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    For you Baby Boomers who grew up using Craftsman tools.....

    I had a 97GTS which I sold in order to finish the second floor and add a third floor to the house. I plan to replace it as soon as I recover from cancer and a stroke. I am well on my way as sitting around is NOT an option when you own a horse and livestock farm. (according to the neurosurgeons...
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    viper prices

    Location is everything! A Viper in some parts of the country is worth much more than the same car in other parts of the country. Do not go by state, but rather go by region.
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    How important is a climate controlled garage?

    I think that the biggest advantage to having a climate-controlled/insulated garage is that you can avoid rapid temperature changes which can lead to condensation and moisture problems. This is especially important in the Spring when the nights are cold and then the air warms rapidly during the...
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    Is your Viper your only Dodge Vehicle?

    1997 Viper GTS (Blue/White Stripes) 1996 Indy Ram (#12) Y2k Prowler (Silver) 1999 Cummins Ram 2500, 6-spd. 2002 Cummins Ram 2500, Auto (Wife's vehicle of choice) 1995 Jeep Wrangler, Rio Grande Considering purchasing the Firepower (If it makes it into production) and possibly the Jeep Rescue :usa:
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    Possible cause of overheating

    Hi Steve, sorry I missed you at the VOI. We got to get together one of these days. BTW: Just bought a Y2k Silver Prowler - nice car; wife will probably drive it most of the time. Forgot to mention that squeezing radiator hoses when hot (as in burping), could cause delamination if done too often...
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    Future Viper Colors - We Need Your Help!

    Deep Candy Apple Red would be good and of course blue with white stripes is always good. :usa:
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    Possible cause of overheating

    I am posting this in hopes that it may save someone a lot of aggravation. I am 55 and have been working with all types of machinery most of my life and have seen all kinds of weird $hit. One of the strangest was one of my early muscle cars, a 1960 Corvette, that was overheating. It exhibited all...
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    Make your existence known.

    My favorite food is "North Dakota Brand Weasel" - the other yellow meat. :D
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    Need MXX3 Front Tires

    New tires will store quite well without deterioration if a few precautions are taken. 1) Store them in a relatively cool location (less than 75F if possible - I store my extra tires in the basement). 2) Keep them away from sunlight - elastomers and most plastics are very sensitive to...
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    Thanks to DC and VCA ...

    Nope, wasn't me that got pulled over; however, the Valentine saved me a couple of times. We did not take a direct route home but went a little further south to visit a horse farm (we are into all kinds of horse power) and then went east to Vicksburg to visit the National Military Park. (The...
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    Thanks to DC and VCA ...

    Many thanks to DC and the VCA for another great VOI. I realize that it takes a lot of resources and planning to stage an event like this so I just wanted to say thanks to all involved. :2tu: :usa:
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    Columbus Ohio VCA?

    Welcome Lance, Terry Bosserman (419-396-6256) is president of the Ohio VCA and Sam Goldfarb (614-836-7934) is secretary. Sam is located in the Columbus area and can fill you in on everything that is going on. As was previously mentioned, I believe that the meeting at Quaker Steak and Lube...
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    Are Two Snakes Better Than One?

    Two Snakes are definitely better than one! I have a 97GTS and am currently in the market for a White Mamba; I am just waiting to see what happens with the cam bolt issue. If you sell your RT, you will probably regret it. :usa:
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    ...more PICS of VOI.7

    Thanks for posting the images, Great Job!
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    VOI7 was Great! Thanks...

    Had a great time at VOI 7; thanks to DC, Dodge, PVO, JRT Co., VCA, CAAP, and everyone else who made it possible. I can't think of any other auto manufacturer in the world who puts on a party even remotely like this. Think about it guys, it is really pretty amazing. Some of the highlights for...
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    VOI Web-Head Get-Together

    Greetings All! My wife and I will definitely be there. We will need two T-SHIRTS; 1-XL AND 1-L. I think gray with either black or red logos would be nice but any color combo that everyone else likes would be fine too. Payment can be arranged in any way that is convenient for you.
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    6th gear top speed

    Due to government interference and G** D*** PC'ness; Dodge had to blunt the fangs of the Viper. If it was set up correctly for performance, top speed would be attainable in 6th. In other words, the 6th gear ratio would be more equivalent to what is now the 5th gear ratio and the remaining gear...
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    2000 idle...

    Different cam grind. As I recall: higher lift, less overlap. This was done in order to make the idle smoother and thereby reduce NGR (Neutral Gear Rattle).
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    4 Post Lift Collapsed

    I have a Cytech "Double Park" lift and have lifted everything from my Viper to a 6500lb truck. It is used heavily (both my friends and myself use it), and has never had a problem. The lift is constructed so that the cables cannot come off the pulleys unless you first remove the axels that the...
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    VOI events and price?

    I have already registered for VOI7. I would sign up for VOI8 if I could, I don't care where it is. If you're a Viper guy, and you don't have fun at one of these events, you are either sick or dead. I mean, where else can you get a 3-4 day car show at an upscale facility, with entertainment...
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    Mice, Rat Poison, and Oh He!!

    DV, didn't know about the moth balls - will give it a try. Vic and I hope to be down next Saturday. TOOOFST, Good idea! A member of the Ohio VCA is a distributor for them. His name is Sam Goldfarb (614-836-7934) and will give VCA members a 20% discount. I would have bought one before, but I...
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    Mice, Rat Poison, and Oh He!!

    I live on a farm and have an old house that has been added on to and modified several times; Because of this, it is not exactly mouse-proof. This farm is an active farm and we have a lot of livestock and feed and consequently, a lot of mice in the barns. For some reason, this year has been...
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    VOI 7 Nashville-Sept.2002

    Chris, well said! I agree completely. Hope to see you there. If I can get my GenIII in time, we will have two Vipers there - my wife in the '97GTS (bought new) and me with the GenIII.
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    Gas mileage for Viper owners with heavy right foots?

    Wayne Skiles and I got less than 5mpg in "BadViper" (a modified '96GTS) when we ran the Silver State - Burnt almost an entire tank of fuel in 90mi. The fuel guage was not even registering when we crossed the finish line. Our average speed was 155.69mph.
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    VOI 7 Nashville-Sept.2002

    My wife and I went on a vacation to the Gulf Coast (Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama) in mid September this year. We drove from central Ohio to Nashville (I71-I65), Nashville to Memphis (I40), south along the Mississippi to Louisiana (If you are into Civil War history, Vicksburg is great)...

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