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    Viper wheel base-why is it still so short?

    Uhm, what does that have to do with anything? Are you saying the overhang is necessary to accommodate the horsepower? Have you heard about Hennessey Venom car which is essentially nothing more than Lotus Elise with big motor and considerably more hp than 640. Or Corvette ZR-1 for that matter?
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    Viper wheel base-why is it still so short?

    I do not think this is about any compromises, this is IMO about moving on with the progress other supercars made, I think performance of this car would benefit from reducing these overhangs, in fact, I am sure it would. I think this is more about Gilles and his Italian boss refusing to cough...
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    Viper wheel base-why is it still so short?

    Not exactly, large overhang is old school aerodynamics (look at old Porsche race cars like Moby Dick. The aerodynamics are more challenging with less overhang but apparently there has been progress out there, except for Viper.:D Less overhang is good all around, unless you drive an extended...
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    Viper wheel base-why is it still so short?

    Have you ever driven mini? If you have not, you should. The wheelbase is very close to Viper-IT IS A HOOT TO DRIVE!!! Even if it is FWD. If not Mini, try Lotus Elise or Rossion, I do not think anyone complains about their handling. The handling is related as much to the absolute length but...
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    Headlights gen 3 vs gen 4

    I think there is a lot of variance in quality among bulbs. I can tell a difference between 6 and 8000K but I doubt there would be a difference between 5 and 6000k, for most bulbs.
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    Headlights gen 3 vs gen 4

    4300 is yellowish white, 5000 SHOULD BE pure white, 6000k is white with blue tint, 8000k is very light blue. Based on personal experience, interpretation of colors and temp ratings varies among vendors. If you want to maximize your night vision, around 4k is the optimum since your eyesight...
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    LED lights added to headlight assembly

    Do you have a lot of practice opening up sealed headlights? If you mess up, it may be an expensive lesson.
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    Headlights gen 3 vs gen 4

    8000k is not deep blue, it is cool blue:D
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    Headlights gen 3 vs gen 4

    Well, you do not know if the bulbs on your 05 were stock unless you bought it brand new. Many people swap their bulbs as soon as they buy their car (do not look at me though:D). Not to argue with you but yellowish white should light up the road better for you to see, with blue you actually see...
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    I Got My Sign Today

    LOL, roger that.
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    Viper wheel base-why is it still so short?

    Short wheelbase is only good for agility if there is not fore and aft overhang, like in a Mini Cooper:D No, it is not optical illusion, the Gen 1 and 2 Viper wheelbase was 96.2, cars were 175.1 inches long, Gen 3 and 4 had 98.8 inch, 176.6 inch long, Gen 5 has 98.8 inch wheelbase and is 176.7...
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    Headlights gen 3 vs gen 4

    I have 6000k on my car, they seem very white to me, however, I do not have an opportunity to watch them while the car passes me by, I am pretty sure I never will, LOL. The only way I can see lens affecting the light color is if for some reason the lens became hazy and plastic started to get...
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    I Got My Sign Today

    Are you in US? 30 degree weather in October, on which scale?
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    Headlights gen 3 vs gen 4

    The headlights are the same, either someone swapped the bulbs or Chrysler used a different supplier for the actual bulbs. OEM HID bulbs tend to have temp rating of about 4000k which borders yellow and white and is the most effective visibility wise. If it bothers you, just swap the light bulbs...
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    Viper wheel base-why is it still so short?

    I hate to think Chrysler/Fiat are just being cheap and do not want to invest in a new frame for the Viper? Wouldn't the car benefit from a longer wheelbase or alternatively, shorter body to reduce the amount of front and rear overhang? Has anyone asked Gilles about it? For street life, less...
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    Hey SRT/Ralph. Why are mostly Corvette cars pacing pro races?

    :D:D:D:D:D
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    All vipers:clear headlight covers

    You can buy replacement lens for Corvette even though those headlights are sealed as well. I think this is what he was getting at.
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    All vipers:clear headlight covers

    Not available anywhere
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    check engine light

    I had cars shipped across the country in the past, never had anything coming loose in the process. IF something indeed came loose, then it was not installed properly in the first place. Fiat made a big deal out of setting up specialized SRT locations to not only sell but service new Vipers...
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    what color?

    Semi gloss, same as trim and bumper paint in rattle cans.
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    Hey SRT/Ralph. Why are mostly Corvette cars pacing pro races?

    Viper is for racing, not pacing as recently demonstrated at LeMans. Get a tissue for your issue.
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    Jalopnik screws up BIG time

    Yup, considering it would have to grow a fourth wheel to be actually considered an automobile. Seems like that guy is pretty clueless about this part.
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    Jalopnik screws up BIG time

    As far as opinions go, apparently everyone has one, including whoever wrote that piece. I personally do not know anyone who would show any love toward most of the cars on that list.
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    Hey SRT/Ralph. Why are mostly Corvette cars pacing pro races?

    Who cares really? I do not see any Ford cars pacing anything either.
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    Hey SRT/Ralph. Why are mostly Corvette cars pacing pro races?

    Is Obama Motors done paying off the bail out money?

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