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    Parking Viper on Street: Advice???

    Dear Rollospec; Just a few words about parking that may freak you out (no sarcasm intended). I have melanoma skin cancer. I am on my second Viper (an 01'). This is a very special machine to me; I call it my "time machine". This is a car, and life is more important than a door ding. Enjoy...
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    Will there be a 2002 model year Viper?

    Mr. Lucky one; Good question! I love my new 01' RT so much that I would like to consider ordering an ACR (02') before the old body is retired. It seems that people are saying on this board that the new 03' would begin building in 02'. I don't know if that is true, but it makes me wonder as...
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    Viper seems a little slow, Was my Z06 Faster???

    This acceleration question is interesting, and I want to add my observations. I changed the gears on my 98' RT to .355's and really enjoyed the street driving a lot more. However, I still felt that the stock gears were probably quicker 0-60 if driven by an experienced dragger. Wheelspin is...
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    Just found a Viper to buy, ADVICE PLEASE????

    Sounds like a great deal! The normal MSRP includes the gas guzzler tax, but not the luxury tax (at least in Iowa). Check the details on the tax part of it to see what is included. The luxury tax is pretty high and we tend to forget about it until we sit down to write the check. Those extra...
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    Where can I get a Viper, PLEASE HELP????

    Dear Koopdaddy; I just traded in my Silver 98' RT-10 to Stew Hanson Dodge in Des Moines, Iowa. This Viper has 7,500 approximate miles on it, and I took very good care of it. I picked the car up at the factory with my wife (great experience). If I am correct, 128 Silver roadsters were made...
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    I had to let you know... the 01' is a huge improvement!

    I had to let you know... the 01\' is a huge improvement! Viper Nation; (very dramatic, don't you think?) I must report that my new 01' is greatly improved over my 98'. Don't get me wrong, my 98'was awesome! Both machines are RT-10's, and there is truly something magical that has evolved...
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    CAAP # to call for Viper Tech Question?

    The Viper plant is kind of like area 51. I don't believe they take calls from individual owners like ourselves. However, I believe the customer service numbers are: 1-800-998-1110 (club), and 800-992-1997. I think you will need your VIN. They are very friendly, and may even call the plant...
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    My Blue '01 RT is in I Status...

    Re: My Blue \'01 RT is in I Status... My Yellow RT-10 was ordered in late August. Once it started production in late Jan it really rocked on through. I recieved the car within three weeks of just hitting "I"status. I am talking from the day it hit "I" to the time it came off the trailer. I...
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    What really makes the 01' drive so much better than my 98'? Don't recall any news...

    What really makes the 01\' drive so much better than my 98\'? Don\'t recall any news... Very interesting to me. Yes, I know I have 18" wheels now, and I have heard that there were changes in the engine. Bill Pemberton took the time to explain some of these things to me, but I was amazed that...
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    What is the real break-in proceedure on 01' if manual was written for truck v-10?

    What is the real break-in proceedure on 01\' if manual was written for truck v-10? Hello out there; Some have posted extreme break-in proceedure for Vipers in comparison to our owners manuals. I believe the manual refers to oil change on "A" schedule at 3k if I remember correctly (I am 44...
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    Is the Viper video that comes with new Vipers different from the video 3 years ago?

    My 01' arrived without it's video. Is it any different than the video that came with my 98' RT-10? Somebody posted that they would like a copy of the Viper video to watch before they buy. Jim
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    Is it worth it to install Mopar ECU on 01' with only K&N's and tubes?

    Is it worth it to install Mopar ECU on 01\' with only K&N\'s and tubes? Much controversy over the effectiveness of the Mopar "Race Controller" on the Viper. It seems that those of you in the know feel that this performance ECU is only effective if a host of mods are performed. What is the...
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    Are new replacement headers really an improvement over stock on 01'RT?

