Thanks for the post of this ugly experience. :2tu:
New Viper owners need to read stuff like this now and then. Hopefully it helps others from plowing in the weeds.
These cars are like no other.
Hmmm........ seems like a great tax right-off for all the LHM dealerships.
If they aren't financially forced into shutting it down, maybe they should keep it open.
If it looks like a sidewinder, it's a 5 spoke.
2006 offerings were 5 spoke, 10 spoke, or H spoke. Sidewinder was only on the Copperhead cars. It is different than the regular Viper 5 spoke.
The 5 spokes are popular and may be difficult to find one 'for sale'.
Call Jon B. / Partsrack.
Re: Are there Normal Operating "Limitations" for my Viper? Oil pressure, temperature
Well, common sense says...........just let the oil and engine warm up a little before going full-blast winding it up to the rev limiter.
Let the temp gauge come off the cold mark before you start scaring the...
Toe link supports are for the rear only.
I have replaced all my outer tie rod ends, but not at the same time. Only as needed from wear.
So I didn't bother with part number tracking or to see if front/rear were the same.
Man those bushings are a little ugly..............
It would be a good idea to replace that stuff. Going to need to do it at some point anyway, if you have the means to do it now,... do it now.
Tie rod ends just need to be replaced. Stop trying to mess with looking for just the boots.
I gotta...
The newer Michelin Super Sports are the way to go for the street/highway.
Have talked to a lot of people that have them, and never a bad review. Everybody thinks they're great.
Updated construction and tread compound from the PS2. New and improved/latest and greatest thing since sliced bread.
I...
Good luck with all the repairs and preparations for driving the car.
Once it's ready...................
Be careful and never underestimate it. Find and read the thread for new Viper owners on how to not total the car or get killed in it.
If someone revs on you at the stop light, don't give it...
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