed a metal bar with the green rope through the carpet to avoid unsticking all the carpet 5) Remove the driver's side knee bolster...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    Running new cables from trunk to interior. This post explains what I'm solving: https://www.viperclub.org/vca/threads/gen-1-wires-from-trunk-to-interior.678964/ My path goes from 1) The trunk, into the fuel tank area 2) Over the driver's side wheel well 3) Behind the carpet behind the back...
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    Gen 1 wires from trunk to interior?

    I installed some new speakers and they are more sensitive to poor audio signal. With the key on and engine off, I turn on the head unit with volume at 0, and I can hear a high pitched whine. I'm not being picky here, it is a legitimate nuisance. I grabbed some RCA coaxial cable and tested with a...
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    Battery tender and mounting it inside engine bay

    You may also want to ask yourself, how weatherproof is that carquest charger? What ambient temperature is it rated to run at? How resistant is it to vibration? I bet at some point the heat cycles and vibration will crack solder joints and then kaboom!
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    Battery tender and mounting it inside engine bay

    Similar story here. My car came with an orange and black plug just behind the front bumper. I found out it's a plug for a CTEK charger so I bought one. I would just run the cable and call it a day :) I don't have a gen 2, so I can't tell you specifically where to connect positive and negative...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    Alternate head unit mount. Since I'll have to remove the head unit again at some point, I designed and printed (in abs) an alternate style mount. I posted it on printables.com here: https://www.printables.com/model/757298-1992-1996-dodge-viper-radio-mount It eliminates the metal L brackets. It...
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    High flow cats vs other exhaust input

    I'm interested in the same information. I have a '93 with stock exhaust. I'm open to installing headers as long as the under-hood temps don't get out of hand. The only oppinion I've come across is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpuWKv9rL7w
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    After almost 28 years, my 1993 RT/10 has left the building

    There's actually a line item for "Gas Guzzler Tax". That's just plain awesome.
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    Power Steering Cap Fix

    oh god damnit. I totally want one now.
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    5 continued) It's almost free. The last part can be a bit finicky. The left side will get caught up on the steering column. Keep a cool head. It will come out. Just gently work it out and dont flex anything too much. You shouldn't have to. Generally, I moved the panel counter clockwise a bit. I...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    4 continued) 2x screws in the glove box 2x screws under the steering wheel 5) Pry the dashboard off. There are trim clips that need to pop off. The doors will want to close and get in the way. Jam a towel in the doors to keep the space free. Here's a good spot to pull on the passenger...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    CD Changer Emulator. Items bought: Yatour YT-M07 MBus edition. The YT-M06 is similar. However, the manual made no mention of being able to play WAV files, whereas the M07 did. Alpine 4913 adapter. These are hard to come by. There's someone in Europe selling replicas as seen here...
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    Power Steering Cap Fix

    Just down towards the ground. Only air should come out of it. If I was really negligent, power steering fluid would overflow out the outlet port and spill out the outlet port. Without the second hose, it could overflow onto the heat shield and potentially drip onto the exhaust. The hose just...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    On audio quality. So far I've only replaced all my speakers. As far as the radio goes, and I know that isn't saying much, the quality is great. It's better than my '07 mustang with an aftermarket head unit. The factory amps do a better job than a head unit. It can get very loud. Is there bass...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    I've only had my car since last June. It was previously a garage queen. Most of my plastic seems to be fine. The hooks on my black door latch trim were snapped off. It turns out they used that trim piece up until 2002 on Jeep Grand Cherokees. I found a seller on Aliexpress (I know I know...)...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    8) Here's what things look like. Unscrew the bottom speaker first since you can access both harness plugs from there. Side note: I tested. Once the rear bulkhead panel is in this position, and if you want to fully remove it, you can move it towards the front of the car, up and over the seats...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    Rear Speakers. Items bought: A pair of Kicker 6.5" 4 ohm speakers. Model #: 46CSC654 A pair of Silicone 6.5" Car Speaker Baffles. Brand: Recoil. Model #: SPB65. Tools: #2 philips screw driver Finger Grip bit driver (i.e.: super-stubby screw driver) This was delightfully easier than I thought...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    I won't be upgrading the head unit, simply because my car would no longer be eligible for collector plates. Speakers were also selected so they could hide behind the oem grills. As for audio quality, If the DAC is offloaded to an external cd changer emulator, and the amplification is offloaded...
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    Yeah it's an assembly check list. I thought it was pretty cool. I think I'm going to carefully remove them and store them in a ziplock bag.
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    Power Steering Cap Fix

    hmmm? Sorry I'm not following. If there's something missing, I'm not aware of it.
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    Gen 1 Audio Upgrade Thread.

    Door Tweeters. I wasn't originally going to replace these, but I found something that fit. I measured about 46.7mm on the stock tweeters. The closest I could find that would fit the hole were Herts CP 26 which measured 44mm. Also, the Hertz tweeters have a bolt hole on the back of the tweeter...
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    Power Steering Cap Fix

    This solution might be a bit overkill, but here's how I addressed the infamous power steering cap issue. I routed a 3/8" hose from my cap breather to an oil catch can. 1) It prevents fluid from spraying up and onto the exhaust manifold 2) In the event of the cap coming loose, the hose will...

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