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    Parking Brake Issue / Cost to replace?

    To the dealership's defense, it really did sound like metal rubbing on a worn pad. I honestly thought it could have been the ebrake as well, and it did need changing anyway. I was surprised at the cost of them, though!
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    Parking Brake Issue / Cost to replace?

    I know this is an old thread, but someone asked me about it. Turns out the issue was a bad differential. Dealer changed it out (under Maxcare warranty), and the car ran great.
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    Viper for Vette

    I don't think that's what he's saying at all. I think he's just saying that the name-dropping and credential waving that you do sometimes detracts from the information that you give (which I appreciate by the way, since it's mostly hard numbers that people can't deny). In the hands of an...
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    Viper for Vette

    You like them because they are rare and you get looks though, right? Even though the looks are from yourself :)? I love fast cars... all of them. You hit the nail on the head... buy them cause you like them. I know my wife wishes I liked only one car, but that unfortunately isn't the case!
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    Viper for Vette

    I can't speak for drag racing, but I know on a road course the C6 z06 holds it's own against a Gen III. Not only do I have friends that run against me, but I've also driven the Z06 on the track. It's fast, and those of you who think it's not are kidding yourselves. Like Kenric said, there's...
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    Viper for Vette

    I'm not so sure you'd be downgrading performance. Both cars are great, and if you were going to track it the Z06 has a better learning curve (not to mention that your roadster wouldn't be allowed at some events without a cage). What you WOULD be losing is any semblance of exclusivity. All...
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    E-brake pads

    Same thing happened with mine. Do what Daniel suggests, it helps. For those who think they'll just change the pads when the time comes... be prepared for a shocker. They are way more expensive than I thought compared to the regular brake pads!
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    slightly off level steering wheel?

    Strings are definitely better, but what made the difference here is that you were holding the steering wheel! The device they use to hold it does not work well. When I do my own alignments, after we change any of the settings, we roll the car back and forwards and re-center the wheel. Comes...
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    slightly off level steering wheel?

    What kind of alignment machine does he use? Lasers are notoriously off. Believe it or not, old school strings are more accurate. The lasers are rarely calibrated as often as they are supposed to be due to cost. What are the alignment specs you are trying to reach?
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    slightly off level steering wheel?

    Just get it redone. Like Marc said, doing the tie rods will fix it but only temporarily. You could be toe'd out in opposite directions, still drive straight, but your tires will wear very unevenly. If you have access to a 4 post lift, alignments are easy. Tie a string to the posts, square it...
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    SRT Fog Light Access Panel

    I got it from Tator as well. Use plastic interior fasteners (you can get them from autozone for $3), drill a hole through panel and wheel wheel, and put fastener in. No more lost panels!
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    Anyone running R888's on the track?

    I have a pyrometer. Pressure seems to give OK readings at 42psi, but my inside/outside temps are too different (30 degrees). I'm wondering if less pressure would allow the tire to roll over more? I've already gone down to -0.7 camber, and am afraid to go lower.
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    Anyone running R888's on the track?

    Couldn't PM using that name, says not valid. Is that Z (as in Zebra) S (as in Sam)? EDIT: Zed Sump, got it, I'll send him a PM. Thanks!
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    And the Viper Final Edition is....

    Not as cool as the red/white final edition in 2002 imho. Looks kinda drab. I like double stripes, center stripe doesn't do it for me.
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    Anyone running R888's on the track?

    I need some serious help with camber and pressures. I am getting a 30-40 degree temperature differential between the inside and outside of the tread. It should be 10 degree. Inside is hotter, indicating too much camber. I was running at 42psi. I decided 42psi based on one thread, but after...
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    Brake question for track guys

    I'm running stainless lines, Chris is not. I'm running R888's, he's running PS2's. I have Stoptech Rotors, he has EBC. Other than that, similar setups. I wonder if the rubber hoses are flexing on Chris' car unevenly? I think my darting may be the front tires... I checked both fronts and...
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    Brake question for track guys

    That's the max caster you can get on the front of a Gen III when running that much negative camber. I tried on my car as well and got the same results. My calipers turned a little brown as well during a track session, and the fluid didn't boil at all. I tried Mintex on all four corners once...
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    Brake question for track guys

    Who has parts kits, and has anyone rebuilt them personally? I've heard it isn't hard, any FAQ's out there to do it on the Gen III calipers?
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    2009 srt-10 lug nut size

    An extension on the socket will help to avoid scratching your wheels with the torque wrench.
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    2 Dead in Viper Crash: :(

    I would agree with that generalization for sure, although my recent spins on track would seem to indicate otherwise :)
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    2 Dead in Viper Crash: :(

    That's probably because track rats don't really speed that often on public streets or do high speed runs with others around. I'm sure you'll agree that once you track your Viper properly and/or participate in driver's training, going 150mph in a straight line on a public road just isn't that...
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    Changing Brake Lines, hard?

    I wish I had read Steve's post before doing mine, be sure to tighten hard lines to hoses before tightening mounting brackets or you WILL get leaks! Also, per Stoptech advice they recommend tightening the lines to the hose, then loosening, then retightening to ensure a proper fit.
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    Changing Brake Lines, hard?

    Mine leaked after I installed them. Turns out that I tightened the support brackets (on the hard lines) before tightening the hard lines to the ss lines. It must have been SLIGHTLY off. Just be sure to loosen all of your brackets before tightening the hard lines to ensure you get a good seal...
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    2 Dead in Viper Crash: :(

    Above the law or not, speeding tickets or not, he's a Viper brother who lost his life and will forever affect the lives of countless others including his 3 kids. No one deserves that. RIP Terry and David.
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    Seibon hood

    Ahh, I remember that hood now. More aggressive looking than the Gen 4 hood with the bigger hood bulge. Hmmm...

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