    Re: Are new replacement headers really an improvement over stock on 01\'RT? Thanks for responding. I am always skeptical about altering my Viper because I feel that there "is no free lunch". If I replace my factory headers and cats and fit the new ones to my Mopar street exhaust, what are the...
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    Please help me! Who makes floormats that won't slip?

    Please help me! Who makes floormats that won\'t slip? The logo mats from Mopar look great but they drive me nuts! The drivers side mat is always migrating towards the pedals. I tried velcro, but it came loose in the warm weather. I don't care if they are fancy. The less flashy the better...
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    Are new replacement headers really an improvement over stock on 01'RT?

    Are new replacement headers really an improvement over stock on 01\'RT? I already have the Mopar 3" street exhaust (cat back) and I love the new sound. I have heard that there really is no benefit to changing headers because the 98' and newer have the different, lighter weight ones. Is this...
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    If you store your car for months at a time you might wanna read this....

    Ulysses; The "CARCAPSULE" bubble has a constantly running fan that pulls fresh air through a foam filter. The air pressure is what keeps the bubble inflated. I asked about this, as stale air is probably not good for the Viper. I appreciate your comments about the tender in the bubble and...
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    If you store your car for months at a time you might wanna read this....

    To John Middleton; Hi John. No problem using the Deltran in the CarCapsule. The bubble zips at the bottom all the way around to the front of the Viper. I just laid out the bubbles floor mat, stretched it out, and rolled the clear part off to the side. I pulled my Viper onto the floormat and...
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    Very bad speeding ticket situation HELP!

    It just seems like with the Viper I am very cautious. Four years ago I had a NASTY ticket. Sixty-five in a twenty-five! I was really being stupid. I went home shaking and paid the ticket immediately. I called my lawyer the next day, and he told me I should not have paid the ticket without...
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    To RT or GTS owners who have traded in for ACR...How do you like the ACR?

    I am on my second RT-10, and I love them. I have contemplated ordering an ACR as I have skin Cancer and do not always like to worry with putting on the top and/or sunscreen when I want to drive my Viper. I would also like to start doing some track racing for fun and new skills. How do you...
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    If you store your car for months at a time you might wanna read this....

    Mark; I just wnted to comment that I cured my storage problem by buying a Deltran "Battery Tender Plus" from the Herrington catalog. I believe it was about eighty bucks, and it administers just the right amount of charge, then it autimatically goes into storage mode. It is really great...
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    Slight rear-end clunk in 01' RT. Splines? etc.

    Re: Slight rear-end clunk in 01\' RT. Splines? etc. Thanks to you folks to responding about the "clunk". Seriously, my local Viper tech did perform some work on the "splines" that really seemed to help this sound almost go away. Since this is new and improved Viper #2, I figured it would...
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    Slight rear-end clunk in 01' RT. Splines? etc.

    Slight rear-end clunk in 01\' RT. Splines? etc. When at slow speeds, if I (1st gear) apply slight but quick throttle, I get a very small clunk from the rear of the Viper. This is Viper #2 for me (#1 being a 98') and the dealer replaced some "splines" in that 98' that helped reduce this clunk...
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    HID Xenon Viper headlights now in stock and shipping out..

    To Larry/ Imorreti; Thanks for the thorough Xenon bulb response. WOW! You definitely have all the info anybody could ask for. These bulbs that Sean is selling sound like quite a substantial improvement over stock. If I understand correctly, the Xenon require a little more power at...
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    HID Xenon Viper headlights now in stock and shipping out..

    Dear Sean; What are the trade off's involved if one switches to the Xenon lights? I was wondering why the Viper did not come stock with them if most new luxury cars seem to offer them for an option. Is it just a price issue? If I change to the Xenon, what are the benefits? I have seen the...
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    Soft Top

    Brendan; I believe ZAINO makes a fabric cleaner if I am not mistaken. Zaino seems to be the run away favorite as the polish of choice on this board. I use the Zaino, and everything works very nicely. I believe their ad is on this site. Give them a call. Jim

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