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  1. J

    Tire heat cycle

    Snkbyt your tires are probably well past done. Allan the tread can look brand new but the tire is toast. In all honesty one typical DE weekend of eight sessions is really about it, and maybe not that. Depending on setup, braking, surface conditions, it is possible to go through tires in a day or...
  2. J

    ALMS special on the racing Vipers!

    http://www.alms.com/alms-tv/episode/viper-history
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    Trying to register for Viper Days

    Wow don't know what happened MTGTS. We had an event you'll be hearing about shortly going on; but that should not have affected your call nor is it an excuse. I don't know if we had an equipment failure or what. If you would be so kind as to shoot me a private email with your number; I'll make...
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    Brake dust repellent....Does it exist??

    Brake dust is wonderful! It means your brakes are working! Pads are meant to be sacrificial.Pads that don't put out dust, (one of which was mentioned here) and are heavily advertised don't do the primary job; stopping the car! Waxes or coatings are fine as the dust may come off easier, but it...
  5. J

    GPS lap timer recommendations

    A lap timer is nice but actually not very useful for more than "braggin" rights. You are much better off getting a system that will allow you to do data analysis and play back your session to get some real insights as to what you are doing. A system that will allow you to integrate video is...
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    NARRA @ Road Atlanta

    For those of you who have never driven Road Atlanta, this is a great opportunity. There are a number of "BIG" name tracks around that in reality are just okay to drive. This one deserves it great reputation. This is a superb track to bring out a Viper. Big straights, hi speed sweepers, esses...
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    Sebring and NARRA Jan 15-16.

    70 cars fields, Chuck now you and I are going to wax nostalgic! Great drivers, cars, and that great track.... it sucks that all racing took a hit the last few years. Yeah I think the Audi had both more wind and tire noise than exhaust. Still I think last year was beginning to turn around a...
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    Sebring and NARRA Jan 15-16.

    Actually Chuck, Winterfest is a great time and I'm sorry I missed it this year, but the 12 Hours went off with 33 cars last year and the field had grown to over 40 by the Petit Le Mans at seasons end: Here are the lap times of the different classes FYI: FASTEST LAP: P1: #08 Sébastien Bourdais...
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    GEN II modified to compete with GEN IV ACR

    Hi NI-KA, Welcome to the track addiction! I think I'm still a bit confused over the fundamental question first: Why this exercise? What do you really want to do? Are you just trying to have the zippiest, coolest track car, or do you ultimately want to compete with them? The ACRX is a spec car...
  10. J

    Do these really work

    Note that it says Boost Fuel Efficiency Gain UP TO 4-7 MPG and Dyno Proven Results Gain UP TO 60HP, and note that the same claims are listed for every single car on the website. Nice.
  11. J

    Viper Days at Motorsport Ranch

    Forecast looks like it should be a a great weekend. Sunny, cool and fast!:drive: Cheers, Jim
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    Why not run ACR-X in ALMS?

    From IMSA: Cars in the GT2 class are more moderately modified, two-wheel drive race cars and are some of the most recognized sports cars in the world –Aston Martin Vantage GT2, BMW M3, Corvette C6.R, Dodge Viper Competition Coupe, Ferrari F430 GT, Ford GT-R, Panoz Esperante GTLM and Porsche 911...
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    Viper Days Logo Design Contest

    Vector is nice but we'll look at it all. You need not be an artist, just have a good design. We can clean it up for the voting if you're selected. Good luck! Jim
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    Vipers in the Heartland!!!

    Bill, thanks for the very kind words, and thanks to all who made HPT a great event for us! TWS is probably the most under-rated track in the US. All of us are looking forward to a great Viper turnout there. For both of us, this is our home track, and we are happy to help newcomers come to terms...
  15. J

    NARRA/Viper Days Heartland Park July 17-18-19

    Want a lot of track time at HPT next month? NARRA/Viper Days is having a 3-day instructed HPDE, time trial, and race event there on July 17-19, and there is room for a few more cars. NARRA/Viper Days events typically provide all attendees with nearly 3 hours of track time per day. All drivers...
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    NARRA/Viper Days Heartland Park July 17-18-19

    Want a lot of track time at HPT next month? NARRA/Viper Days is having a 3-day instructed HPDE, time trial, and race event there on July 17-19, and there is room for a few more cars. NARRA/Viper Days events typically provide all attendees with nearly 3 hours of track time per day. All drivers...
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    Heading for Texas...... Viper Days Finals

    Come on down y'all. I was going to go this morning but the car broke at the last minute so I hope to make it tomorrow. Weather is great! The 2.9 mile track is fast and a good mix of twisties and high speed. Cheers, Jim
  18. J

    Bobby Archer

    I saw him this weekend, supporting at a track. He will not be running at the runoffs. Cheers, Jim
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    first VIPER ticket... reckless driving from speeding in VA... advice?? :(

    Re: first VIPER ticket... reckless driving from speeding in VA... advice?? Years ago I got tapped in VA for the same thing 54 in a 30. I was actually innocent! Only doing 29. I was a young guy in a Porsche Turbo... I'm sure most cops are great but not that one. At that time and maybe still...
  20. J

    Brembo or StopTech brake kit

    Can't really answer yet. The real question is what do you want to do with the car? Is it just for the street? Do you drag? Do you do road tracks? How often? Kudos for thinking of this. I'm always amazed at how little attention many of us pay to perhaps one of the weakest areas of our cars...
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    Wooohooo---Vipers take 3 of the top 10 Positions at Infineon!!!

    From the press release "By finishing third, Archer would have closed the gap slightly on current Drivers Championship leader Andy Pilgrim, of Del Ray Beach, Fla., who wound up a season-low eighth in the No. 8 XM/Mobil 1/Motorola/Bose Cadillac CTS-V after fading toward the end of the race...
  22. J

    Overheated pads?

    I participate in or instruct about 26 track weekends a year. I know... I have no real life. I see Vipers at a host of venues and I see that the stock system just doesn't work well on the track and on good upgraded systems a street pad really just doesn't work well. On the street we brake hard...
  23. J

    VIPER DAYS AT SEBRING APRIL 29 & MAY 1

    Gary, It should be fun even for us old former Florida guys. See ya soon, Jim
  24. J

    Track Days in March - are you coming?

    Hi Manny, I'll be there. Please stop by, look for a Silver GTS #42. Probably by the Viper Speed Trailer. It'll be my first time at Thunderhill. Should be fun! Cheers, Jim
  25. J

    Ferrari 308GTsi, need advice.

    According to the Ferrari Market Letter. Ave selling price is about 31k for a really nice car. The prices have been falling from 6 mo ago, 1 and 2 years ago. The 308 is a fine car however burgundy is not the color most want, they want red and black. Also there are many fine examples with no rust...

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