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    Idle Hang

    Nothing like pulling up on countless left lane bandits and having to slam on the brakes each time. My 97 GTS had exactly the same problem and having head and intake work done put me over the edge. Idle went up another several hundred RPM and would not kick down until I came to a complete stop...
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    Carbon Fiber Interior?

    ViperDash.jpg Though the carbon covers are not perfect, they do beat the stock dash and cheap plastic. I wish they weren't quite as shiny, but the 5 piece, $170 upgrade was worth it. Install is very easy. Todd
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    Snake Oyl Rear Sub Assembly

    Depends on what other mods you have done - should increase peak hp slightly but torque won't benefit much. Also expect a beehive to grow under your seat - the buzz can get REALLY annoying. I cured mine with low-back corkscrew inserts and soundproofing from a stereo install. Sound is pretty...
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    car covers

    I have a Evolution 4 cover for my GTS, but it just stays in the closet because the car is in the garage. Evo 4 is great to prevent bumps + dings, but is very bulky and so-so water repelancy. The new high-end covercraft WeatherShield takes up about 1/2 the space and has amazing water/dirt...
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    Spark Plugs

    There was a new set in my car when I bought it and they stunk - all sorts of cold driving problems (like driving a bronco) went away when I swapped them out for stock champions.
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    So what happens if I put all these mopar performance parts on my car?

    Your car should pass a sniffer test. I just smogged my modified GTS(see sig) yesterday and it passed with below average #s (plenty of room to spare). As long as you have decent cats (mine are unknown high-flow model) and the car runs smoothly, most mods won't make a difference. My old 450 HP...
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    Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade (Pics inc)

    I had a couple requests for pedal instructions so here they are I bought the Razo pedals from www.nopi.com for $50 - you need size large(6" gas pedal), not small. They make several styles with the same shape 1) buy 3 longer black bolts that thread into the new pedal clamp pieces - the ones in...
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    Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade (Pics inc)

    I bought this from www.autoanything.com for $170 which was the cheapest I could find. Part #1250 includes door handle trim covers, but is not listed on-line, just call. The other kit w/o handle trim is $20 less. The kit itself is made by Sherwood dash in several carbon trim colors. You want the...
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    Interior Kits???

    I just posted a pic of my dash in another top level thread. There are only 2 dash manufacturers that I can tell and a zillion retailers/resellers along with countless prices for the same box. The dash looks great, though it is a little too shiny for my taste. Install is < 1 hour.
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    Carbon Fiber Interior Upgrade (Pics inc)

    I finally got around to installing interior carbon trim and pedals - quite an improvement for $220 total. The carbon trim is very easy to install - just clean the dash lightly with carb cleaner or clear solvent, warm the pieces in the sun and stick. The pedals were a pain though. It took me two...
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    Waterproof car cover??????????

    Get a weathershield model from www.autoanything.com or somewhere else on the web. You should be able to get one for < $250 - one for my Acura was $220. This cover is MUCH ligher/smaller than anything else out there and has good rain protection w/ less chance of scratching your paint. If you...
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    Any bay area vipers going to Concorso Italiano in Monterey?

    I'll be down there in my 97 GTS and my dad is bring our 66 427 Vette, but we hadn't planned on doing much besides hitting the can-am races and main show with some friends...
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    Stock Stereo Question (s)

    You want speakers with the maximum possible sensitivity - 91+ db. Kenwood makes a KFC1687 that will fit well w/o having to do a lot of drilling - most aftermarket 6 1/2 speakers have only 4 holes that won't match up in a viper
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    supra owner thinking about viper

    My insurance only went up about $50 - quite a pleasant shock. I'm paying $660 per YEAR for the Viper and around $600 each for my two new Acuras from Nationwide insurance. $1000 deductible for full 100/300 coverage (5000 miles/year) and uninsured motorist waiver(the best $2 you'll ever spend). I...
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    supra owner thinking about viper

    I upgraded from a modified (450HP) supra to a modified 97 GTS. Supra: Pro: Comfortable ride, Toyota build quality and reliability, creature comforts, assured handling, turbo kick at 4500, cheap upgrade parts Con: Sequential turbo flat spot(or large single lag), weight, lack of torque, wimpy...
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    FIKSE WHEELS

    I got a good deal on an older set of Fikse FM/10 wheels and they look good and are easier to clean than wheels w/ external bolts. Someone on the net did an extensive weight test and the Fikse's are one of the lightest. Unfortunately, I saw the set on a car at Ted's shop that had been polished...
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    Insurance GRRRrrrrr

    $660/year w/ Nationwide - about the same price as my new new Acuras. My previous Supra TT was only $50 less. No complaints at that level...
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    Temp control useless - pure hot or cold only

    OK - I tried a few more search terms and came up with the non-existant AC range being a "feature" (go Dodge!) and the heater supposedly being somewhat functional. If "somewhat" really means imperceptable, then I'm stuck, otherwise where do I look? I think one of my problems is that I have SVSi...
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    Temp control useless - pure hot or cold only

    It's starting to get warmer and I figured it's about time to determine why my temperature control is useless. AC blows 100% cold and heater blows 100% hot regardless what angle the control is at. The unassisted fan just blows hot air right of the headers of course, but I would like a little...
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    what gear ratio for street use?

    I would stay away from the 3.73s. My 97 GTS came with them and they caused the stock pilots to just about break loose on a full throttle run w/ easy start. You end up shifting constantly and gas mileage blows - my 3.2 liter Acura revs about the same on the freeway. I just got my car back with...
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    OK ZAINO IT IS, NOW WHAT

    I was wary, but after using a dozen or so different waxes over 20 years, it is the best I have found. The only issue is time - if you aren't up to spending an entire day+, Zymol does a great job for much less $$$ and takes 1/4 the time. Pros: Great shine Seems to hold it's slick clean feel for...
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    Z06 no Viper

    My friend let me drive his 2002 Z06 and it drives much more like my last 97 Supra Turbo than my Viper. I actually thought my modified GTS wasn't "that" fast until I drove the Z06 - no comparison. The Vette is definitely a breeze to drive - light clutch, smoothe brakes, and cushy suspension -...
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    A ? to you guys with Carbon Dash Kits.

    The net is wonderful. www.autoanything.com has the 1250 5 piece GTS set for $160 - can't remember the price for 3 piece. Seems like high quality construction to me - will have to see how they hold up Todd
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    Spark plugs? Recommendations?

    Do NOT buy the Bosch +4s! I ripped out the set that previous owner had just put in and most of my cold driving problems went away. Stick with the standard Champions copper plugs at a whopping $1.50 or so each 15K is definitely time to swap plugs and you should look into the air filter at the...
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    New bulbs or HID's...what do you have?

    Re: New bulbs or HID\'s...what do you have? Using higher wattage bulbs is a little risky. I went w/ standard wattage PIAA and the lights are definitely whiter, but not much brighter. I'm not sure that the PIAA models are worth the higher price - $70. Some sites sell DOT approved superwhite...

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