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    ACR comes in 2nd in Ultimate Track Test

    In this company the ACR Viper did very well. It flat out beat everything on two tracks, and came very close on the third. But like the Z06, it's got very tall 5th and 6th gears which is done for better fuel economy and has a trade off for quicker acceleration over 140MPH, which took it's toll...
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    Disappointed with 1/4 mile time...

    And just for a point of clarity here, the regular Michelin pilot sport tires are actually excellent tires, with a good combination of both dry and wet weather grip and decent wear characteristics. They have provided a great level of all around performance for stock Vipers for years. :D Still...
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    Disappointed with 1/4 mile time...

    Your first point about having fun is the key. Drag racing is great fun!:drive: The better numbers WILL come with cooler weather and more practice. If you are getting 2.2 60' times and wheel hop, try a more mellow take off rather than revving the engine and dropping the clutch. Remember that...
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    Got a 09 Treat/Surprise

    I enjoyed reading ViperVon's story even if the '08 Viper owner's facts were a bit off.:cool: MikeR, I think that there are more than 10 of us NorCal Viper club members that post here, and even more who silently read and search the VCA website for all of the great information that can be...
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    09 New Rims

    I like these wheels. I still prefer the 5-spoke wheels a bit more, but I like these better than the H-wheels, 10 spoke, or sidewinder wheels.:2tu:
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    "Street Serpent" Coupe...

    I love watching these Street Serpent projects unfold. :D It really shows of Jeff's attention to detail, and quality work. :cool:
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    Car & Driver does it again.......

    Actually, from reading the article Dodge had a SRT engineer there for this test, who helped dial in the Viper for this track. Which no doubt helped in the ACR getting such great times in the hands of the journalists. Kudos to the SRT team!:2tu:
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    Car & Driver does it again.......

    It was interesting that the comments that were made by the editors in the article did not seem to match the ratings. Having 5 points for a back seat is a joke, and the BIG POINT categories like "Gotta have it" and "Fun to Drive" are totally subjective. For having won this comparison, the GT-R...
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    Blue Vipers with black stripes

    Pics please! :D
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    Any changes for the 2009 Viper ?

    Yeah, it was 2001 that the first (385HP) Z06 came out, and the resale value just plummeted for the first-year cars when the next year came out with 405HP, and more importantly it wasn't just the 20HP, but they tweaked the '02 Z06 to be significantly quicker than the '01 model. Of course the same...
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    H rims look good on this one

    The H wheels look fine there, but they are my least favorite of the 3 current wheel styles. And even though the new nose looks good on the car, I have to agree that the giant wing doesn't work visually at all. :(
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    One of the best wheels made for the Viper on a VRC...

    Yeah, Forgeline and others have copies of the attractive BBS wheel style. I'd love to see the ACR with those style wheels again in production. :D Thanks for the great photoshop Austin.:2tu:
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    OMG! Kandy Apple Red Street Serpent #3 After Final Buff In The Sun

    Thanks for the pics. It has really come out looking great! It looks like an '08 model...but even better. :D
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    Why doesn't Dodge more actively promote the ACR Viper?

    Ah, but it does need the positive attention, because there is a chicken and egg thing going on. With serious rumors that Cerebus will axe the Viper in a couple years. It's fun having a secret supercar to ourselves, but the Viper can't succeed as a valuable halo car for Dodge if the general...
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    Why doesn't Dodge more actively promote the ACR Viper?

    Yeah, the R&T article was good, especially showing the regular Viper coupe as being faster around their test track than the track-oriented Porsche GT3 RS, and Gallardo Superlegerra, and the ACR being in another league. ;) Sure the ACR Viper's production has always been low, even compared with...
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    Why doesn't Dodge more actively promote the ACR Viper?

    Everywhere that you look there are articles about the Nissan GT-R and Chevy ZR1 Corvette, and every magazine is comparing the top cars (except the Viper) against the GT-R. Ferrari has a lighter, more powerful F430 Scuderia, Lamborghini has a refreshed Gallardo LP560-4, and Porsche has their new...
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    Will the 2009 Viper get a HP boost to Head off the ZR-1?

    I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned anything about weight so far. With the Carbon Viper and other lighter concepts using carbon fiber body panels can shave off 150lbs from the Viper without needing any EPA recertification. And losing 150lbs will gain better all around performance than just...
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    dodge dyno's every viper

    18% driveline loss is high. Most people (who aren't just looking for higher numbers) use 13% as realistic drivetrain loss number. I'd say that the first test was simply measured a bit low, because gaining 40RWHP off an air filter and cat back is unlikely. If I were you I would be happy that...
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    guess they were'nt kidding !!!! 08

    Actually I've read that the PS2 tires are one of the best rated high performance summer tires for wet roads. But with snow and ICE all bets are off without snow chains. I'm glad that the accident was minor, and it's actually a good wake up call to be extra aware of the current power to...
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    08 Goes 11.13 today at OSW!!

    Jamie, Don't let the naysayers get to you. You know that you are an excellent driver, and your results prove it and have for years back from when you ran excellent times in your previous Viper. In many ways the Viper helped push GM to build the new Z06, and soon the ZR-1. And in turn the Z06...
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    Woodhouse Delivery!!

    Yep, that's a great color combo, and your new Viper looks great! :D
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    Wrecked Vipers

    There are many good points here. Another issue is some people letting their kids or friends drive their Viper. There are only one or two friends that I know that either have enough experience, skill and/or restraint to let them drive my Viper. The Viper has no safety net, and the HP and...
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    Finally...my orange vert/coupe conv is done

    I wouldn't choose orange (or yellow) for my own car, but it looks good enough to eat. I think that the nose, hood, and wheels work quite well with the design overall, and Jeff's coupe rear is always a temptation to move to a GenIII Viper convertible. :cool: This whole package comes together so...
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    Edmunds First Drive: 2008 Viper ACR

    Actually I think that it was a fair article, considering that most auto mag reviews favor the more comfortable Z06, or the more exclusive (and expensive) European high performance cars, mostly for status sake. It could be that the Edmunds reviewer simply prefered the regular 2008 Viper to the...
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    EPA to Automakers: The Horsepower War is Over.

    It has been this way for YEARS, whether it's been government mandated safety equipment, gas mileage, or smog compliance. The automakers will whine and complain, and threaten to kill off their best cars rather than simply innovating better solutions to meet the long term goals. I do hope that...

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