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    Care to share Michelin PS2's experience?

    Viperrush -- I also responded on your other thread but here's some additional info: I am interested in getting another set of Sidewinder rims and mounting some dedicated rubber just for track days. I called Luke at Tire Rack who has done quite a bit of competition driving and he actually...
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    PS2 tire wear

    I've just done an autocross school on the 08 but have a series of HPDE events planned in the next few weeks at PIR here in Oregon. I plan to start with 30 psi rear and 34 psi front cold and adjust accordingly after each session. I guess one (expensive) alternative is to buy an extra set of...
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    Any alternative to Michelin Pilot Tires

    Having had a 2006 with the runflats and now an 08, other than losing runflat capability the PS2 is the better tire in terms of grip and also allowing a more compliant ride. As I said previously, you can remedy the flat issue by buying a mobile tire fix kit from Tire Rack or another vendor. /Rich
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    Sway Bars for 2008

    Vincy -- I just clicked the link and it worked for me. If it still does not work for you go to the Tire Tack website and find the link for "Tire Tech" articles. The click the article entitled "Air Pressure for Competition Tires." /Rich
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    Sway Bars for 2008

    Vincy -- See the following link to get an idea of how to use pressures and other factors to reduce understeer: Tire Tech Information - Air Pressure for Competition Tires I attended an autocross school with my 08 recently and started with higher cold pressures front than rear (for example...
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    3M and side sill heat....

    I had the sills covered on my 2006 and now my 2008 as well. The product is Ventureshield. On my 2006, the material hazed a bit under the sills but in an area that was not really that visible. On my 2008, the sills seem to be a bit cooler and the hazing is really minimal with even the...
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    '08 Weight Reduction

    Grant -- I weighed the Sidewinder rims only without caps, TPMS sensors or related hardware at 17.5 front and 25 lb rear. Unless the car is being used solely at the track, I would consult a professional before tampering with the airbag system. /Rich
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    Everyone post a picture of your SRT-10 Viper!!

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    4 Post Lift Question

    To be extra safe, I would also contact the manufacturer of your lift regarding minimum construction requirements. I bought my lift from rotary/revolution lifts and I found them to be very helpful and responsive. /Rich
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    Any alternative to Michelin Pilot Tires

    I was not aware that the runflats Michelin Pilot Sport ZP (the OEM tire on your car) is no longer being produced. If you are dead set on having the runflats, call Luke at Tire Rack or Jon Brobst at Parts Rack to see if they have any sets left in inventory. I am also aware that Michelin is...
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    Slightly new look - thanks Jerry!

    My response both to your car and your friend's garage/surgical operating theater/microchip manufacturing clean room: wow. /Rich
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    15w-50 and VVT. Any issues?

    I also saw the Viper Magazine article on the ACR and using 15w50. Question for Bill Pemberton or others in the know: If I do 3-4 HPDE events per year with a typical schedule of 4-5 runs of 15-20 minutes per run with a 15-20 minute cool down period between runs, do I need to run the 15w50 or...
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    Comparison: 2008 Viper Convertible with and without Belanger Exhaust System

    By the way, here are some pics of the system installed. Note that I had my exhaust tips painted black and that the standard finish is metallic: /Rich
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    2008 Performance Packages!!!

    I would love your impressions of the filter, including if it creates any check engine issues in combination with your Belanger system. /Rich
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    Comparison: 2008 Viper Convertible with and without Belanger Exhaust System

    Actually, if you are not hard into the throttle or wide open throttle the sound is not really that loud. The tone of the exhaust does change to a lower, more lumpy "rumble." If you shift into 5th or 6th overdrive gears, the car is almost silent at highway speeds. If you do rev it or...
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    Good Article on Prepping ACR for Track Use . . .

    The one thing I did on my 2008 convertible is use the Motul RBF 600 race brake fluid which is the factory fill on the competition coupe. /Rich
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    Comparison: 2008 Viper Convertible with and without Belanger Exhaust System

    Finally had a chance to put some miles on my Belanger system. Here are sound clips/videos with about 2300 miles on the car and 700 miles on the Belanger system. The first video was taken outside the car and the second inside while driving on the road: YouTube - 2008 Viper with Belanger...
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    Good Article on Prepping ACR for Track Use . . .

    starting on page 14 of the current (Summer 2008) Viper Magazine. A lot of the points on track prep are also applicable to other Gen III/IV cars. /Rich
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