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    Tips and Tricks for G5 owners

    I see people mention having to hit the rear trunk release more than once. That is because they are doing it wrong, and catching the safety on the first push. If you gently lift up on the hatch, while pushing the button at the same time, it will open on the first push. SRT engineer showed me...
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    Paxton Supercharged 2006 Coupe Build Thread

    I wouldn't change the pulley, if you have a stock engine. It should make 650-675 rwhp right out of the box. And, it will live a long time at that power level.
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    Paxton Supercharged 2006 Coupe Build Thread

    Half-shafts will survive if you don't dump the clutch on slicks, and avoid ANY wheel-hop. The factory clutch probably won't hold that sort of launch though. Alex///Venom, a stock engine Gen 3 is only good for about 650-700 rwhp safely w/ the Paxton. So, basically the stock Paxton kit, no...
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    will 2006 wheels fit on a 2013

    Rear wheels fit the same. The front wheels on Gen 5 need to stick out 0.5" further. So, putting Gen 1-4 offset front wheels on a Gen 5 will make the fronts look tucked in too far.
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    New Tow Vehicle Eco Diesel Ram

    I wanted one of those, but couldn't wait for them to come out. I needed a new truck a year ago, picked up a '13 Ram 4x4 1500 w/ 8-speed. It only averages about 20 mpg highway, 18.5 overall. It tows my open car hauler no problem though, even at 90 mph (when needed) :)
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    Waiting on 06 supercharged viper coupe to arrive.

    Please please please get rid of those terrible runflat rear tires, especially since they don't have traction even at stock power levels. #1 reason for Vipers to go offroading or meet trees. With 900 rwhp, you'll need some drag radials at the very least. Suggest Nitto NT05-R 345/30-19 for the...
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    Anyone else notice the Gen5 trolls have not been around

    But you fail to understand one major thing. I prefer Vipers. I'm not even a Dodge/Mopar guy, I just like American cars. I can appreciate the 911, but wouldn't give up a Viper for buying one. Maybe if I had 30 cars, instead of 10, I might fit a Porsche in there somewhere, likely a classic...
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    Anyone else notice the Gen5 trolls have not been around

    Well, this thread certainly reminds me of old times here. Still have guys nut-swinging Porsches, crying for automatics because they are in denial about driver ability, and racing magazines instead of cars. LOL
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    How to remove and install half shafts

    You will have to basically dismantle the suspension on that side of the car. I take loose the upper A-arms from the frame, swaybar loose both sides, shock/strut removed, alignment link disconnected. Might have enough room to then just pull it out, once all that stuff is hanging. It just pulls...
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    522 ci TT

    Two technical reasons fight having a "lopey" sound, when talking about twin turbo setups. 1. The turbos themselves act as mufflers, since the exhaust note has to pass through the turbine. This alters the sound waves, a lot. 2. Lopey cams are typically associated with a higher overlap cam...
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    13 or 14 trade in values

    You guys getting the low-ball trade offers simply aren't talking to the right dealerships. I would even guess some of them are small-town dealers, or dealers in the cold climate regions of the country, as we approach winter. A few slimy low-ball offers doesn't set the precedence on trade...
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    General Owners Concensus on the Gen 5

    I put 10,000 miles on my 2013 in 1.25 yrs of ownership. Excellent ownership experience. Traded it in for a 2014 TA last week. Tony
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    Looking at Trading the 430 Scuderia for a 2014-2015 GTS

    Orange is only on the TA Edition. None have stripes. Tomball has a couple green with carbon aero cars, they look amazing.
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    Installing carbon rear diffuser tomorrow

    Post some photos!
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    Time Attack on a GTS?

    I really like those green TA package cars. I saw one similar to that on Saturday.
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    Did Chrysler goof with their $15K Viper purchase incentive

    It is called a "Loyalty" voucher. It was intended to help pacify those of us that purchased brand new Gen V cars, which saw a large depreciation in value over the first year. When they dropped the MSRP by $15K, they offered us the voucher as sort of a rebate on that action. Quite a few of us...
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    Bolt on drag wheels in the making for Gen3/4 cars

    No worries. I had Forgeline build me some 17x10.5 GA3-6 wheels for the rear, to match the rest of my wheels. I emailed Bogart, never got a response. Tony
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    Chrysler: Please tweak the $15K Voucher...

    Nauman, did you pay MSRP for your car? If not, what amount was it discounted from MSRP. I can assure you, your brand new car isn't a $60K car. Mine was much higher than that. Unless you paid MSRP, you didn't lose anything. The price drop just put the new MSRP down to the normal "street...
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    Chrysler: Please tweak the $15K Voucher...

    The voucher expires in over 3 years from now. By then, depreciation will have stabilized on your TA, and you likely won't lose your ass on anything. Then, it will be nice to have that voucher, should a better Viper come out that you want later on. I've had my '13 for over a year and a half...
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    2014 C&D VIR Lightning Lap Results...Viper TA delivers!

    You guys don't discount the Z/28 so easily. It isn't just the tires and brakes, although both are at the top of the heap in terms of parts quality. The car chassis itself also handles excellent. GM put a lot of work into developing the Camaro's that can handle, their Chief Engineer (Mark...
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    mods to cool the gen 5 interior

    Put the A/C vents on bi-level, so they blow on your feet and through the dash vents at the same time. I can freeze myself out in my G5 that way, even on 95F days here in Houston.
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    Bolt on drag wheels in the making for Gen3/4 cars

    Any updates on these? Still wondering if 17" rears happened yet, over the stock brakes. I would go 17x10.0 with the Hoosier 28x10.0 drag slick.
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    Build thread for my accident repair.

    Very cool build thread. As for salvage title cars, I never understand why the owners don't ever seem to have any photos of the damage or the repair work. If I were rebuilding a salvage car, I'd document everything - just like I do when I restore a classic car. Hell, I even take photos of rock...
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    May not have to worry about 2015 Z06

    Ahh, I had the twin-turbo AMG stuff on the mind. No doubt the DCT is magic for straight-line performance.
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    May not have to worry about 2015 Z06

    Non-racers focus too much on peak hp numbers. Experienced racers understand that the highest average hp under the curve for the racing RPM powerband, is what what really matters. The 911 Turbo S, the SLS, and the Z06 all have one thing in common - forced induction. That means they have a lot...

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