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    2000 ACR and Carbotech Brakes

    All, sorry I couldn't respond sooner. With the economy as it is I work out of town for extended periods and company computers are monitored for private use. Also at this time I have to watch finances. Even though I am working my company is not reimbursing me for rent etc. Sucks but it beats the...
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    2000 ACR and Carbotech Brakes

    I was trying to balance the stock brakes on my ACR a little better with brake pads by softening the grip on the front and increasing the rear via pads. In stock form and stock pads the fronts lock easily and try to ruin my $20k hood. Searching brought me to the solution to use AX6 on the front...
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    Looking for a Miller Tool

    I was thinking it had more to do with the height of the gauge. All it does is fit it correctly to the wheel? The height would be the same either on stock or BBS wheels regardless? That would be good because I cannot find that extension anywhere and Miller Tool keeps pushing the delivery out...
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    Looking for a Miller Tool

    Hello again I am performing some suspension work on my 2000 GTS ACR. I have the Miller tool height gauge 6914 coming to me. I need the extensions part number 8396. Do any of you know where a set might be for sale? Miller Tools SPX, Cost Plus, and Hands on Tools all appear to be out of stock for...
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    Check engine light

    Sorry my friend. Old cars can run you around in circles sometimes. That's all it was, case closed.
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    Bray Vineyards Winery Tour

    Just wanted to say thanks for the invite you provided to the Central Valley Club. My wife and I really enjoyed this trip and meeting all of you. Great bunch of people,great little winery, and a great time. Looking forward to meeting up with all of you again. Thanks one more time from Gerald and...
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    Check engine light

    The light was just a coincidence. It was the gas cap.
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    Check engine light

    I didn't want to invest in a code reader today as I thought the prices for them were pretty steep. My wife manages the funds and the economy has kicked the crap out of her home business so I was a little aprehensive to do so. I purchased an entry level one, not too expensive, because I had to...
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    Check engine light

    2000 GTS I idled the car in my driveway to operating temperature to do a proper coolant check. Before doing this I had removed my airfilters and forward box to clean and oil them. I let the car idle without the filters or forward box in place until it was at normal temp. I then checked my...
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    Just Bought My First GTS

    Congratulations-nice nice car. Word to the wise, do not I repeat do not lean on your center console to reach across the car. The console will break. Once you get a new console and the special hard foam thick backing to support your new console you will be out a grand to fix the problem caused by...
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    Another puff of smoke story

    2000 ACR, 15000 miles. I was playing around with my car rolling it up through 3rd and 4th to 4500 rpm after a Viper club run. :drive: Couldn't get the spirited driving out of my system. Running quickly out of room I had to swiftly stop including downshifting and got a very large puff of blueish...
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    Took my GTS to Smog Today

    New California law. The smog station had to air my tires to the recommended pressure and charge me two dollars.....:lmao:
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    Old tires question

    I replaced my tires at about 5 years old with 9k on them about a year after I got the car. The change out was amazing. The car tracked, rode, accelerated better, was more controllable under excelleration through corners and in a straight line if I hit a bump under power. I learned this lesson...
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    Dynamic Shocks Rebuilders

    I thought about purchasing new shocks for the black beauty right after Christmas. However I am trying to keep the vehicle stock to retain it's originality and value. One of 39 in all black, no stripe. For that reason I probably will have the shocks rebuilt knowing full well that there might be...
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    Dynamic Shocks Rebuilders

    I found this company online that states they rebuild just about any shock out there including Dynamics. Anybody out there ever used them? Performanceshock.com or they call themselves PSI out of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway. I believe Carl Haas was the other option but these guys in Sonoma are...
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    Just got back from vacation give me a little to get my feet firmly into the daily grind and I'll call. VB
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    I first thought it was but I've smelled burning coolant too many times on too many vehicles. I am curious if power steering fluid might have the same smell as the power steering reservoir doesn't appear to seal well. Track officials noticed the coolant smell too. VB
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    How about power steering fluid? The power steering pump appears grimy from fluid as does the area around it and the cap does not have an o-ring to seal it to the tank. VB
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    Didn't wash it first and more than one person noticed the coolant smell. The car was not running hot. I'll check both fluids as recommended and try to get a pressure tester. The only strange odor smells to me exactly like coolant on a hot exhaust. VB
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    Hmm I didn't lose much but I will look for traces. I could see the fluid siting on the left side valve cover.
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    just got back from vacation trying to catch up on this post and all of the replies thanks for your patience... VB
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    It seems to be clean. I'll keep checking
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    Need some trouble shooting tips on a coolant leak

    Hello, This will be my first post hope it's clear. The car is a 2000 ACR all stock. I entered a driving clinic a couple weeks ago. :drive:During the skid pad portion of the class, the car developed a coolant leak onto the left side exhaust resulting in a steam cloud, occasionaly, but mostly...
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    Recommend a place to mount tires in Fresno

    Haven't had much luck with any of the local tire chains when it comes to mounting a balancing. Always have to go back and they always want to stick weights on the outside. Anyone in Fresno that can mount and balance tires on a Viper? Thanks
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    Just registered and can't access forums

    Hello I faxed my registration in last week requesting membership to the central California region. As of Sunday I still can't access tech articles or post on the California forum. Is there some sort of time frame this normally takes? Thanks

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