Well today the temps are in the 80's and I have found out what it is like to take a sauna while driving. I live in Phoenix and this is the first high 80 degree day this year. When I purchased my viper it was last winter and did not realize the amount of heat generated by the enigine and exhaust. I went on this board and was made aware of the cockpit heating problems. But had no idea of the extreme heating problems caused by a 80 degree day. I know that I can solve these problems by paying someone to alter the exhaust but this makes the car modified. I think that DC should be liable for a problem and that they should either fix it or refund my purchase price. Has anyone been able to have DC fix the heating problems or get their money refunded. The car is a 06 roadster with 1700 miles on it and this is just the start to summer
Putting viper in summer storage
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fastmd
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You should really buy a vette, because even with a new exhaust you will still have some heat. Try turning on the A/C.
Lee00blacksilverGTS
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You gotta be kidding. I have an 06 and have driven it when the temp is 100 degrees and in The Chesapeake Bay Basin that is HUMID heat. At least yours is dry heat. Even with the top down and the air on it is bearable even at those temps if you keep rolling, keep the windows rolled up and more of the ac stays inside the cabin even with the top down. Make sure you have the ac vents blowing on you and aimed right. If it gets too bad put the top up and crank the air up. Hard to believe you could not live with it 80 degrees in that top up configuration.
I really would have someone else with that model ride in the car with you to see if any thing is abnormal, maybe you have an exhaust leak under the car. But if nothing is out of whack that car should be cool and comfy moving along with the ac on in 80 degree dry heat with the top down.
I really would have someone else with that model ride in the car with you to see if any thing is abnormal, maybe you have an exhaust leak under the car. But if nothing is out of whack that car should be cool and comfy moving along with the ac on in 80 degree dry heat with the top down.
big-n-italian
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a VETTE tage? i am recommending a toyota camry. MUCH COOLER cockpit than a viper or a vette.
i really hate to see you suffer K4. let me take it off your hands for say, $20,000?
ledfoot
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P-A-N-S-Y
P-A-N-S-Y
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Yes Vipers run hot, but come on. At VOI 9 it was 105 air temp and who knows what the track temp was as we blasted repeatedly down the quarter. DC shame on you for making this car and allowing me to drive it. It was hot outside and my Mozart was ruined by that awful staccato of the exhaust pipes. I want my money for VOI back and a full refund on my car! Sorry, but I really don't think your going to get much agreement here.
Yes Vipers run hot, but come on. At VOI 9 it was 105 air temp and who knows what the track temp was as we blasted repeatedly down the quarter. DC shame on you for making this car and allowing me to drive it. It was hot outside and my Mozart was ruined by that awful staccato of the exhaust pipes. I want my money for VOI back and a full refund on my car! Sorry, but I really don't think your going to get much agreement here.
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Nobody
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k4 is either *** or a **** ..who else wines about this crap anyway
k4 is either *** or a **** ..who else wines about this crap anyway
Snakester
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Just swap out the stock cats with high flow cats. There is no downside. The sills are notably cooler, and you get a little more power in the trade, and can still pass smog testing. It only costs a couple hundred dollars installed, and the AC can easily keep the car cool afterwards. I think that even the people who would normally be sticklers about keeping a car factory stock will have no problem with adding high flow cats as they make the car run better, cooler, and won't affect the warranty. Next up from that is removing the exhaust crossover.
Just swap out the stock cats with high flow cats. There is no downside. The sills are notably cooler, and you get a little more power in the trade, and can still pass smog testing. It only costs a couple hundred dollars installed, and the AC can easily keep the car cool afterwards. I think that even the people who would normally be sticklers about keeping a car factory stock will have no problem with adding high flow cats as they make the car run better, cooler, and won't affect the warranty. Next up from that is removing the exhaust crossover.
RavenFan_94
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Gotta echo Lee here. I think you just had a bad day bro. Truly isn't so bad you notice.
Gotta echo Lee here. I think you just had a bad day bro. Truly isn't so bad you notice.
Mopar Steve
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Send it to Delaware. I have a big garage and I will drive it all summer. It will be happy next to my RT/10. By the way, the RT/10 is a raodster, your 06 is a convertable.
Send it to Delaware. I have a big garage and I will drive it all summer. It will be happy next to my RT/10. By the way, the RT/10 is a raodster, your 06 is a convertable.
viperDoug
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Ditto
Ditto
29OUTLAW
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The first summer I had my car it was a struggle to keep the cabin cool on a hot day even with the A/C on. Halfway thru the second summer, I discovered the proper way to use the A/C and how to put it in recirculating mode (the 2 positions on the far left of the knob). The difference was like night and day. It still ***** having to drive with the top up.
