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  1. PhoenixGTS

    Learning so much about cars from owning my viper

    The general answer is yes, but the magnesium likes to bubble powder coat so be prepared for a couple of imperfections - especially if you go wrinkle finish as it is more prone to bubbling than smooth powder.
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    Viper vs. ZR1 Battle of The SuperCars

    No. The car cannot push the ridculously tall 0.50:1 6th gear. With stock gearing 5th gets you v-max. However, the best part of that show was how bad the Viper fell on its face when Paul had to go into 5th and how long it would ahve teken to get to V-max. I have said for the 6 years I have owned...
  3. PhoenixGTS

    Hood removal

    Agree. As long as you don't move the bottom of the hinges where they conenct to the body, you will not have any alignment issues.
  4. PhoenixGTS

    Ignition key blank questions - what is OEM & why so much!

    1) why is a blank key without fob $125 from Dodge! Ouch. 2) I have only ever had one key and it does not look like this $43 key for sale on e-bay. What did the keys you got with your car when you bought it new in 1998 look like? My key has a logo like below, but is shaped like the profile...
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    thinking this lambo got taken down a notch

    I was at a full service car wash owned by my ex-employer standing next to a very MILFish woman on the finish line when a Gallardo was pulled up to get dried off. The woman turned to me and said "why don't the doors go [she made a scissors motion with hand/fingers]?" I said "that is the cheap...
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    Gary Almond's web-site dead? How to find him?

    Thanks guys. I was able to reach Gary via [email protected] and have been having a conversation with him. Interesting guy!
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    Gary Almond's web-site dead? How to find him?

    Sorry Frank we need to get the car from Phoenix to Long beach so mid-Penn is not efficient! I recall Almond saying he has a sub-contractor right here in Phoenix (lots of car action here so that makes sense) so I e-mailed him at the address Tiago gave above. thanks guys PhoenixGTS
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    Gary Almond's web-site dead? How to find him?

    The number I have is 512-539-0666. I guess I try leaving a message but IIRC correctly you cannot just call via a regular telephone. Do you have to use Skype to make the call? Honestly, this is kind of insane.
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    Gary Almond's web-site dead? How to find him?

    almondexotictransport.com appears to have disappeared. I hear he is in China. What the heck is up with this guy. Is he a myth? or a real guy? And how do I find him?
  10. PhoenixGTS

    OK, I am ready....

    The brakes. Not because or reliability issues, but because the too heavy front balance really effects how well they stop the car. Get Tom's 40mm caliper upgrade and it will still look totally stock, but work 100% better. And like someone mentioned above, with the torque it makes, a Viper...
  11. PhoenixGTS

    Any suggests for escrow service to sell Viper to a European?

    The buyer has a service to help with that. Scary part is he has to pay 29% tax when bringing it in! Ouch.
  12. PhoenixGTS

    My Solid Silver 98 GTS is now in the classifieds.

    The good news is I don't HAVE to sell the car. It is just time for me to do so in my own head after six years (maybe a Gen IV is in my future?). Now if we can just convince that wife of yours . . . (sent you a pm)
  13. PhoenixGTS

    Anyone have a set of 18/19" tires for sale?

    The NT-05s are so cheap you might as well pull the trigger. IIRC mine were $1,150 mounted w/tax.
  14. PhoenixGTS

    Look at this intake....super cool

    Looks like GTS-R intake with Vipair pimping.
  15. PhoenixGTS

    Official Exhaust Clip Thread!!!

    My contribution - stats: 1998 GTS with stock 708 cam +70mm t-bodies + 1.7:1 roller rockers Belanger headers with pickle stock cat modified to have 3" inlet and 3" outlet two straight-through 18" mufflers on each side (one in sill + one out back) Link to 0-60 video...
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    My Solid Silver 98 GTS is now in the classifieds.

    Update on selling a Gen II in 2010 (at least silver 98 cars). Michael Tedone sold his silver w/black stripe 1998 GTS to a local buyer in Houston, and I think I have my solid silver 1998 GTS with the catch that the buyer is in Europe and we have to figure out how to make the deal work. I won't...
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    Any suggests for escrow service to sell Viper to a European?

    You are correct sir in that the deal requires more faith from the buyer than the seller as long as the car does not go on the trailer until the purchase price is wired to seller's bank. Insurance is easier to deal with in that the Uniform Commercial Code (adopted in all 50 States) talks about...
  18. PhoenixGTS

    What does this car have done to sound like this????

    Not sure how to embed videos, but here is a link to an exhaust note video I made of my car this morning: http://members.cox.net/rmdsm/0-60%20Video%20Edited%20WMV.wmv Belanger from heads to tips with stock cats modded to have 3" inlet and 3" outlet, then all 3" with two 18" straight-though...
  19. PhoenixGTS

    What does this car have done to sound like this????

    Headers with no cats.
  20. PhoenixGTS

    Any suggests for escrow service to sell Viper to a European?

    Wow! 68 views and not one suggestion? I smell a business opportunity here. I called my buddy who is in the collector car business and he says some of his wealthy clients will get help from their bank, For example, the US sellers bank would contact the Euro buyer's bank to facilitate a wire...
  21. PhoenixGTS

    6th Gear - Why?

    I have both .80 5th and .63 6th PLUS 3.55 out back. With 18" tires this is the perfect gearing. Redline in 6th is 200 mph which means the theoretical top speed in the mid to high 180 mph range is right at the power peak on a dyno chart in 6th gear. And 6th is now very nice on the freeway, but I...
  22. PhoenixGTS

    Any suggests for escrow service to sell Viper to a European?

    Due to Gary Almond it looks like getting the car to Europe physically is easy, and perhaps a facilitating buyer would wire money prior to pick-up and make it very easy, but any ideas on some sort of escrow service that could be used to facilitate the deal? I know someone who is a famous car...
  23. PhoenixGTS

    375/20R21

    I think he is saying his next car will have less power so traction will not be as much of an issue as his current supercharged car.
  24. PhoenixGTS

    Word To The Wise with Those Inner Fender Thumbscrews

    And put a little grease on those threads so they come out a bit easier years from now.
  25. PhoenixGTS

    3.55s??

    I say 17"-18" tires = 3.55 19"-20" tires = 3.73 (which are effectively the same gearing due to the different tire heights) unless you have large boosted power

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