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    pulled the car out yesterday. . .

    Damn, makes me love living in Arizona! (at least until July...:()
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    Gen II ACR suspension question

    Well, just got back on Tuesday night from a 13 hour run from San Franciso to Chandler, AZ in the new (to me) Viper. Some impressions; 1. Ditched the Michelins right away do to excessive sidewall cracking. Looked like I was gonna throw tread. Installed BFG KDW NT's, and really enjoyed the...
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    AZ. Emissions, Help

    He's right. I live in Chandler, and did this on my FFR Cobra. Regardless of the year of the car, if you have classic car insurance (has to say "Classic Car") then you do not have to deal with smog. My Cobra was actually titled as a 2002 Special Construction, and it worked for me. PM me if you...
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    Issues help when buying from individual?

    I just purchased my first Viper out of state, and have purchased four other vehicles via E-bay in the last four year. All but one were purchased sight unseen. As others have said, CarFax or AutoCheck, plus a good inspection and just some good communication between the seller and buyer can...
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    Cat Delete vs. Hi-Flow Cats?

    Jim, Picked up the car and am on my way back from California today. I have the Corsa's and Roe High Flows. I'll get up with you soon so you can check out the sound. No unburned fuel smell, and I have no real reference on the sill temp. After a hour and a half drive, the sills did seem very...
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    New to the Viper world!!!

    Welcome! I'm in the same boat (pun intended)! I just picked up my first Viper, a 2001 GTS/ACR, and am starting my drive from picking it up in Central California to home in Arizona. Hope all goes well. It's been running awesome, and minus a loose positive battery cable that gave me a problem...
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    Gen II ACR suspension question

    Thanks for the excellent info guys! I appreciate it. One more day!!
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    Gen II ACR suspension question

    Thanks for the help and advise. I guess I'll get a better feel for the rear spring rate after getting the car home next week.
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    Gen II ACR suspension question

    MTGTS, Thanks for the info, and I'll let you know about the rear springs. Picking the car up in Cali this weekend, and the 700 mile ride should make it clear if the 1000lb rear springs are gonna be too much. I do plan on lowering the DS setup, but I understood it was limited to about 1"...
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    Gen II ACR suspension question

    Can I use Eibach lowering springs and lowering caps with the stock ACR DS shocks? Minus a realignment, are there any issues I need to be aware of? Trying to find an alternatives to lower the car a bit for cosmetics (nice 4x4, I know...), but don't want to lose too much of the stock handling...
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    Which tire PS2 or Kumho

    Have you given the BF Goodrich KDW NT's a look? I've read some good reviews, and most of the negative comments have been about excessive noise (who in a Viper can hear much road noise?). I'm putting on a set on an 01 GTS I just picked up. Price point is great also. Give them a look.
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    ROAD TRIP

    From a new owner's perspective, this is an awesome thread! I just purchased an 01 GTS/ACR with 9500 miles, and am looking forward to the first 700 mile roadtrip home, and many more after that! :drive: It's hard to imagine a low revving, 488 cubic inch motor being anything but reliable, and I...
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    Decision made!!

    They're coming! I fly out to Cali to pick it up Sunday. :2tu: I think Vipers and Cobras (65/66/67 Shelby's) just look great with them. I plan on joining as soon as I get my ass in the car. Thanks Twister. Looking forward every day to putting some serious miles on it.
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    Started the Exhaust project...

    Awesome sound! I think they're louder than my Corsa's/Random High Flows.
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    Decision made!!

    John, I think we both made out well! Did you buy that s/c car? If so, I think the deal was great. I looked at it too, but was weighing whether or not I wanted a s/c car straight off. Best if luck with the car! :2tu:
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    Carfax shows salvage history on a car with a clear title...Question

    All good common sense comments here! I have bought numerous performance vehicles over the last few years trusting a good inspection and CarFax to tell me the truth. The sellers initial dishonesty would make me walk away straight off. As was mentioned, you can convert a salvaged title in several...
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    GTS Viper Perfection?

    Pretty darn close perfection! Looking for wheel ideas for my recent purchase (Yellow 2001 GTS), and those look awesome! I think the size combination is also spot on.:2tu:
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    How much life left on these tires ???

    Have them take that damn bra off while your there! I learned my lesson with my one and only car bra I used after it trapped a ton of dirt and grit on a long trip, and at the same time, rubbed it into the clear coat and paint! They are a horrible invention :nono:
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    Decision made!!

    Awesome photo (avatar)! The stance seems perfect. How is your suspension set up? I've loved the Cobra body style since I was a kid. Like the Viper (for me the GTS especially), it's a classic! It was just a bit too raw for anything but perfect weather, and relatively short road trips. Ran...
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    Decision made!!

    Thanks HSSSSS, I agree on the stripes, but also think they make the yellow Vipers look awesome. Should be a great road trip. The wife and I made a few in my old Z06, and they were always enjoyable. I've very limited experience driving Vipers, but have until recently owned a FFR Cobra, which...
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    Decision made!!

    Thanks everyone! Yellow was actually the wife's idea, but after seeing a few in person, I was sold :smirk:. Personally, I think black stripes would round it out perfectly, but we'll see about that later. Thanks for the advise on the water pump, as I remember reading that earlier in my...
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    Decision made!!

    Just started the purchase of my first Viper! Tough decision, but I went with the GTS based on that classic style. Found a lot to like about the new models, but just fell in love with that Gen II! Should fly out to pick it up in a couple of weeks. Pics to follow! It's a yellow 2001 GTS/ACR...
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    Noob needs some advise.....

    I appreciate the help. I made the mistake of bidding before I checked it out, a move I will not make again. I've had a lot of success buying cars online, but let my desire get the best of me. Guess I thought the owner of a relatively expensive car would give a **** about it's condition. Not...
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    Noob needs some advise.....

    I'm obviously new to the board, and like many, have come from Z06ownership (2003), and most recently sold my FFR Cobra (350 hp FI 302) to purchase a Viper. That said, I've been looking from Gen II GTS's to Gen III SRT's. I've taken a few Gen II's for test rides, and today took my first Gen III...
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