Bitten: So what do I have to do, in order to get a part from Dodge?

[Jackson06SRT]

As of 3 months ago I joined the group of people who been bitten by the Viper

Was taking a drive with my wife early on a weekend, it was cold but I was taking it very easy. Came up to a red light and went right onto the access road, didn't give it gas or brakes and the rear slides out. I correct the first slide out, then it slides the opposite way, I correct and it goes the opposite way, correct again and I feel traction for a split second and then before I can do anything I'm doing almost a 360 degree spin. The spin was stopped by my right rear wheel hitting the curb and popping up on top of it and I sliding a little ways down. I bent the rim, broke the rotor and knuckle, so I got off really lucky as there where cars all around.

I had the original runflats on my 06 and coupled with the cold I was just asking for it I guess.

So it has been in the body shop waiting for a Right Rear Knuckle ever since, I have all the other parts but Dodge keeps pushing back the date on the part, and they just pushed it back for a 4th time till march 28th.

I know there are some used parts but I would like a new one with a warranty is why I ask how can I get this part?

I also ordered new tires from PartsRack and can't wait to get my car back on the road.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[pgbeek]

Call Chuck Tator and ask his opion.

 

[SNKEBIT]

So it has been in the body shop waiting for a Right Rear Knuckle ever since, I have all the other parts but Dodge keeps pushing back the date on the part, and they just pushed it back for a 4th time till march 28th.

I know there are some used parts but I would like a new one with a warranty is why I ask how can I get this part?

It's not a wearable part. Why would warranty be a problem?

 

[PDCjonny]

I had the original runflats on my 06 and coupled with the cold I was just asking for it I guess.

How those tires were ever allowed for use on a high performance car is a real mystery.
And a shame.
God knows how many Vipers have been damaged due to them.

 

[xlrashn]

It's not a wearable part. Why would warranty be a problem?

Ditto....

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Try Viper Parts of America (www.viperpartsofamerica.com ) as they have a ton of parts, and quite a few suspension pieces. They might be able to assist you.

 

[slysnake]

I correct the first slide out, then it slides the opposite way, I correct and it goes the opposite way, correct again and I feel traction for a split second and then before I can do anything I'm doing almost a 360 degree spin.

Something I've heard others say, "In a slide, Both feet in." I know it happens in split seconds so it's hard to react. Sounds like damage is minor though. No way i would wait for the part. Get it from somewhere else.

 

[JohnnyViper]

your lucky there was no frame damage and that parts broke to take up the impact. Why no get a used part? Your other knuckles are used parts. I understand your view I would feel more comfortable with new as well, here is an idea buy a used one then install the new one when it arrives. If dodge has already pushed the date 4 times there is a good chance it will be pushed a few more times. Do you really want to go all summer without your viper?

 

[MTGTS]

Call VPA or Woodhouse and see if they have anything in stock. If they do they might be able to transfer to your dealership.

 

[Jackson06SRT]

Thanks for all the posts I will try all the advice.

It's not a wearable part. Why would warranty be a problem?

Just going off the advice of my body shop, so don't really know.

your lucky there was no frame damage and that parts broke to take up the impact. Why no get a used part? Your other knuckles are used parts. I understand your view I would feel more comfortable with new as well, here is an idea buy a used one then install the new one when it arrives. If dodge has already pushed the date 4 times there is a good chance it will be pushed a few more times. Do you really want to go all summer without your viper?

I will if I can't find a new one soon, and I was REALLY lucky it wasn't worse than what happened as there were cars in front and behind and passing me as I'm sliding. It could have been much much worse.

 

[SquadX]

You try Jonb

 

[Dave Moore]

You could try Jon B at Parts Rack or John Archer at Archer Racing.

 

[Jackson06SRT]

Thanks everyone! got the part

 

[VJR3]

Something I've heard others say, "In a slide, Both feet in."

"When in a spin, both feet in" Thats what my driving instructor told me.

 

[slysnake]

ah! That even rhymes.

 

[racerjim]

I suppose thats good advice depending on the situation. at my last track day event i slid the back a bit and didn't correct in time, so my answer was to floor it, Smoked the heck out of the rear tires but it did a quick 360 and i never left the track. Worked in my situation but i guess each one is different.

Glad you got the parts to get your baby up and running again.

 

[eucharistos]

the way i heard it:

when in a spin, both feet in

when in doubt, both feet out

 

[Kala]

Jeff, Contact Dan @ DC Performance he has the part.

310.841.6996​

 

[PAvenomRT/10]

Slysnk,
the saying goes "when in a spin, both feet in" meaning brake and clutch simultaneously. When sliding, the first thing is to attempt to correct the slide by countering with opposite steering with the realization that if you correct fast enough you will have to almost immediately re-correct in the opposite direction as the slide stops and the car comes about in the opposite direction. This is all easier said than done.
PAVenomRT/10

 

[EllowViper]

I though in an uncontrolled spin it was "neutral stick and rudder."

 

[Jackson06SRT]

If anyone has the part or knows where to get it please pm me, I have it on order but it may not come in
thanks

 

[Fatboy 18]

Did you try DC Performance?

 

[Jackson06SRT]

Did you try DC Performance?

yea he thought he had one but didn't find it

 

[JohnnyViper]

i'm pulling for you bud, keep the search up

 

[Zentenk]

When your trying to pass, give it more gas.

 

[JohnnyViper]

you could always steal your part of your friends ride at the next VCA cruise but that would be frowned upon

 

[Jackson06SRT]

i'm pulling for you bud, keep the search up

Thanks!

you could always steal your part of your friends ride at the next VCA cruise but that would be frowned upon

hummmmm could work

 

[Roffey]

When your trying to pass, give it more gas.

When in town, slow it down

 

[vancouver-gts]

Have you tried these guys? I dealt with them before, no problems.

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