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    Oil Light On Startup

    My '04 has been 60K + and hasn't had any problems. A few seconds at startup won't do any measurable damage to anything in an engine unless you are immediately loading it up before the oil pressure is registered. It is also possible that the between the engine and the gage (sensor, oil...
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    Why top post battery on the SRT10's??

    While side post batteries work fine in many applications but their main benifit is lower production cost to the manufacturer- post type batteries have much more robust electrical connection (circumfrencial contact vs. face contact). Also you never need to worry about stripping out the fastener...
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    Can someone explain why I made more power?

    It is likely you used an inertia type dyno (one that doesn't generate or dissipate power) - the ones with that accelerate a large roller. Then your lighter wheels will show up as higher HP as well as the lower temperature, which puts more oxygen per cfm of air ingested into your engine...
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    So what gets more attention--coup or verts?

    Convertible, top down Convertible, top up Others - some don't even notice hard roofed cars of any type....
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    Question about Power Adjustable Pedals.

    If you actually drive your Viper cruise control saves you from speeding tickets. 54,000+ Miles so far.....
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    2003 srt10 vrs 2007 Z06

    Until you can remove or fold back the top why even LOOK at a Z06.......
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    2006 with 66,000 miles for $35k?

    Trading age for mileage you might consider the following sale. A 2003 with 18,500 sold for $33,000 on eBay last Christmas day. As far as the mileage, my '04 has 54,000 and the only drivetrain problem I have is that the shifter/transmission doesn't center itself as it did when new. Dodge is...
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    New oil filter brought oil pressure way up!

    Assuming you use the same grad/weight/viscosity oil the reason the oil pressure is higher is because new oil is not sheared down, that is the old oil becomes less viscous with use.....
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    How many miles on your snake?

    54,000 miles This is a snow belt car bought new in Jun '05, so it is on the road about 9 months a year. I drive daily when the roads are salt free. I travel from IA to NH 2 to 4 times a year in addition to driving it to work....
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    Is it the g*damn clutch safety switch??

    Did anyone ever figure out WHY that fuse blows out on any of these cars? I've gone 54,000 miles since new without blowing a single fuse.
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    ACR Radiator Hose Collapse Video....

    I totally agree with the operating temp statement. (My '04 has a 17 psi pressure cap). I would bet that the collapsing upper hose cars have a leaking high pressure radiator cap (or a leak somewhere else in the system) or are not warmed up when run at high speed.
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    Depreciation of driving car 1150 miles - vs shipping - '08 Viper conv?

    I wouldn't consider an 1800 mile Viper drive brutal! I have driven individual daily stretches of 1000 miles without any discomfort. It is a lot more comfortable than similar summer rides in '61 and '69 Corvettes (both wo/AC and w/factory side pipes). I have cruised over 4000 miles over 9...
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    Battery.......again

    No. The ignition key (an SRT-10 Viper's ONLY key) will open the trunk if you put it in the keyhole and turn it.....
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    Depreciation of driving car 1150 miles - vs shipping - '08 Viper conv?

    I'll be using this one myself - It's great!
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    Depreciation of driving car 1150 miles - vs shipping - '08 Viper conv?

    Drive it! Just watch the weather - avoid snow and ice, rain won't hurt it! My '04 just turned 54,000 and makes multiple 1300 one way tripos each year. I did install cruise to avoid tickets. Enjoy your ride!
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    Viper to be canceled and new Viper to come in 2012

    Opinions are fine, everyone's got one. I didn't even consider Vipers until they build full convertibles in '03. I got my '04 in '05, and thanks to the Z06 got it new for the right price and am within 200 miles of having driven it 54,000 miles. I don't drive it in the salt and snow, so I am...
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    Viper to be canceled and new Viper to come in 2012

    If they build only one style it should be the convertible. There are lots of high HP coupes to choose from....
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    2010 ACR convertible

    I am just curious what you think a Viper Coupe's roof would do for you in a high speed rollover. True it is more than nothing as on a convertible, but not enough to really mean much if you are going over 60 mph.... If a Viper is running over 100 when it rolls I don't think that the coupe's...
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    '04 Shifter Detent/Centering

    When they tried to fix it, they changed the oil. What I don't understand is that in the neutral gate, the shift rails do not move. I suspect that they rails aren't perfectly aligned. I appreciate a response associated with my question. I had no issues with the factory shifter until it got...
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    gas mileage and Viper

    I usually get between 12 and 14 in town (minimal traffic) and 20 to 23 on the highway. Pretty consistent over 51,000 miles.
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    '04 Shifter Detent/Centering

    Upon how many miles do you base your claim? Over the 51,000 miles before mine stiffened up?
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    '04 Shifter Detent/Centering

    I had no problems missing any shifts in 51,500 miles. My transmission and shifter are still under warranty.... Has your shifter never caused a missed shift for more miles? So, on an aftermarket shifter, how does your lever move about the neutral gate? I assume you don't remember how a...
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    '04 Shifter Detent/Centering

    My '04 SRT-10's shifter started getting "sticky" in the neutral gate at about 52,000 miles. I bought the car new and I could swear the lever would spring center into the 3-4 gate from either the 1-2 or 5-6 gates. It is still under warranty so the Dodge dealer pulled the tranny, worked on...
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    Why did youbuy a Viper ??

    LOOKS GREAT! No high HP Corvette convertibles Minimal electronic systems (no electronic AC controls, traction controls, HUD, etc) The engine looks great - not hidden under plastic covers I had always wanted to buy a NEW convertible sports car - this is the first that is a clear step...
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    SRT-10s That Are Driven!

    I just enjoyed traveling in my '04, bought new in June '05, past 52,600 miles on an Iowa-NH-Iowa vaction trip. This is my 4th full season with the car. I won't take it on the salted roads so it is active 7 to 8 months a year. I was rear ended in NH in May so the car was outo of service for 2...

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