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    Is changing out the battery a DIY job or a PITA job that the dealer should do?

    call chuck tator, he has a tech tip to reset computer w/ positive cable to make car idle better. ed
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    Anyone interested in a FREE Clear Bra

    i would be interested in buying precut pieces to self install around the front and rear fender lips. thanks, ed
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    Engine block heater

    luc, did you move from monterey? ed
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    My Viper Acr In Its New Home... Car Capsule.

    WOT, pm sent. fyi, i have 2-3 large bubbles and a motorcycle bubble for sale. tia, ed
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    Valve cover insignia maintenance

    best sanding block is the wifes nail file. it is about a 1/4 inch thick and 1 inch wide. feels rubberish. i cut it into 2 inch lengths. works like a charm ed
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    Golden Collection of Viper Tricks, Traps and Lessons…

    Never try to move the car w/ the hood in the partially opened position where the front edge of hood is approx 6 inches higher than the fascia. In this position the rear part of the wheel fender actually can touch the back of the front tire. Moving the car will cause the hood to bounce and rub...
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    under-hood heatshield cleanup?

    I had the white film on the pad. It seems to form after the pad gets wet from car washing. I used Mequires Vinyl/Rubber Protectant. Removed the whitish film, now pad looks brand new. I just saturated a towel and dabbed it all over the pad. Do not rub pad as it may cause it to fray. Do a test...
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    Storage questions - battery tender, alarms, heating

    can you get a heavy duty dehumidifier? it will help keep moister down AND provide some heat that it will generate.
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    fine swirl scratches

    using clay is very technique sensitive. must use lots and lots of soapy water to avoid scratching. clay must glide over paint. it almost falls into the category, "do not try this at home..." ed
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    So where are all the original people from this site?

    I've been here since 2000-2001 w/ a few posts. Learned a great deal from the gurus like Jon B, Tom S., Bill P., Luc, etc. Where is Serious Eric? He has been MIA for awhile now. For me the best times were when Serious Eric and Kid96GTS, Kenny, etc were pushing the limits w/ smack downs and the...
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    My Viper Acr In Its New Home... Car Capsule.

    I have 2 car bubbles for sale. Good cond. The large size. Please make offer. Buyer pays shipping. Located in Monterey, Ca. Local pickup ok. Thanks, Ed
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    Building new garage for Viper......

    Also, building new house. Where is the best place to buy new appliances and plumbing fixtures? Online, buydirect.com, etc? Located in Monterey, CA.
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    Sta-Bil gas stabilizer... is it ok to use it regularly for the weekend

    only Viper? I heard that gas has a very short life, so if i fill up the viper, but drive only on weekends, that means that tank full will last months. do i need to add Sta-Bil to the tank? What are the drawbacks to using it? TIA Ed
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    Thank You Damn Yankee - For my "new" valve covers

    Re: Thank You Damn Yankee - For my \"new\" valve covers a very slick way to polish the letters is to use a womans fingernail emory board. the rubberized ones that can be cut to a length of 1-1.5 inches. they are rigid and approx 1/4 inch thick so gripping it is easy. one end is coarse the...
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    DC Performance Friday Flashes-3/9/07

    why is the 170 degree thermostat req'd?
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    Contact info for Linston Lee, owns a 97 GTS in No Calif...TIA.. N/T

    No Text.
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    Save money on your vipers car insurance! Really!

    Cody, My State Farm agent is playing dumb. Anything you can send me so this bozo will give the discount? TIA, Ed
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    Anyone have a clear bra or invisibra on their car?

    a shop here in no cal is wrapping the whole car! enzos, porsche gt carrera, etc. price is approx $3K. ed
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    Want to buy 1998 GTS/R , low miles............................

    please PM me or email me at [email protected] if you know of any for sale. TIA, Ed
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    Is this safe? '96 GTS + 5yr old child in front facing child seat +

    Re: Is this safe? \'96 GTS + 5yr old child in front facing child seat + I think propsail may have been referring the the hi tech type belts found in Mercedes where the belt tightens as the computer(dynamics) senses a collision? Can anybody elaborate on this?
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    Is this safe? '96 GTS + 5yr old child in front facing child seat +

    Is this safe? \'96 GTS + 5yr old child in front facing child seat + no airbag shutoff on the 1996 GTS. I thought only rear facing child seats in the front seat is dangerous. Can I safely drive my daughter in the passenger seat if she is facing forward in a car seat? TIA, Ed
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    100 octane unleaded. will it make a performance difference?

    I have a 96 GTS, completely stock. Calif has 91 octane gas. -Will running a mixture of 91 and 100 octane unleaded increase performance? -At what ratio, 50/50? Will that give 95.5 octane? -Will it increase internal combustution pres too much and cause a head gasket to blow? Thanks for any...
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    Northern California Vipers come on out

    i'll be, live just down the street. ed
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    Random Tech/ a view from the top

    is this a cat back system? will it bolt up to a stock cat? what is the size? 3 inch?
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    Wanted. 2006 FE Wheels

    can someone post a picture of this wheel design? tia

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