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    Viper-curious

    Wow, some great responses, truly! I'm in Colorado Springs, CO. I wouldn't mind renting in Denver for a day since I lived there for 5 years just recently as I moved. I work as a DoD contractor at Schriever AFB. I'll be 40 next month. My experience (see original posts) is with a Lotus Elise...
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    Viper-curious

    Thanks for the replies, guys. I suspect that most n00bs would keep too ******* the throttle in a turn and over-torque it, spinning it around, then panic, lift-off and whip 180. One problem/benefit is the ample gobs of torque that can be overwhelming to a newbie. My Firehawk had decent...
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    Viper-curious

    I've owned a few sport(y) cars in my day, such as the Lotus Elise and Pontiac TransAm Firehawk. I currently own a Sky Redline (nice car, actually). I live in Colorado Springs, CO. I've seen a few Gen III/IV Vipers on the streets and two at a recent Mopar event, but I really want to know...
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    Why $90,000 Doesn't Always Buy You a Comfortable Car

    Consumer Reports? You're reading that rag? That magazine is designed for the soccer mom. (No offense, soccer-moms). It's designed for a 40-something mom with kids who adores her tan minivan/SUV because her kids can cause mayhem and destroy the back with crayons and graham-******* smoosh...
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    Ever heard of this??

    I'd often have problems with balancing my 315s on my TransAm Firehawk (I'm still looking forward to owning a Viper if I can just find a dealership in Colorado that has ONE).. Anyway, it'd usually take 5 to 6 tries before the tires were balanced correctly. I'd get harmonic vibration at 60...
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    Gen III - IV instrument cluster pics?

    I like the added backing you put on. I've seen faux-carbon-fiber as well. I know it'd require a decent photographer, and probably a steady hand, but how about some illuminated shots? I still have no idea what color the instrument cluster is. I am guessing red from daylight illuminated...
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    Gen III - IV instrument cluster pics?

    I was wondering if someone could post or send me Gen III or IV instrument cluster pics, to include the NAV system. I've been searching dealerships in Colorado but no one has any Vipers (sad sad). I ordered the Viper Buyer's Guide but it won't be in for a while (from Liang). I think dash...
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    About Dodge Dealerships (post good for first-time buyers)

    Any recommendations for Colorado?
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    Viper ****** question / comparison

    OUTSTANDING response! Thanks everybody! I appreciate all the input a LOT. I'm almost 100% settled on a 2005 model, preferably in Charcoal Gray (though I think that color wasn't introduced until 2006). I believe a premium sound option was available around that time. I'm not sure if the...
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    Viper ****** question / comparison

    I've been looking for about a week for the "Viper's Buyer's Guide" before I posted as I have been reading the forums a bit. Unfortunately, the venerable "VPG" is at least $50 through Amazon/eBay/CraigsList/Bonanzle/etc. Perhaps there's someone with a "VPG" that would be willing to part with it...
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    Viper ****** question / comparison

    I've owned a 1999 Pontiac TransAm Firehawk and a 2006 Lotus Elise. I currently own a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline. I live in Colorado Springs, CO at an altitude of 5800 ft (give or take). The forced-induction of the Sky RL helps nicely against the 17% Hp loss. What are the pros/cons of various...
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