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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Great Question 2000_Black_RT10! :2tu: And congratulations! You guessed in the right direction. No there cannot be any slippage and here is why: you have two gears, simultaneously engaged, the one you are in and also the one you are going to upshift into, the "pre-selected" one. If all of a...
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Thanks for your answer Chuck! :2tu: I will do the mount replacement before the next series of West Coast Viper Days events early next year and will let you all know if and how much of an improvement in shifting action precision I can detect whith the harder (higher durometer rating) mounts...
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Interesting observation Chuck! Actually, I am not looking for a “finger light, emasculating shift" as you put it. As you mentioned, we could all buy Honda Civics for that! With the serious torque load the transmission has to handle this would by no means be a reasonable request or wish. This...
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    FRONT TIRES

    Dennis, I know some folks who run 305's and even 315's fronts without problems. Phil
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    FRONT TIRES

    Hi Dennis, They will fit, will be marginally taller (diameter 26.1" vs. 25.6" stock), have less revolutions per miles, 795 vs. 814 stock. My recommendation would be to go for 11" front rim width if you can find them in a matching brand and design. The 10" stock rim will work, but the 295 tire...
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Absolutely correct! :2tu: They knew improvement was needed and they certainly did not disappoint according to the few who had the privilege of driving the 2008! And the twin disc clutch makes it even better. :D Phil :)
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Viperman, Agree with you on all points: handling, weight, traction and my biggest pet peeve, gearing should all be front burner issues. Handling: although the Viper pulls impressive lateral acceleration, the transition phase from braking to steering is not well balanced on turn entry...
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Xanadu, thanks for your comments! :) Great post (#92) in this thread! Well researched, accurate and to the point.:2tu: Even better (#158, posted above). Twin-clutch transmissions will become very popular in the near future as they are very smooth since you are not really shifting gear...
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: You are right, God Bless America!:usa: :usa:
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Warfang, two interesting facts for you: Yes, Bugatti is toying with the idea of an entry-level model: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/Themen-Erlkoenige-Ein-Bugatti-fuer-50.000-Euro_55359.html And Ferrari is testing some hybrid technology, not surprising as F1 will require regenerative...
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    If A Paddle Shifting Transmission Was Available In 2009, Anyone Buying One?

    Most interesting thread, with a lot of passion on both sides of the argument. From my perspective, I do not see any right or wrong answer here, the greater issue is for Dodge to produce a vehicle that is commercially viable. With the news today about the Conner Avenue Assembly plant’s limited...
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    Crackpot attacks VCA president Bob Carroll

    So let's see, which car had a 400 bhp in 1992, 450 bhp in the mid-90's, 510 bhp in 2003 and behold, 600bhp for 2008? The Buick Grand National? ... NO! Any Mustang? ... NO!! Any F-body sled? ... NO!!! Any Corvette? ... NO!!!! While the Viper come out with over 500 bhp, the best the...
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    Would you buy a Viper with a V8 HEMI?

    An (other) ugly thought just crossed my (severely perverted) mind: With Jim Press, former Toyota COO on board as the new Chrysler COO, just pray that they do not come out with a Viper V8 Hemi (Atkinson Cycle) Hybrid Synergy Drive...powering the front wheels! :( Or was this just a recent...
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    What % of Vipers have been totaled?

    Sounds right! Skip Thomas of "Viper Days" fame told me that 1 out of 6 Vipers ends up totaled. :mad: So viperbob, I have to agree with dave6666's assessment.....:( However, since you have owned 6 Vipers, there is nothing else average about you!:2tu: Have you ordered your 2008...
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    Is '08 the Last Year?

    On a more serious note: "Chrysler is re-examining its recovery plan in light of the downturn in the US vehicle market and may jettison some of its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models, Bob Nardelli, the carmaker’s new chief executive, said Friday. Making his first public appearance since taking the...
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    Toyota Exec moves to Chrysler

    Toyota COO Jim Press hired by Chrysler "In a stunning move, Chrysler LCC announced Thursday that it hired Toyota's top American executive to serve as its president. Chrysler said Jim Press, president and chief operating officer of Toyota North America, is joining Chrysler as vice chairman and...
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    Ordered the 08 today

    :rolaugh: :lmao: Did anybody else catch this? You ordered the gas guzzler tax? :2tu: Got to love a true patriot. :usa: :usa: :usa: Just kidding...this really made me laugh, though! Phil :)
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    Whom do i order my 08 from?

    I know that I will buy my next one from Bill P. Product knowledge Price Enclosed delivery to your door IntegrityAll second to none! Bill P "is the Man"! :2tu: :2tu: :usa: Phil :)
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    Bob Nardelli

    There has been a lot of skepticism about Bob Nardelli from many of us, including myself, but yesterday evening I came across this article in the Detroit Free Press: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070817/BUSINESS01/708170384/1014 Interesting excerpt: Last week he (Bob...
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    viper/mercedes benz SLC prototype spotted (spy pics)

    AWD works well for the Bugatti tested in the September edition of Road & Track magazine. Bugatti Veyron 0-60mph: 2.8 sec Hennessey Viper 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec (with BF Goodrich drag radials) Traction is the Viper's weakest performance link. An AWD Viper? Interesting idea, but probably...
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    viper/mercedes benz SLC prototype spotted (spy pics)

    Precisely! For a more official explanation from the leading German automotive publication: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/auto_-_produkte/hxcms_article_506072_14194.hbs Phil :)
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    My Viper is a 5 speed....

    Rob, You are welcome! Besides, aren't gas prices dropping? As I repeatedly said, this is not for everybody, as we all have our own style, likes and dislikes when it comes to driving our car. The Viper is a fantastic platform for any number of modifications, from mild to wild, which is...
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    My Viper is a 5 speed....

    Hi Rob, Using this gear calculator: http://www.rocky-road.com/calculator.html With a stock 3.07 rear axle ratio, 27.2 " diameter rear tires, 0.83 fifth and 0.7 sixth gear ratios, speeds are 2000 rpm are: 5th gear: 63.54 mph (stock 0.74=71.27mph) [3.55 rear axle + 0.83 5th=54.95mph] 6th...
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    My Viper is a 5 speed....

    Good for you, Chuck! :) That's impressive!:2tu: Any major repairs or replacements? Phil
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    My Viper is a 5 speed....

    Robbie, There you go: http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-56.asp http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/T56Ratios1.pdf Hope this helps! I plan on installing 0.83 fifth and 0.7 sixth gear ratio with a 3.55 diff on my SRT-10. I know, this is not for everybody, but my Viper will be...

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