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    Pic Request: Purple/green... anyone?

    Any generation, doesn't matter. Random question I know... no way I'm considering it, just need to settle a bet!
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    ABS and Brake Warning Lists On

    Just wanted to see if anyone has any quick thoughts on why both of those lights would pop on at the same time. I haven't been doing an brake work, and they only came on EXACTLY the first start after I finished my headers install. My guess is that the power assist lost it's vacuum, maybe I...
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    Quick Question About Noise and Headers

    Back in Sept. I installed the Belanger high flow cats and cat back with the intention of putting in their headers as well. The noise difference between that and stock was really dramatic and I love it. Question is, now that I'm installing the headers this weekend, will my system get...
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    Best way to rotate the crank?

    Didn't think it would be difficult, but I'm having a hard time getting the wrench in the right place without having a bunch of stuff in the way. I've taken out the airbox to get more room but it's still awkward trying to get a socket wrench in the right place. Anyone have a regular method...
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    Is there an easy way to find top dead center?

    Installing the Harland Sharp roller rockers and everything in the instructions makes perfect sense except finding top dead center. How do I find it? Is there an easy way? I have a remote start button, but even when I use that, I have no idea when I actually hit top dead center. Any ideas for an...
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    Engine not level, lower on passenger side

    I'm guessing this means a mount or two have gone bad as the rest of the car is perfectly level. Is a tilting engine usually a symptom of bad mounts? I haven't been having any issues shifting.
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    Gen 2 Hood Weight?

    Question is: Anyone know the total weight of a stock Gen 2 hood? A close approximation should be acceptable also. I'm designing a pulley system to safely and securely raise and hold the hood close to the ceiling while I'm working on the engine. Figured it would be a good solution to having...
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    Plug on the Right Side of Transmission

    I was pulling the 1-4 skip shift plug from the transmission and noticed on the opposite side (right side if facing forward), there is a plug (black color) with two wires. I couldn't find this plug in the service manual, does anyone know what this is for? For some reason mine was unplugged (never...
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    Looking for a maintenance lift, not storage

    Seems like most of the lifts people discuss are for mainly storage and lift the car up via the wheels. It takes me at least and hour just to get the car up on jacks right now. I have a small garage so it's a bit of a pain. I would ideally like to find something that will make it really easy to...
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    Felt like I blew a tire, but I didn't... any ideas?

    Was driving down the road in my only Viper (on your typical crappy California roads) and I heard a bang which I suspected was a blown tire (it wasn't really a pop but it was fast and only happened once). Right after the sound and at moderate speed the car was pulling to the right and bumps in...
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    Spotted this diffuser/bumper, can it be bought?

    Not in the market for one, but I thought this one looked especially unique. Is anyone selling something like this?
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    Adjusting Throttle Cable, Anyone Have Instructions?

    Searched around a bit, but didn't find a very good answer. The car is a 2002 ACR, naturally aspirated, and stock intake and throttle. I reset the PCM today including training the throttle sensor and honestly it felt like I unlocked 50 hp, the throttle is so much more responsive. Still need to do...
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    First Day at the Track, Impressions/Questions (long)

    Spent a great day at Thunder Hill raceway Saturday, was my first time on a track with the Viper... actually first time ever. Posting some thoughts and questions for anyone who wants to chime in. Driving a mostly stock 2002 ACR with SSR lightweight wheels, Michelin PS2s, Belanger high flow cats...
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    So, thinking about taking the Viper across the pond...

    Well, debating taking a contract in London... not sure I can live without my Viper... even less sure I can trust anyone to store it for me while I'm over there. To those of you who have shipped Vipers (Gen II) from the States, would it be a big pain to ship mine over with the expectation I'd...
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    Winter Hibernation - Does EVERYONE do it?

    This will be my first winter with the ACR and I'm starting to see a few winter storage topics pop up. Does everyone do this, or is it just an east coast thing? California winters aren't that cold and rainy (usually). Am I missing other reasons not to drive in the winter?
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    This can't be a good idea

    Found this on Flickr this morning. Wow, I sure hope the river rose while he was on the other side and this was the only way out. Actual link to the Flickr page: http://flickr.com/photos/winslowkr/1433627759/
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    Gen 2 Brake Pads How-to?

    Well time to get my dirty, whinny OEM pads out and put in some new ones. Picked up some Porterfield R4-S pads at the recommendation of a friend. Anyone have/know of a detailed how-to for replacing all pads? I have the service manual, and maybe that has the info I need but I haven't looked...
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    Instant Sunroof in Minutes!

    Just ran across this eBay auction. I can only imagine how good it would look on my Viper :rolaugh: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sunroofs_W0QQitemZ260148596999
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    Are there any good places to safely do some 0-60 and 1/4 mile runs?

    Just wanted to see if anyone had some suggestions on a place where it's safe/sane and cop free (as much as it can be I guess) to do some 0-60 and 1/4 mile runs. Any local tracks other than Laguna and Infeneon?
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    Anyone going to the Aug 23 Danville Hot Summer Nights?

    Sounds like a lot of fun, I'm planning on going for the VCA get-together... but I've never checked out Hot Summer Nights before. I've seen pictures from previous years of a parking lot full of Vipers, is that the VCA? If so, where does everyone meet?
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    Do you keep your OEM rims or sell them?

    Just put on some new after market rims on my 2002 GTS, debating selling the OEM rims. What do most people do? Is it a good idea to keep them in case I sell the car in the future?
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    Don't have my service manual, need help identifying a part

    I'm trying to explain a part under my 2002 GTS's hood to someone but I don't know what it's called and don't have my service manual with me. It's the black round shaped part (about the size of a volley ball) on the driver side right behind the wheel well. It has a couple tubes coming from it and...
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    How to tell if stripes are from factory or after market

    Does anyone know how I can tell if my stripes are factory? Viper is red with silver stripes. I've also been able to pull up the original description of the car, I'm thinking the one in bold is the line item for stripes? Can anyone confirm this? Thanks! Code Description Code Description Code...
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    Front Tire Size for 18x11 Rim

    Just wondering which option I should go for when ordering my new tires. Any opinions on what tire size is best for a 18x11 front rim on a 2002 GTS... 275/35/ZR18 or 295/30/ZR18 PS2's. Just looking for some pluses/minuses. I'm going with 335/30/ZR18 for the rears.
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    Slightly Discouraged New Viper Owner

    Not discouraged about the car, more so the reaction from the cops. I drove my 2002 GTS ACR home yesterday and it was a blast... I waited 15 long years to finally get this car. This afternoon I decided to take it out and cruise around town. The first cop I see is going the other direction on...

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