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    Advice on driving experience

    This is good info with the tires. It seems universal that the runflats have to go. Im surprised I cant find a used one that just already has the PS2s. It sucks to have to immmediately change a new set of tires and its hard to justify "I have to change the tires" in negotiating if the runflats...
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    Advice on driving experience

    Nah, not making a case... Just want to make sure everyone is on the same page. THe Lotus cars you're seeing are almost certainly not the Esprit. No chance they are really. They're definitely the little rice rocket Elise (those are always in neon colors) Its two huely different things (just...
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    Advice on driving experience

    Forgot to add.. I *really* like this idea. It is something I had always steered clear of, but I think this would be a great idea and a lot of fun. Ill have to see if there is an active community anywhere near me in PA.
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    Advice on driving experience

    These are great and really useful comments guys... Im still on the fence and everything is still open. On the Lotus though, keep in mind the Esprit is a different beast than the Elise or Exige and the later Esprits are different than the earlier. The 2001-2004 V8TT Esprit is pretty bullet...
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    Advice on driving experience

    Thanks guys! Im not worried about maintenance on the Viper, thats my concern with the Lotus. Although I had a chat with a Porsche/Lotus mechanic today and he told me Porsche parts were worse and labor was a wash. The 911 wasnt an issue for me, so Lotus is probably viable assuming the car is...
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    Advice on driving experience

    Hahahaha! Im done with the Vette... What a bitter sweet experience that was. My whole life I dreamed of them and when I was finally able to buy one in 2000, the experience was kind of a dud. I modded the hell out of the C5 and the community is great, but the Vette (man I hate to say this) just...
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    Advice on driving experience

    Hoping to get some perspective (understanding there will be some bias) In the past Ive owned NSX's, a 911, a Vette... I am at the point where I am about to buy a toy again and keep coming back to the Viper - alternating between the Gen 2 and the SRT. The visceral nature and outrageous...
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    aftermarket options for 2001 ACR shocks?

    Bob, Any chance you know this car? Its an Ohio car and supposedly the old OH VCA pres knows the car well... Its a Sapphire Blue ACR also. 2001 Dodge Viper in Uniontown, OH 44685: Coupe Details - 262983950 - AutoTrader.com
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    aftermarket options for 2001 ACR shocks?

    OK... last question for the group and I know this is a tough one. But is there any sense among the ACR community of just how long you can really go before you're inevitably going to need a rebuild? I hear some "50k and everything is great" stories, and then some "I've had 5 rebuilds in 20k...
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    aftermarket options for 2001 ACR shocks?

    Thanks for the great info guys! Can I inquire what the rebuild process was like? I assume you had them removed, kept the car up and out of commission for the duration, and sent them off. How long does the rebuild process take? I like the ACR, but I'm not going to track it and the shock...
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    aftermarket options for 2001 ACR shocks?

    Ive been reading up a lot on the ACR shock situation and am a bit confused as to what aftermarket alternatives may be available. Is it possible to fit a 2001 ACR with any aftermarket shocks that would fit a standard GTS?
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    Anyone know this 01 GTS ACR?

    Seems like the cost is GREAT for the rebuild, but the process is hard (literally one repair center for the dynamics and they are busy). The alternative seems to be risking them failing and then having to do a replace at $$$. Jim, are you aware of any aftermarket replacements for the ACR...
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    Anyone know this 01 GTS ACR?

    I chalked that up to some "creative marketing" ;) I did speak with the owner tonight and he seems like a good guy. My fear with the ACR though is the shocks. Reading here it is making me nervous. A complex rebuild with very few aftermarket alternatives and a $12k replace tag (and seemingly...
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    Anyone in Sarasota?

    That SUCKS Viper K... a grand is a lot of money... and getting a lawyer to go after it is such a pain in the ass. It sounds like it is best to steer clear of Wilde. I found a car at Roanoke (John is as good as his rep - 5 star guy) and am currently trying to choose between that car and an...
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    Anyone know this 01 GTS ACR?

    By any chance does anyone know this car? I spoke with Ron (former OH VCA Pres) and he knew the car well and I am pretty confident, but it doesnt hurt to hear another opinion or two. Thanks for any feedback! I can also send the Carfax to anyone interested. 2001 Dodge Viper in Uniontown...
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    Anyone in Sarasota?

    Hope this is ok! (posting a dealer link here) This is the car: Dodge : Viper:eBay Motors (item 400059319702 end time Jul-08-09 21:27:40 PDT)
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    Anyone in Sarasota?

    Which dealer in Sarasota is a ripoff? This isnt a Dodge dealer that has the car I was looking at, btw.
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    Anyone in Sarasota?

    Sorry to ask this here, but I dont think I am able to post in the regional forums. I am still looking for "the one" and was wondering if anyone was down in the Sarasota area and wouldnt mind taking a quick swing past a dealer down there and at least verifying that there really is a car there...
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    Yellow RT in the music Video by Darude - Feel the beat

    Long time lurker, first time poster... weird that this is my first post :) Its safer to avoid quoting the Wiki unless you have real knowledge of the topic. The Wiki is loaded with half truths and outright errors that never get corrected or become the focus of bias and special interests...

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