Viper vs Viper

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Not sure if this is posted anywhere else yet, but I didn't see it, so I thought I'd post for all those interested that weren't there.

So I was at the Luke AFB airshow today, saw the 2008 Viper drag the F16 fighter jet. The first pass they had the 2008 (black coupe) go against the jet running 80% power (non-afterburner). The Viper beat the jet by 160 yards!!! :headbang:

Next up was a 2007 Comp Coupe going against another F16 at full afterburner (Now remember, only 520hp). The jet beat the Viper by 600 feet. Quite impressive I thought though, considering the amount of power the jet makes :laugh:

Too bad they didn't run the 2008 against the jet with full afterburners going. Maybe tomorrow ;)

Pics coming soon!!
 

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I so wanted to be there for that race but my youngest daughters high school basketball team won 4th in the state and there is a banquet for them tomorrow and I could not miss that. Kids grow up to fast and I don't want to miss any of their accomplishments.
PLEASE post some photos of the race ASAP!
Thanks :cool:


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Hey, are they talking stats on the 08 like 1/4 and 0-60 times yet? Thanks for the post!
 
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Re: Viper vs Viper (now with pics!)

OK....sorry for the delay...here's the pics :laugh:

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2008 Coupe display:

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2007 Comp Coupe:

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And some more thrown in for good measure ;)

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Re: Viper vs Viper (now with pics!)

Nice pics, that 08 looks badazz, Nice line-up of Vipers
Hope nobody got wet in the rain
 

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THANK you for the pics, :headbang: :2tu: EXcellent job---so nice to see what the Black '08 Coupe looks like...wish we coulda been there!!!
mike & juli~
 

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Re: Viper vs Viper (now with pics!)

Well, I know I’m not an official Vendor on this site, but I do have some performance items on that F-16. :usa:
 

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We ARE a Sponsor-vendor and We REALLY LOVE THE DECAL on the Left Rear Facia !!!!!

OK....here's the pics :laugh:

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Re: Viper vs Viper (now with pics!)

How was the turn out this year? From the pics it looks like about 35-40 cars made it. Did anybody famous show up in the viewing area this time? When I last went Carroll Shelby made an appearance :2tu:
 

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Re: Viper vs Viper (now with pics!)

I wanted to fly in for it but plans changed. The 08 intakes look huge.

Thanks for the pics and info
 
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No prob ;)

I didn't count all the cars that were there, but there was a lot more than what those pics show. Definitely an awesome event!
 

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looks like they had the sidewinder wheels on the 08. Also looks like the shocks that raise the hood didn't get any stronger , the guy is leaning on the hook just to keep it up
 

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Re: Viper vs Viper (now with pics!)

The sidewinders with PS2's are about 50 lbs lighter than stockers with run flats.

By the stance of that black coupe, it may have had some upgraded shocks too as the car appears lower.

The SRT guys didn't want to lose.



Dan
 

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"Also looks like the shocks that raise the hood didn't get any stronger"

The shocks work fine. Jack was leaning against the Viper while waiting for the race to start. They had the hood up all day after the race where the Viper was displayed with no problem.
 

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"Did you do the dinner and all? Hope someone got pics "

I should have a CD with all the pictures that the base photographer shot this weekend by tomorrow and will post them if I can figure out how to do it. I'll try to get them to Chris Marshal if I can't post them myself.
 

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Here is a picture that captures the finish on Saturdays race. Note the small yellow flag. It marks the finish line.

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"Did you do the dinner and all? Hope someone got pics "

I should have a CD with all the pictures that the base photographer shot this weekend by tomorrow and will post them if I can figure out how to do it. I'll try to get them to Chris Marshal if I can't post them myself.

Is that an official CD with a graphic on the CD itself plus a cover? Wondering if there are too many pictures on it to send them over by e-mail.
Would love to get the high res version of that finish pic.
 

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