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    Debating a repaint

    I really like the look of the anodized carbon gen V color and think it would look spectacular on my 2000 red ACR. The paint on my car could definitely use a professional detail and the side sills are a mess. Every time I keep thinking of selling and trading my car, I just don't find a good...
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    2014 Gen II Viper mile count

    I made a post maybe about a year ago to see the mile counts of their vipers. I'm thinking I am going to track the following to get some stats (we all might find it interesting). I will need to know: 1. How many miles 2. What year 3. How long you have had the car 4. How many miles were on the...
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    A few pics from the Dream Cruise (Gen II/IV/Gen V/GTS-R race car

    Well the title says it all so I will post a few pics of the viper. Honestly, my Gen II got a lot of comments and many people were saying that it was by far the best generation and still the best looking car otu of all the generations. Honestly, I agree having taken a closer look in person with...
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    I almost made a mistake...and what a dealer experience!

    OK my first real sports car (hence my screen name) was a 2003 Cobra. It was supposed to come out in 02 (and it did but as an 03 model) with the code name Terminator; so "Terminator02." It was sonic blue, 390hp (underrated) from the factory..more like 420hp and it was 34,750 out the door (xplan...
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    Why do viper owners tend to keep miles so low?

    I drive my car but am curious as to why many tend to have such low miles? If I look through autotrader or random sites, it's very common to see Audi R8's with 30k+ miles on 2008s, Acura NSX with 100k+ depending on year, vettes, porsches etc. Vipers, while not carrying miles quite as low as...
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    9 years later I joined the VCA! Special thanks to a forum member

    I have had my 2000 ACR since 2009 but have not gotten involved with the community much. Many have seen my utter noob posts revealing my complete lack of automotive knowledge. Just when I was about to throw in the towel with the problems I have had with my dream car, Jmch offered to help me...
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    Would you cut your losses or fix the car?

    I have a 2000 Red ACR I bought in 2009 with 14k miles on it for 37k. The harmonic balancer came loose throwing off the serpentine belt. Myself and ex bro in law fixed using locktite red, torqued to the correct amount and let sit. It lasted another 1.5 seasons until the balancer came loose...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    I'm told by my Dodge dealership I need a new crank pulley as its all stripped. My tensioner and belt were being replaced. 17k for a new crank? My car just became scrap metal. I'm beyond upset. Just when I thought the car was behaving and driving the way I wanted it.
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    Succinct thoughts on the Gen V from all perspectives

    Gen I and II supporters- Love the car as it is closer to the curves and lines of the original that captured many many hearts but with current evolution (speed, weight, chassis developments etc). - Bottom line- Go buy it if you can! 2. Gen I/II naysayers- "It doesn't looks as good as the...
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    2000 ACR questions

    I am approaching my 4th season with my 2000 Red ACR and have some mechanical questions. I am not very car savvy and used to have family to help with fixing the car (lost that help in my divorce). I have changed the battery, fixed the crank pulley and the car, as far as I can tell, is stock...
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    Let's get an odometer reading from everyone

    2000 ACR turned 24k before storage this winter. I bought the car in the spring of 2009 with 14,800 ticks so will have put about 10k on in 3 seasons when I take her out of storage. What about everyone else (garage queens I guess can apply but not really intended for those).
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    This car looks like a steal to me...

    I am in no way affiliated with anyone selling this car (ironically I have also a 2000 GTS ACR solid red) but came across this one out of Georgia. I am not sure if I can provide links but it is an ebay car. 22,300 miles and looks to be in very good condition. It has the BBS wheels which I...
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    Why is the viper so much better looking in person?

    I have to admit, when I look at the GTS in pictures it just looks OK; and it is considered the best looking of all the viper generations arguably. Now when I go outside and look at my 2000 ACR, it just looks so much better than almost any car on the road. It just looks completely better. I...
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    My sway bar endlink bushings are bad..

    I noticed my bushings were pretty ripped up (at least the rubber part) on my endlinks. Could that be the reason my car makes a "creaking" noise when backing up in the morning or pulling very slowly into a driveway at an angle? Could it be anything more serious and is it something I NEED to fix...
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    Starter Going Bad???

    I just changed my battery about 2 months ago and the car fired right up. The past month though I have noticed it takes about a full second to start up the car. There is no ticking or anything just seems to take longer to "turn over." Is that indicative of a starter going bad? Its a 2000 ACR...
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    AC console very hot to the touch

    I don't know why, but when I had my hand resting on the AC by the knobs (Obviously not turning the knobs because the AC is not currently working:mad:) I noticed that the console itself is VERY hot. Is this normal? 2000 GTS ACR for reference. Thanks.
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    bad starter?

    My 2000 ACR is in storage right now and I went to fire her up awhile ago and just heard the rapid ticking sound. Doors, lights, radio all work so I don't think it is the battery (though it is very old and is going to be replaced). If it is not the battery then it would be the starter or...
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    Grrrrr Belt flew off again

    Well I was driving and smooth sailing until I decided to gun it and test out my new PS2's that I haven't broken in yet....and what a beautiful thing they are. I had a beautiful run; until my power steering and AC went out. Took a look at the temp gauge....250. FAWK. So I drove it 3 blocks to...
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    Learning so much about cars from owning my viper

    Well it has been over one year of owning my 2000 GTS ACR and am learning quite a bit about cars since buying. I would advise anyone who isn't rich (like me) to strongly consider the opportunity costs before buying a used expensive car. I made a post a year ago about valve cover paint bubbling...
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    tires question

    I am now in Windsor, ON and it seems like the only tire anyone has is the PS2. Normally I would cross to the US to get the tires but I am in the midst of getting it imported and having safety/emissions tested. Birthday just passed so my US plates are now expired. I have no problem paying...
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    alarm problem!

    My luck is horrible lately. I am stuck at work right now and my viper fob is not working (in a business district and seems to have intereference sometimes locking and unlocking). Today it just wont unlock period. tried pushing down both buttons. Alarm is off and now stopped but the emergency...
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    Valve cover bubbling

    Is bubbling on the valve covers normal? I have 4 bubbles (some big) on the left drivers side of the vale cover. After some regular cruising after an hour..the valve cover is extremely hot to the touch..is this normal? What diagnostics do I need to do?
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    locked out of my car HELP!!!

    Leaving Easter Sunday with the family, my key fob wasn't working. My wife is small enough to get threw the back window and couldn't start the car..battery dead. I forgot that the fob won't work when the battery is dead. She left the keys in the ignition and the window was shut! I am locked...
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    Does the Gen1/ 2 look better in 2010 or in 1992/96?

    Sometimes I get the "gen 2 Vs gen 3" looks arguement on here and haven't seen this post and figure it might be interesting. Personally, I think the Gen 2 looks "less dated" and more "radical" in 2010 than when they were first hitting the streets. Cars seem to be headed in a very boring...
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    Question on car in classifieds?

    2000 Viper GTS ACR - ViperClub Classifieds Does anyone think this is beyond a steal if it is no stories? I do notice a huge hood gap; maybe the hood is not shut properly? But a 2000 steel grey gts acr with 20k in upgrades for that price? Anyone know about this car?

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