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    Help finding a Viper Tech

    Hey Guys, so my car is down for the count right now (believe the starter) I was talking to a guy a while back that was installing paxtons in SanJose... he also said he did mobile services for Vipers... this isn't Valaya that I'm talking about, but this guy is in the SanJose area also...
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    Viper took a crap! please help

    Hey guys... wondering if you can toss up some opinions on what damage may have been caused... initially, when cranking over it would attempt to start then shortly after a clicking sound would begin... well I was thinking the starter is out... but here's where it got ugly, my buddy and I...
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    Car will not stay running?

    Hey guys, got into the car... turned the ignition and it fired right up, but than instantly died out.... tried again, it started ok... but then instantly died out... it will start, and will only stay running as long as I'm giving it plenty of gas.... as soon as I let off it goes...
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    check this out

    My son came home from Grandpa's house with a cool little pedal go-cart... one of those toys that's probably been in his garage for ages... well I decided to clean it up and give it a little Viper attitude. lol Notice the Viper Club key chain I used for hood badge. lol When I was done, the...
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    oil change, what weight?

    hey guys, tried to run a forum search before I aske the NEWB question... surprisingly found nothing. Just curious what's the recommended oil I should use for my 96 GTS. I bought 7 quarts of Mobil 1 full syn 5/30. Wasn't sure if I should have got 10/30 as my car is high 40K's mileage wise.
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    Opinions needed on next mod

    Well I went from listing the Viper for sale to having a change of heart and deciding to keep it and Supercharge it, Go figure. lol! I had a get together over the weekend with friends and the time ol' reaction the car got really woke me up again and gave it new life lol, I've had it for a...
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    rear brake question?

    Hey guys, how do you push the piston back into the caliper on the secondary E-Braker Caliper? Do I crack that bleeder screw then push it back in? will I have to bleed the brakes? Thanks.
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    Mich Pilot Sports

    Came across what I think is a good deal on ebay last week... not sure if he has fronts, I only inquired about the rears... 335/30 zr18's MPS. He says he bought a good amount from Mich directly when they were running a special a while back and just had them sitting around since. I got my set...
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    Question about "Tuning" a car

    Question about \"Tuning\" a car When it's referenced to drop your Viper off and get it "tuned", is this mainly for cars with power adders (SC, TT)? Could I drop my car off and really see some improvement by having my tech do some general tweaks with it to help it reach peak perf? what could...
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    Debaffled Airbox.

    Hey guys :) I decided to do a quick "do-it-yourself" mod and take some pics and illustrate for those that may be interested in also doing the same... this mod is not rec. for those that intend to drive in the rain, and is debatable whether you even see a power increase... On the other side...
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    Debaffled Airbox

    Has anyone done their own debaffling? This is obviously for those who won't drive in the rain but... I'm thinking you cut out that restriction on the box so that air flows directly to the filters, and you seal the top with some sheet metal and rivets.... any opinions as to whether I'll see...
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    EBC Greens

    I did my topic search, and I gathered that the main debate would be stopping performance... well I don't track my car, not even as much as the 1/4... I have a new set of stock pads on and like most I sound like a freight train stopping when I hit the brakes... I was wondering if anyone...
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    opinions plz * window decal

    hey guys... I think I may not be too jazzed about my window decal any longer, I ran into another Viper without one... and it just looked like it meant business a little more than mine did... lol... made me think my decal was a little "ricey", but see I liked it initially... so that's my...
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    Spotting a Viper is rare...

    So I take mine out for a quick drive, come home.... hop into the daily driver and head to Home Depot.... and I see 2 Vipers both within a couple miles from home... within maybe a 1 hour period... surprised to know they were that close to home.... Saw a Blue/White on Watt Ave in Sacramento...
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    Trickle Charger question

    Hey guys, I just threw a new battery and alternator in the car.... and also bought a trickle charger... I was wondering if you guys that use the trickle chargers leave it on your cars all the time?... or do you go off and on? is charging at 2amps ok to just let stay hooked up all the time...
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    Alternator install question HELP

    Anybody please! I've had it... lol.... I can't get the dang belt over the Alternator pulley... I have the bottom bolt in, alternator pushed to the furthest fwd position, and the belt is not even close to coming around... any tips, I wish it had like a tension pulley or something... I'm beat!
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    Alternator question

    I pull the alternator out to go get it tested, and I took it to two different part shops... and as luck would have it, I get Dumb N' Dumber.... one guy says yeah! it's crankin' just fine!14amps! (but you may want to get it rechecked, as our machine has been on the blink) lol... so I go...
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    Isn't it funny, that our cars... are THE cars to beat? :)

    Isn\'t it funny, that our cars... are THE cars to beat? :) **** Just a ramble... It's so funny to me, that on all these classified adds... ebay.... ect... you always find the supposed fast cars as being promoted as "Viper Killers" lol it's seems like performance cars in general, in just...
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    Removing/Installing Alternator 96GTS

    Hey guys :) I did a forum search for the subject and read where a member avoided some Viper Tax and had luck with having his Alt. Rebuilt... there's a company right in my city that does just that.... any oddball things I need to know about removing and installing the Alternator in my 96...
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    Got my Viper back! Wheels chromed!

    I almost forgot I had a Viper... lol. Got my wheels back today, and man does it look sweet... like a having a new car again. Precision Wheels in Sacramento, Ca. did a beautiful job... in the interest of the Viper community, I do have to say it took just shy of 2 months to complete my...
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    Help est. my HP?

    I've only had the Viper for a couple months, and I'm not too familar with typical gains that each mod would bring... can you offer up some HP estimates? both at the fly/and RWHP? Thanks.... oh and feel free to round up... haha.... thx guys. Assuming we're starting with a decent = or...
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    Off subject (non-viper)

    Just realized we don't have a section like this? anyway, I really value alot of the opinions on here... and figured there has to be some computer wiz's amongst us.... just wanted to know if anyone is running 17+ flat monitors for their home computers... I just bought one, I have to say...
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    Pilots or P-Zero's

    Pilots or P-Zero\'s I just sent out my wheels to get chromed, perfect time to swap some tires.... I currently have Pirelli P-Zero's..... I see that the pilots are the crowd norm...... is there a huge difference? does either let you hook up on the gound any better? I honestly have to...

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