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    Discolored Rear Calipers

    The rear calipers on my ACR are turning brown. It is not dirt, the paint is changing color. I've had them replaced once under warranty for the same issue but now Chrysler refuses to replace them again. I assume the issue is excess heat in the brakes. I have the titanium backing plates but my...
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    what color?

    I would definitely consider using high temp paint. I had a slightly out of position exhaust pipe that burnt the paint off. Repainted it with 500 degree semi-gloss engine enamel and it burnt that off too. The 2000 degree paint should work. (and yes I've repositioned the exhaust pipe finally)
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    WTB Gen 3/4 OEM exhaust tips

    The Gen 3 and Gen 4 outlet pipes are different diameters. 1/8 or 1/4 different - can't remember which though.
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    Problem with my ACR

    Check the connectors to the PCM. Make sure they are tight and no wires are loose. I had this problem and it would throw a cam or crank sensor code.
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    what color?

    I just had to repaint mine. I used a 2000 degree BBQ black. Seems to match pretty well.
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    Had to ruin my car today :'(

    Some states require that the plates be bolted to the car. Zip ties and Velcro don't comply. I believe NJ was like this when I lived there. Of course I never put a plate on the front of my Viper in any case.
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    '13 GT500 vs '13 Viper - Video

    I have a 13 GT500 and two Vipers (08 Vert and 09 ACR). MY GT500 is bone stock with few options. It is wicked fast and it would be a close race with the Viper in a straight line but on a road course the Viper would kicks its butt. The GT500 is fun and I regularly get thumbs up from other...
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    Sell 5 Spokes and go with a dedicated track rim/tire set-up?

    Hope you were kidding. The factory hoops are thin aluminum and if you rolled they would be about as helpful as wearing a baseball cap. Either get a real rollbar (Autoform) or a coupe. Re black chrome wheels, Cal Chrome does black chrome on Viper wheels.
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    Need opinions on clutch problems

    Try bleeding the clutch, simple enough and it may just fix your problem. A lot of Gen 4s had problems from the factory in that the fluid boiled and air entered the system. Clutch pedal would lose resistance and become hard to shift. Make sure to use Dot 4 high temp fluid such as Motul 600...
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    she's bucking

    Did you check what code caused the CEL? That would tell you right away if it was an O2 sensor (not CO2 by the way) or not. I've had two Gen 3s and neither bucked at any rpm. I would take to a Viper Tech and have them check the O2s and throttle position sensor.
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    250 miles in on my Viper - a few things I don't like...

    I've owned a Gen 2, two Gen 3s, and now two Gen 4s. I've also recently driven a Gen 5 (SRT not a GTS) for a bit over 100 miles. Here's what I like about the Gen 5: 1) Fit and finish of the exterior is simply superior to any previous Gen car. However, see dislikes below. 2) Interior is...
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    exhaust & gear questions

    Check out this thread and in particular Nine Ball's comments. His view echos my own. http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/666920-The-Gen-5-Gearing-versus-the-Gen-2-Gearing Lots of folks have wanted a different ratio for 6th, that's for sure (as you say to each his own). However, in the...
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    exhaust & gear questions

    I honestly can't imagine going to 3.73s in a Gen 5. The Gen 5 I drove with stock gears rev'd too high for my liking as it was. 2500rpm at 80 in 6th. My Gen 4 does about 1400rpm at 80 in 6th. Putting in 3.73s would make it undriveable on the highway IMO. They also changed gears in the tranny...
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    Interesting color scheme

    Looks like it has special emblems or decals on front fenders. Can anyone tell what they are?
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    The smell sensor in my nose tripped a CEL in my brain: "Potential '05 srt issues"

    Re: The smell sensor in my nose tripped a CEL in my brain. ECU begs to differ... I'd come back to the smell. Did it smell like burning cardboard? If yes, I would say clutch. Did the smell make your eyes water? Then I'd say melting insulation caused by overheated cats. Melting insulation...
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    The smell sensor in my nose tripped a CEL in my brain: "Potential '05 srt issues"

    My problem was due to a rich fuel mixture causing the cats to overheat. They weren't clogged per se. My car was supercharged though and had stock cats. Has your tune been changed?
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    The smell sensor in my nose tripped a CEL in my brain: "Potential '05 srt issues"

    Had a similar problem with my 06. Had a smell that was toxic. Mine got so bad that some smoke actually emerged from under dash. I happened to be at the track with a bunch of SRT engineers. They immediately diagnosed the problem as burning insulation from the foot wells due to over heated...
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    Who's waiting for the ACR ( or track version of the gen V) ?

    Check out the inside of the rear hatch on a Gen 5. There are two recesses for mounting of the wing. At least I've been told that Ralph himself indicated that is what they are for. So an ACR must be in the cards.
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    Problem with my ACR

    Beautiful track. What video system are you using? Like that it puts the turn number up on the screen.
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    Splitter Rivets

    Thanks to everyone for the advice.
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    Wheel Hop

    I get wheel hop in my ACR but only on hard braking while on the track.
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    Viper Crash in Prince George (Unfit for the road citation)

    Broken left rear knuckle maybe? Notice tire deflection. Did it break and if it did, which occurred first the accident or the break?
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    Best I can tell by doing all kinds of research on this point is that the correct answer is neither a set percentage nor an absolute power figure. While there is a constant amount of force required to spin a given mass of gears, other factors such as oil shear and tire deflection can cause the...
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    Agreed. Question is why do people believe that the amount of power loss to the drive train is proportional to the amount of power (or torque if you prefer) generated by the engine?
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    Gen V dyno - New Vid

    No. Go back and read my posts in this thread. I was saying that it should take the absolute same amount of horsepower (or torque if you prefer) to turn the drive train in two cars with the same driveline design. It should not (and I believe it does not) depend on the amount of power the...

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