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    Nitto NT05's on their Viper?

    Rain performance, specifically resistance to hydroplaining, is directly related to the depth of tread and amount & width of circumferential tread grooves/gaps. A used tire with minimal of no tread depth will hydroplain quicker than nearly any comparable make at new full tread. Also...
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    Pennzoil Ultra Euro 5- 40

    Rick, IMO the new Pennzoil is better for your motor than the OEM M1 10w30 Since everyone is chiming in with their favorite oil guess i'll add two more to the list no-one thusfar has mentiond I run either of these in my 97: Shell Rotella T6 5w40 Motul 8100 5w40
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    Pennzoil Ultra Euro 5- 40

    Yes IMO. The flat tappet lifter/camshafts VS roller argument holds no weight to me. Just because a flat tappet lifter/camshaft can fail using oils without sufficient additives doesn’t mean they are the only type of engines that can benefit form the additives. In a high stress track...
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    New to me 2001 GTS

    Good call on ditching those wheels. 20's are too much for a Viper from a stylistic & performance standpoint IMO. Especially in the front and especially in that flashy style you have. Forget about the stock wheels... Your def on the right track with the CCW SP600's, I love that style...
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    New to me 2001 GTS

    LOL, just get her on a lift and have a look man. If the front emblem was off chances are the front facia was repainted. Why? I dont know, could have been a small fender bender with no other damage besides the bumper, or could have been a tree at 80mph. Looking for cracks inthe core support is an...
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    Nitto NT05's on their Viper?

    There are two threads going on those tires here: http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/647572-Nitto-NT05-335-on-Gen-III-IV-rear and http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/661959-Nitto-Invo-s-or-NT05-s
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    Hood latch

    When i first purchased my gts i had the same problem. I would have to give it an extra hard push on one side to get that side to fully latch. Your rubber stops might be adjusted slightly to high not allowing the hood to fully latch when pushed down. To properly adjust them start by lowering...
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    IMHO the Viper has lost it's way

    Lawrenzo, The Variable cam/valve systems themselves do not take away from the "bottom end"(lower rpms). All that they do is ADD to the top end of a given motor. However, in many vehicles where fuel economy is a design constraint. Variable systems can be used to mislead the consumer with...
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    On the track

    :2tu: DirtyD trail-braking on a small/tight track: and my buddies FD and a few others:
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    Emergency brake slips

    I've had this issue with my Gen2 for a couple years now. At first it would slip on the first pull then catch on the 2nd or 3rd a few months later i would have to fiddle with it and pull up slowly untill i felt it catching then go back and forth a little until it caught a few months later...
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    Motive Pressure Bleeder or Speed Bleeders?

    I use the Motive but don't fill it (just use for pressure) My steps are: Suck out old fluid with turkey baster, Fill to top with new, Screw Motive on(empty) and pump up, Open Bleeder screw on caliper and tap on caliper with mallet to assist in freeing air bubbles. As i see the reservoir is...
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    170/180 degree thermostat

    +1 Why not go with a 160? 140? 120? any takers:dunno:
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    Lens cover - can this be fixed?

    +1 I'll take sunlight on a hot day over a heat gun in most cases to remove a decal/adhesive It might just peal off with no heat though. Give it a shot
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    Brake lights wont work

    I'm having the same problem with my DodgeDakota. TailLights are on when the lights are on but when i push the brake they do not get brighter and the center one dosn't turn on. I replaced All the rear lights(the center one was blown), the brake switch, and checked all the fuses. Still no...
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    Would any automobile manufacturer dare compete in this test?

    IMO to successfully run a trackday on street tires it is very important to have a proper aggressive alignment with more camber than stock. Without camber the outside edge of your tires overheat quickly because all of the stress is on the outside edge around turns rather than being evenly...
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    Would any automobile manufacturer dare compete in this test?

    +1, I track with ~200treadwear "summer" performance street tires. Knowing the limit of your tires is part of the game IMO -One option is to continuously run just below the limit of your tires (say driving 8.5/10ths). If you are good then very consistent lap times can be produced...
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    New Gen 2 front splitter available

    GTS-R-001, I like how the overall design is similar to the Autoform wrap-around one. Only Yours looks a lot better IMO since it follows the natural lines of the facia and dosn't try to add any cute flares. Here is a pic of the autoform one for comparison:
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    New Gen 2 front splitter available

    I remember GK saying the GTS makes about: 100lbs of Rear Downforce 25lbs of Front Lift. I forget at what speed though. I'm thinking like 100 mph If you add a splitter that gives you 125 lbs of Front downforce then you would be equally balanced with the rear (-25 + 125 = 100) So, 100F & 100R...
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    Viper sputtered and lost power temporarily yesterday

    Right, That is what you would Think.... and Hope, but in reality, our 1st gen obd2 ECU's are primitive and have pretty big tolerances before codes are thrown. Some(or maybe all?) early Gen2 cars you can pull the cats and no CEL appears. Typically the ECU would recognize the lack of...
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    Viper sputtered and lost power temporarily yesterday

    Aaron, Props to you for truckin a 600mile round trip with your Viper in only your second week of ownership. Kinda risky though making a long haul in a new(to you) modified car with limited mechanical knowledge. If you purchased a used boat would you head out 100miles deep sea fishing right...
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    Nitto Invo's or NT05's

    For trackdays and spirited driving(around turns) the NT05 is a better tire. I've gone through two sets of Nitto's and got about 2 years including 2 trackdays/per year out of each set. RPM, see my review comparing the two nitto offerings here...
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    New Viper Club member and first time viper owner

    Lol, while i was typing my response Steve beat me to it.
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    New Viper Club member and first time viper owner

    Welcome Dru, Why the change from Vette to Viper? You'll have to hook up with our Delaware crew sometime. We'd be more than happy to look the car over for you.
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    CarAndDriver - Gen 5 vs Gen 2 Viper

    LOL :lmao:
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    Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tire Special

    I assume that in your colder climate(Toronto?) that PSC's would have less grip than even an all-season tire. The rubber compound of a specific tire can only be optimal for a certain temperature range. All season tires are a compromise to give decent grip at all temperatures. Summer/HighPer...

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