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  1. Frank Parise

    Should I buy a track car?

    The most important mods are for safety and they include a full roll cage, fire system, master cut-off switches, 6-point race harnesses, race seat, arm restraints and/or window net, quality crash helmet and nomex firesuit, head sock, gloves, shoes, and underwear. This is the most fundamental of...
  2. Frank Parise

    Suspension

    There have been significant improvements in the Delrin bushins marketed to Viper owners. The original set I purchased in 1997 were not greasable and did not have steel sleeves inside. They eventually wore out and would not hold an alignment after 2 race seasons. Greasable Delrin bushings with...
  3. Frank Parise

    Caster/Camber gauge

    I have the same bubble gauge you are talking about. I've found the magnetic adaptor to be worthless. It doesn't fit through the wheel center to access anything magnetic. Bobby Archer sold me the threaded adaptor which enables you to screw the gauge onto the center wheel stud. Obviously, you...
  4. Frank Parise

    b&b exhaust question

    It has nothing to do with B & B. Flame throwing is totally normal on a Viper without cats. Every VRL racecar, including the Comp Coupes with stock exhaust manifolds, throw flames. This is a pretty obvious tell-tale sign to the local police that you don't have a legal exhaust system...
  5. Frank Parise

    '96 GTS WHEELS

    Re: \'96 GTS WHEELS You can call John Purner at 386-258-0083. His wheels come in different sizes (17"-19") and widths (10"-13-1/2"). All of his race wheels are the same style as far as I know.
  6. Frank Parise

    So. Cal Viper owners..save your Vipers from the wild fires!!

    Believe it or not, the smoke has reached Tucson, AZ today. We can't even see the 9,000' mountain peaks from a mile away. People are having a hard time breathing and there is a fine layer of soot on your car if left outside for 30 minutes. We're probably 350 miles away from the nearest fire in...
  7. Frank Parise

    '96 GTS WHEELS

    Re: \'96 GTS WHEELS Nearly 100% of the Viper racers in the VRL use John Purner's wheels from Complete Custom wheel. The Comp Coupes come with BBS wheels. Either one is a good choice, but you can purchase 2 sets of Purner's wheels for the price of one set of BBS wheels.
  8. Frank Parise

    '96 GTS WHEELS

    Re: \'96 GTS WHEELS Viper Days won't even allow the stock 96 wheels to be used on track. Many of us were experiencing cracking at track events, hence the rule. I would also caution you on using HRE wheels for track purposes. The worst track incident I ever saw as a result of a cracked wheel...
  9. Frank Parise

    air jack wand

    Don, you're absolutely right! I purchased a new wand through McCann Racing that never leaks. It's made out of heavy metal rather than plastic....and it's the same that is used on the GTS-R. You can contact Danny Fiffick of McCann Racing at 330-499-1664.
  10. Frank Parise

    Pressure brake bleeding

    I know what you mean, Brett. The old fittings worked beautifully on my 96 GTS. I was dissappointed that it didn't fit my 01 ACR or my CC. If you are able to have a proper unit made, keep me in mind if you can make an extra. Do not even attempt to use the new one from the SRT-10 manual. Thanks.
  11. Frank Parise

    C6 to suck the doors off competition- By Bob Lutz

    Some actual lap times from Viper Days at Gingerman from 2 professional drivers familiar with their cars: 1999: Jim Minneker(pro)-Mallett Corvette 1.29.095 Mike McCann-Unlimited Viper 1.26.060 2001: Mike McCann-GT-1 Viper 1.27.448 2002: Mike...
  12. Frank Parise

    Pressure brake bleeding

    I'm talking about the type of pressure bleeder recommended in the service manual; one that connects to the top of the brake fluid reservoir and pressurizes the system. You then crack open the caliper bleed screws one at a time. This system pushes the fluid out the calipers. It is not the kind...
  13. Frank Parise

    Pressure brake bleeding

    I always enjoyed being able to use a pressure brake bleeder on my 96 GTS. I'm a frequent bleeder and find it convenient to be able to bleed as often as necessary without requiring the help of a second person to pump the brake pedal. The special tools designated in the 96 service manual worked...
  14. Frank Parise

    Bleeding The brakes on the ABS installed cars

    I don't believe the 2002 is any different than the 2003 from a brake bleeding perspective. You don't have to screw with the ABS system to do a normal brake bleed. We use the same method on our ABS-equipped Comp Coupes as you would on any non-ABS Viper. Pump away, or use a pressure bleeder on...
  15. Frank Parise

    Hoosier's , Tire Pressures & Track Temps

    Re: Hoosier\'s , Tire Pressures & Track Temps Hot air pressures too unreliable to be of use? That's the first time I ever heard that one. The pyrometer is a very useful tool for determining whether you have the optimum wheel alignment, particularly camber and, to a lesser degree, toe. It...
  16. Frank Parise

    Hoosier's , Tire Pressures & Track Temps

    Re: Hoosier\'s , Tire Pressures & Track Temps Ralphie, a good starting point on the street-legal Hoosier road race tire is 40 PSI hot. Try going out with cold pressures of about 32 front and 30 rear. When you return to the pits, adjust your tire pressures up or down so that you have 40 all...
  17. Frank Parise

    Roadracers help on rear brakes, brake pad combos....

    Not unusual on a hard braking track. 2-3 days at Road America will turn brand new pads into toast, both front and rear. It would be very unusual for just the rears to be worn out. You should see more wear in the front than the rear.
  18. Frank Parise

    Viper Suspension Tuning

    Dave is right on. Lowering the car without realigning it will result in higher negative camber and less toe-in (more toe out). You may have ended up with toe-out in the rear which makes the car feel unstable. You imply that the car has been lowered by 1 and 1/2 inches from original factory...
  19. Frank Parise

    What type of oil do you use?

    Mobil 1 10-30 for street Viper. Mobil 1 15-50 for race Viper. Stock Mopar oil filter for both. Why use anything other than Mobil 1 oil or a stock oil filter? We've used this for over 6 years road racing our Vipers without failure. Also, years ago it was well-documented that Viper owners...
  20. Frank Parise

    How's a 3000 pound Viper sound....

    Re: How\'s a 3000 pound Viper sound.... I scaled my Comp Coupe with an empty fuel tank and found it to weigh 2,950 pounds. Advertised HP is 520. I know, it's not a street car.
  21. Frank Parise

    Frustrated with the VCA

    Since slaughterj started the discussion, perhaps we should ask what he was unhappy about in the first place. What types of "positive" changes would you like to see? How can we improve on what we already have? What are you not getting from your membership that you would like to receive?
  22. Frank Parise

    FISHING FOR TIRES

    As Bob states, the set up is entirely different (alignment, shock settings, air pressures) for the Toyos, and, the 11-inch front wheels on the CC are too narrow for 335's and too wide for 275's. I believe these are the only choices for the Toyos. At the Road America WCGT event, both the front...
  23. Frank Parise

    Frustrated with the VCA

    I don't understand the criticism. What am I missing? The National Board of Directors elect the National Officers, just like what happens in every other corporation in America. Every DAL is elected by the VCA membership within the Zone, and every ZD is elected by the Regional Officers within...
  24. Frank Parise

    Pics of First Track event with CC

    Sweet photos. Congratulations! Next time, get the window net up on that bad boy.
  25. Frank Parise

    Starting a Viper Tuner Shop / Feedback

    Fat Albert's Motorsports and Fat Albert's Paint and Body Shop in Phoenix have been doing what you are talking about for many years. They specialize in Vipers and Fat Albert personally owns more Vipers than anybody I know. He also races them and makes extremely nasty Viper motors. You can...

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