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    Viper Tech on Gen 5

    Tim Harper who has wrenched all my Vipers since 94, as well as my GTs and other cars recently took part in an SRT event in Vegas. Tim builds drag cars and has often been in Hot Rod Mag. He was blown away by the new Viper. I told him of the Motor Trend controversy and he seemed very skeptical.
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    Horsepower

    My $300K Ferrari 458 only has 570 HP and now you tell me the new Viper is just 640? When I get mine I am gonna give Fiat a piece of my mind as to both , damn it. C'mon guys, we are beginning to look a bit dumb to our car enthusiast buddies. Carp about looks or this and that if you will, but...
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    86 year old Lee Iacocca still has his Viper

    In the May 2012 Hemmings Classic Car there is an article on Iacocca . In it he says he once had a lot of cars in his collection but now has a few including Viper 00001. There is a small pic of him in the Viper. He also has a few Mustangs,of course.
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    Happy Birthday, Bob Lutz

    23 years or so ago, Chrysler President Bob Lutz was gazing at his Autocraft Cobra and wondering why his company, then known in large part for K cars, could not build something utterly off the wall and similar to his Cobra. He convinced Lee Iacocca to give him a modest budget and 33 months later...
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    Viper Turns 20

    Kind of sad but all of us, including me lost sight of the 20th anniversary of arguably the most important American sports car of all time. Jon B discusses under the VCA forum but as one who followed the process from 89 and has had 10 Vipers since 94 it is beyond the pale that this important...
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    Is Tom F&L oil guru still here?

    I was reviewing oil threads and it looked like our resident guru had not posted in a long while. Is he still in Viperworld?
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    Classic Vipers-- I don't understand it

    I think Vipers in general are going up in value. What I don't understand is how what are becoming the classics, like the 1998 GTS-R, the 92s etc seem to languish on eBay and elsewhere. Part of it is the passage of time and it may take another 20 years. The snake is almost 20 years old and we...
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    FE going in classifieds

    Since I need room and since I am likely getting a 2012(13?) or maybe an Italia I am considering selling my FE Coupe. 2800 miles. Belanger catback (and OE) and clear bra. Partsrack guards . I bought it from Roanoke last year. 50 made, 32 for US. Nice car and never tracked. Like new. Will be in...
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    Who is buying a Gen 5?

    Assuming we see a Gen 5 in 2012 (which I find hard to believe but Dodge has proven me wrong before) who is buying one? Having 2 2010s I am on the fence.
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    Thanks, Jon B for coming through

    Last week I was trying to get everything done to my 2010 Vert to take it out of town for the holiday weekend. With almost no notice , Jon had sent to me front guards, a Corsa exhaust and Hi flow cats (and some other stuff). Not sure how it all got done virtually overnight but it did and is...
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    Some pics of the new Anaconda Vert

    Added a Vert to the FE. It is almost fruitless to try to capture this color in pics (especially if you are lacking in ability with a camera like me). It changes with the least bit of light. I think I bought it because it reminds me of my 95 Emerald green. I had an 09 Vert and had forgotten...
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    Corsa plus hi flow a first for me

    I just ordered a Corsa exhaust plus ceramic hi flow cats for a 2010. I have had Corsa cat backs for many cars including Vettes, Vipers and Caddies. I have a Belanger cat back on another 2010 and like it but thought this combo might be a litlle throatier. From doing searches here this seemed...
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    apologies--where is 2010 Production?

    I have searched but cannot find 2010 production broken down by color. I seem to recall it was in our mag but can't fid that either. Can someone post it here? Thanks
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    Bernie Katz/ BJ Motors---Way Above and Beyond

    I thought about putting this in the vendor forum but frankly it does not involve buying from a vendor. It involves someone doing something for absolutely nothing in return and just out of friendship and passion for Vipers. I don't know how many of you have dealt with Bernie Katz of BJ Motors...
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    Anyone ever dealt with Texas Direct?

    Looking at a car there. any experiences?
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    Nice article in Richmond Times Dispatch Regarding Viper

    This is a web condensed version of what was in today's Richmond paper. Not a new story--I have had car almost 3 years. The actual paper edition has an insert of Bob's new book, as well as a pick of my 2010 FE. They manage to mix up Bob and me in picture but that's ok since even though he is...
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    Hi flow cats on 2010

    Got the Belanger cat back for my 10. I guess I am getting older and losing my hearing but it is still not quite loud enough for me (though a nice exhaust) Thinking of Doing HF cats to increase sound but worried about throwing code. Anyone out there with a 2010 and HF cats? any problems?
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    Corsa vs Belanger cat back

    Sorry for bringing up what may be a tired topic, but for those who have had Corsa and Belanger on a Gen 4 what are you thoughts regarding quality, sound? I am a Corsa fan having them on several Vipers and my CTS-V but want to try something new especially if louder. Thanks
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    David E. Davis--1930--2011

    Automotine jounalism giant, Davis died at age 80. As I recall a former Viper owner who may have picked his up at the plant in the 90s (later sold it for about what he paid for it--how many of us can say that?) He is the man who made Car & Driver number 1 in the 60s and founded Automobile Magazine.
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    Classifieds-- could not believe my eyes..

    I had not checked the classifieds in months. I was shocked by the few Vipers available compared to the last couple of years. Will the 2013 help or hurt? (I am still having trouble thinking 13 is doable time wise)
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    Trvia question-- find the error in 2010 Production chart

    Surprised that with all the comments about the production chart, no one seems to have caught the error (unless I missed a thread ) Hint-- it is in the FE section.
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    Va/Md--new hot rod

    Also posted another shot under driven. Added a GT to the Va/Md stable and for the new garage . Hope we can have a Richmond event and bring out the snakes and GTs.
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    Garage FINALLY finished

    When I got my 2010 FE, I had run out of room so had to split garages between Dodge and Ford. The Vipers (all 7 over time) had gotten used to the old garage so the Fords went to the new detached. Thanks to various ideas/suggestions I got here.:)
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    New garage floor--pock marks-normal?

    My concrete floor was poured 2 weeks ago. There are a few spots on the surface that have pock marks and a little loose concrete. My contractor says it is normal and he can smooth it over Anyone had this issue/Is it normal? Thanks
  25. viperdrummer

    Partially built garage awaits American Muscle

    Poured concrete this week (Caddies sitting on concrete) on another garage so I took the opportunity to take some pics. 2010 FE left out--in storage. Wish I had more space to build a larger garage like some here have.:usa:

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