Viper Days - Anyone have a real good check list....

HOGDEALER

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Hey Viper Racers.

Anyone have a real good check list of things to check, torque, replace, etc.. before each event? How about one for in between each track session?

Thanks!!
 

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Flush all fluids. Tom Sessions will inspect them and if they are discolored you will be required to get them flushed before tracking.

Bring an extra set of front brake pads, rear pads also if rears aren't new.

Tighten power steering cap with a pipe wrench or get one of those drain caps one of the guys here sells.

Bring a torque wrench. Torq lugs to 95 lbs.
Bring a good tire gauge.
Fronts 34lbs, rear 32lbs cold. Run it and go down from there if need be.
Remove centercaps.
Helmet.
Long sleeve shirt.
Long pants.
Close toe shoes.
 

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Flush all fluids. Tom Sessions will inspect them and if they are discolored you will be required to get them flushed before tracking.

Bring an extra set of front brake pads, rear pads also if rears aren't new.

Tighten power steering cap with a pipe wrench or get one of those drain caps one of the guys here sells.

Bring a torque wrench. Torq lugs to 95 lbs.
Bring a good tire gauge.
Fronts 34lbs, rear 32lbs cold. Run it and go down from there if need be.
Remove centercaps.
Helmet.
Long sleeve shirt.
Long pants.
Close toe shoes.


Great advice Chuck ! I'm going to print this one off :2tu:
 

Frank Parise

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Here's my race preparation checklist. I created this specifically for my Competition Coupe, however, most of it applies to any Viper being prepared for a track event. I perform all steps before each race event. Working by myself, it requires about 20 hours, which includes a complete corner weighting and race alignment. Hope this helps.


FLUIDS
Replace oil filter and change oil
Oil pan clean and dry
Bleed brakes and top off fluid
Bleeder screws and reservoir cap tight, clean and dry
Siphon and replace clutch fluid, cap tight, clean and dry
Siphon and replace/top off power steering fluid, cap tight, clean and dry
Top off coolant or replace as necessary
Replace transmission fluid every 10 hours, all fittings tight, clean and dry
Replace differential fluid every 10 hours, all fitting tight, clean and dry
Drain oil catch tank, cap tight, clean and dry


SUSPENSION
All components cleaned thoroughly and ready for inspection
Hub/bearing assembly checked for play
Hub center bolt tight
Upper and lower ball joints checked
Upper and lower ball joint nuts tight
Upper and lower control arm bolts tight
Upper and lower shock bolts tight
Sway bar and sway bar link bolts tight
Tie rod and toe link bolts tight
Alignment and corner weighting complete, spring nuts and toe rod nuts tight
Shock absorber bump and rebound settings adjusted
Shock absorber nitrogen reservoirs charged to proper PSI

WHEELS AND TIRES
All wheels cleaned thoroughly
New tires ordered and mounted/balanced as needed
Torque lug nuts to 90 LBS
Air pressures set to at least 35 PSI before loading into trailer


BRAKES
Race pads changed as needed
Brake lines and fittings checked for leaks
Calipers cleaned, bolts tight
Rotors checked for cracks and run out, replaced as needed
ABS toner wheels and wheel sensors tight
Front ducts tight and free of interference with other suspension parts


ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
Engine compartment cleaned thoroughly and ready for inspection
Radiator and radiator screen cleaned of debris
Belts and pulleys tight
Plug and injector wires tight
Hoses and clamps tight
Air cleaners cleaned and oiled
Engine, transmission, differential clean, dry and free of leaks
Main shaft and half shafts straight and tight
Fuel level as desired


INTERIOR
Cleaned, vacuumed thoroughly
Windshield polished inside and out
Cool suit operational
Radio operational, batteries charged
Fire system check light OK
Fuel cell compartment cleaned and vacuumed, dry and free of leaks
Mirrors adjusted and secure
Battery connections secure and insulated, hold down secure, charged
Pedal position OK


EXTERIOR
All body work cleaned and waxed
Touch up paint as needed
Rear wing angle set
Brake lights functional
Screen mesh on front ducts, front and rear of sill covers tight and straight
 

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e mail me your fax number & I will fax you some awesome check lists that I have developed over the years.
 
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Thanks to all of you for your help.

Frank, I got stressed out just thinking about your check list, very complete, thanks!!
 
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