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  1. silverviper

    Where do you go from here.....

    Just in case the previous post was too "Berkeley", I'll include this for balance: WAR TEENAGE VIPER OWNERS! WAR STARBUCKS WORKERS!! WAR CURMUDGEONS!!!
  2. silverviper

    Where do you go from here.....

    Hey, don't worry so much about what the other guys got or how old he was when he got it or how hard he had to work for it. We're all tremendously well off and probably we're all spoiled, but go ahead and enjoy it. I know 99% of the people in this world probably work far, far harder for far...
  3. silverviper

    Pay no attention to that red light...

    Which one were you? I should think you could do better than 17.9 seconds... kidding. Great run! What runs 17.9 anyway, an SUV?
  4. silverviper

    Pay no attention to that red light...

    Which one were you? I should think you could do better than 17.9 seconds... kidding. Great run! What runs 17.9 anyway, an SUV?
  5. silverviper

    Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove the nut under the shifter?

    Well, I've gotten french fries pretty far back under the seat, but never managed to lose nuts under the shifter. I use a vacuum cleaner in small circular motions to collect debris in the car....
  6. silverviper

    What have you had to sacrifice?

    I traded my soul to Old Scratch when I was 26 years old for a brand spanking 99 ACR. Wasn't using my soul anyway and giving it up was a weight reduction good for 0.3 seconds. Two years down the road I haven't regretted a thing yet.... Cheers.
  7. silverviper

    Anyone know what this red bolt is????

    That's the bolt that holds the whole car together. It must be kept torqued down to 120 lbs at all times. Oh, wait, I'm thinking of the one on the bottom of the oil pan. Nevermind.
  8. silverviper

    Service at dealership

    Well, I've had several lousy Dodge service experiences with both the Viper and the Ram, so it's not the car that's the problem. I grant most dealerships have skilled technicians who deserve respect. Negherbon Dodge in Oakland, CA, is seriously horrible. I took the Viper there for an oil...
  9. silverviper

    Test Drive Joke?

    For a test drive, go in prepared: well dressed, well spoken, and with a couple financial documents that demonstrate your ability and serious interest in the vehicle. They may still say no, but at least then you know it's not the Willie Nelson/bum/crazy man thing. For a test ride, come up to...
  10. silverviper

    What triggered you to buy your first Viper? What was it?

    I did a little comparison shopping, didn't quite know what I wanted to replace my old 94 Mustang Gt. I considered a Porsche 911, Jaguar XK8, and lots of others. In the end, the Viper seemed to have the best power to cost to wow ratio. In the San Francisco area, Porsches are as common as...
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    0-100-0 shootout: Viper and many others

    This is awful! According to their test a Ford Mustang did 0-100-0 in 16.51s compared to the Viper at 16.91s. If I had known that I never would have sold my 94 Mustang! Nik
  12. silverviper

    Who's going to Thunderhill next weekend??

    Re: Who\'s going to Thunderhill next weekend?? I'll be there on Sunday, should be a lot of fun, Thunderhill is a great track. Look for the silverviper....
  13. silverviper

    key and paint problem, advice?

    So, it finally happened. Some pusillanimous toad keyed my Viper the other night. Parked in a lit and "guarded" lot while I was at dinner, and the aforementioned putrescent muckdweller added a two foot long scratch down the top of the passenger side rear quarter-panel. Other than justifiable...
  14. silverviper

    California Smog

    Well, since I happen to have had my 2000 Dodge Dakota smog tested in CA yesterday, I have the numbers in front of me. Here they are, with max allowable (where specified) and mine for comparison. I don't have the results from my Viper or I would have posted them. At 2500rpm: HC (ppm) max: 170...
  15. silverviper

    Upgrade your Viper to GT-2 for FREE! (photos)

    Thank you! Much appreciated....
  16. silverviper

    Fastest Viper in the World SVS Stryker

    SVSi, Excellent! My sincere congratulations on an amazing performance! And thank you for showing the evidence to the sceptics of the Viper world. Best Regards, N
  17. silverviper

    Drag race results

    Thanks for the info. Of course, I enjoyed it!! I did shift into 4th on the fastest runs, just checking. My 60ft time was 2.051s. Seemed like the best launches were starting at really low rpms, letting the tires bite, and then giving it full throttle. I've heard Sears Point is a "slow" drag...
  18. silverviper

    Drag race results

    Ok, so I took my Viper drag racing for the first time ever (both for me and the car) at Sears Point yesterday. My results were: 12.470 seconds @ 116.09 mph Here are my questions: 1. Is it possible to calculate real horsepower from time, weight, and distance? Or do the variables of...
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    Sears Point, CA Drag Races 7/18/01 & 7/25/01

    I was planning on going. I've never drag raced before, but it sounds like a blast. Cheers, Nik
  20. silverviper

    Sears Point, CA Drag Races 7/18/01 & 7/25/01

    I was planning on going. I've never drag raced before, but it sounds like a blast. Cheers, Nik
  21. silverviper

    My new ACR campaign belts.

    I've repeatedly asked my dealership and they claim that there is no official recall on the ACR harnesses. I've even brought in the press release and they've denied it is a recall. I'd sure love to know how to get them replaced.... Cheers.
  22. silverviper

    VCA at Grand Prix of Sonoma, Sears Point

    Good news! I've just found that we may be able to do a Parade Lap on Sunday. This is dependent on scheduling concerns, etc, but my contact at Sears Point said he might be able arrange it. We should plan on gathering at the Viper Car Corral around 11am to find out if this will happen. If you...
  23. silverviper

    Riddle Me This Batman.....

    Well, maybe not exactly. Doesn't the tire deform slightly as it contacts the road surface? Something about coefficients of elasticity and a slight frictional resistance to rolling? I'd guess that the speed of the tire at the point of contact is exactly zero only in a massless, frictionless...
  24. silverviper

    Virginia City Hil Climb Top Viper (anybody)?

    Mike did an awesome job! I was there and I guess I don't feel particularly humiliated. He is a great driver with a fast car and a lot of experience at the hill climb. He was also running slicks which makes for a massive difference in corner speed, essential on the hill. It was a truly an...
  25. silverviper

    Codes

    I have the service manual for a 99 Viper which lists all the codes, and I doubt they've changed. Is there a specific one you need referenced? The list is way too long for me to type them all....

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