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    AR Auto Service Tech Session on Understeer

    For those in the Portland, Ore., Vancouver, Wash. area, FYI: AR Auto Service Tech Session: "The Battle of Understeer or Understeer is When the Front of the Car Hits the Wall" Time Friday, December 3 · 6:00pm - 7:00pm...
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    Warfang

    I know this has been probably covered extensively but I have not been on the board as frequently as I would like. I received the Summer 2010 VCA Notes today and saw that forum member Warfang passed away earlier this year. My deepest albeit belated condolences to his family. /Rich
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    Fascinating Article on Viper Brakes, Suspension etc.

    2009 Dodge Viper SRT-10: Suspension Walkaround Enjoy.
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    Highly Recommend Steve Katz (aka ACR Steve) for Track Insurance . . .

    I used Steve Katz (aka ACR Steve) for track insurance for my 2008 Viper this past season. The events were all non-racing, non-timed HPDE or driving school programs. Steve is (obviously) a Viper owner, board member and racer (he has raced extensivle over the years including his new ACR and...
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    Tire Dressing . .

    I am one of those lost souls who actually likes to use tire dressing/shine on my Viper's tires. I was using a product by Meguiar's called Endurance which was a long lasting tire gel. It looks like Meguiar's has discontinued this peoduct unfortunately. Can anyone recommend a high quality tire...
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    Help Translating Alignment/Cross Balance Specs . . .

    Can anyone help me translate the following alignment and cross balance specs for a 2008 (non-ACR) Viper? Thanks. For example, what does "wedge" mean? I take it that since the shop found the rear camber, caster, toe to be near ideal for a mild street/track alignment, the remaining...
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    Best way to raise front of 2008 Viper safely?

    I need to remove my 2 front rims and tires to mount and balance new tires. What is the best way to raise and support (for at least 3-4 days) the front of the car while the new tires are being mounted? The catch is that I need to raise, remove and keep the car supported while on a four post...
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    Tire Rotation Question . . .

    After a series of driving schools I am seeing increased wear on the outside edge (where the sidewall meets the tread) of the driver side front tire (from driving primarily clockwise road courses). Question: Because the PS2s on my 2008 are nondirectional, I assume that I can rotate the tires...
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    RB1 Nav question . . .

    My car did not come with an RB1 Nav manual and I am wondering if there is a way in Navigation mode after you have typed in a destination to see your estimated arrival time. In other Navteq-based GPS systems (BMW, Honda) I have this feature but it does not appear on my Viper's Nav screen...
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    Great customer service from Parts Rack . . .

    Ordered new brake pads for my 2008 Viper yesterday and they arrived today with a free gift to boot; great customer service as usual from Jon B at Part Rack. Thanks Jon. /Rich
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    Checking brake pad wear on Gen IV Viper . . .

    I was informed during the technical inspection before a driving school that the pads on my 2008 Viper were at about 40%, that the pads would last the driving school but should probably be replaced afterwards. I did a visual check and there seems to be pad material left (about 5-6 mms) but I...
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    Timberline Dodge Warranty Work . . .

    While hope springs eternal that there will be some solution for Timberline even after the recent, unfortunate developments in the bankruptcy court, my understanding is that Timberline is now unable to do any Chrysler warranty work on our Vipers. Question 1: Is this true? Question 2: If true...
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    Fiat Now Owns Viper (at Least for the Time Being)

    IL Insider: Dodge Viper Lives ¿ For Now Also, interesting article on Fiat-led managment restructuring at Chrysler: Fiat's Marchionne Creates New Brand Structure at Chrysler
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    ACR Nurburgring Record Sticker

    I attended an HPDE event at PIR this past Friday. Jon B and Doris of Parts Rack were helping to run the event and in between run sessions Doris and Jon gave me the following sticker as a gift: Thanks again guys; the sticker was a nice treat on a very wet (and humbling) day at the track...
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    Track and street alignment for 2008-2009 Vipers . . .

    I have a 2008 Viper convertible with completely stock suspension. After 3 HPDE events thus far this eason I am noticing that the left front PS2 tire on outside edge is becoming far more worn than the rest of the tire that still has significant treat remainin. In fact, the outer tread grooves...
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    May 22 Track Day at PIR -- Need More Cars

    FYI, Club Lotus Northwest has reserved track time at Portland International Raceway in Portland, OR this Friday, May 22. However, the club still needs about 15 more entries to make the track day financially viable. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Mark Viskov at...
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    May 22 PIR Track Day -- Need more cars

    FYI, Club Lotus Northwest has reserved track time at Portland International Raceway in Portland, OR this Friday, May 22. However, the club still needs about 15 more entries to make the track day financially viable. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Mark Viskov at...
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    May 22 Track Day at PIR (Portland, Ore.) . . .

    FYI, Club Lotus Northwest has reserved track time at Portland International Raceway in Portland, OR this Friday, May 22. However, the club still needs about 15 more entries to make the track day financially viable. If anyone is interested in attending please contact Mark Viskov at...
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    Removing 2008 Wheel . . .

    I have some curb rash on one of my rear rims on my 2008 Viper. Instead of bringing the whole car to the dealer for the rim repair, I just wanted to jack the car on my lift, put a jack stands or wood blocs under the metal triangular jack point, remove the rim/tire and bring it alone to the...
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    Cleaning gas cans . . .

    I had to haul about 4 plastic gas cans in the cockpit of my Viper for an HPDE event this last weekend. Needless to say, when pouring a bit of gas got on the exterior of each can. Does anyone know of a good method or product for cleaning fuel off of gas cans in terms of both safety and smell...
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    Question for folks who do or run track days/HPDE/Viper Days . . .

    I apologize in advance for the length of this post but thought this might be good food for thought for those that take their cars to HPDEs and driving schools. I am getting ready to do about 8-10 HPDE/driving schools this year at various tracks in Oregon and Washington. I have completed my...
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    ACR Steve -- Sent you a pm.

    Sent you a pm about ontrackinsurance.com. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Thanks! /Rich
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    Track Insurance -- Anthony & Company/Member Rolstar

    I am getting ready to attend a series of HPDE and driving schools this year and have been researching some options. (The good news is that there are in fact options for those of us who want separate track day insurance.) One option is from a company named Anthony & Company in New Jersey. I...
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    Oregon Raceway Park . . .

    Moderators, please move this thread to a more appropriate forum if necessary . . . Does anyone have any firsthand experience with the new track at Oregon Raceway Park in Grass Valley, Oregon? Thanks for your help. /Rich
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    Photoshop Request: White ACR Rims

    I am considering getting a second set of ACR rims for my 2008 for track use only. Are there any photoshop wizards out there--now that Austin has taken a much-needed sabbatical--that could photoshop this picture rims and make the rims white? Thanks for any help you can provide:

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