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    So, New Factory Mats Scrunch Up, What To Do?

    Factory mats vs Lloyds:
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    autometer gauges

    You'd probably have to use the sender that the gauge came with, rather than the factory's, so I'd bet that the only wiring you could "re-use" would be for the lighting. But give it a shot and report back - you could be a pioneer!
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    Gas use while coasting

    It's not at idle, it occurs while the car is in gear upon deceleration only. It is typically referred to as DFCO (Deceleration Fuel Cut Off). During off-throttle deceleration, the PCM cuts off the injectors. You can usually feel it when it occurs, and the engine note will change slightly (after...
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    remoing the clearcoat on rims?

    An easy way to save on labor in removing clearcoat is using a spray product made by Mar-hyde called "Tal Strip 2" Aircraft Coating Remover. They sell it at some of the chain auto stores. Not to be used on painted surfaces, obviously, but you just spray the rim, wait a few minutes while it...
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    Interior Door Handle Question

    Just for reference to see the amount that needs to be removed, in addition to the helpful pics above - "old style" door handle opening (without bezel) followed by "new style opening (without bezel). My car came with one of each!
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    Do I need to change the air in my tires so my car will run faster

    Catwood- that was funny! Last I checked, you already had almost 80% nitrogen in your tires (in your lungs, too - don't panic!).
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    Is getting the Maxcare worth it on a heavily modded Viper?

    The only thing they would cover would be if your power window motor blew. I had a similar warranty (GMPP) when I had my modded/blown Z06 and as long as the warranty claim had NOTHING to do with the mods, it was fine (and the law, actually). If you go in and say my tranny won't go into gear...
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    I need cam specs

    Check HERE, bottom of page--->International Viper Registry
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    Viper Acr Has To Be The Best Selling Sports Car For The Coming Year, Wow

    Not knocking the ACR, but I think anyone here would agree that the Porsche 911 qualifies as a sports car and the number of 911s manufactured in Stuttgart for '08 was 34,303. Chevy also built 7,731 '08 Z06's, in the first half of this year, Ferrari sold 3,506 cars (and all they make are $$...
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    Who is tracking vins of wrecked Vipers?

    They just track the ones worth serious $$ (see list below), as they would be the only ones potentially counterfeited. Also, sometimes a car was wrecked, and the frame goes one place, the engine/tranny another, so this helps keep track of these things so that a bidder/buyer could be aware that...
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    Who is tracking vins of wrecked Vipers?

    A registry is a lot of work, but it's a great way to have VIN/history/ownership info in an organized manner. I know the SAAC (Shelby Cobras, Mustangs, GT40's, and a few other models) has long had a thorough printed worldwide registry that keeps track of almost all the cars known. In their...
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    ACR Dyno numbers

    It's correct if it makes the guy who paid for it feel better!;) Either that or the factory exhaust is the world's worst (but I doubt that very much)...
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    Brake upgrades gen 2

    Like Tom said, you already have ABS, so throw some good pads on it and you're done.
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    Does Mr. Clean Auto Dry work?

    I've found it to not be 100% with regards to leaving NO spots without drying, but it is a definite improvement over using just tap water. I use it just to final rinse on my "regular" cars if I don't feel like drying them. To lather up the cars, I've found this item to be useful. Makes a ton...
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    Fall Dyno Day Sunday, 10/26/08

    I know this may sound sacrilegious, but next time, maybe invite the local Corvette guys, too, so a decent turnout is ensured. I know the MD events coordinator personally, so I'm sure he could round up a few guys. Just a suggestion...
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    What bras are available??

    Most will tell you that traditional vinyl/leather bras (on cars) cause as much damage as they prevent, not to mention they look like crap straight out of the 80's. If you're worried about chips, go with the clear bra or just get the facia repainted at some point in the future.
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    For those of you with a B&M short shifter.....

    Installing the shifter from the bottom (rather than the top that the instructions indicate) is much easier, less messy, and requires no drilling. Illustrated instructions found here-->shifter installation
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    Get your new Viper as fast as you can...

    Cerebus wants OUT of the car biz ASAP. Regarding that Chrysler will slash 25 percent of its salaried work force... "The cuts are so dramatic that they likely spell the end for Chrysler as in independent company and indicate it is preparing to be sold, said Aaron Bragman, an auto analyst with...
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    Question for the New ACR owners please.

    I say go for it! You've already had one close call in your life, it sounds like you have your sh!t together financially, and you're not getting any younger. Live a little! Have some fun while you can, before your back doesn't let you get in and out of the damn car. Also, I'd skip waiting...
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    Magnecor Vs AB Wires

    Dave's right, the Magnecore's fit the stock wire looms.
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    Lets pretend GM....

    Hmmm... A while back in '87, didn't a company called Chrysler buy a company called AMC and ditch everything except the Jeep? "It was the Jeep brand that Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca really wanted—in particular the Grand Cherokee, then under development, which proved highly profitable for...
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    Power steering pump bracket broke

    I used the Roe and it works fine. Do the pulley at the same time if you haven't already. Don't forget to use the washers (spacers) with the Roe bracket, even though it looks like you don't need them when you compare the stock bracket.
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    Trade Showcar Z06 for 96 B/W GTS?

    Zex, if your Z is not tuned for the meth (in other words, it's just there as a safety net if you get some crap gas), then I'd consider selling that, too, but only if you can line up a buyer first. I didn't run meth on mine, FWIW, but we have 93 octane everywhere here. Feel free to pm me...
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    Lets pretend GM....

    Dodge outsold the combined Buick, Pontiac, and GMC brands by fewer than 9000 units, and for '06, sold less by over 50,000 units, so it's pretty much a crapshoot. It would make sense to ditch the Ram/Durango/Dakota because they have always been also-rans (with regard to sales), and who knows...
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    Trade Showcar Z06 for 96 B/W GTS?

    I'd keep everything on it, except the NOS. If you have the stock hood and can find a buyer PRIOR to swapping, maybe sell the CF hood. It would only make sense to sell the hood locally, obviously. Put the ad up and see if you get any serious bites! I was like you, once I was done modding...

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