Ralph Gilles @RalphGilles
@Rynomite21 @mt_loverman we've tested both cars at several tracks and never seen a gap like that. Many drivers needlessly fear the Viper
Really? LOL...Yeah, ok. Let's just cut to the chase. You've had roughly two years of R&D time to put a platform out there that would slay the Competition and the preliminary results have missed the mark.
It's pretty simple. A 40HP and slightly increase in TQ is not enough to cut it in a STILL heavy car. From an engineering stand point I'd like to know why they went w/a steel frame w/a mix of alloys. Why not a Hydro Formed Aluminum frame w/Magnesium alloys? Not crash worthy? That's what the ZR1/ZO6 platform runs, plus others.
Why were there steel cross beam or I beams put in the doors? You could've went w/Chromoly.... light and plenty crash worthy, ask the NHRA.
Can you please tell me why you would go w/Hydraulic Motor Mounts? These are heavy..for what? Because there's vibration and we wanna smooth out the ride...NO. I'd like to push the button and have a paint shaker...if not, go get a Cadillac.
Ref. the Motor : Nice that they went w/forged internals, however, you've got over 500CI and you're only at 640 HP! That thing should be around 720 easily. I know a group that get's 800HP out a small block
350 Chevrolet, NASCAR. Why the mildly aggressive Cam upgrade on the intake side..Why not the exhaust side too? Emissions?
Ref. the Interior. Very nice upgrades, however how much weight does it add? 50 thousand speakers, sub woofers and electronic creature features all do one thing...ADD WEIGHT!
It can be nice w/minimal electronics.....it's way over done!
We don't need video game dummy gauges..how about actual MECHANICAL GAUGES. As far as the TC, I know they have to appease the Gov. but mine is my right foot. If you have the option to turn it off then you don't need it. If you have to have all the Modes and the TC to save you then YOU SHOULDN'T BE IN IT!!!!! The PSC's are proven winners, my Gen IV ACR meant business in the turns. I'm not much of a Road Racer, but I have a lot of respect for them... Why change it? Did Pirelli out bid Michelin for the contract or did they out perform the PSC's in testing?
Where's the Carbon Ceramic Brakes? Why stick w/steel ones when the the other set up has proven superior?
The Rawness and the foundations of the Viper was form and function. When you get away from (Power to Weight, Gears and Tires and utilizing CUBIC INCHES and Driving Ability) you get away from an all the principles the car was founded on.
I understand, it's not founded on being a Drag Race Car, but, it damn sure should strike fear in the Competition at the Drag Strip or the Road Race Course, it's a VIPER!
My .02