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    Race Brakes: What do you racers use?

    Purdue, You need to be much more specific about your application if you hope to get the best advice. What year Viper (ABS)? Track only or street too? Same pads for street and track; do you mind squealing brakes on the street? Stock tires, DOT (R compound) or slicks? Where do you run; high...
  2. J

    any NORCAL people want to do an autocross event?

    I unfortunately have several conflicts that day, but please tell Dennis and Peggy Hale that Jim Kermode says hello and I will be at a future event.
  3. J

    VOI9 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

    I'm open to just about anywhere, just let's ensure it doesn't conflict with a Viper racing event. I realize the racing schedules are out of Dodge's control, but it would have have been nice to see the CC's at VOI.
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    Maybe leaning towards a new coupe, questions???

    Buy the Gen 3, enjoy it, wait until they they work the bugs out of the Gen4, then buy the Gen4. The Gen3 is a vastly improved car over the 1996 and it sounds like you would appreciate the improvements (some of us still like the ergonomically challenged clown shoe).
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    any NORCAL people want to do an autocross event?

    Sounds interesting. Back in the day I used to be a regular cone dodger. Is Dennis still the kingpin with UFO (United 510 Owners club)?
  6. J

    spring compressor to adjust shocks

    Yes, I use anti-sieze (not grease, not WD-40) Yes, I run the impact real slow (hand speed) Sorry, I figured whoever was considering changing springs was already aware of the usual precautions.
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    spring compressor to adjust shocks

    That hydraulic compressor probably won't work on a Viper (5" minimum spring diameter). I purchased this manual compressor from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=43753 I needed to cut down the hooks about 1/4" to make them fit between the Viper's...
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    Check out this cool asian mountain test of a 92'

    Re: Check out this cool asian mountain test of a 92\' I was taught "double clutching" on a formula ford (non-synchro). It was used only for down shifting and consisted of: push in the clutch shift into neutral release the clutch Blip the throttle push in the clutch (the double in double...
  9. J

    How many have registered?

    I registered March 30th and was #1123
  10. J

    Problem with Roe Fan Control Kit

    I just installed a similar kit on my 2002 GTS. The install checks out OK, but the fan has never come on by itself.
  11. J

    Great News For Every Viper Owner/Racer!

    I was a member for decades up until Steve. Hopefully Jim can rescue SCCA.
  12. J

    ***FREE VIPAIR DYNO DAY NORCAL**** DETAILS IN POST

    Way to go Steve! Are you going to bring the manometer so you can measure airbox pressures?
  13. J

    Zero shift

    Does anybody know if Zero Shift ever installed their mechanism in a Viper? I recall someone from the company posting here and stating they were going to use Nadine's car for R&D.
  14. J

    Brembo or StopTech brake kit

    FWIW The StopTechs are almost a copy of the Brembos.
  15. J

    AC shuts off when on the gas pedal

    Parts from Mcmaster.com High Temp Valve #47245K26, $4.80 High Temp Hose, #51135K172, $.81/ft (need 1.25")
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    Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14" Rotors Pic's

    Re: Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14 I have StopTech 14" Fronts, stock rears, BM3 pads, stock '02 wheels, stock tires, Cone cooling and deflectors. Without measuring temps how can you say deflectors "help a lot"?
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    Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14" Rotors Pic's

    Re: Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14 I already have a big brake kit for occasional track use. I was simply wondering if switching away from my stock (2002) wheels would decrease my brake temperatures.
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    Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14" Rotors Pic's

    Re: Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14 I obviously was not clear in my post. Let me try again. I have heard that different wheels "breathe" differently enough to influence rotor temps. Based on your pictures and signature, I'm guessing you have a good variety of wheels; stock '02 wheels...
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    Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14" Rotors Pic's

    Re: Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14 So all your testing is done with the VR-1's? No testing with stock '02 wheels or with the Purners(?) in your thumbnail.
  20. J

    Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14" Rotors Pic's

    Re: Willow Springs Testing 1 2 3 14 Dave, In all your brake testing did you ever experiment to see if wheel choice makes a difference in rotor temps?
  21. J

    Overheated pads?

    If you have the StopTech front only kit then you should not need Tom's modified rear calipers (your brake system should already be balanced). Start with running BM3's. They're kind of noisy and dusty on the street, but they do OK as a street/track pad.
  22. J

    Single Event Track Damage Insurance

    American Collectors offers driver's ed insurance providing coverage for an unlimited number of events per year. The policy value is based on the Car's Blue Book. Then, the annual cost is 1.5% with a 20% deductible. For example; a $50,000 Viper would cost $750 per year to cover. Wreck it, and...
  23. J

    Where to install PORSCHE AIR DEFLECTORS?

    I've run air deflectors using several different mounting methods, and yes, I run the deflectors in addition to using the Cone cooling kit. The methods I have tried are; 1. Brackets from Woodhouse. These are V-shaped pieces of aluminum flat stock which bolt to the factory holes in the...
  24. J

    Fuel system cleaner

    Wait for Tom F&L to chime in before you dump that bottle in the tank. I recall him saying that a lot of the chemicals find their way into the oil, and therefore cleaners should only be used just before an oil change.
  25. J

    3/26/05 EVENT: Car ride in Bay Area

    This sounds like an excellent event to attend with my daughter. (Hey, it's lunch at the Mall).

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