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    How To: Shift Faster

    I wrote an article on how to improve your shifting precision and speed. Having helped a number of people at the track, I decided an article to reference and share would be useful. Hope it helps! http://nineballgarage.com/2015/05/precision-shifting-a-manual/ Tony
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    Drag Strip Test - C7 Z06 vs Hellcat vs Viper vs ZR1

    Here is the write-up I did, about our drag strip rental yesterday. Enjoy! http://nineballgarage.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/drag-strip-tested-c7-z06-vs-viper-vs-hellcat-vs-zr1/ Tony
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    Forgestar now has 18" front wheels!

    Thanks to all of those that have shown interest in my past polls, I've convinced Forgestar to begin offering the 18x10.0 front wheels in the Viper 6-lug fitment. It has taken over a year to get these done, so if you were waiting on a set - do not wait any longer! We have enough cores to build...
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    Photos - Gen V with Xtreme Supercars aero package.

    I went out this AM and shot some photos of my '13 SRT with the new carbon fiber aero package from Xtreme. We will be selling these spoilers and splitters through our store. Fitment was great, and the spoiler and splitters are available separately ($2000 spoiler, $1000 splitters). They are...
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    First Gen 5 Viper in the 10s!

    They say the Viper isn't built for drag racing. That being said, I'm still the first one to run 10s in a Gen 5 Viper, as of today :) Read the full story here: http://motorhed.com/xf/threads/first-2013-viper-in-the-10s.6239/ Whew! That was a lot of driving. Tony
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    Video of a bunch of 9 second passes.

    This video of my car was taken during a private track rental. It was my first time at the track with this combo, was there mostly to try and dial in the launch. The clutch didn't like higher rpm launches, it would slip if I left at anything higher than 5000 rpm. These were mostly 4000 rpm...
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    Another thing the Gen 5 and the C7 have in common.

    Amazing discovery. Maybe they really are similar? C7 & Gen 5 both have... :rolaugh:
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    Side by Side Photos - Gen 5 & C7

    A customer came by yesterday to order some wheels for his new Corvette, and to allow me to take measurements off of his car for fitment. We did a quick (and dirty) photo comparison of both cars. It was fun comparing all the body lines and differences between these two cars, and after our...
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    Gen V Drag Strip Results & C7 Corvette

    I finally had an opportunity to take the new Viper to the drag strip, Royal Purple Raceway in Houston. I had read a few posts/feedback from others like JackB, who have taken their Gen 5 Vipers to the track, where it was mentioned that the clutch didn't like slipping off the line, and that...
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    Mopar / SRT - Pay Attention.

    The C7 Corvette has been out for 2 weeks. There are already dozens of aftermarket parts and tuning for the car, and R&D going on with numerous big-name manufacturers of performance parts. Just take a peek at the thread titles posted in this forum, to get an idea...
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    Gen V on track - MSR Houston

    We had a private rental at MSR Houston. It was my first time on this particular track, and the first time to take the Gen V on a course. Overall, I'm very pleased with the car. I probably made 20 laps in it, and improved as I got to know the track and the limits of the car. This is a 2013 SRT...
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    Gen V update - 6,000 mile mark

    My wife and I have put approx 6,300 miles on the 2013 Viper so far. It has now been on 3 road trips, and used for daily work commutes at least once per week. I'll share some feedback on the car, for those who will likely never see any real miles on their Viper. :rolaugh: At approx 1000...
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    I got my Viper book!

    The nice leather-wrapped hard-cover Viper Gen 5 owners book arrived in the mail today, via UPS. It was mailed to my house, directly from Chrysler Group in MI. So, dealerships aren't going to distribute these, in case you were wondering. Came with a nice letter from Ralph Gilles. The...
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    I ran against a Porsche 911 Turbo S today.

    Both cars bone stock. Both cars ran side by side, no clear winner. Viper pulls pretty hard in 4th, Porsche gains some back in 5th. 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S ($186K MSRP) vs 2013 SRT Viper ($112K MSRP). Started at 60 in 2nd. http://youtu.be/eb_Xh5wAFfs Tony
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    Video of my wife beating a Lambo in her Gen5 Viper. LOL!

    We were in Dallas this weekend, filming a pilot for a potential new TV show. My wife wanted to try her hand at our organized roll-racing event, so we matched her up with a stock 6-spd Lambo. Here is the result, not bad for her first time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mZi6C0ikUg Now...
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    2013 Viper Photo Shoot - with Forgeline GZ3 wheels!

    Now that a few more new Vipers have hit the streets, it was time to personalize the car to differentiate it from the rest of them. In keeping with our "TRAK IT" theme, we decided on Forgeline wheels, because of their pro racing experience and history. These black wheels, with the Forgeline...
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    Tested: 2013 SRT Viper vs 2008 ACR Viper

    A fellow Viper owner and I went out yesterday and did some acceleration testing. Here is the article and video I created: http://motorhed.com/xf/threads/video-2013-srt-viper-vs-2008-acr-viper.6032/ Now, we certainly understand the ACR should be able to put down better lap times at a...
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    My 2013 Viper story made front page at Jalopnik

    With links back to the VCA site, of course. The story of my Viper delivery. Glad I brought a photographer with me. www.jalopnik.com Direct link: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/inside-detroits-conner-assembly-956213200 Tony
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    KW coil-overs, like new, fits Gen 3, 4, 5. ACR factory set.

    I purchased this new take-off set for my Gen 3 Viper, but never got around to installing them. They are factory KW coil-overs from a Gen 4 ACR. Like new condition. Retails new for $6500/set. This set is yours for $3500 + shipping. Will also include a free pair of Hyperco 800 lb...
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    More wheel photos on my Gen 5

    Another set of Forgeline wheels. This time around, model GA3-6 in gloss black, with the Diamond Cut spoke upgrade. These are off of a Gen 3 car, so the sizes are 19x10 and 19x13, with a 0.5" spacer up front. I'll be ordering some black wheels for my car, after seeing these on it. Any of...
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    SRT10 Oil Pump Failure (Gen 3) w/ Photos

    A couple months ago, I was warming up my 2006 Viper to get ready to pull it out of the garage, when my oil pressure gauge all of a sudden went to 0 psi. I was hoping it was just a sensor, but it wasn't. Keep in mind that my car is heavily modified, and makes over 1,000 hp at the wheels. It...
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    Pirelli PZero Corsa vs Michelin Pilot Sport Cup

    I run the 345/30-19 Michelin on the rear of my '06 Viper, and my '13 SRT w/ Track Pack came with the Pirelli PZero Corsa 355/30-19 tire. Since there were some discussions related to both of these tires, and how some believe the Michelin would do better on the track, I figured I'd snap a photo...
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    Forgeline GA3 Wheels on my Gen V

    Here is my 2013 SRT coupe on a set of 19/19 Forgeline GA3-6 wheels. These are off my 2006 coupe, but I was doing some test fitting to verify fitment. I'll be ordering another set of wheels for this car, likely this week.
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    New wheel finish spotted - polished Venom

    Most of you have seen my Gen V color combo thread, but today I found a first. The Venom wheel with the factory polished finish. Looks great, has a 2-tone appearance with gunmetal gray in the background and the outer spokes polished. I'll bet these become pretty popular, surprised nobody else...
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    Gen 5 Color Combinations

    I would like to start this thread, in order to help those who are shopping or interested in the new Viper. Many of us ordered the cars sight unseen, with sort of a leap of faith about the color(s) we selected. Let's use this thread to post photos of all the color combinations we can find on...

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