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    What I had heard about sidepipes, V-10...

    Marv: You are absolutely correct that Goodyears are on the Corvettes. I was alluding to the fact that any Run Flat is heavier than a convetional tire, and would impact weight and handling of a car. I think that Steve is saying that Michelin will learn from goodyears mistakes. Sorry for the...
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    What I had heard about sidepipes, V-10...

    RunFlats. My concern is not that they go 200mph....but what do they WEIGH? vs Track wheels/tires. John Purner, get ready !!! Jon B, I agree with your concerns about weight of the Run Flats. Didn't our competitor (GM) just eliminate the Run Flats to reduce overall weight...
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    Removing sport shims

    Nadine: I'm no suspension expert here, but I don't think it's as easy as removing the shims and you're done. I think that most would recommend that you re-align your car after you do this with the race alignment specs. I would call Dan Cragin to confirm this. I would hate for you to hit the...
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    Eibach Pro-Kit installed (easy), now for curb height

    Dion: What exactly is in this kit and how much is it? Is it just a set of replacement springs and adjustable height mountings, or does it include shocks and anything else? Sorry that I did not catch this thread. Thanks for your feedback. Brad
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    Thinking about 5-points - Opinions Please

    Jon-Mike, if you don't take John u[p on this offer... I will. John, do you have a set for both passenger and driver side? Let me know if they are still available. I can buy a matching set from Simpson. Thanks, Brad <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana...
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    Pros/cons of lowering w/Eibach Pro Kit

    Tim: You might want to consult John on this one. The reason being is that I would think that a setup for road racing would hamper your drag racing capabilities. If the suspension is too stiff, I would think that it will be even harder to hook your tires up. Drag racers always seemed to...
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    SEAT LOWERING KITS

    Michael: I installed one of the 1 inch kits from Northwind and I am very happy with the results. The product quality is very good (which far exceeds the factory quality). The instructions are a bit vague and not as easy to understand as I would prefer. I would strongly recommend that you...
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    Cross drilled rotors

    Steve: I think that the Auto Specialty is cross drilling stock factory rotors. This will help cool the rotor better (and help drainage in the rain), but will shorten the rotor life significantly. As you know, the design of the stock Viper rotor is pretty limited in the cooling department. If...
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    Viperdays, Class Matrix for 2001?

    Marv: Could it be because of the upgraded brakes (I'm not exactly sure what GM did here, but the car stops shorter than stock C5's) and the weight savings measures that GM did to the Z06? You are right on about the ABS (as well as traction control), which is on all Corvettes. That's the only...
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    WWW.SCCAFORUMS.COM, New Site!!

    Re: WWW.SCCAFORUMS.COM, New Site!! Dave and Rick: Thanks for the feedback. I've been reading the SCCA magazine on and off for years, and you just never hear about Vipers competing. It sounds like the same old story of being regulated out of the different classes. I also heard that Vipers...
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    Big Changes for Claude Short Dodge and Dan Cragin

    Dan: Congrats on your promotion! I am sure that the new dealership will do a great job for us (especially when they have you at the helm of the Vipers). Best of luck to you and Chris. Have a happy and healthy New Year. Brad
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    WWW.SCCAFORUMS.COM, New Site!!

    Re: WWW.SCCAFORUMS.COM, New Site!! Hey Dave: What classes do Vipers run in? I've heard that the Vipers have not historically done well in SCCA events, is this true? Is it because of the formats, classifications or the tracks? Thanks for your feedback. happy New Years.
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    New engine

    Steve: One last point, make sure that you get your dealer to tow your car home and store it properly. The cars get pretty beaten up sitting around at the dealership waiting for engines to come back.
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    New engine

    Steve: The rebuild of your engine at Arrow Racing usually take anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks (depending on their backlog). I have heard great feedback on the engines once they come back. One thing that I have never heard is if an engine that has come back from Arrow, has ever had problems...
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    Track Event with Tracquest- Buttonwillow Raceway

    Ken: I think that you might be mistakened, I think that Fred drove his '01 TT a few seconds faster than the Viper. He also said that the Porsche was an easier car to drive around the track (I am sure that AWD and traction control contribute to this). I'll let him know about this thread, so he...
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    Track Event with Tracquest- Buttonwillow Raceway

    Alex: Watch out for those pesky Porsche's with AWD. They definitely have the advantage through the twisties. Have fun! Brad <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Goldenboy: Don't forget about Thunderhill either! I have signed up for the...
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    Track Event with Tracquest- Buttonwillow Raceway

    Ooooppps... I blew the web site address. Here's the correct address: http://www.tracquest.com Sorry about he typo. Happy holidays. Brad
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    Track Event with Tracquest- Buttonwillow Raceway

    Hi everyone: I thought that I would take a moment to share with you a great track experience that I had this past weekend at Buttonwillow Raceway. It was organized by a company called Tracquest, who do a top notch job of organizing track events/ driving schools. It's run by a guy by the name...
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    Dry Gel Batteries

    Bill: Are there any special requirements when re-charging these batteries? Is it a gel type battery? Thanks for your feedback. Brad <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bill/APEX Motorsports: We use Odyssey batteries, which work phenomenally...
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    Stainless steel brake lines

    Try Stop Tech. They make a very nice set if lines and brakes too. Contact Bob Lee at Stop Tech or Dan Cragin at Claude Short/Simonson Dodge. I was just at the track this past weekend and boy do they make a difference.
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    News about DC money loss...

    Rumors have been floating around about Daimler's financial problems (before their acquisition of Chrysler). It is also rumored that they bought Chrysler to tap their cash to pay off Daimler's debts. This is supposedly one of the major reasons that Kerkorian and the ex-Chrysler execs are suing...
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    Prayers and positive waves please:

    Jon: We will keep him and his loved ones in our prayers. I am sure that he will prevail. These things always become a tremendous test of our Faith. One of the things that I like about this family, is how they pull together in adverse situations. Whether he drives or owns a Snake, he'll...
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    New member, starting Viper Quest sssssooon!

    Chad: Welcome to the club. There are some fantastic technical resources on this BB. The only thing that I would recommend is that you put aside some money to get into a perfomance driving school (Fred Kinder should chime in on this one). This car is one of the best driver cars that you can...
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    Oops I meant a passenger side air bag turn off switch

    Tim: Marv is absolutely right. I am one of the people that waited over a year to get my parts. Nancy at Woodhhouse knows her stuff and was very helpful to me. You will be very happy going through her. The bezels were the most difficult thing to get (they also changed a part number from the...
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    Dry Gel Batteries

    Thanks everyone for your feedback. It looks like Optimas are a pretty safe bet to go with. Have a great holiday. Regards, Brad

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