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    Chevrolet unveils 2014 Corvette Stingray

    Outside of the rear, I like the overall design and the interior is a nice upgrade. A lot of Gen V looks to it but that will make these sell like hotcakes as always. The C6 didn't even get much positive press when it was first released but the Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1 all look great. I imagine...
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    Would you cut your losses or fix the car?

    I guess I am going to look for the most cost effective as I have already put a decent amount of money into the car (auto lavish 10 hours of paint restoration, new clutch, master slave, etc,) and then this occurred. Kinda sad that I have had so many issues with the car but that has been a...
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    Would you cut your losses or fix the car?

    Thanks guys. I will look into Arrow. I have heard of them and will look them up on the internet unless asnyone has a contact person and number I should try to coordinate with. Are there any representatives on this forum from arrow? I thought the 6k (with shipping) was pretty cheap from RSI...
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    Would you cut your losses or fix the car?

    I have a 2000 Red ACR I bought in 2009 with 14k miles on it for 37k. The harmonic balancer came loose throwing off the serpentine belt. Myself and ex bro in law fixed using locktite red, torqued to the correct amount and let sit. It lasted another 1.5 seasons until the balancer came loose...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    I think I am going to go with Will. It may be a good time to do a forged motor and his team definitely know what they are doing. We are talking about a head/cam package too. The whole thing (with travel to and from) is going to be about 12K even. So I could have gone the dealer route for...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    I am going to have to move this car either to my house and sit on it until I get the best solution or send it to a really good place that has viper experience in the Metro Detroit Area. Does anyone have any suggestions? If the crank simply needs to be worked on due to thread issues and there...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    Hey guys, I am located in Metro Detroit. I took the vehicle to Suburban Dodge on Telegraph and 12 mile. It appears that the threads are messed up on the crank. You all are probably right in that the crank is not toast. It's just a matter that dodge is saying that they will not be able to do...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    Thanks guys. I am definitely going to go to the dealership and have it towed back to my garage until I figure out the plan. I really need to think about what I want to accomplish. I spoke with Will at RSI and he spoke about a possible engine rebuild with a basic package. The engine would be...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    The dealership wants to charge me 1800 dollars to take the engine out of the vehicle. Maybe there are some Michigan members or a VCA member can post in the Michigan section and some people can help advise on what I should do. That just seems ridiculous! Their logic is that the crank bolt is...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    Yes you are right, I don't know much about cars. I love the viper and I figured I would learn about the car as I go. But thanks for being an ass. I have learned a lot since owning the vehicle as I didn't even know what valve covers were when I first got the car. At least I have learned to...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    No a few years ago I put locktite red on the crank bolt and it came undone again yesterday throwing my serpentine belt off. Fortunately (or so I thought) I was right by a dodge dealership.
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    Pleasure speaking with you on the phone. Once I get my head around this a bit more I will be in touch. Thanks for all the other replies from everyone too. I guess I was misled regarding having a Viper Tech do serious engine work. Hopefully I find some silver lining in all of this as major...
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    Btw it's a 2000 ACR. I hope there's an economical fix or a way I just didn't lose 40k.
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    I'm gonna puke:(

    I'm told by my Dodge dealership I need a new crank pulley as its all stripped. My tensioner and belt were being replaced. 17k for a new crank? My car just became scrap metal. I'm beyond upset. Just when I thought the car was behaving and driving the way I wanted it.
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    Help with value of this car?

    The majority of the population would look at that car and think it's a 2010 or "brand new." They would consider 36k miles low for a 96 and they would think 40K is a steal to get into a car like that when you can get into a loaded Mustang GT for the same price. Sadly, once they start researching...
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    new video found: 2013 B/W GTS in Flint, factory ride height?

    How should two 16 year old kids sound when they see a brand new Viper on the road? Pretty keen kids if you ask me. They knew it was the 2013 which 99% of the world wouldn't know and one also deduced that there was some probable testing going on. You must have been one outstanding youth...
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    Why I think the GTS will be $125,000

    So with this logic are you cool with the GTS being 200K? It therefore is still a bargain compared to the Ferrari's of the world and is not a "bargain basement dodge." Since the ZR1s (which are still 50k vettes with adjustments) go for 120+ shouldn't the viper still be a baragin at 200K? At...
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    Gen 5 spotted!

    Thanks for posting the pics. I wish someone could take each angle here and compare to the other gens. That 3/4 view of the blue (gas cap showing) would look great compared to a 96 BW 3/4 shot. I don't know what to say other than it's a pretty sweet ride. The interior and performance are...
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    Just how rare are vipers...

    There are about 26-28k vipers ever made thus far. How many are exported to the UK/Canada etc? How many are totaled? The 96-02 GTS cars seem to gather the most attention (not starting a war here) and you have to figure about 12k cars made. Maybe 10k in the US. Of those 10K maybe 6K are left...
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    Gen 5 spotted!

    I couldn't snap a pic but just saw that blue Gen V going south on Greenfield and 10 mile when I was heading north. I saw the lights in the front and the NACA duct and had a feeling it was something exotic but didn't know what. As it came closer, I knew it was the Gen V. I know people are...
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    To sell or not to sell?

    For what it is worth, I think there are a lot of factors and I have even toyed with this idea as well since I had an 03 Terminator years ago (Hence my screen name here). OP, I think I know you from the SVT forums and you have been thinking of this decision for awhile. Here are my thoughts...
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    Classic vid , 21 years of the Viper...........

    I like this one better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whaPjNEM_Hg&feature=related
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    Three Generations - A Photo Comparison

    Nice comparison. I have the car on top (well 2000 red ACR). The only problem with that pic is that the car is not polished out like the other two and that makes a HUGE difference visually. But we can clearly see they are all Viper and it is nice to see that they are similar to how other...
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    2000 ACR questions

    No the smell is inside the cabin. I will have it looked at again at the dealership and get plugs changed. Thanks for the replies. Any other things that should be checked or replaced on a 13 year old car?
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    2000 ACR questions

    How do you know when to change the plugs and wires? How do you know if they are stock or have been changed?

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