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    Anybody going to Fontana this weekend?

    This is the last weekend for the Street Legal drags at the California Speedway this year. Anyone going? I'll be there on Sunday. On the off chance that there is anyone left in Socal who still drag races and is going Sunday, let me know, and perhaps we can caravan up, depending on where you're...
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    HP loss with gears on Dyno

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mark Young: 4th gear is used on the Viper because it represents a 1:1 tranny ratio. Would anyone here expect to see the same HP #s if they used a different tranny gear but same rear-end ratio? How is that...
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    Best 1/4 mile times

    Check out this site (search on Viper): www.dragtimes.com You'll get a pretty good idea of what times are possible, and modifications are listed. Bottom line is stock Gen II car with a good driver and good track conditions: high 11's. Add slicks and a few bolt-ons: low to mid 11's. Not...
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    Best 1/4 mile times

    Check out this site (search on Viper): www.dragtimes.com You'll get a pretty good idea of what times are possible, and modifications are listed. Bottom line is stock Gen II car with a good driver and good track conditions: high 11's. Add slicks and a few bolt-ons: low to mid 11's. Not...
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    HP loss with gears on Dyno

    JNS, Here's one data point for you. Last December, my GTS dyno'd at the same shop at 456 rwhp and 490 ft-lbs. The only mod I have since then is the 3.55 rear end, and Saturday I dyno'd at 448 rwhp and 480 ft-lbs. So, for me, assuming good SAE correction factors, consistency of Darren's dyno...
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    SlowCreamPuff ran 12.3@118

    12.3 at 118 is not bad for your first run ever in your stock Viper (it is stock, isn't it?). Heck, SoCal Rebell is still running in that range in his modified '00!!!
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    SlowCreamPuff ran 12.3@118

    12.3 at 118 is not bad for your first run ever in your stock Viper (it is stock, isn't it?). Heck, SoCal Rebell is still running in that range in his modified '00!!!
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    Just missed the 1:30s at Willow Springs

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SoCal Rebell: Went to WSIR on Saturday for a day of driving in circles. Other Vipers, Turbo Porsches, Turbo Supras, Mustang SCs etc.. It was a blast and I beat pretty much all the above cars, the only one to...
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    SlowCreamPuff ran 12.3@118

    With a perfect launch on a well-prepped track, you can see a 1.8 sec short time on the Pilot Sports. That two-tenths of short time (relative to your 2.0) will translate into about three tenths of ET, for a 12.0. You will need to come up with more mph to see the 11's, but if you've never drag...
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    SlowCreamPuff ran 12.3@118

    With a perfect launch on a well-prepped track, you can see a 1.8 sec short time on the Pilot Sports. That two-tenths of short time (relative to your 2.0) will translate into about three tenths of ET, for a 12.0. You will need to come up with more mph to see the 11's, but if you've never drag...
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    911 Turbo owner new to board & looking into Vipers

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Gary Lamont: Fast for him cozy for her http://www.stationwagon.com/gallery/1999_Dodge_Viper_concept.html <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Gary, that is just hideous. Nastiest image I've seen all day!
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    911 Turbo owner new to board & looking into Vipers

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mike Brunton: In my opinion, a 2000 Viper is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to drive than my 1998 was. My 98 required constant holding of the wheel in a death-grip lest it track the road and switch lanes on me, it was...
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    let my wife drive my car and...

    CHP officer wanted to race??? Ken, I'm getting goose bumps....
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    Gen3 Viper styling - here's your chance to tell Dodge what you think!

    Re: Gen3 Viper styling - here\'s your chance to tell Dodge what you think! I hate to say it, but I agree with the majority here; the 2003 RT/10 styling is nowhere near as interesting as the GenI/II styling. Specific areas for improvement include the downright ugly side scoops and the hood...
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    Gen3 Viper styling - here's your chance to tell Dodge what you think!

    Re: Gen3 Viper styling - here\'s your chance to tell Dodge what you think! <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Joseph Houss: Just curious, Would anyone buy a 2003 original body styled coupe if our friends at Dodge put the 500/500/500 motor in...
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    Borla Headers ????

    Dan Cragin and Chris did the install of my Borla headers. Apparently, it was non-trivial and the parts had to be machined slightly. However, I got a prototype set, so I would hope they've worked the kinks out by now. I got +25 rwhp and +25 ft-lbs, with a strong 20-25 ft-lbs from 2500 rpm and...
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    Dyno'd my creampuff - not too much cream

    Re: Dyno\'d my creampuff - not too much cream Mike, SloCal has not gotten out of the 12's yet. It must suck to be slow....
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    leaving the track at 100 MPH.....

    Doesn't actually look so bad in the picture, Ken. Easy for me to say, huh???
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    Viper saved my life - literally

    Mike, Ugh! What terrible news. That made me sick just reading about it. As others have said, thank God you are OK. Hang in there....Oh, and don't get your hopes up on running 11's with a stock creampuff.... J/K
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    HEROIC PASSENGERS....

    While I find it hard to understand how people muster that kind of courage, I think we all might do the same given the situation. You are going to die anyway, so why not die in a way that saves others vs. cowering? I wonder what the target was. It makes me even more sad to think about how much...
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    Buying a used GTS

    Have a Viper Tech in the San Diego area check it out. I don't have any references down there. What you should check out are general indications of wear, including the condition of the upholstery, the paint (especially under the chin), the wheels, etc. You can pretty much tell if the car has...
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    So Cal Viper Dyno Days

    I'm sure it was stated in a mailing, but what shop is the event being held at?
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    330 Eats Creampuff

    Matt, DC would be in trouble only if the '00 and '01 cars failed to meet the 450 bhp claim. It appears the '96-'99s were seriously underrated, whereas the '00s and '01s come in closer to the claim. Of course there are exceptions, but it seems like so many '97s dyno'd at 415-425 rwhp stock vs...
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    Went Z06 window shopping today...

    Darth, Perhaps my comments were a little harsh. I did enjoy driving the Z06 daily, and for as comfortable as it is, I love how well it handled at the track. The brakes are great on the street, but at they track they leave a lot to be desired. That being said, I do think GM managed to screw...
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    Went Z06 window shopping today...

    I had one next to my Viper in the garage for a while. Frankly, I started getting bored with it, and after ruthless taunting by Joe Anderson and SoCal Rebell, I decided to sell it. Also, GM appears to have pulled a major fast one on all Z06 owners. I dumped mine when the '02s were close to...

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