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    How long does a Viper take to sell?

    I listed my red 2001 Dodge Viper 29k miles back in Oct 2006 on ebay, VCA classifies, and Autotrader. I had it listed for $52,000. No bites. I figured it was because I'm in CT where winter was approaching and I have a convertible. Then I waited till January and again relisted on eBay and...
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    selling Viper and taking a 2 yr hiatus

    It was a very hard decision, but I've decided to sell my 01 RT/10. With a new baby I've found it more difficult for my wife and I to go take a daily cruise in the Viper some where. That and with some bills to pay, I've decided to take a 2 year hiatus from the Viper Nation. Don't worry, I'll...
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    Gas smell from garaged Viper

    For the past few days I've smelled gas in the garage coming from the Viper. I started the engine and the engine started to race and go to high RPMs. I turned the engine off fast before it red lines. While the engine was off, I quickly tapped the gas pedal a couple of times to see if maybe the...
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    Can I DIY a Kenwood DVD player?

    I have never installed a car stereo system in my life. I was thinking about getting the Kenwood Excelon KVT-817DVD DVD/CD player with 7" video screen: Will this fit a 2001 RT/10? It is single-DIN, so I assume this is a standard size, but I know very little about this stuff. I read somewhere...
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    What color is primer?

    I have a 2001 red RT/10. Noticed a small black mark in front of the front tire. I used some GS27 scratch remover on it and some it came off to reveal the red pain. Woohoo! (yes, I know GS27 is pretty abrasive, but the Zaino was too gentle, I tried) GS27 pic: But I can't get the rest of the...
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    Stereo upgrade - DVD, TV Tuner, 7" screen

    Stereo upgrade - DVD, TV Tuner, 7\" screen I'm looking to upgrade my head-end unit to something that plays DVD (while moving - must be "hackable" to do this), CD player, touch-screen, iPod integration is a bonus. I have a stock 2001 RT/10 and I'm not sure if I can fit a double-din into the...
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    Battery died - can't remove lug nuts

    Battery died - can\'t remove lug nuts Murphy's Law ) I was taking my 2001 Viper to the Wizard for service and a new battery and it died the day I tried to take it in. Chuck was amazed my original dealer battery (rated for 2 years) was still worknig 5 years later. :) I just drove it 2 weeks...
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    Phantom Speeding Ticket

    Thought I'd share my story on getting pulled over today by the police for no apparent reason - other than the fact that I was driving a Dodge Viper. :( Check it out: VoIP Blog-Phantom Speeding Ticket
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    Supersonic Viper & Tomahawk on Automaniac

    My "Tivo-like" PC (Windows Media Center) recorded a History channel show called AutoManiac titled "Ridiculously Large Engines" and hosted by Bill Goldberg (of WCW wrestling fame). It was a pretty cool show. They showed the Tomahawk motorcycle and flashed to a Gen III Red Viper for "context" of...
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    Wizard da man again!

    Been meaning to thank Chuck Tator for a few weeks on the boards here. I have an aftermarket gas cap from Autozone with a lock/key mechanism ever since I saw some 10 year olds playing with my gas cap lid. That was over 2 years ago and I've never had a problem with it. Well, a few weeks ago I...
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    speeding ticket coming back from Yankee Stadium

    Got hit with instant-on doing 98mph at 1:30am on I-684 in New York state (3 miles from my Danbury exit) coming back from the Yankees vs. Red Sox game. I was a little emotional after the game hence the fast driving. Cop says to me "You've got a radar detector, don't you?" I said "Yes sir"...
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    Electrical fire smell - help!

    Every once in awhile while driving I smell something that smells electrical. At first I chalked it up to the truck in front of me. The next day I drove and didn't smell anything, but the following day my wife and I smelled it again. It's not constant though which is very strange. Looks like...
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    Forbes Best and Worst Car Names (Viper of course listed)

    They have an article listed the best & worst car names. They list Corvette first, but I believe it was just because they are first alphabetically. Besides, for the news story, they used a Dodge Viper for the thumbnail image! :headbang: Click herem then view the slide show...
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    Cops & Radar these days...

    I've owned a Valentine1 for about 7 years and it has saved me countless times. It had certainly paid for itself many-fold. However, I have noticed over the past few years that cops have been doing a lot more "instant on" and I think they are reducing the power output on the radar gun. 7...
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    Rubber window seals covered under warranty?

    My 2001's window seals are cracked on both the driver side and passenger side, though the driver side is worse. check out the photos to see what I mean: . . . Look right next to the flash for the crack p.s. Chuck/Wizard - I too am going away for awhile - Miami on business. But I need...
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    All this talk about Weddings and Vipers (pics)

    Just saw a recent thread about Vipers and weddings. As well as using the Viper as a getaway vehicle... Well fellas, see it can be done! What a gorgeous day it was - August 23rd in the Old Saybrook, CT area. There are comments above each picture... This is us walking around back of the...
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    cars, drugs, drug dealers checking out the Viper, cops, larceny, loans

    I have an interesting tale to tell that encompasses drug dealers checking out my Viper, armed robbery, drugs, and more. I really need some help from my fellow Viper bretheren. I unfortunately "inheirited" a 1997 Chrysler Sebring due to my brother's incompetence. I have been making payments...
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    What gives?

    I was looking for a thread that I didn't start, but posted a reply to. It looks like the search by "user name" feature ONLY displays posts that you started. If you reply to someone else's post, you have to find it manually. (considering how many new posts there are each day, I've had to look...
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    What gives?

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    New thermostat require better cooling system?

    Quick question. If I install a 185 degree thermostat will that require better cooling system (i.e. better aftermarket radiator) to reach the 185 degree temperature? Or does the new thermostat just cause the fan to go on more often, thus keeping the engine cooler. Of course, while cruising...
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    Red SRT-10 in Cape Cod 4th of July Weekend?

    They (2 guys) were passing Chatham light beach, license plate "VIP 1". Was that anyone here? They turned the corner and had to pass by my red snake about 1/4 mile down the road. Wish I ran and stopped them to check out the SRT-10 and ask how they liked it. I can picture it now... "Hey wait...
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    Valentine 1 help???

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    Superchargers compared...

    Without starting another "which SC is best flame war", what I'd like to see is an unbiased comparison chart comparing the top 3-4 Viper supercharger packages. Of course it's hard to compare some of the packages, since some SC systems packages include or require new headers, new pistons, new...
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    I got nabbed!!! ARGHHH!!!

    Ok, so I'm driving back from a car show in NJ this past Sunday on the Merritt Parkway in the left lane of a 2-lane highway doing about 65mph in a 55mph going with the flow of traffic. It was a gorgeous sunny day so I had the top down (extra inconspicious mode) :) I'm going up a steep...
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    Engine "cold" makes grinding-like sound...

    Engine \"cold\" makes grinding-like sound... This may just be the nature of the "beast", but I have noticed my 2001 RT/10 makes a quick 0.25 second "grinding" or "pinging" sound from the engine if I go WOT before the oil reaches "nominal 190 degree temperature". Actually, I can go 1/2-3/4...

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