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  1. jdeft1

    Looking for ViperMania Windows

    :dunno: They're clear (darkened) plastic-'ish'... 5/16" thick. Pretty sturdy and not flexable...
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    Dragon tail 2012

    Here, I thought I was alone around here with this trip idea! Been up and down that strip of asphalt in my old viper many times top-to-bottom and it's well worth the extra drive time. I'll be going down again this year and plan on 4-5 days for it. I'd avoid 'Skyline Drive' because the speed...
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    Door Latching Problem

    Did somebody install a door popper? If so, have a look at the switch/relay (or wherever the 'open' signal comes from). It's probably the problem. But.............. Gen 1 door latches are basic little mechanical contraptions so nothing electrical should have anything to do with it.
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    I am leaving the Viper community after all...

    What can be said? I hope your buyer doesn't think it's a just a strange type of 'vette ..... :lmao:
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    Voi 12 announced!!

    At least it's only a day's drive from me... Maybe I'll crash!!
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    Removing tranny

    Looks do-able. So far, after many years of ownership, I haven't had the need to pull the tranny. No clutch or slave work either (knock-on-wood) on my '94 but with each new tranny thread I wonder how I'd handle it with no lift. My day will come. Thanks for the pics guys.
  7. jdeft1

    Removing tranny

    Anybody ever pull a viper tranny without a lift, using jack stands?? Can it be done?
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    Official 2011 Tail of the Dragon Thread

    I'll second that ^
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    Viper crash in VA...anyone know the owner?

    Bummer. Snake bit for sure. I hope the two involved will be OK. Cold roads, cold tires too much power not enough sense. That's not too far from me. It's been pretty mild around here so far this winter but last night was in the 20s... There's no mention of it but I'd bet booze was a factor...
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    "Annual" oil changes..?

    My viper is driven 5-7k miles/year. I change the oil in late Oct or early Nov. and again in late May or early June. Brake fluid gets swapped every two years in Feb. and every three years I do the coolant and clutch along with the brake fluid. Feb. is a good month for getting it up and...
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    Looking for ViperMania Windows

    I have a spare, used set of Vipermania windows that I'd like to trade for a set of sliders. These are not perfect because they need new weather seals but are not otherwise damaged or scratched. The passenger side is the older version with no small sliding vent, just a full piece of plexi. The...
  12. jdeft1

    Post your pic of your Gen 1 Vipers

    Since I'm homeless these days.... No pics to post but my avatar pic shows my '94 on the Dragon. Killboy shot it I think. It's fun to remember these cars were absolute beasts back in the day!
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    Exhaust system

    You might hang on to your original setup for a while even after you install the new stuff. The after-market exhaust systems are louder and sound great from outside the car but create a harmonic drone in the cab that may make you grind your teeth and consider jumping off bridges. But then...
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    new owner

    Congrats on your gen 1 purchase. ('95 was a great year for vipers.. the best of the gen 1s). Keep in mind,.... these early vipers are supposed to be exactly what you experience in yours. A bare-bones, high powered performance focused sports car with serious rubberneck twisting potential...
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    You know what really grinds my gears...

    I've found over the years that a simple "Please, close the door gently." does the trick. I'll also add a "Check out how lightweight the door is. Just close it easy and it'll latch." I don't know how Chad does it! My car usually just attracts car nuts and unfortunately, men. :crazy2:
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    Need help on wiring on a Gen 1 ...a picture

    To answer your question...everything else. That fat wire goes to the starter. the one in your hand goes to the battery. The shop manual is a good source when it comes to wiring.... BYW, that's a good place to hook up your new battery tender. cheers
  17. jdeft1

    My first weekend in the Viper

    Good times. My first viper experience was a good while ago. I bought my 'dream' car, checked it out mechanically then took if for a 1200 mile road trip! Back in '00 these cars were extremely rare and my gen 1 twisted necks so hard I thought some would break! cheers..
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    Looking to buy in Virginia...can someone take a quick look for a fellow Viper owner?

    Re: Looking to buy in Virginia...can someone take a quick look for a fellow Viper own Poor thing. Looks like it sat out in the desert... then was fed to the local mouse population. Great review Wolf!!
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    Gen 1 Thermostat Install How To With Pics

    Looks good .... Are you going to swap out those 18yo. hoses? I went with black silly-cone jobs from Snake-oyl when I did mine... (good time to swap the plug wires too). I suggest you clean and treat those pipe ends then re-spray for a long lasting finish. May as well buy a new...
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    How much coolant needs to be drained when changing thermostat?

    A word of advise: Do not try to drain it buy pulling the plug on the bottom of the radiator! Just pull the bottom hose and let it go into your catch pan.... The drain plugs are known to rip out of the bottom of the radiator! Can't remember exactly how much will come out. I'd have 3-4...
  21. jdeft1

    Fall Viper Photo Shoot

    Those are really nice pics... Thanks for posting! Our gen 1s get the short end lately...
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    Can someone in the area check on a Gen 1 for me? Thanks!!!!

    I'll take it! POS cars are my passion....LOL All the stupid crap on this car can be fixed and, really, somebody loved it enough to add the awsome crappy color stripes and rims...... ugh. I'd love to bring it back to normal. 21k could be a bargain... Go see it first of course.
  23. jdeft1

    Diff Fluid and Tranny Fluid Recommendation Please?

    Timely thread. I'll be doing my '94 in a month or two... I need to do all the fluids this winter.
  24. jdeft1

    Viper mileage whining

    Buy low sell high.... (It's not just for stocks) Cheers
  25. jdeft1

    So I waited 'till the last minute.

    Awsome car. I hope you win it Chuck. I don't want it. Haven't been on a track in ten years. For me, viper lost it's appeal when power windows went in.... but that's just my 'old school' take...

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