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    Newbie- First Viper-Photos

    Nice car.....enjoy, but be careful in the beginning. Most Vipers are wrecked within the first 30 days of ownership. You have to get used to the torque. Once you are, then have a ball.
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    Is pinning the crank an absolute must when installing a paxton?

    When I had to "break loose" the crank pulley bolt on my 05, it was a bear!!! Had to buy a larger 3/4 drive torque wrench just to get it loose. I STOOD on the brake while I had a friend "loosen" the crank pulley bolt. When they say they are torqued to 250 ft. lbs. at the factory, at least in...
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    Viper more rare than a lambo?

    Had to have my wisdom teeth extracted today. On the was home from the surgeon I saw 2 Ferrari's, and 12 (TWELVE) Corvettes. Not a single Viper. The Dr's office is about a 20 minute drive.
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    Redline/over revving

    It's really important, just has been mentioned in this post, there is NO rev limiter on downshifting! If you happen to miss a gear, and let out on the clutch and over rev, you will probably have internal damage of some kind. Happened to a tech that took my car for a test drive (my old 94...
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    An already rare color combination just made even rarer...

    This is a "twister" and would be virtually impossible to get within specs. I wouldn't touch it....especially for $30K, turn and run the other way.
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    Spend $10k in Mods or Go For '08???

    After installing the Paxton, 3:55 gears, Full Belanger exhaust and headers, and a DC computer reflash, I have ALL that is really usable on the street. Torque is incredible! Heat soak can be a problem in Phoenix when it's 115 degrees out, but not that big of a deal. Modified, along with the...
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    Friend got his new Vette today

    Just got back to my computer to read all the posts! I wasn't trying to make a big thing about the Automatic trans. in my buddies Vette, just that people think that the Viper is CLASS in comparison, at least in many peoples minds. I have a car with GREAT paint and fit and finish. I am VERY...
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    VCA member discounts

    Locally, (Metro Phoenix) Bill Luke Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge has an across the board discount for Viper Club members of 10% and some items at 15% off. You'll just have to ask each vendor if they do have a discount program for VCA members. Remember, it never hurts to ask. If they say yes, great...
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    Friend got his new Vette today

    I have a good friend who I thought was going to buy a Viper. He had a 2001 C5 vert, and he traded it for an 08 Corvette Coupe. Nice color, but I was blown away by the poor paint job and the fit and finish inside! He had a center "stripe" put on the car by a local graphics design shop, and we...
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    DC Performance, we are here to help.

    This couldn't be better advertising for DC Performance! Happy customers who REFER! Unlike other Viper turner misfits! Thanks Dan. PS: Dan.........Will you be in Scottsdale for the National Viper Club meeting?
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    Daughters senior pics

    I know how you feel. They do grow up fast! It seemed my daughter just graduated from HS, and then a couple years went by and she got married, 3 more years went by, and now we have a 7 month old grandson! She's my baby girl! It just doesn't seem possible. Cherish your moments with your...
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    Testing a Theory

    Interestingly enough, today I took my 05 Comm. Edition for a spin (67 degrees today!), and just for grins I used my lazar temp gauge to check the readings on the rotors front and back. They were within 15 degrees of each other with the fronts having the highest temps on both sides. Just...
  13. K

    2008 Blue/White Coupe hits the Street

    My favorite color combo. Mine is the other way around, white with blue stripes (05 Comm. Edition), but the colors are the same. Very nice!!!! Congratulations!
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    First of all I'm OK

    Cars are always replaceable, but people aren't....happy your OK and also the girl in the Jeep. Keep us informed when you find out what the ins. co. is going to do!
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    Has Hennessey regained the trust of the Viper community?

    One example might be that we have a Viper owner who bought a Hennessey Venom 650 and it Dyno'd a meager 450hp to the rear wheels.....$30K later and LESS hp.......I understand it's just one car, but gee whiz someone took him to the cleaners!!!
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    Man I feel like an idiot asking this!!

    Poser have stripes on their Vipers? I take extreme exception to that! A Viper "without" stripes is just too plain......IMHO!
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    VOI 10???????????????

    The National VCA officers meeting is in Scottsdale this January. I have to be there as I was elected the new Pres. of the AZ Region of the VCA. I have heard that VOI 10 is probably going to be in Detroit. Not a great place for those of us out west, but we'll see. Will probably know more...
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    Sory of my 04 vette VRS Viper

    Took a ride yesterday, top down, sunny and a crisp 62 degrees out. Pulled onto the freeway, and notice a C-6 behind me. I look ahead and then realize that he pulled up beside me on the right and rolls don his window......I'm thinking he want's to run, but I'm one for the strip rather than the...
  19. K

    Sold!!! End of an Era.

    You'll be back.....once in your blood, well, you already know!
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    Wrong bolt pattern

    Thanks Jon B.......I appreciated you calling me directly on this issue. I am fighting with the dealer about this and I WILL get the proper wheels on the car!!! You spend that much money, you should have the correct bolt pattern.....AND PROPER safety!!! Jon B....your the best......Thanks...
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