Body material in ACR

[Johnbennett]

What exactly does it mean when it states the Viper body material is composite/aluminum and steel. I know my old Vettes (1966, 1973) used fiberglass as the main composite. Does anybody know what the main "composites" are in the Viper ACR? Thanks.

 

[ROCKET62]

There was a great color-coded picture of all of the different body materials used that I'm sure someone will remember and post as the Viper uses a combination of SMC, Fiberglass, and Aluminum for it's panels.

 

[BlknBlu]

Here you go.

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/619968-viper-body-panel-material-s.html

Bruce

 

[Johnbennett]

Thanks for the great information. Should I assume that the ACR top and decklid is the same as the hood and vert decklid?

 

[BlknBlu]

ACR and Coupe are the same, minus wing and splitters.

Bruce

 

[Johnbennett]

I know they are the same. I should have worded my question better. The picture/drawing seems to be for a vert and I see no "top" in the picture. What is the ACR/coupe top and decklid made from? Thanks again for your help on this.

 

[Martin]

I believe the top is SMC, and the wing/splitter are woven carbon fiber composite.

 

[JonB]

I know they are the same. I should have worded my question better. The picture/drawing seems to be for a vert and I see no "top" in the picture. What is the ACR/coupe top and decklid made from? Thanks again for your help on this.

The ACR and Coupe decklid-Top is SMC.................(and should you ever Need one.....)

 

[Ricketts]

That's a pretty cool photo!

 

[Venomiss]

Just in case you didn't already see this post and video that came out when the ACR was revealed:

http://forums.viperclub.org/2457736-post1.html

 

[Smog Dog]

That's a pretty cool photo!

All originally provided by GR8 ASP, who is an engineer with Chrysler.....

Bill

 

[Johnbennett]

Thanks for this link to the announcement; I had forgotten about it. I really enjoyed reading it again and watching the video. I went to the ACR's introduction at the LA Auto Show and had my picture taken in front of the car, never dreaming that I would buy one in 2009!

I wonder how I can get a copy of the video. Were they selling it? I bought the video on the Nurburgring record lap, and this would be a nice addition to my Viper video library. Thanks!!

 

[JonB]

All originally provided by GR8 ASP, who is an engineer with Chrysler.....Bill

GR8 thinks he's soooo smarty-pants GR8.......!
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[Venomiss]

Thanks for this link to the announcement; I had forgotten about it. I really enjoyed reading it again and watching the video. I went to the ACR's introduction at the LA Auto Show and had my picture taken in front of the car, never dreaming that I would buy one in 2009!

I wonder how I can get a copy of the video. Were they selling it? I bought the video on the Nurburgring record lap, and this would be a nice addition to my Viper video library. Thanks!!

The VCA made that video and I am sure there are probably extra copies of the DVD around. PM Y2K5SRT and see if he can locate one for you. http://forums.viperclub.org/vca-members-only/620406-nuerburgring-dvd-now-available.html

 

[BlknBlu]

I ordered the Ring video and the intro to the ACR came with it.

Bruce

The VCA made that video and I am sure there are probably extra copies of the DVD around. PM Y2K5SRT and see if he can locate one for you. http://forums.viperclub.org/vca-members-only/620406-nuerburgring-dvd-now-available.html

 

[Johnbennett]

I just watched my Ring video and it does not have the intro video included. I will keep searching for how to order this video.