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  1. John333

    Removing Cats on 2000 ACR

    I have a 2001 ACR. If you want loud and a beautiful sounding exhaust tone, forget the straight pipes. At purchase, mine had 3" Belanger cat back exhaust and straight pipes. I loved the sound, but not the stink nor polluting the air in my garage. Plus, it is located under two bedrooms, so...
  2. John333

    The Viper Search

    It took me about a month to get my wife onboard with the idea of buying a Viper. We preferred the original styling, so I limited my search to Gen1 and Gen2 Vipers. During this time, I did some fairly in depth research to determine the changes and improvements made for each model year. This...
  3. John333

    WTB: 2001 or 2002 GTS

    In case you are not all that savvy with browsers, I should have mentioned that checking 10 sites daily is quite easy to do. You just open a separate tab for each site and click the refresh for each tab each day or evening before doing your check. BTW, I never thought to check Craig's List, but...
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    WTB: 2001 or 2002 GTS

    Danny, When I was shopping for a Viper, I checked up to 10 sites daily. Most sellers advertise on multiple, but I didn't want to miss the car that might be posted to just one site. So, I checked Cars.com, Autotrader.com, Carfax.com, Cargurus.com, Carsforsale.com, ISeeCars.com, TrueCars.com...
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    GTS vs ACR

    Two years ago, I bought a 2001 ACR with the Dynamic Suspension adjustable coil overs. The owner had recently installed a new set, because the originals were leaking (27k miles). More on that later. I had researched Gen2 Viper issues and the ACR pretty thoroughly beforehand, so knew I'd want to...
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    First Time Gen II GTS Buyer - Need Advice

    Sounds like you decided to keep looking. Good decision I believe. It would be a lot of work and expense to return that car to stock form. Many potential Viper owners might like those mods (wing, internal engine mods, short throw shifter, lowered suspension, 8 point harness) if they were going...
  7. John333

    GEN I RT PARTS

    Rock Auto has some OEM Viper parts and good quality after market as well.
  8. John333

    Help with Codes on 1997 Viper GTS

    BTW, typically, these come from Taiwan, Hong Kong or the mainland PRC, so don't load the software. It is infected with various viruses and you don't need it--there are many nice Addroid ODBII apps to choose from.
  9. John333

    Help with Codes on 1997 Viper GTS

    Online, I found a mini ODB II unit with USB. You can leave it plugged in, as it has on/off switch. These are compatible with various Android apps and cost around $18.
  10. John333

    Motor Mounts - Where to buy

    Before getting my new tires installed on my new to me 2001 GTS/ACR with 28K miles, I asked my mechanic, a fellow Gen2 Viper owner, to thoroughly check over the suspension. Lemon Squad does a visual check and test drive, so I still needed a thorough mechanical check. My Viper had only 28K miles...
  11. John333

    Belanger Exhaust

    For sure, it would be useless for side exhaust.
  12. John333

    Belanger Exhaust

    When I purchased my 2001 GTS/ACR almost two years ago, it still had the factory SS headers, but the cats had been replaced by straight pipes. A 3" Belanger cat back exhaust finished the system. Outside, I loved the sound, but inside it was a tad loud and the drone was hard to bear. Called JonB...
  13. John333

    Viper pricing

    Presently, I believe the majority of Viper buyers are choosing a Viper due to their passion for the car, a collectable they will drive. This drives preferences (pun intended). When Vipers start to become too valuable to drive, like the Cobra and to a lesser extent the Shelby are now, the buyer...
  14. John333

    Inner Tie Rods - 3 of 4 need replacement at 28K miles

    Thanks for the reply. Certainly, makes a ton of sense. BestPartsOnline wants $20 ea for front inner tie rods, but doesn't offer the rears. JonB want $195 for rear inner tie rods and I didn't see any fronts on his site for a Gen2 GTS. For $20, I will probably buy them and check them out. If...
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    Inner Tie Rods - 3 of 4 need replacement at 28K miles

    Is it anywhere near normal to need to replace of 3 of 4 inner tie rods at 28K miles? Obviously, I plan to replace all four, but was curious if I should suspect an odometer turn back. I've put only the last 800 miles on the car, so I have a short history with it. Anyone tried the inner tie rods...
  16. John333

    Recently had my first Viper Delivered

    Wow, congrats. Welcome to the club.
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    Maybe trading for Viper

    Currently, with the exception of very low production cars from later years, I think only the general population of clean, low mileage Gen 1 and Gen 2 Vipers are appreciating. Ten-twelve years ago, clean, low mileage Gen 2 GTS were selling for $25-30k. Today, you will probably have to pay...
  18. John333

    Sold my R8 bought a Gen 1 , love it but have a few questions

    TrexRhymes, Wow, nice looking Gen 1. Congrats! BTW, I needed quite a few things after my viper purchase. Saw that many recommended JonB, so I gave him my business and found him to be awesome.
  19. John333

    In search of my old 2008 Viper. Any one have any info?

    Wow, she is super nice looking! I wish you luck.
  20. John333

    New Viper owner

    Super nice looking color combo. How is the paint? I'm guessing it should be nice if it was garaged. Congrats!
  21. John333

    For sale: 1995 RT/10 all original

    I think one issue affecting demand for gen 1 and gen 2 vipers is fact that one group of potential buyers is now gone from the picture--specifically, the people who are only after the most badass American muscle car boulevard cruiser. Starting with the release of the Hellcat in 2015, these folks...
  22. John333

    Thrilled: Our new Viper arrived from Texas today!

    Thanks! Getting accustomed to its characteristics little by little does sound like the best advice. Many say that the Viper behaves differently. Is it different than most cars or just different than cars with driver aids? I've never owned a BMW or other expensive sports car, so I've not had...
  23. John333

    Thrilled: Our new Viper arrived from Texas today!

    Thanks Mike. After so many years of dreaming, it so cool to own one. I love the simplicity of it. Last weekend, I started changing fluids. I started with the most over due items, a grease job and brake fluid flush. Purchased differential fluid and tranny fluid this week, so I ready for more...
  24. John333

    Buying my first Viper.... now what?

    I've also watched your videos several times. Thanks for making them! Saved me a ton of embarrasment yesterday: I took my new 2001 GTS ACR out to get a MD inspection. On the way home, I stopped at Home Depot for a few small things. Tried to lock the doors with the key remote, but no joy. I...
  25. John333

    Hello North Atlantic Region

    BTW, awesome Viper.

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