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    Flame suits on, here's my question

    Re: Flame suits on, here\'s my question Speaking from personal experience, a Stealth TT weighs over 4000 lbs with a full tank of gas and a healthy male driver. Not exactly what one is looking for as a track car. And the stability of AWD makes it almost impossible to rotate the car. Not to...
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    Who use driving/fogs and how to adjust them....

    My driving lights were miserably out of adjustment from the factory. We adjusted them and they're much better now. We didn't do anything too scientific -- just pulled up to the side of a building, turned on the driving lights and adjusted the hot zones (one was reading house numbers). The...
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    Need plus and wires for 99 GTS...who's got 'em cheap?

    Re: Need plus and wires for 99 GTS...who\'s got \'em cheap? I just bought a set of wires and protect-a-boots from Summit Racing. The MSD wires for the Viper are Summit Part # MSD-32259 ($72.95) (MSD-32269 for a GTS), the DEI protect-a-boots are DEI-010501 (2-pack, $19.69) and DEI-010502...
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    Need Recomemdations for a Car Stacker

    Another vote here for the Perfect Park 7000.
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    Viper Magazine Tech Notes/wrong answer ?

    I think the key to that question is "...just had rear sub assembly installed." The Snake Oyl rear sub assembly is notorious for its internal coating (as shipped). This coating burns off and smokes like the devil for the first several hundred miles. I would bet this is what was causing the...
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    VOI 7 musings and a thought for #8

    Dodge solicited suggestions for a site for VOI7 from the attendees. I would expect that there will be a similar solicitation for a site for VOI8 -- after VOI7 is history. Organizing such a large event is a full-time job, and there are many factors which must be taken into consideration. I see...
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    VOI 7 Nashville-Sept.2002

    OK! OK! Rest assured there will be a convoy from the Md/Va region. It's roughly 675 miles from Washington to Nashville. Looks like a nice two-day trip with the overnight in Knoxville. Now, if we can line up a rendezvous (ala Wing King's Shindig in 1999 in Branson, Missouri) in Knoxville for...
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    Ultra Low Clearance Floor Jack - Oh Baby!

    The jacks look good. I did a little measuring today. According to the web page, the long reach low profile jack (DK20Q) is under 4-inches for the first 16-1/2 inches. Unfortunately, it is 21 inches from the lower front spoiler to the frame cross member. My 2001 GTS (stock suspension) has 4...
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    ENGINE START UP&OIL PRESSURE

    Tom, Is there any difference on the first start after an oil change? That is, do the pump and pickup tube stay primed when you change the oil?
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    VOI 7 Nashville-Sept.2002

    Nashville is great! As far as I'm concerned, anyplace for a Viper Owners Invitational is great! Ever since Detroit was announced as the site for VOI7, I've been wondering how the Vipers would fare on Michigan roads. I guess I won't have to find out... Two years ago, when they announced St...
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    Viper Mods. and Warranty Issues ?

    Those mods should not affect engine or tranny warranty -- at the right dealer. Some dealers play things a little too "by the book" and can be a pain. Your local VCA region should be able to point you to a Viper-friendly dealer for service. Make sure the car you are buying has a transferable...
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    New Viper Owner!

    Welcome to the Viper Nation! Not to sound a negative note, but please get acquainted with your new snake carefully. The snake can bite you when you least expect it, especially when you do something stupid. Cold weather means cold tires and cold pavement -- not a good combination. If you're...
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    A 1000 miles and still feels,,,,,,,,

    Speaking from personal experience on my 2001 GTS (12,600 miles so far): The engine will feel a lot freer at 2000 miles than at 1000, and freer at 4,000 than at 2,000, etc. Having put 42,000 on a 97 GTS, I strongly believe that the Viper engine doesn't reach its full potential until 15,000 or...
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    Viper as a daily driver?

    If you expect to be sitting for any length of time in stop-and-go traffic with the A/C running, you may see your engine temperature climb up into the red. Other than that, there's no mechanical reason not to use it as a daily driver. Other considerations are: <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>Security...
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    Why is getting your Viper repaired always 2 steps foward and one step back?

    Taking your Viper in for service is definitely one of the worst, if not the worst, things about owning a Viper. I've taken my Viper in to two 5-Star Dealers here in the Washington, DC area, and neither service department took good care of the car. I've had the roof scratched from someone...
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    Question about salvage title

    Let's assume the car has been fixed so it's almost perfect (although you've not indicated that is the case). It's not worth any more than $25K, because when you turn around to sell it, nobody will want that car! There are too many perfect, low mileage garage queen Vipers out there to buy a...
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    Need help with insurance

    You definitely want to shop your insurance around. Rates vary greatly between companies and locales. As others have suggested, try State Farm and Nationwide. My State Farm rate was $1100/year less than Progressive and $2000/year less than AllState. Transferring my homeowners policy to State...
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    First Oil Change Questions…

    My 2001 GTS takes 10 quarts. (Crankcase capacity varies with the year.) Since it's difficult to completely drain the system, I usually pour in 9-1/2 quarts, check the oil level, and add as necessary. Then check again after starting. I'd use 10W-30 Mobil One. The Mobil One oil filter is...
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    The suspense is killing me......

    Congratulations on your new snake! Have a good, safe drive tomorrow!
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    Need lift for residental garage...HELP

    I've had my Perfect Park since early summer. I had a hose fitting leak start leaking -- manufacturer replaced it at no cost, no questions asked. No other problems. I bought the Perfect Park because its poles had the biggest footprint, and since I wasn't going to anchor my lift to the floor, I...
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    Is this a good deal for a 1996 GTS??

    Things to consider: <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>Warranty can only transfer once. If you buy it and transfer the warranty, your next buyer is out of luck. Unless you have an "in" with a Dodge dealer who'll play some games accommodate you. <LI>A Viper with 39,000 miles is like a regular car with...
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    Need lift for residental garage...HELP

    I've got a Perfect Park 7000, and I am very satisfied with it. It is a four-post free-standing lift, which also has the advantage of mobility. Cost is around $3,300. They can be contacted at http://www.liftsunlimited.com
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    Wipers out of Sync

    I had the same problem on my 97 GTS. There are only 3 possible causes: 2 motors, 1 control unit. Jon obviously knows more about diagnosing the problem than my Viper tech, who guessed wrong twice. One of the parts was on some kind of galactic backorder, and it ultimately took 6 weeks for the...
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    B&M Shifter

    I like mine, too!
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    What is New Rear Brake Pad Thickness?

    Keep an eye on your rear pads. Prior to the first of two Viper Days this summer, I installed Porterfield R4 pads front and rear on my 2001 GTS. The rears wore out before the fronts did. A check of the brake system did not reveal any obvious reason for the premature wear -- I chalked it up to...

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