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    Downstream O2 sensors

    Having trouble passing smog. New cats and front O2 sensors. No check engine light. Dealership mechanic says rear O2 sensors are reading funny and to replace them as this can effect mixture. I thought the rear O2s were for monitoring the cats only. Is there any point in changing them with no...
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    Downstream O2 Sensors

    Having trouble with smog and it seems one bank is running rich. Took it to the dealership and they flushed the injectors and told me the rear O2 sensors were reading funny. Said I should replace them as this could be part of the problem. My understanding is the rear O2 sensors were only to...
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    Long term adaptive high?

    I recently failed CA smog. Passed at the 15mph test but failed at 25 with high HC and CO, very low NO. I foolishly thought it was the cats and replaced them (Random Tech ceramics) with no change in emissions. Car runs well with no codes. Ran a scan on it today. O2 sensors cycle from .2 to .95...
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    Overheated pads?

    I spent a day at the Thunderhill Viperdays and am getting more aggressive with my braking. The day after I noticed that I was getting a lot of vibration with braking. I have previously overheated a set of the Axxis Ultimate pads at Thunderhill and had switched to their Club Race pads which are...
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    Diagnostic Code P1294

    I have had an intermittent check engine light, usually just after starting car when it is hot. Scanner lists code P1296, "5 volt output to MAP sensor open". Does anyone have experience with this code? Will a change of the MAP sensor generally solve it? I ran through the MAP sensor test per the...
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    Stoptech brake problem

    I am posting this here as I have not gotten a respose from StopTech. I have a set of Stoptech front brakes that I installed in my Viper last year. I have been using the Axxis Ultimate pads. I did the break-in then as directed getting smoking front pads and green fade. All has been going well...
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    R/T Cats and California smog check

    Just smoged my 97 GTS for the first time with R/T ceramic cats. Last smog in 2/02 was before I installed them. Both times with VEC 1 set at 0/0. HC CO NO 2/18/02: 15 mph 9 .04 17 25 mph 10 .03...
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    Viper Coffee Mug

    My 17 month old daughter just broke my Viper coffee mug and I can't seem to find another one. Had Gen II Viper logo with the word Viper. Any idea where to find one? Thanks
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    Raced a 03 Z06 last night!

    Spent last night at Sacramento Raceway for the monday night drags (bracket racing). I was happy with my consistant times but not my MPH. Last time I ran (2 years ago) my MPH varied between 117 to low 118's. This time, after Corsa and R/T cats I was running 116.4 to 117.1. My GTECH was giving me...
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    Just what you have been looking for!

    Check this out! I guess the Creampuffs are out of luck! Unbelieveable....Hope it comes in black http://www.autosupermart.com/shop/sth00992.html :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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    Motive Brake Bleeder

    I just finished installing a StopTech big brake setup on my 97 GTS and got a chance to use my Motive Brake Bleeder. Works great, much better than the old pump the pedal method. You can watch the fluid leave the caliper to be sure it is clean of any air and a single charge of 15 psi was...
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    Brake pad question

    Ok, this may be a dumb question. I purchased a new set of Powerslot rear rotors which I am soon to put on. The instructions say you "must" use new pads with the new rotors. My question is: do I really have to? I have a rear set of R4S pads with 8k miles and plenty of pad which I hate to throw...
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    FAI GT Championship (Probably old news)

    Watching FAI GT Championship on Speedvision and the lead Redline Viper is under heavy pressure from .... another Viper. Looks like it will be a Viper 1, 2, 3. The leaders just laped a pair of 550's and you should see the Viper blow by the Porsches. Track is Silverstone.
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    Parts and tires for sale

    I have put some front end pieces (hood, headlights, radiator support, front fascia) as well as some used MXX3's for sale in the Classifieds. Email me if you have any questions.
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    Need help w/shift light wiring

    I believe you tied into one of the coil wires of which there are 5 which each serve two cylinders. They fire twice per revolution. You could set your tach to 10500 rpm or tap into the tach lead which can be reached under the dash.
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    Spring Compressor

    I am planning on adjusting my stock Koni shocks and need a spring compressor. I don't want to spend a lot of money for something I will only use once or twice. Would a spring compressor like this work?: STRUT SPRING COMPRESSOR Repair Macpherson struts on or off the vehicle. Works on struts...
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    Shift Lights

    Let me know how it works and how you adjust the shift point. I have tried two different Armtech Shift Lights as per the Illustrated Upgrade using either the Tach or a coil input and have never gotten it to work well.
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    She's Back!!

    She\'s Back!! Well after 2 long months, my 97 GTS is back in action. Here is the before picture. Looks great, really shines and it is nice to have a perfect front facia (at least for a little while!) The month wait before applying Zaino is killing me. Here are the major items: New hood...
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    3M Clear Bra

    I have a clear bra on order and got a bit concerned when my body shop owner said not to use it as it will tear the paint off when removed! Anyone ever have to remove one and did it leave the paint intact? I am worried about putting it on, particularly if I don't like the look of the hood...
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    Replacement hood woes

    The shop where my Viper is being repaired received the new replacement hood from Dodge but the front corners which rest just outside the lights were rounded off and 3/4 to 1 inch short. They returned the hood. On contacting Dodge they were told that Dodge has 200 Gen II hoods in stock and ALL...
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    Tire problem

    Am in the process of getting my Viper repaired. Had nearly new (3 months on car) MXX3's on car. Left front was damaged by curb in accident. Insurance is willing to replace both fronts with Sport Pilots (285's). I am worried that this will cause a problem with running the stock MXX3's as the...
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    Crash update

    I got the initial estimate on my accident: Needs: New Hood New radiator support New front fascia Two new light assemblies 3 new wheels Paint hood, R door, R rear quarter, fascia, blend L door. Total: 25,300$! State Farm agreed to it all except would like to try and repair/re-clear coat the...
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    Crash! Need repair in Sacramento, CA

    Well I joined the crash club today. Some old guy in a truck drifted into my lane when making a right turn. I locked them up and slid into curb before hitting his right door. Police would not make a report but I do have two witnesses. Not that much damage but it sill breaks my heart. Here she is...
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    Swift Dodge in Sacramento

    Has anyone had their steering box/differential recall done here. I was there the other day and they said they had 3 Vipers they were doing. Quoted me 3 days ( 8 hours) and said they do the welding in house. Said they had purchased a new high speed (?) riveting tool to do it. I have always had...
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    What's up with the Brits!?!?!

    What\'s up with the Brits!?!?! Review from March 2002 British magazine CAR: Interesting that they are using a 1996/7 picture for a 2002 review...

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