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    How are they selling?

    I've noticed that McLaren is updating the electronics at no cost to the owner. Makes sense as that's what almost all electronic product sellers do, provide updates for a specified peroid of time as part of the maintenance contract. I'll be intersted to see if this move by McLaren catches on as...
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    SRT Viper Book - Maurice Liang

    Please keep gathering info for the 2nd ed and on. IMO, there are exciting times ahead!:2tu:
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    REMINDER

    Neither, however I intend to solve the ownership issue if the economy ever gets better. My concern is that the Gen V hold onto the current customer base AND add new customers.:2tu:
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    REMINDER

    With all the talk about high buck Gen Vs, I want to remind everyone that there is the SRT which can be ordered bare bones with the track pack and aero kit for about old Viper proces taking into account inflation. And if you hold the magic button down for 15 seconds at under 25 MPH, all the...
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    SRT needs to get the ACR out quick...

    Go down to the VCA trip to LeMans thread and look at the GTS-R show car pictures. For me, that's the ACR. Add proper street clearence and some goodies to reduce weight and increase hp. Tires and brakes need to be addressed also. All this needs to be done very quietly so the Ferrari guys don't go...
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    Motor Trend discusses controversy

    All Viper marketing money is going into the racing program. That's per Ralph and per the head of Viper marketing. Ads are not being bought in any communications media. :drive:
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    Motor Trend discusses controversy

    This isn't the first time that the Viper team been "bitten" by letting the news media at development cars. Remember the infamous fried egg pictures? Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Second, IMHO, it was Pirelli that was beaten by Michelin. A correction appears to be in...
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    Some observations inspired by the Viper book and Ralph's comments

    A lot of time, and development budget was spent establishing the new suppliers and supply chain for the Gen V. From Ferrari, the team learned to utilize suppliers that were able to make a profit on small supply runs. And the team learned how to make a profit on small production runs. Apparently...
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    Ralph hints at Pirelli Trofeos for Viper?

    I really like competition between mfgs. Got us a Pirelli vs Michelin one going now. Can only be good for the customer. And then there's the Michelin tires on the GTS-Rs. The plot thickens or at least get more confusing.:)
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    SRT Viper Book - Maurice Liang

    Not quite. The book that comes with the car has an additional chapter covering development and is bound in leather.:2tu:
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    SRT Viper Book - Maurice Liang

    I am looking forward to the second edition.:) Picks up where this one ended and continues the story. Hint, Hint, Hint
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    Factory supercharged V-10 in development?

    Ralph and the rest of the team have stated several times that one of the things they learned from Ferrari is how to make a profit on small production runs. Apparently, one element of that is to deal with suppliers who know how to make a profit for themselves on small production runs. Another...
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    SRT Viper Book - Maurice Liang

    I would love to hear what when on in the discussions about the impact of a transaxel on the styling on the Gen V as reported in the book. The book reports the need for an exemption from the LeMans folks to permit the Viper to use a transaxel in the GTS-R as necessary for proper weight...
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    Delivery Delays

    The sky actually fell when the Gen III was introduced. The change in styling was the major bone of contention. Lots of bad blood over that one, both within Chrysler and on the site. What is occuring now is very mild. I'm glad about that. Disagree with the position if you wish but don't insult...
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    MoPar Parts

    I've seen the pics from the announcement and the Vegas show, but none of the MoPar sites selling parts show the Gen V stuff yet. Am I missing the cortrect search term?:dunno:
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    WOW 1st Corvette sells for MUCH more than 1st Gen 5 Viper!

    Thanks for the correction
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    WOW 1st Corvette sells for MUCH more than 1st Gen 5 Viper!

    Mr. Hendrick, who is a very successful automobile dealer and owner of a very successful racing team, always buys the first. IMO, he utilizes this purchase as a tax charity deduction from his income tax. Also, he, the auction and Corvette get lots of press from such a purchase. Mr. Hendrick will...
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    SRT Viper Book - Maurice Liang

    IMHO, everyone needs to buy and read a copy. There will be a quiz:rolaugh: So many insider things: examples; there were leds where there are now vents in the front (cost too much for the leds), the New York Show car is a one off super model built on a Gen IV SRT-10 chassis, the front was...
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    Do you realize

    Do you realize that the Gen V has been "out" for almost ten (10) months already? :2tu:
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    SRT CEO Ralph Gilles Interviews at Willow Springs Jan 5 2013

    IMO, all great products are the result of passion. Competence can be learned or hired, but passion must come from within and be genuine. It is the result of that inner passion that we see. When passion and competence meet opportunity then truly incredible things happen. Ralph is in a place and...
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    Hmmmm, words from Ralph

    C7 has a 6.2lt engine advertised at about 450hp. Final numbers not settled as of this date. :headbang:
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    Hmmmm, words from Ralph

    Remember, the emphasis is on racing and racing needs a coupe. In addition, the ACR will be a "modified" coupe requiring fewer changes to the production lines and a lot less quality concerns. The convertable top mechanism requires a lot of durability testing that is "unique" to it. Long way of...
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    Hmmmm, words from Ralph

    If SRT brings its own driver, seems only fair for GM to bring its own driver. Also, who insures that both cars are "showroom stock?":dunno:
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    Hmmmm, words from Ralph

    Can a displacement blower be mounted in the center of the V ala the Edelbrock Corvette mount? The Corvette is a 90 degree V8, the Viper is a 90 Degree V10. Seems doable. :2tu:
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    Latest from Edmunds. Dyno test.

    It's obvious to me that you failed to use your hook to expose the sensitive parts of the worm so it wouldn't dive beneath the sand again. I suggest refresher training before you make the attempt again. :2tu:

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