The first summer I had my car it was a struggle to keep the cabin cool on a hot day even with the A/C on. Halfway thru the second summer, I discovered the proper way to use the A/C and how to put it in recirculating mode (the 2 positions on the far left of the knob). The difference was like night and day. It still ***** having to drive with the top up.
V10SpeedLuvr
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I noticed yesterday that my 96' RT/10 that I bought used does not have cup holders. Can I return it to DC or should I contact an attorney?
I noticed yesterday that my 96' RT/10 that I bought used does not have cup holders. Can I return it to DC or should I contact an attorney?
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Don't know if that's such a wise thing with Johnny already working overtime on your avatar case, you might want to hire a second one
Don't know if that's such a wise thing with Johnny already working overtime on your avatar case, you might want to hire a second one
TRAMP 13
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ok my time my 2003 is going on 4years now and now I feel like I can vent my thought also, I have try getting the 220 that it shows,even going down hill,can I sue also, seem like a class action suit.
ok my time my 2003 is going on 4years now and now I feel like I can vent my thought also, I have try getting the 220 that it shows,even going down hill,can I sue also, seem like a class action suit.
steve911
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Is that a real post or does someone on the list have a twisted sense of humor?
Is that a real post or does someone on the list have a twisted sense of humor?
riverrat
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Change the cats, I cruzed in 90 degrees today and it was fine. ****
Change the cats, I cruzed in 90 degrees today and it was fine. ****
Austin
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Wow. Someone send him some *****.
Wow. Someone send him some *****.
Flash1034
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May be we need to call a "Whaam-bulance" for this ******. Go drive a Chevy malibu.
Flash
May be we need to call a "Whaam-bulance" for this ******. Go drive a Chevy malibu.
Flash
RichieSRT10
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Imagine hanging out K4. It would be like having another A...... I will leave that to the imagination.
Imagine hanging out K4. It would be like having another A...... I will leave that to the imagination.
doctorbob
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It is 89 degrees in Lake Havasu today, the top is down on my viper, and there are no heat issues. I am sure if you are stopped in traffic the car may get a little warm but that is the nature of the car...if it is unacceptable ....maybe you should look into trading your car for something else.
It is 89 degrees in Lake Havasu today, the top is down on my viper, and there are no heat issues. I am sure if you are stopped in traffic the car may get a little warm but that is the nature of the car...if it is unacceptable ....maybe you should look into trading your car for something else.
viperbob
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This cannot be a serious post, is it?
This cannot be a serious post, is it?
Whitebeard
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Dude, never post while stoned, drunk or after several hours of sleep deprivation....
You have to be kidding me.......Get over it, or get out of the car....
Dude, never post while stoned, drunk or after several hours of sleep deprivation....
You have to be kidding me.......Get over it, or get out of the car....
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Guys stop being so ******* him!!!!! Menopause is not an enjoyable condition!
I called my grandma for you K4 and she said to remove the panies and drink plenty of water on those days over 60F and if it's over 75F flush your head in the toilet for 20 min. and you'll be ready to go
Guys stop being so ******* him!!!!! Menopause is not an enjoyable condition!
I called my grandma for you K4 and she said to remove the panies and drink plenty of water on those days over 60F and if it's over 75F flush your head in the toilet for 20 min. and you'll be ready to go
bigmike32172
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LMAO! OK, whose AE is this
Where's the F'n neg rep on this site
LMAO! OK, whose AE is this
Where's the F'n neg rep on this site
Supercharged Vipermad
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Anyone who posts a cry-baby post about how hot his little tootsies get...and then never comes back should be forced to sell the Viper and buy a Yugo!
V10SpeedLuvr
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Ok, I was out driving today while trying to cool off about my missing cup holder. I went to set cruise control when i was at 140mph and....my car doesnt have cruise control!!!!! 
I called into work and took tomorrow off so I can get rid of this sled and go Corvette shopping 
I suggest everyone do the same!
I called into work and took tomorrow off so I can get rid of this sled and go Corvette shopping I suggest everyone do the same! twinturbo3150
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move to Alaska
I live in Houston where it's hot/humid, but still think it's more than bearable. Please check and see if your a/c vents are open. That seems to be a common oversight from the factory. Kidding...just messin' with 'ya. Really, it's a great car for the money. Enjoy! 
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