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  1. K

    Help me out

    I ran the v710s for my street tires for about a month when I couldn't swing a set of Michelins. I ruined them and they were good for nothing because I heat cycled them so many times in just a few weeks. Don't do it. You'll be looking for trouble. When they go away, they go away bad and quickly.
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    Sealed Batteries

    No, I doubt it. I used a Pantera for a track car before I switched teams and bought my Viper. I had a 12.5 to 1 motor and the Pantera always ran very hot. The Braille never let me down as far as temperature. Before the Pantera I ran an SVO Mustang that did double duty as a street car. No...
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    Sealed Batteries

    I've used Braille batteries exclusively in my last 3 track cars and have never had a problem. They're about $150 and weight 10 lbs. That's the cheapest 40 you'll ever pull out of your car. Tire Rack has them. I change them every 2 years as a precaution but I always give them away and the people...
  4. K

    PS vent tube..

    Does that vent onto the track or street? I'm thinking that might not pass tech in some places. If you're twisting up your engine high enough to spew out your PS fluid you probably don't want to put that in front of yours or anyone else rubber.
  5. K

    Braille - Deka lightweight batteries

    Sorry, I had my numbers reversed. Steve is correct. I had the part about Luke knowing his stuff right though.
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    Braille - Deka lightweight batteries

    I've have no pics. I think the Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels has a picture. I spoke to Luke there. I think he's extension 263. He's know his stuff. It really is a no brainer putting one of therse things in. I've never had a problem in 2 cars. It looks like a...
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    Braille - Deka lightweight batteries

    I've used the 15 pounder for over a year in my Viper with no problems. I used a lighter Braille battery in a Pantera for 3 years previously. They work great. I bought mine from Luke at Tire Rack. He'll know what size you need. There were some issues mounting the battery in the Viper with the...
  8. K

    Good Street tire?

    The KDWs are an excellent tire for the price for cool looking street tires. I don't know if they have sizes for a Viper but I've used them on a few cars and they work great.
  9. K

    Bike Rack?

    Does anyone know of a bike rack any where?? Some one has to have found a rack. My bike won't fit in the Viper for sure.
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    Tire Update Thread: BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2

    There was a review of the KDWs in Grassroots Motorsports recently. I thought the story was that they were an older design but were excellent street tires. I used to use KDWs on a previous car and I remember them as excellent tires. Go ahead and get them. You'll be happy with them.
  11. K

    Racing schools

    I did the 3 day Barber school. I did the open wheel cars but you can do Miatas too. The open wheel cars are something you probably won't get an opportunity to drive anywhere else so take that into consideration. It's very pure driving. I thought the Barber school was great and like any other...
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    GTS Value Depreciation/Appreciation?

    I'm not trying to ruin your deal here but I bought a 97 GTS in red with less than 7000 miles on it for much less than that. Like any older car, the value is going to go way down before it starts coming back up. Get the car and enjoy it as a great sportcar. A Viper is not an investment vehicle...
  13. K

    swaying as u brake.

    Thanks. That makes sense.
  14. K

    swaying as u brake.

    I've never heard of them before for the rear of a Viper. Details please !!!!!
  15. K

    swaying as u brake.

    What's the recommended update on shocks and settings then?
  16. K

    Brake Pad Poll What do you like?

    Brakeman 3s or Pagid blacks. I use a fresh set every event and fresh fluid.
  17. K

    swaying as u brake.

    I've been bothered by the feeling that my rear is wagging during repeated braking from very high speeds. It's consistent. I just make sure the front wheels are pointed straight and nothing bad has happened yet. I'd say it was from 120 and up. I think this is happening at speeds where a wing and...
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    ROAD AMERICA EVENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

    I only ran on Saturday. The track was a little snotty in the morning and it took 3 laps to warm the tires but after lunch was fine. The Alfa guys are a fantastic group to run with and Road America is a fantastic track. It's one of the few places you can really use the Viper to its potential.
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    ROAD AMERICA EVENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

    The weather forecast is looking alright. We're supposed to have temps in the 50s. That'll work as long as it's dry. I think we're on.
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    ROAD AMERICA EVENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

    I hope you're wrong but you're probably right. It's been great weather the last 4 or 5 years for this event but maybe our luck will run out. I think you can wait until next Friday to decide. There will be tech that night before at the Baymont in Plymouth. I'm expect you could sign up at the last...
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    ROAD AMERICA EVENT FRIDAY OCTOBER 16th

    Go to Welcome to Chicago Alfa Romeo Owners Club and you can sign up for Road America the next day, the 17 and the 18th of October. That's all weekend but you can sign up for just the Saturday for just $325 I think or close to that. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Alfa Romeo club but all...
  22. K

    Nancy options on the Viper

    Why would you not want to add something that makes the car a better performering car, a car that has a better potential for performance? Why not use every possible technology? When the time come that my Viper is worn out and I buy something to replace it I'll buy the best car that uses latest...
  23. K

    Nancy options on the Viper

    I have to agrree with Chuck here. Tracking a car will give you a greater appreciation of how the technology can make you a better driver. You're not better because you have a car without the newest technology.
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    Nancy options on the Viper

    Having advanced electronics in your car doesn't make you any less of a driver. It might make a less talented driver faster but it only helps the car perform in most cases. Don't be intimidated. The stuff will make you faster. The computers don't drive for you. I won't buy a GT-R but it isn't...
  25. K

    Nancy options on the Viper

    I drive a 97 so I don't even have ABS but I would suggest all the non believers in the electronic nannies take a ride in a GT-R at speed. I can only imagine how great of a car my Viper would be with all those computers in it. In the end all the computers in the car make for a much better...

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