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    6th gear top speed

    interesting analogy about the Viper's 6th gear is akin to "biking uphill" - not enough power. oh what? Did I just say the Viper doesn't have enough power? Sacriledge! So what are the RPMs at the Viper's max speed in 5th gear? Does it reach redline in 5th? If not, why doesn't it reach...
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    6th gear top speed

    I saw a thread pasted below, and I was wondering why 6th gear has a slower top speed than 5th gear. if I equate it to a 12 speed bike, the higher the gear, the faster you can go. Usually this applies to car gears as well. So why does 6th gear "dog" at only 155mph? and 5th gear can do...
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    RT/10 soft-top recall?

    Just talk to the Wizard (Chuck Tator) and he explained the problem. Apparently, I have one prong too tight (the one that stays in the unlocked position) and the other is too loose (the one that keeps re-locking on me). The prong that was loose would annoy the heck out of me by re-locking in...
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    RT/10 soft-top recall?

    >>The prong is designed to move back. That's why there's a spring at all. That is the correct operation of the latch. Then, why does the driver side prong/latch "stay" in the unlocked position after I move it? (which is the way I like it) Are you telling me that what this is a...
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    RT/10 soft-top recall?

    >> found that I have to manually close them just to be sure that they are all the way closed only because the springs are not the strongest springs around. But once closed, they never came open on me. My problem isn't keeping the springs locked/closed. When locked, it stays locked My...
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    RT/10 soft-top recall?

    I'm having trouble with my soft-top. One of the two spring-loaded prongs on the back off the roof don't stay in the "unlocked" position when I try and take the top off. It's very annoying. I have to remember to be on the side with the prong that doesn't stay in the unlocked position and...
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    RT/10 soft-top recall?

    uhhhh, anyone? boy, usually the VCA members are quick to respond. It's been 6 hours already and no response. I can't take it any longer, dam- it! LOL!
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    Beat a Plymouth Road Runner-390HP

    The race wasn't from a standstill. I was on a highway and it started from about 65mph, so maybe the Viper's 450hp is more dramatic at higher speeds than a 1/4mile stopped start. I had my top down and could clearly hear his engine revving as he saw my approach from behind. He definitely...
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    Beat a Plymouth Road Runner-390HP

    It was no match. I wasn't even trying as hard as I could. I kept it in 5th gear when we first starting going at it. I should have downshifted to 3rd or 4th to pull away faster, but figured I'd give him a fighting chance. Before the race first started, my girlfriend gave me the "go ahead"...
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    Viper beaten?

    >>no offense and i know not what was truly going on but were they even racing? it looks like some car simply came up on a viper. Did you watch the same video I did? The SC300TT's engine was "screaming" (doing at least 130mph) and at end of video is only barely gaining on the Viper. But...
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    Viper beaten?

    I dunno about that. From what I understand, the SC300TT gave the RX-7s and the Viper a "head start". Hence the caption "tag along" at the beginning. I hate to say it, but the Viper only brakes once he sees he's about to be passed. The Lexus gains in the video from start to finish. although...
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    Viper beaten?

    This video has been on internet for awhile. Show of hands - Anyone see that Lexus SC300TT video versus 2 RX-7's and a Viper Venom 500? That Lexus was pretty sick. Of course, it is just a Lexus. if not, go here: http://tight2k.com/2k2/videos-cars-race.html I wouldn't want to run into him...
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    LOOKING FOR TOOOFST

    Hey Supraman, how bout some pics of your Supra? - engine + outside. I'm sure the Viper members would be curious to see your setup. What do you have running under the hood? Also have you got any dyno slips or track slips you can post online? Not questioning your numbers, just would like to see...
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    Shifting tips

    Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. I always thought keeping WOT when shifting was bad if you released the clutch while WOT. I thought if the gear "teeth" engaged while at a high RPM, that would be bad for the car. Don't get me wrong, I have kept it WOT and pressed clutch (to prevent...
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    Shifting tips

    Ok, I need some shifting tips. Here's how I shift when driving fast. 1) Forgetting the launch- which is a science all by itself- I keep it in 1st gear (gas pedal mashed) until around 4800-5000RPMs 2) I "completely" remove my foot from the gas pedal (RPMs go down) and at same time put clutch in...
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    oh no!

    If it's a bad lifter, how did it fix itself? It sounds just fine now. I'm apt to think it was the gas, but I could be wrong. But just in case, any tips for checking for a bad lifter? Is it easily viewable just by lifting the hood and examining the engine? I'd hate to have to take it to a...
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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bwright: I also wonder about some of the thinly veiled racism I read on this board in regard to the heritage of the SRT/10's designer. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> My apologies if my tongue-in-cheek comment was taken...
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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

    <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Bwright: I also wonder about some of the thinly veiled racism I read on this board in regard to the heritage of the SRT/10's designer. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> My apologies if my tongue-in-cheek comment was taken...
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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

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    oh no!

    I put 93 octane in the Viper in a small gas station in Bridgeport, CT. Then after some slightly fast driving, (under 100mph) I hit traffic about an hour later, slowed to about 5-10mph and heard this strange sound coming from under the hood. The best way I can describe it is that it sounded...
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    Speakers covered by warranty?

    I know this is probably a stupid question, but are speakers covered by warranty? I only have 6000 miles on my car and I already have a blown tweeter on the driver side. Let's see, I only use the radio about 1/2 the time. So that's 3,000 miles of radio usage. However, I only crank the stock...
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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

    I understand that DC wanted to reduce the cost of the Viper. My question is why? The Viper has never been a major “money maker” for Dodge. It was meant as a prestige symbol recognized around the world. The Viper lent credibility to other Dodge products like the Dodge RAM. Before the Viper...
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    OFFICIAL SRT-10 POLL!!! THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN?

    I understand that DC wanted to reduce the cost of the Viper. My question is why? The Viper has never been a major “money maker” for Dodge. It was meant as a prestige symbol recognized around the world. The Viper lent credibility to other Dodge products like the Dodge RAM. Before the Viper...
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    "Snake Gripper" versus "First Strike"

    \"Snake Gripper\" versus \"First Strike\" Any opinions on MGW LTD's shifter knobs? http://www.mgwltd.com/viper.html I'm looking to change stock to a shorter shifter. The Snake Gripper is shorter, but perhaps it's too short? The First Strike knob I believe is newer and it's also $10 more...

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