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    Can we dispel the "poor handling Viper" myth?

    Re: Can we dispel the \"poor handling Viper\" myth? Easy to dispel that myth. Do not pass on the straights just follow a safe distance behind then get on their tail in the twisties. Or you can do your pass in the turns! This is probably difficult to do on tight racetracks like SIR or PIR where...
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    Weight balance

    Tony, looks front heavy to me. My corner weights come in at LF 897 RF 829 LR 938 RR 882 after getting the cross weights evened out. Also most of the literature I have seen show the Viper GTS at 48/52.
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    Going nuts!! Viperdays or no Viperdays

    Yes, I am planning to be there. It would be great to have you get a bunch of our rain soaked NorthWesterner buddies down south so I can be driving with you guys again. I might even return the favor and go to SIR on one of your events for my dose of ego bruising.
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    Going nuts!! Viperdays or no Viperdays

    Dion, Like I have told you many times, it is worth it. And if the 24 hour drive to Pahrump puts you off, you can get your ego bruising only 10 hours away at the 2002 Thunderhill Viper Days. Now quit asking questions and sign up and show us what you can do.
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    Preparation for open track?

    You have the minimums plus: Brake Pads ( PFC 93/01 or Porterfield R4). Good idea to get an ACR or similar oil pan with the trap doors and baffles to prevent oil starvation caused by high g's. Once you get used to it then the next steps would involve shocks/springs, alignment, rotor/caliper...
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    A cure for the raspy CDI blues

    Ted, what did I tell you about treating your customers ?????? from, a slow driver
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    Need Replacement O Ring for my Stock Prop Valve: Lessons in Brake Modification (long)

    Dave is right. The Wilwood knob style proportioning valve should replace the stock proportioning valve. This probably means that you will also have to have something for the front. I don't know why using both the stock and the knob style prop valves will cause one wheel to lock up.
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    American Le Mans not good for American Viper Racing

    VCA, how do we support AVR ? 1. Sponsorship with your Company 2. VCA sponsorship with contributions from members 3. Raise funding from AVR items like shirts, posters, etc. 4. Local VCA where AVR races raises funds for chance to join pit crew.
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    American Le Mans not good for American Viper Racing

    I remember races where the Oreca Vipers and Franz Konrad's Porsche were the only GTS entries. The outcome was predictable and I am glad for the Viper podium finishes but the scrappy AVR teams are more fun to watch even if they do not win. Corvette would not even show up in Portland and other...
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    993 vs. Viper

    The Porsche guys are speaking out of ignorance when they talk about how the 993 will outhandle a GTS. The only advantage they have are better brakes. I do think it is great that the dumb Porshephiles think this way because I love the looks on their faces when I blow their doors off at the race...
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    Car CRASHED by a local dealer's service department!(long)

    Re: Car CRASHED by a local dealer\'s service department!(long) I sent them one to let them know their reputation is ruined.
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    Car CRASHED by a local dealer's service department!(long)

    Re: Car CRASHED by a local dealer\'s service department!(long) If they are a 5 star dealer then Dodge should take away this designation. With viperdrummer's post of their website, everyone should take a minute to email them and let them know what you think of their 5 star service. They...
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    Vipers and the LeMans

    I am assuming you are referring to the ALMS and just Le Mans in particular. The reasons you have all specified contribute in some way to how the Vipers are faring this year. The Oreca GTSRs are pretty well developed but funding is still essential for parts and more R&D for tuning the car for the...
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    Viper Racer "helps save a life" at the track ...

    Re: Viper Racer \"helps save a life\" at the track ... Ironic. The SCCA forums had a thread where the corvette T1 drivers were complaining about the Viper and requesting that the car be handicapped. I forget whether they wanted restrictors or weights. Scotty B. White got into a heated...
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    first time at a race track

    Axe, I will be at Thunderhill too. I don't know of any other Vipers coming but I will be there with a blue/white 97 GTS. I've driven Thill a number of times with the Michelins in both dry and wet conditions, but only a couple of times with Hoosiers. It is a fun track and you will enjoy it. Hate...
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    Whats a good Cat-Back system

    Jim, sound limits at Laguna usually are 90db. I beleive that last year some events had it at 92db. That is close to what you get inside the car at full throttle! So the answer is yes, Borlas will not pass UNLESS you get Ted May's (Valaya Racing) Laguna inserts. I have not tested mine but some...
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    Dyno results & information on performance computer

    Hi Ken, thanks for posting the results on Tony and Jay's cars. This info is important for the ensuing trash talk when I visit them at their home track at PIR. I am shooting to be there for the OR VCA track event in July. Reserve a bay for me at Timberline a couple of days before for some...
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    Looking for an Open Trailer for my GTS

    Thanks for the advice guys. I found another dealer but he is in Ontario, CA. He has what I need in stock though it'll be a drive to get it. Wish I knew about them earlier instead of relying on Orlandi.
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    Looking for an Open Trailer for my GTS

    I live in the SF Bay Area and have had an order for a kwikload from Orlandi's for more than 2 months. Now they tell me it is going to come at the end of April. I think they just never ordered it even after cashing my deposit. I want to know if anyone knows of another place I can get a kwikload...
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    Need wing shipping advice

    A couple of years back, I bought a Multiaxis wing (now Partsrack}. The part was packed in a wooden crate and arrived safe and undamaged. The box looked like a coffin though.
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    A few pearls

    Jeff, Viper days will prep you for the advanced group in the SCCA track events. Skip does not use cones so get ready for more high speed turns. You will also get to see your lap times which is pretty cool. I'll see about being around for April for the street school and get Philip and Michelle to...
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    A few pearls

    Jeff, are you the Jeff at Thunderhill a couple of weeks ago?
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    Best 5 Point Harness on the market?

    Wider would probably be better except for the fact that the belts go through the slots in the seats which tend to cinch your neck. This would not be a problem with an aftermarket seat with belt holes that spread the shoulder straps apart. I put shoulder pads just so the strap edges don't chafe...
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    Best 5 Point Harness on the market?

    Will, I have the Snake Oyl kit and I should have shown it to you last Saturday at Thunderhill. Let me know if you want to see it. The straps are as good as anybody else's out there and the buckle is the best. It has the snake head logo. By the way, how is the leak with brake system? If you...
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    Laguna Seca, Jan. 13-14

    Anyone solved the 90 db limit yet? TCC might not have the restrictions for the race group though. With a Borla catback, I had to go to 5th and get off the gas before the sound booth. Because it is uphill, at some point, I have to give it some gas to make it past the sound booth. If I keep it...

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