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    So what have you been spanked by while in your snake?

    steveb, Like jcaspar1 and Rick Martino said, all you have to do is visit your local drag strip, and you're likely to find plenty of Viper Killers. Just this Sunday, I got edged out by a blown LT1 Camaro. The kid (maybe he was all of 21) ran an 11.3 at 123.5 mph. But then I ran an 11.5 at...
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    1999+ creampuffs vs. 1996-1998 muscle vipers: post your dyno results

    Well, I'm not sure I'm learning much, due mostly to the varying levels of mods in all your cars, but thanks for the response! Didn't everyone do a baseline run when your car was stock? Just curious. (I know some of you bought your cars used with mods already, though.) In general, it looks...
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    Couple of spots left for Willow Springs 9/5

    Allen, Where do you live? I am caravaning up with Joe Anderson from Redondo Beach. We will meet SoCal Rebell at the Denny's at the Roxford exit off the 5 (1st exit after the 405-5 merge going northbound) at around 7:00 am ( I know the early hour sucks). I hear you as far as the $$. But as...
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    Couple of spots left for Willow Springs 9/5

    Yeah, $115. But seriously, why not join in? You couldn't suck worse than SoCal!!! P.S., I think the real answer to your question is $10 to get into the facility for the day. Please come! I would love to see a yellow Gen I in person and meet you (or have we already met -- shame on me if I...
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    1999+ creampuffs vs. 1996-1998 muscle vipers: post your dyno results

    It seems some previous posts (e.g., "How not to run a 550") incited the recent "2000 Vipers are no creampuffs" thread. In the latter, there is much anecdotal discussion both ways, no offense intended to those who claim that based on driving both, they can discern a difference one way or the...
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    HELP NEED- Z06 IS TOO CLOSE

    First off, the '02 Z06's are already here. My buddy Bob in Atlanta traded his '01 in for an '02 in July. Second, IMO, the '02 is not all it's cracked up to be, at least in terms of improvements in raw power. Most '01s dynoed in the 335-345 rwhp range (bone stock) with around 340 rwtq. See my...
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    For those with 16" ET Streets...

    Re: For those with 16\" ET Streets... Also, I assume you know to call John Purner for the wheels?
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    11.62 on street tires, 1.69 60'!

    Re: 11.62 on street tires, 1.69 60\'! Great times, Brooks! Care to comment on your launch technique?
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    West Palm Beach Cruise - Pictures

    Great photos, Brooks! Hey, BTW, what was that silver POS in several of the photos???
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    Water box

    Oh, probably only about $1500 installed for a new clutch. What's the alternative, sit at home and post numbers from Motor Trend on the internet??? Not me! I'd rather be out there burning up my clutch! BTW, what kind of ETs and trap speeds did you end up running?
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    Houston Smackdown Invitational 1

    Sounds like this event turned out to be a grand old time. Four members incarcerated for the night, and one car damaged by the police when it was impounded. Wish I could've been there! Hey, Doug Dye, if you're following this thread, how come we in SoCal never have events where our members are...
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    Water box

    Street tires? XGTs or MXX3s? That's interesting, because the "don't go in the water box with street tires" theory is one that gets repeated much, but you are the first one I know who has tried it. 1.892 is a good short time for a Gen I car (stock rear end?). You didn't change anything in...
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    Ran 11.65 @ 120.3 in a virtually stock Viper!

    Jason, Where did I say you or anyone else lied about times that you have run? I didn't. My original post said "impressive times" and congrats, and my appreciation for comments on your technique! My comment about track prep was aimed primarily at Jamie and his previous comment that "it's the...
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    road course this weekend...

    Ken, Were you talking to me with your response about lap times? There's no one named Brad contributing to this thread.... Anyway, 1:45-1:48 is good stuff for your first time out! When SoCal says he's shooting for 1:30's, that means he wants a 1:39 lap time. It's his drag racing mentality...
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    QUESTION ON SLICKS FOR A VIPER.....

    Bill, are you doing runs on slicks? If so, I most strongly encourage you to get better half shafts. If not, I wouldn't worry about it.
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    Chapter III...Trackable?

    Ulysses, technically I believe the NHRA rules require a rollbar for RT/10's under 13.99. Perhaps the NHRA cognoscenti can correct me if I'm wrong on this point. If a track decides to let an RT/10 run with a hardtop but no rollbar, that's their call. So, yes, all that matters is what the...
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    Chapter III...Trackable?

    Guys, maybe this is a California thing, but I guarantee you SoCal Rebell and I have witnessed guys with RT/10's and soft-top only getting the boot at tracks here in CA. This is odd, because whether you're in Texas or CA, you would think the same NHRA rules would apply, but apparently not. I...
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    QUESTION ON SLICKS FOR A VIPER.....

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dave 96 R/T: Matt, Get Tom's Video. I got it and my ET's dropped from low 12's to high 8's based on his driving technique. Dave <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Wow! And I thought I needed a blower, nitrous, stroker...
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    QUESTION ON SLICKS FOR A VIPER.....

    I assume also that you are talking about slicks for drag racing. If so, you know that there are no ET streets for the stock Viper rims? Also, there are no "standard" after market 16" rims that fit around the rotors, etc., so you're talking about custom wheels. So, now you're talking $1200+...
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    Chapter III...Trackable?

    Steve and Andrew, Do you guys have hard tops for your RTs? For drag racing, you are OK (until ET &lt; 11.99 [NHRA]) with hard top but no rollbar. I'm curious what the rules are for road racing an RT with soft top only.
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    Chapter III...Trackable?

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mako: I will just have to struggle through with my Z06 with a C5R 427 (in next month) until the Gen IV GTS-R is out! No flame intended, but I just cannot see cutting up an $80K+ car to get it to the track...
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    How can we weed out FAKES like VENOM 800?

    Wayne, I did not participate in your thread, though I read much of it. I still think it is too extreme to ban people from posting unless they have a valid VIN. For example, a number of guys like Beach Bum from the Corvette Forum come over here and post valuable information. I like to hear...
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    Chapter III...Trackable?

    I hope you are correct Paul, because even Motor Trend should be able to get the Ch. 3 car into the 11's, and it would be highly annoying not to be able to take the car to any track without cutting it up to get a rollbar installed. Also, what are the rules for road racing? I assume most clubs...
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    Ran 11.65 @ 120.3 in a virtually stock Viper!

    So, uhh, I guess the Maryland mafia has decided to ignore my comment that the track does make a difference? Believe me, I would love to know that jamie et al could rip off 1.7x or even 1.8x short times at Carlsbad in a stock Viper on MXX3's. I'll throw my slicks away and practice your...
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    How can we weed out FAKES like VENOM 800?

    Hey, I thought that Venom800 guy was for real................................................Nawww, just kidding! On a more serious note, I thought the Venom800 post was mildly entertaining. The only more entertaining post I saw today was BigJim's "I got some good tips"....Otherwise, I see...

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