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    Backup Camera Question

    Another "trick" is to park next to a shiny car and look at your car's reflection in the car beside you so you don't bump the concrete log if you want to pull in front-ways. The area of visibility you get from the side mirrors would not be included by the backup camera. If you wanted to...
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    I'm definitely interested in the CF stuff, guards and a new set of pedals or at least a better dead pedal. Hope this stuff is available soon. Hmm...I can't see how you'd arrive at that conclusion by reading anything I've said. I doubt driving for another 10,000 miles is going to change my...
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    No, but you should definitely add a Gen 5 to your collection.
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    The Viper and cars like it tend to be "loss leaders", that is they're sold more for image than for revenue. Dealers by their nature want to sell cars but the ones who sell Vipers do or should understand that they're not going to experience a deluge of sales for such an expensive car, especially...
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    Seriously, why wouldn't you? You'll actually drive the Gen 5 more often, on and off the track.
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    Can you blame them? The existing viper owners seem very bitter and resentful while the new ones who became owners due to the Gen 5 are generally amicable and helpful people.
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    If they weren't true then SRT wouldn't be trying to "broaden the market and reach new customers" with the Gen 5. Did I? Or did I say something about people touching my car when it's parked. Yeah, it was the latter. I didn't buy the car for other people, I bough it for me BTW. No there's...
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    How do you get MPH in the center gauges?

    Just a FYI, if you log onto chrysler's uconnect website and set up a profile for your viper, you will be able to access how-to videos and a PDF version of the manual on the site.
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    A Real 2013 Viper Review

    Never noticed a readability issue with the speedo or any of the other gauges. If you have your headlights set to auto, they tend to come on even when there's still a good amount of ambient light. If your dimmer is turned down the gauges and LCD screen will be hard to see. It is possible to hit...
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    Simple Solution for SRT

    Perhaps the management at SRT haven't finalized any of these decisions yet. I heard that they originally didn't plan on doing stryker red on production vehicles, but that so many people wanted it that they found a way to make it happen, albeit for a hefty $15K premium. They seem to be making...
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    Yes, it's also the first Viper worth owning. How about that? I'm enjoying it very much. The last paragraph addressed these points, and I think the Gen 5 has more leeway than being purely "love or hate". Fortunately I rarely have a need to access the trunk aside from stowing my gear. I...
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    Simple Solution for SRT

    People are more likely to complain then they are to write praises. How does that old saying go? If you treat a customer well he'll tell his friends; treat him badly and he'll tell the world. SRT does have some issues to address with making SRT a standalone brand, but they have taken some...
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    May as well just leave the message blank...ok, just kidding. I'm trying to be objective here since the things I would pick out as a negative are far fewer than the positives. Stock Floormats I don't know why SRT decided to include a set of Dart mats with the Viper. They're not even embroidered...
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    Viper V-10 recieving upgrades in future?

    The LSA is more of a comparison to the LS3, and is priced around $11K for the crate version vs around $6K for the LS3. The LS7 is essentially a racing engine including a dry sump oiling system. It is priced around $13K...the oiling system could easily account for that extra $2K. The...
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    Is this true or not about the new viper?

    http://www.drivesrt.com/srt-track-experience/ That's all a matter of perspective. You have a lot more exclusivity in a $120k Viper than you will in a $120K ZR1 or a $160K Porshe 911, especially in Stryker Red since it's not available after 2013 from what I've heard. I do agree that SRT needs...
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    Paint Protection Film Recommendations and Prices

    I've been thinking about getting some coverage on the front bumper, mirrors and some portion of the hood. Is Xpel Ultimate the way to go or is there a better film? My main concern is that the film does not yellow over time or have any kind of "orange peel" surface.
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    Interesting color scheme

    Further proof that different does not mean better.
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    Is this true or not about the new viper?

    Try to think of this from a dealer's perspective. You have a $100K+ car that is going to attract a whole lot of "browsers" and wannabes. Each one wants to "test" it but has probably never driven anything close to it. Not only is it risking the car itself, but the the browsers who have no...
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    Viper V-10 recieving upgrades in future?

    Definitely not cheaper because a reliable, "production" FI engine needs to use more durable materials. Lighter? Not if it uses an iron block. FI engines also tend to run hotter, have very high exhaust gas temps and have lag. Even a supercharger has lag since it takes time to compress the air...
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    Actually, it was you who smugly (and incorrectly) stated that all manual tranmissions have a direct drive gear so it's a bit ironic that you're calling me clueless. :nono:
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    Well, it's a shame you two felt the need to derail this thread from an interesting technical discussion to taking potshots at me...but I'll let it slide. Seems like you could really use some of this: :rolaugh:
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    Great, I'm about to start my new dyno smoothing service for insecure viper owners and you can be my first customer. I'll have your car doing 1000+ RWHP in no time. Good plan. It will help ensure that you continue to not respond with useful or correct information.
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    I agree; the GTS hood is much sleeker. I feel like I'm being tailed by the NSA with all the random people snapping pics as I drive by. The base model hood with 6 vents is like a sleeveless tuxedo type of thing. I guess you could say this thread was slammed into direct drive...and it sounds...
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    Arrival!!!!

    Welcome to the SRT club. The red with tan interior is a nice combination of colors.
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    lloyds Mats--Must Read

    My lloyd's mats fit right. I guess they updated their reference for the viper by the time I ordered mine.

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