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    The 'Ring doubters are already starting to come out of the woodwork :)

    With all the talk of the Gen V, it will likely not be as fast at the 'Ring as the G4-ACR unless they offer a significant aero package. Has anyone heard that an ACR-like model will be available in the first year of production? That rear wing and its 1200+ pounds of downforce is a significant...
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    Kw users quick questions

    Has anyone tried the $995/set adjustable coil-overs from Vipair??? Quote: "Height adjustment, comes with Eibach Race springs, Lowering Caps, Threaded Sleeves, Locking adjustment nuts and spanner wrench." Sounds great and the price is certainly more attractive than the race shocks. But can a...
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    Where's the video of the '10 Nurburgring run???

    The 7:22 run by driver Tom Coronel was done on Aug. 18, 2008. Video was out on Aug. 28th, so a ten day span.
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    Kw users quick questions

    Bingo. I saw this behavior all the time on the Ducati forum. The more cash people spent on a mod the more they had to like it, to the point where everything was a must-do/greatest mod ever. Speaking of mods-- been itchin' to do a few more (it's a sickness), who is a good supplier of the...
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    But I did

    Hmmmm, I detect a sales opportunity for one of our vendors here, how 'bout a silk-screened line of bottle openers for the Viper fan? I know there are companies that do this sort of thing for corporate advertising give-aways-- problem is trademarks and permission. Maybe the word "Viper" could...
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    Has anyone seen Cracks in Doors like this...

    Is it my imagination, or in the middle photo is there separation of the door inner half from the outer door skin (vertical gap at the right of the photo)?
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    Rearend noise in 08 ACR when turning right

    Typically the e-brake would not be affected by whether the car is in a turn. It is a known issue that the e-brake pads wear out somwhat quickly (due to pad drag) on these cars, but you still may have the noise issue while turning after the pads are replaced. Wait and see-- but I would change...
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    Now I've Seen Everything... Star Wars Viper

    Have you guys seen the Star Wars '05 Viper on fleabay? Darth Vader graphics on a black Gen3. I was thinking, with only 548 miles, if the price is right-- buy it and polish off the graphics and have one of the lowest miles black Gen3's around...
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    Gen IV vs C6 supercharged

    Accidentally, my ass-- heard there's a few angry 'Vette lovers that want to Frogger you first chance they get... :crazy2: Just stirring the pot.
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    Best Gear for Gen IV

    One way to pick gearing is to take the max speed the car will pull and work out the ratios for approaching redline in top gear at that speed. A car that is faster in 5th gear than in 6th is not optimally geared (for performance). Obviously as you make changes to the engine this optimum final...
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    Trade: Noble for Viper

    The light weight is a huge advantage in any sporting vehicle... that feature alone makes me respect the Noble a lot more. I am surrounded by tight, twisty roads that favor a nimble, flickable car (or bike!). Hence my ongoing lust affair with my Ducati Hypermotard 1100S. The smaller forces...
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    Exhaust[ing] question.

    Torque bump... I believe that, 4-stroke engines need a certain amount of backpressure for optimum torque (depending on a lot of other factors). I remember once having an exhaust restrictor blow out of one of my motorcycles, and the performance of the bike was immediately less snappy/torquey...
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    Simple Carpet Problem

    The trunk carpet kit was originally an option, I believe, for 2003. Maybe the same for the convertible top vinyl cover? Or was it always included? I do like the way they put a large Viper logo on the trunk carpet, staring out as you open the lid.
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    MOPAR PCM Installed today. Small Review

    The popping is generally from unburnt fuel accumulating in the exhaust and igniting there. This can happen from multiple misfires not burning the fuel in the combustion chambers and passing it through to the exhaust. What I have found while doing tuning on motorcycles is the incidence of...
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    Swapping Wheels and Wheel Stuck on Hub--How to Remove?

    Yeah, they could have done a better job and black-painted the center part of the rotors. Keep in mind that thinner lubricants can work their way out onto the disc pad area (not good!!), since the spinning tends to drive everything outward. I would not leave any excess oils on the wheel...
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    [Video] Secondary cats gutted on my 06 Corsa

    I was under the impression that the Corsa track system removed the secondary (downstream) cats. Is that incorrect? I did not install the Corsa system on my '05 myself, but I can't for the life of me find a second/downstream cat on the car. Is it inside the sill area? What I see is header...
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    stalling when turning right

    Nearly all wire shorts (any sensor wire) will blow a fuse. Shutting off completely does sound like something in the main 12V battery line. I would start there.
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    2006 AC drain question

    A white spot as in frost? The A/C is supposed to be cycled (even at max) to prevent icing. See service manual. I wonder if your blue Viper is not cycling for some reason, and forming a big ice layer on/around the evaporator.
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    help! keys locked in trunk!

    Hey guys, just a suggestion that I've found useful on this car-- have a spare "flat" key made and tape it somewhere hidden inside the engine compartment. Definitely comes in handy at times... However, for my '05 I am completely unable to get into the trunk without the remote fob, since I...
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    Corsa plus hi flow a first for me

    Uh-oh. Heard there have been some instances of SEDS (Sudden Engine Death Syndrome) with just that combo. :rolaugh: Kidding of course! Music is in the ear of the listener... and having already owned a Belanger, a little variety could be just the ticket for you. I suppose if Vipers were...
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    viper performance!! help

    Search on posts by 345s-bspinnin from October 2010. He published a series of charts on "Gears vs speeds vs rpm". With the stock rear end gearing, the Gen III hits 60 mph in 1st at 6100 rpm, and 90 mph in second at 6100 rpm (calculated). I went with the 3.73 gears in my '05 and I'm totally...
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    The Interior is finished :)

    Do the words "spoiled brat" mean anything to you?? :omg: It does look like it could be factory original, but it's probably a lot more fun having a one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted interior. Reminds me of a certain red-on-tan Ferrari 355 Spyder a friend had years ago.
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    Opinions please

    I'll vote for blue too. The blue colored oil is an interesting idea... I've used blue oil on a dirt bike filter but it was not made by K&N. Those valve covers look sharp too...
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    Household Controversy

    WhUT YA'ALL goT agin HILLBillies you city SLikkar??? 'Sides, we like to run 'em STRATE up out the hood, an have flappy caps on the end of them suckas, doncha know? Phool! DOdgeys never were that gud at runnin' shine anyhow. GO JUNIOR! #88 rools badass
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    Pics of the my new White/Graphite Viper....

    Gawd, it looks so CLEAN!!! Pure as the driven snow and all that. Really dig it. Now, I'm wondering about that front splitter dam... would it bolt up to an '05 vert? I'm thinking it looks pretty good but it would really be nice to protect the paint from scuffing on an unexpected...

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