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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    Torquemonster - your essay was right on. I'm not for a second defending any real or imagined unethical business dealings. But it is hard not to admire JH's marketing wizardry. I'm amazed when people derisively say JH must have contacts at these magazines. Of course he does! He creates great...
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    Winter 2008 Viper Magazine

    Wooo wooo - got my Viper Mag earlier this week. I had set it aside, saving it for the flight to the Detroit Dream Weekend. My wife, who cares nothing about cars, surprised me tonight and told me she had read it cover to cover today. And then she told me to look on page 50. Wow! That's...
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    Question from a new Viper owner

    I understand where you're going with that. Now what you need to understand is that having a drop top opens up all sorts of options for enjoying your car. ;)
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    New Owner-would like input

    I agree with the big Italian guy. The first two weeks I had my Viper, I spun it end for end on cold wet roads - TWICE. There was no snow or else I would have probably done something worse. Pay to have it shipped. It's worth it.
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    Redline/over revving

    Does anyone know why this "feature" is present? I can't think of a single good reason. if the RPM's are too low for 2nd, aren't they WAY too low for 4th? When I first got my Viper I thought there was something wrong with it because of this "feature".
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    Random - 1st pictures of the Copperhead Coupe in 2008

    Membership badge and registration gift?!?
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    Redline/over revving

    While pushing it at the track, I've hit the rev limiter twice in my 04. All power shuts down and then comes back at about 4500 - 5000 RPM. Quite scary the first time but no apparent damage. On my first trip to the track, my desire exceeded my skill. I missed a speed shift going 3rd to 4th...
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    If I could find a good 240Z, fully restored, that would be my daily driver. I loved that car. Sadly the 260, 280, & 300Zs all went in the wrong styling and handling direction. I had great hope for the 350Z, but it just didn't pass the seat of the pants test. My 240Z was great date bait...
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    ok, dont shoot me!

    I don't get it, PatentLaw. BlackMamba asked for opinions and got them. Unless I missed something, they were all given respectfully...until yours.
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    Friend got his new Vette today

    I understand the profit motive and needs, but Warfang is also correct abut brand dilution. Two of the things I like about Vipers are the raw power and the exclusivity. You might sell more Vipers by removing the raw, and that will eliminate the exclusive. Then I'll drive something else.
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    ok, dont shoot me!

    Sorry, I wasn't clear. I agree Vipers qualify for wings, but not all wings look good on a Viper. As to my ref to not liking wings on non-performance cars, I was talking about Civics and that ilk. If you want an inexpensive, reliable, econo car for a miserable commute, it's a great car and...
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    ok, dont shoot me!

    I go back and forth about wings. Some look great, like the 08 ACR, while some look like you're just trying to yell, "look at me, boy-racer!". Wings on non-performance cars look just plain stupid. But for your car, there is only one measure that should matter. You like it? Do it.
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    Friend got his new Vette today

    Prior to my Viper Roadster purchase, to fill my desires for a convertible, I seriously considered the sporty, yet non sports car, SL55. But I wouldn't buy a car that is supposed to be fun to drive toy if I couldn't get a real manual shifter. So I understand what you're saying. I know what...
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    Uggghhh...so that was your diff sitting on the ground. Sorry man.
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    Friend got his new Vette today

    I'm no big fan of Vettes but I like them enough to be outraged. They are supposed to be sports cars. An AUTOMATIC!?! In a sports car?!? That's an abomination. I would think it is against the law at least in Michigan if not everywhere else.
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    That's your car in the story? Great article, I had not seen it before. I love the FGT. I'm planning on that being my next fun car. Unfortunately I have to wait until I move to a bigger house with a bigger garage. And then I need a trailer to haul the toys to tracks and shows. Then I need a...
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    Your Vette was the one in the Motor Trend or the Road & Track stories? Both were done at NAS Lemorre. In one of those tests the Lingenfelter rear end blew up. I hope that wasn't you. Yes, I agree the 1000+ HP is crazy. I don't have much interest in drag racing, but I love road courses, so...
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    2006 SRT batery location:

    Re: 2006 SRT battery location: No thanks. I'll let you and my nephew enjoy the cold. For me, anything less than 80 is way too cold.
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    2006 SRT batery location:

    Re: 2006 SRT battery location: Hmmm...Summer is that one week in July, right? ;)
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    Question asked and answered. I wanted that car. So I put together a deal that I could live with.
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    Paxton Viper vs. N/A Viper

    Take me! Take me! I'm up for a ride and I'll bet several of the other NOVA folks will want to join in as well.
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    Euroteck Motorsports Largest Sale Ever! Offering Financing 6 or 12 months NO INTEREST

    Re: Euroteck Motorsports Largest Sale Ever! Offering Financing 6 or 12 months NO INTE If it's a good deal, I'm in. I need tires and brakes on the '04.
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    $$$ alignment

    Call Rob at Ourisman Dodge in Chantilly. Their Viper tech is Dwayne and they do a great job and I've never felt ripped off. They have always gone beyond what I expected.
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    2006 SRT batery location:

    Re: 2006 SRT battery location: Well thank you for your service in the USAF. And I can't imagine having a Viper up there. When do you get to drive it? I've been to Anchorage once and in the last week of August it was cold, below freezing in the early morning and wet, not good Viper weather.
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    Interesting. You obviously have a strong opinion about this. Enjoy.

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