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  1. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    I should clarify who I think the Gen V was intended to appeal to, as that should explain my views. I've said before that I don't think it was ever intended to appeal to Porsche buyers any more than any other brand, despite a comment Ralph once said mentioning Porsche. Good move on his part...
  2. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    Personal attack...really? You haven't tried over and over discussing anything with me. Our only exchange was where I countered your claim about the Viper not being a great track day car, and that was for the benefit of those reading your uniformed remarks that might have thought it was true...
  3. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    Dodge could really use a world class halo car to start changing their image and drawing those who will buy an expensive (read profitable) car. It took years to establish their current reputation and it will take years to change it. They'll need to be in it for the long hall to invest in a...
  4. Bruce H.

    New 2015 information

    Wow...even SRT is mixed up :)
  5. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    It sounds like you're still blaming the car, the launch and the dealer for Porsche and Ferrari buyers not coming over. I'm suggesting they wouldn't have come over anyways, and a DCT and CCBs might earn some creds but won't earn their dollars. They're just very happy with their prestigous...
  6. Bruce H.

    New 2015 information

    '14 TA is also Track Attack, not Time Attack. In an early rag article they did say Time Attack, but the official name has always been Track Attack.
  7. Bruce H.

    New 2015 information

    These are some of the performance upgrades that the GTS has over the SRT, and ones also included in the TA. 2 mode dampers provide 2 handling modes suitable for different uses...street and track, rather than one mode for the base SRT. 5 mode stability/traction control provide different amounts...
  8. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    Most here are convinced there's something wrong with the car because it isn't selling well...missing power, missing this or that feature...and some think Porsche buyers not jumping ship proves the Gen V is missing something. I don't for a second believe that the buyer of the higher performance...
  9. Bruce H.

    Hellcat versus Viper transmission

    Updating your Ignore List is infinitely better than sinking to the level of hurling insults back and forth. On-lookers can't tell and don't care who started it all, but both parties look worse for doing it.
  10. Bruce H.

    Hellcat versus Viper transmission

    Jack, A crew chief gave me a tour of Ben's GT3-R at Mosport and pointed out the use its sequential rear mounted transmission. I also saw one fitted to a comp coupe I saw at VIR that the owners were testing to see if they wanted to put it in their other cc. I think I heard one application was...
  11. Bruce H.

    Great price on new Viper TA if anyone is interested

    Mine is actually appreciating...a little more every time I drive it:)
  12. Bruce H.

    A question for you racers out there

    I can't answer that but I do know that if pigs had wings they could fly:) Curious why you would ask that since SRT has said no aluminum frame and no Hellcat for the Viper.
  13. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    I never said it is "primarily" a track car, nor intended to give that impression, nor have I seen anyone else make that claim. The motorsports goals of SRT's Viper design team are known to many, and I'll just leave it and this thread there.
  14. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    Early days still for the Gen V. Hardly anyone tracks them at all...and even fewer are likely to do it as a dedicated track car for some time. Sales would be a lot stronger if there were more track rats buying in the $100+ k range, but they more typically jump on a platform when examples can be...
  15. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    They're much more than just a street car! "Track day cars" are most often also daily driven/drivable licenced street cars, often with simple mods to help their performance and durability on the track. They seldom have additional safety equipment like roll bars and ages. All models of...
  16. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    I've wondered about that on occasion myself, but it's hard to check at 150 mph with a 6 pt harness on :lmao:
  17. Bruce H.

    Viper TA Track Attack #6/7, VIR June 25-26, 2014

    It's a Mini 801 Pro dashcam. They've just come out with the replacement Pro 2...http://www.ojocam.com/ I have one installed all the time on the windshield that you can barely see in the video tucked up to the right of the rearview mirror. It's mount is permanently wired into power at the...
  18. Bruce H.

    Advice for those who haven't taken a road trip in their Gen V

    Good advice! And the Viper is enjoyable with stock suspension and exhaust also! Would yours be louder with headers and running just out of the drone zone with your gears than the stock car running in the drone zone?
  19. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    Some of the differences on the TA would only account for incremental improvements in performance, and really only on the race track as opposed to the street, but there are three that I think are significant. Different drivers might prefer different sway bars, spring rates and damper valving...
  20. Bruce H.

    The current and future state of Viper sales and technology

    The guys working at SRT spent nights dreaming of Halle Berry and ended up designing the latest Viper. Yes, both male and female buyers are exceedingly attractive and successful individuals with a great sense of style. They recognize and appreciate a great high performance car when they...
  21. Bruce H.

    Viper TA Track Attack #6/7, VIR June 25-26, 2014

    I saw a 2:13 and a lot of 2:14's in traffic, but don't know of other's lap times. As I got myself dialed in I progressively got faster and was passing the faster cars that had been quicker previously, and wasn't passed after that in the last session or two. There had been a couple of highly...
  22. Bruce H.

    Viper TA Track Attack #6/7, VIR June 25-26, 2014

    Those of you who have followed my track threads know that I’ve been racking up the miles and track days… 6000 miles and 7 days over the 9 weeks leading up to this 2 day event with Chin Motorsports at the iconic Virginia International Raceway. I had carefully searched for a car that was not only...
  23. Bruce H.

    Great price on new Viper TA if anyone is interested

    A dealer unloading a car he's been sitting on won't devalue the car. He's likely had countless opportunities to sell it at a higher price, but didn't. 2015's are coming with little in changes...smart money will grab a bargain on these great cars.
  24. Bruce H.

    Since a Stock 2015 Hellcat w/ DR's Just ran 10.85 @126 ph in the 1/4 Mile...

    A few laps around a road course would answer that question. I haven't met a McLaren yet on a straightaway, but if one pulled on me it would likely be the first stock production car to do so. But what makes it perfect for SRT's ultimate streetable track day car is that they were able to build a...
  25. Bruce H.

    Gen V forum posting vitriol discourages SRT/Dodge participation

    Good questions Bob. And if they hadn't considered a Drag Pack car I think you just gave them a pretty good road map for one!

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