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    It's getting harder to maintain my enthusiasm...

    God I wish there was an easy answer to all this. I'm not sure the Facebook and Twitter way of communicating really is personal enough for the upscale SRT buyer and I'm not just talking about the Viper. The Jeep SRT and Challenger SRT, etc cars are all probably going to be at least $45K to $69k...
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    Carbon ceramic brakes for the Gen V

    That's an eye opener, I figured 18" would be a no go. Great option for track rats, thanks for posting this up. In a way, now I'm even more confused as to the wheel issue, size and weight concerns SRT might have spoken of in previous statements. :dunno: Cheers, George
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    Mopar releases Viper PCM Code to Arrow and Arrington

    For me this has to do with only one thing, communication. If Chrysler is not going to release codes, just say it and I'll stop my bitching. But they keep us in limbo. SRT has to stay silent about future projects?....yet they throw little hints that stuff might improve with comments about the...
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    Mopar releases Viper PCM Code to Arrow and Arrington

    Honestly, I've given up and am spending my money with other makes. Just cost Chrysler an SRT Jeep sale, wife got upgraded to something nicer, supercharged and British:D Not even considering a new Dodge Cummins when I update my 2007 Ford F350 this year.....no support, not loyalty. The...
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    11.1@ 127 Pretty strong!

    You can't give away something that isn't yours. In another thread, it was brought up that the programming is not a Dodge product, but designed and owned by a UK company. Maybe Dodge is negotiating some sort of release, but this has nothing to do with warranty, too much power, or any other of...
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    Rear suspension defect?

    I've talked to a LOT of Viper owners who have lost it and had no reason for it, on the street and track. There are multiple things going on in the rear suspension of a Viper, and if any one of those things is not right or is not within spec, it can cause a car to lose control much easier. I...
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    Rear suspension defect?

    Again, you have to ask yourselves this, with the millions of miles driven on the road the odds of having a rear suspension fail and not end up in an accident are huge. It is just basic statistics. Please show me pictures of Vipers sitting on the side of the road with a rear suspension failure...
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    Rear suspension defect?

    David, Do you remember if the failures were found during an inspection, happened on track or after an "off road excursion"? I figure these parts were designed about 12 years ago. A lot has changed in tire technology and stickiness in that time. I wonder if the addition traction stresses...
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    GEN IV Oil leak under intake?

    I'm not a manifold expert, but if the manifold was modified in any way (the lower manifold) where is was drilled into or ported, could it have punctured through and what you are seeing is oil dripping from the inside of the lower manifold that would normally get sucked into the motor? My...
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    And so it begins *** DEALER MARKUP***

    Go ahead and keep trying to make logical sense.....it doesn't work on this forum. :smirk: I agree with what you're saying, it just appears that the Viper should not be subject to supply and demand like everything else in the free world :dunno: It cracks me up that many dealers have mark...
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    Rear suspension defect?

    Trevor, Are you aware of any knuckle failures that did not involve the car being involved in an accident? It would be most helpful if a car could be found that broke the knuckle but was not involved in an accident (which I think makes it even harder to conclude if it was the knuckle or the...
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    7:15 Ring Time in ACR by VCA Member

    Wow, congrats to both Carl and BBG on a very impressive run!! When I grow up, I want to be Carl :2tu: Unfortunately Carl can never go swimming since he obviously has balls of steel :headbang: Let us know when you run again and please post more vids. Cheers, George
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    New "Plasma" light halo installed

    Not to say it's not impressive, but having two "nozzles" spray out at angles would make it look really like an animal or snake spittin' venom!! Cheers, George
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    Nitrogen fill for street tires

    Last nights episode of "Fifth Gear" (a UK car show) actually tested nitrogen fills and if it's worth it. Their scientific test was to use a climatic chamber (giant oven with very accurate temp readings) and put in one tire with atmospheric air and one that had been filled with nitrogen. They...
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    And so it begins *** DEALER MARKUP***

    I'm actually ok with the styling, its a car that to me looks way better in person than in print. Wife and I went to test drive one this weekend and also test drove a 2007 Mercedes CLS63 AMG they had on the lot for a decent price. Although I really wanted to like the Panamera, both my wife and I...
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    05 and 06 possible recall coming

    I do think the rear knuckle does have a possible breakage issue, but the overall all subject matter of what is actually failing on the road is very vague. At first I thought people were having issues with A-arms, then it sounded like toe links and now knuckles. I think the biggest concern...
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    05 and 06 possible recall coming

    Same thing happening to my 2009. Found it to be a loose sway bar link bolt. Honestly, it felt tight when I tried to tighten it, but another quarter turn and the same knock going up and down driveways went away....that was 3 years ago. Good luck, George
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    Trailering

    The R hook is a superior way to go when doing the fronts of the Gen 3 and 4. The rear is no problem, even the hook from the strap will work fine. With an R hook and two links, it drops the attachment point on the front low enough that the straps won't touch an ACR splitter, even if the car is...
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    Nitrogen fill for street tires

    Unfortunately that is against the laws of physics. All gases expand and contract when heated/cooled, period. As Allan so correctly pointed out, you already have 78% nitrogen in your tires, 22% more is not going to make a difference. Also when a tire shop fills your tire with nitrogen, they...
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    Factory air filters finally available!!!!

    Those of you that want to run K&N filters, note that K&N has entered the very demanding world of big rig and industrial engine filters with a K&N filter that is made of PAPER!!! :lmao: WTF happened to the greatness of cotton gauze and oil?? :dunno: Cheers, Goerge
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    Little old lady in C63 AMG and husband in Gen 2 hit the track

    Good for her!!....I wonder where I can get a pair of those custom Simpson racing goggles she was wearing?? :headbang: George
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    And so it begins *** DEALER MARKUP***

    It's not fair and I do feel bad for you and the others that have put money down, yet are not getting the first production run. But, on the positive side, your vehicle may actually be a better vehicle (built better and with less issues) than the cars sitting on the dealers floors with mark ups...
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    And so it begins *** DEALER MARKUP***

    This is strictly a supply and demand issue. The car is new, there are none available and some people are willing to accept the mark up and pay it. My understanding is a car dealer purchases the car from Chrysler....Chrysler does not "loan" them the car to sit on the lot for free. They may get...
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    No torsional spec for rigidity found on the 2013 srT Viper

    Something is not right with that list. I own both a Viper coupe and a Mustang of the 2003 model year they've listed (coupe also). Before frame and chassis stiffeners, you couldn't open the door if you jacked up the Mustang from the front or rear jacking points. The Viper coupe you can lift...
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    what's up with the price of wheels?

    A lot of the aftermarket wheels I've seen for the Porsche, Mercedes, etc that have the crest like "AMG" are very inexpensive units made in China. I'm not saying all wheels made in China are bad, but you have to be careful if you're planning on putting major horsepower and wide sticky tires on...

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