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    New Record for Cracking Rotors

    Nothing surprising with after-market cross drilled rotors. They are only for show and light duty driving, certainly not for open track or racing. What a lot of peoples don't realize is that the drilled rotors that come from the factory on some cars, ( Porshe, Ferrari, etc) are CAST with the...
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    I've got a problem with the new Vendor Review Forum. Or maybe it's a question.

    Isn't a reward an incentive? :dunno:and if so wasn't the incentive done to increase the numbers of members and consequently the VCA revenues? A better analogy will be a Mercedes dealer service dept that need the Hyunday work and revenues to be a viable business and have a sign on the coffe...
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    I've got a problem with the new Vendor Review Forum. Or maybe it's a question.

    Obviously the VCA decision to remove the "how-to" from the public section and reserve it to paying members was financialy motivated with the goal of increasing revenues.. The hypocrite part is that, as stated, the VCA financial health depend on advertising ( sponsors and classifieds) and...
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    I've got a problem with the new Vendor Review Forum. Or maybe it's a question.

    As one of the few "old timer" on this forum, I can tell you from past experiences that the censorship was a lot worst a few years ago, and this censorship was the main reason why I did not renew my membership after a couple of years. Also, this forum has changed alot and is now mostly for...
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    how can any viper owner like Connoly Leather?

    Jon: Are you saying that the Connolly option has more interior trim parts made of leather than the "regular" black interior? As for Connolly leather being very expensive, yes and no, back in 2002 I bought a full hide of Autolux leather ( Autolux being the best grade they offered) for my Jaguar...
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    2009 wheels on 2001 GTS poll

    Agree, I put a set of ACR/BBS on my 00 GTS. Luc 00 GTS
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    Poll...Least Desirable Viper Color???

    it really depend on how you define "desirable" The color that bring the less money? The color that was sold the less? Obviouly more Vipers were sold in red than in any other colors so one can argue that they bring less money just due to the simple fact that at any given times more red vipers...
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    Plug Wires

    If your wires are in good shape ( no cuts, burns, etc) and their internal resistance check out OK, there is no real need to replace them Resistance values: Per Inch: minimum 250 Ohms maximum 1000 Ohms Per foot: minimum 3000 Ohms maximum 12,000 Ohms Just mesure each wire and check for resistance...
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    Upgraded rearview mirror

    It's a Gentex, bunch of them for sale on ebay from new @ $190 with free shipping to used @ $25. luc 00GTS
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    Shipper damage FE 155

    A few years back I got a new set of sills under warranty ( due to heat related discoloration) and they did not came "factory painted" Luc 00GTS
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    No Backup lights

    old post but I just had the same issue Today with my backup switch and looking at the way the switch work, the issue is a bad/dirty contact ( no doubt due to the low mileage that vipers are driven) and it only need some "exercise" and contact cleaner/WD/etc to clean the contact and make it...
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    thermostat bleeed screw tool

    Thanks guys for the answers, i need the tool not for my Viper but for my tow truck. I agree that the Vipers bleed screw design/location is not the best and i just disconnect the heater hose by the firewall when I change coolant/bleed the system. luc 00GTS
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    thermostat bleeed screw tool

    What is the name of the tool to remove a plug with a square hole in it instead of torx,etc? Thanks Luc 00GTS
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    Who Makes The Best Smooth Tubes?

    not sure I understand this statment, vaccum is defined as a space in which the pressure is significantly lower that atmospheric pressure, all filters, to a certain degree restric airflow and to "flow" air you need a force that can either be negative or positive ( pressure or vaccum). Wind, for...
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    Who Makes The Best Smooth Tubes?

    Peter: The airbox sit lower than the TBs (throttle body) so, to connect the airbox to the TBs, you either need a smooth tube with a bend in it or a straight tube with the end (s) cut at an angle. The only reason for the aftermarket tubes to be straight with an angled cut is because it's...
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    GTS Daytime Running Lights

    The factory module turn on the low beams at 50% power, not the fog lights at 100%. Also the DRL are off with the hand-brake on. I really don't see why you will pay someone to instal the module, it's plug and play and the holes for the 2 screws are already punched in the cross-over beam. You can...
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    What's the deal on new Mopar oil filters?

    can we find the specs for the old and new filters to see what the differences are beside prices ($6.85 VS $11.20) ? Luc.00GTS
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    Part number assistance

    33004791 is listed as a oil pressure switch for a Dodge Monaco 88-91 and viper 92-96. for 97-02 Viper, the switch is 4848295. My guess is that since 96 way kind of a hybrid year for Viper, there is a good chance that the GTS used the 4848295 and the RT with the "old" engine the 33004791. The...
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    Gen 2 Wheel Question

    Well, who should read what he wrote? So ,let me understand, you ment to write "electrostatically" but did a spelling error and it was corrected to "electrolytically" in your post. I post a comment stating that powder coating is applied through a electrostatic process and that...
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    Gen 2 Wheel Question

    Not sure what cryogenic and electrolyte has to do with powder coating. The powder coating material is blended, extruded, grinded ,etc and then applied through an electrostatic process. Electrolyte ( electrolytically) has to do with liquid/molten material and the grinding process is a...
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    Porsche Type: Brake Air Deflector 96 GTS

    Bill is 100% right, nothing better than having a good brake duct. The tricky part is to make sure than the incoming air is directed to the center ( the open part) of the rotor and not at the side of the rotor. The air cool the rotor by going, from the inside out, through the vanes. it's also...
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    AC Compressor

    usually A/C compressor leak from the shaft, you can get a full compressor seals and gaskets rebuilt kit from Kragen or others for about $25.
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    GT2, 998 recall opinion wanted

    The recall is good forever, meaning no expiration date but, it's a different story for the parts needed to do it, the manufacturer do not have a obligation to stock them forever and once they are NLA ,you're screwed. As some other have suggested, you should get all the recall parts for free...
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    RT/10 VS GTS VS ACR values

    Assuming cars with the exact same mileage/condition/year, what do you think is the % difference between them using the # 100 as a base for the less valuable car? For example: RT/10 100 GTS 110 ACR 130
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    Driving without hoodpad?

    Gen 1 have a pad on the passenger side ( I put one on my 00 GTS) and i believe none on the driver side and vice-versa for Gen 2 Luc 00GTS

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