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    Grundy Insurance...thoughts...comments...problems

    You often get what you pay for. I am happily with State Farm. I would not even think of the Grundy insurance with the conspicuous and express exclusions you stated--you may have to consider committing fraud to obtain coverage in a claim--never a good thing. My BMW is more to insure with State...
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    08 Shifting issue

    The Gen IV Vipers also like to have some "heat" in the motor and driveline to perform best. My car feels stronger and smoother when it has some heat (I have a 2008).
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    The guantlet has been laid down for the ACRX: 599XX goes sub-7 mins at Ring

    Apples and Oranges compared to ACR. ACRX is closer. As much as a I applaud the 7:22 Ring ACR time, after watching that Video (rev-limiter bounces, etc.), I suspect there is easily another 15+ seconds that can be shaved off by using the 2010 ACR with better gear ratios and a factory...
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    can any viper drive silky smooth at low revs ??

    No one seems to be addressing the issue, so I will. True, the Gen IV Vipers are MUCH improved from earlier versions in terms of low-rpm, low-gear drivability. However, the Gen IV Vipers have a very stout, and somewhat chunky drivetrain. For example, if you are in a parking structure with...
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    Acr Rims & Tires

    HRE says it is making its Monobloc wheels in 18s in a few weeks. This should will permit OEM sizes and OEM PS2 tires.
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    Use of 19"F/20"R Wheels on Gen IV for HPDE

    Thanks for the comments--very helpful! Keep them coming! Let's assume weight will NOT be an issue. Also, I am in SoCal and our roads do not have too many moon-crater potholes, etc., so I am not sure about the risk of a bend wheel (always possible though). I am also adding StopTech...
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    Use of 19"F/20"R Wheels on Gen IV for HPDE

    I have a 2008 SRT-10 Coupe and am thinking of changing my OEM Razors for 19/20 wheels. My car is 90%+ street with an ocassional HPDE on street tires. I believe that the wheel/tire size would be the same as OEM based on different tire aspect ratios, etc. and the new wheel/tire combos would...
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    My new favorite srt10 video!!!!!!

    I must have watched a different video. He is a Euro-wussy--at least based on his comments and attempts to constantly "drift" the car on the track. The Viper has great grip and handling on track. Like any powerful sportscar, it does need to be respected, including throttle and braking...
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    Viper SRT-10 Among Most Expensive To Insure...

    California is special: we have $1,000 annual vehicle registration; 10% + State Income Tax; and terrible Auto Insurance Rates!
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    ACR paint issue

    +1 Pointless and damaging to Dodge and the fine designers and workers who assemble our cars. My '08 has had some warranty work, but so has every other car I have owned, including Porsches. Furthermore, while my Dodge Dealer (Orange Coast Dodge in Costa Mesa, CA) may not look like our...
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    ACR paint issue

    My GTS Blue/Silver Stripes '08 Coupe has excellent paint and very, very good fit and finish. While this may not be up to "Porsche" standards, the Viper consistently stomps the stuffing out of the Porsches at the track--especially the ACR. Have the local Dealer repaint your car until you are...
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    Possibly selling 2009 SSG vert with 17K+ in mods

    Just FYI if you do not already know, stock FGTs overhead badly on track use. I have a client who is a very serious gentleman racer who has 2 FGTs and he has been to many track events (usually in different cars) and observed this. So for crusing, gazing and valet parking the FGT is great. For...
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    Gen 4; 5th and 6th gear upgrade and ported intake feedback

    Great report! Your feeling on the intake and your dyno results are exactly the same as my 2008 feels with the ported intake. When the Dealer swapped out my intake for the ported one I specifically asked them to let me know if there was any oil in the intake--he said no, none. I suspect...
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    Possibly selling 2009 SSG vert with 17K+ in mods

    Great car! Maybe you will decide to keep it? How do you like the new 5th and 6th gears?
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    Adding 2010 5th and 6th Gears to '08

    Has anyone added the 2010 Viper 5th and 6th Gear Ratios to a 2008 Viper yet? (It looks like Gripforce is in this process). I am curious to know the approximate cost of this mod. Thanks!
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    N/A Motor Build - 700 rwhp???

    +1 from experience.
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    Dyno proof of HP gain from Ported Intake?

    My '08 is stock except for Corsa cat-back and Dealer PCM update programming. I have the arrow ported intake manifold and the car definitely appears to pull a bit stronger now in the upper rpms (I had 8k mi. on it before the intake and have 9.1k mi. now). Arrow usually has pretty good stuff...
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    PIC of Arrow Racing Engine Intake porting

    Art: (with rain deflector out) Do you have any issues of the inside of the hood contacting and scratching the closeout panel? Also, do you have to close your hood much firmer due to the 2 foam rubber pads supplied? Thanks!
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    Ballpark Figures for Maintenance Items

    Thanks for the ideas. Btw, per Arrow, NO PCM change or programming is required and the ported intake will not throw codes, etc. I will let you know... .
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    Ballpark Figures for Maintenance Items

    I am taking my '08 Coupe in to have a few things completed and wanted to get an idea of the charges after speaking briefly with the dealer. If possible, let me know your guesses: 1. Swap out intake manifold with Arrow ported intake (both OEM). 2. Change rear differential fluid. 3...
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    Downforce for Gen IV Coupes

    We are of the same mind. All cars without some actual downforce will get light at speed. I was just checking to see if someone has already R & D's this more minimal approach. Thanks!
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    Downforce for Gen IV Coupes

    Does anyone have any ideas for adding front and rear downforce to Gen IV Coupes short of the ACR Goodies? The ACRs are awesome, but I really do not want the giant tail for the 95% street driving my car sees (I only attend an ocassional HPDE on street tires). Ferrari and others seem to...
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    HD Radio... is it worth it?

    HD Radio is great! We have it in our BMW and Mercedes. You also get more stations on many main station #s--e.g., HD1, 2, 3. Satellite radio is only good for the content. Sound quality is flat and tinny because of the compressed signal. Are you changing out your Viper system or just...
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    PIC of Arrow Racing Engine Intake porting

    I am on the list for both parts for my 2008 as well. Does anyone have a photo of the rain deflector? Thanks!
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    2010 ACR 5th gear!

    For a good package deal, I would definitely be interested in the new 5th gear and maybe a 6th in my 2008 Gen IV!

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