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  1. jdeft1

    Sad sad day... beloved viper gts gone...

    Obviously, JonB hit the nail on the head!! That always happens with these cars! Without that loss of control it would have been a simple bit of paint work. As it is, you'll have to do quite a bit of buffing to fix her up.....
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    Gen 1 and 2 iowners..Does your rear view mirror shake vibrate at hight speed?

    If it still seems shaky after tightening down, ... Normal for an old RT. (The suspension is rock hard). A better mirror question for an early viper would be: Why doesn't my mirror dimmer work right??
  3. jdeft1

    Jay Leno's 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Coupe tube vid..cool look see

    Jay is not just a car nut. What sold me on his "Jay's Garage" thing was his steam engine.... Well, his cars are cool too..
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    Gen 1 Soft Top repair

    Some pics of what you have/need are appreciated. Seems like you need the thumbscrews that secure the side arms to the front section if it's like my '94. Let's see what you have and what it's for. I may be able to help you when it comes to hardware fabrication.
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    New VA Viper Owner Today!

    Awsome! Nothing quite like an R/T in the summertime.... ENJOY
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    [PICS] Applebee's Luncheon 7-16-11

    Wow, I knew I should have called out sick today!! Brought the old viper in to work with me but it was HARD to turn the wheel into the lot...really hard! Great R/T weather! - GTLaser, that must have been you I saw as I passed Katies C&C this morning... Solid Red GTS? Cheers
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    Pics from Carlisle PA All Chrysler Nationals Car show

    Thanks for posting! Every year I think about running up there for a daytrip. It's a few hours drive for me...
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    Car shows in general....

    I like that thought because it's exactly the way I feel too. (but that mangina comment in post 7 was funny...lol)
  9. jdeft1

    car is 11 years old

    I have to disagree with Bexar80 on one point. An agressive track alignment will definately cut your tire life in half if you really drive it on the street. It's been a while (7 years I think) but I used to run a '94 with a bit of neg camber up front and some neg toe along with some neg toe in...
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    car is 11 years old

    I'd advise you to leave the spec. alignment unless you track the car. A bit of toe in back might help a bit on a track but will waste your tires quick on the street... Also, a race spec. alignment will make it track the ruts more and feel more twitchy.. (technical term...haha) I doubt you'll...
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    Open Fluid Shelf Life Question

    All perfectly fine for the DD....
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    Gentleman do the throttle bodies look in phase to you?

    Push the button on both adjusters. Tug the black plastic cables back toward the windshield all the way. Get in the car and press the throttle to the floor hard..all the way down. Hear: click, click, click as the adjusters ratchet. You're done. -Cheers
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    Remember the first time you drove a Viper?

    The only pic I have of my first viper was taken by my wife, on the day I sold it..... She knew what I didn't ... I'lll assume she thought it was the end but a year later, another gen 1 appeared in my garage....and I'm looking for another lately.
  14. jdeft1

    What's a Viper without a little fun!

    Good times!!! I don't blame you a bit for not roasting a grand worth of tires... I wouldn't have either. Too open and too dangerous IMO but good fun!
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    Will a 95' RT oxygen sensor work on a 96' RT/10?

    I want to say: Yes. O2 sensors are all the same.
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    Remember the first time you drove a Viper?

    Seen that pic.... Had no money back then but knew my time would come...... Bought my first in '99 for too much money so lived like the many noobs here with a fat note..... Times change and so do fortunes. (I also remember my first f---).... haha..
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    What make is the viper?

    .......and your visit was probably the first time anyone came in looking for a viper part. :dunno:
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    Paint coming off dash of 94 viper

    Fear-not Carnut. It's well worth the effort! ... and a right of passage, as stated above.
  19. jdeft1

    Fan upgrade

    OP, you might consider wiring the "mystery" switch to the fan relay for a bit a manual control. While the car should stay below 225 with the fan on, you may buy some time if it still climbs into the red by turning on the fan when she gets up to operating temp.... I also installed an upgraded...
  20. jdeft1

    Gen 1 mod help?

    Option 3 ... My thinking is: if you really want to keep up with the modern rides you need to trade up and start with a car that's not 16 years old. IMHO the gen 1 viper is never gonna be as fast as you want it to be and modding the heck out of it is likely going to bring its value down rather...
  21. jdeft1

    Well boys is it time for a head gasket job yet? scans..

    If you plan to DIY I can tell you the job is obvious and straight-forward (and that 2.5k number goes down to around 600 bux :2tu: ). Yes, you should do it sooner rather than later. You'll enjoy driving it even more knowing it's done and back to 100%.
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    Remember when.........

    Enjoy the "old days" guys.
  23. jdeft1

    Car won't start..need help fast!!

    That little hum you usually hear is the fuel pump. No pump no start. As for the pedal..... Linkage problem. Also, could be the clutch switch isn't engaging (no start without)... Good luck with it.
  24. jdeft1

    WTB: 96/97 GTS Blue/White CASH BUYER $35K

    I like your style sir. Good luck with a speedy purshase. (and maybe a speedy turn around for 5-10 large?)
  25. jdeft1

    A/C Discharge hose

    If you think another used one may work you might try X2builders.

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