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11-10-2004, 09:42 AM
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Nevada, Washoe county
Posts: 150
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close calls
OK boys and girls, I'm picking up my first Viper this weekend, I'm a newbie. I want to hear all the "Oh Sh-t" stories about the first time your Snake bit you.
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11-10-2004, 09:46 AM
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FL VCA Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Plantation, Fl. 33323
Posts: 1,075
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Re: close calls
No OS story here. Just drive smart, learn the car.
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11-10-2004, 10:15 AM
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 2,939
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Re: close calls
This one time at band camp....
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11-10-2004, 10:37 AM
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NY/CT VCA Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Setauket, Long Island, NY
Posts: 1,241
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Re: close calls
There are many links and many stories of folks loosing the rear on these beasts as the torque will get you. Take it easy and never shift 1-2 2-3 without the wheels straight. Good Luck and enjoy the best ride in town.
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11-10-2004, 10:44 AM
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IL VCA Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Quad Cities, Iowa
Posts: 1,394
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Re: close calls
What JW said: Make sure the wheels are straight when you get on the gas and shift. Good Luck!
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11-10-2004, 07:24 PM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,069
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Re: close calls
Be smooth with the shifts. Eliminate distractions: talking on cell phone, playing with radio, playing with girlfriend, and looking for money when approaching tolls. The second you are not in tune with this car and get careless, Sneaky Pete sneaks up to bite you in the ass. Oh yeah, listen to what JW said.
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11-10-2004, 07:37 PM
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NY/CT VCA Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NNJ
Posts: 7,704
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Re: close calls
its NOT hard to drive them if ya use yer head.
if you're not sure what gear you are going to go into.....push the clutch back in and try again later....thats my best advise. |
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11-10-2004, 07:45 PM
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SoCal VCA Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Northridge, CA
Posts: 257
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Re: close calls
Dont go to the drive thru. Park it in view and walk in. A Whopper ended up costing me $831 when I had a close encounter of the curb kind. DOH!
Second on everything everyone else said. Be smart. |
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11-11-2004, 11:55 PM
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Nevada, Washoe county
Posts: 150
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Re: close calls
Wheels ST8, no drive thrus, drive smart. Got it. I'll keep you posted. AT
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11-12-2004, 09:42 AM
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NY/CT VCA President
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Ground Zero, USA
Posts: 5,328
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Re: close calls
Cold weather makes your Viper THAT much more "interesting" to drive. 40 degree change in road surface temp = MAJOR loss in traction!
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11-12-2004, 10:17 AM
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Southeast Tennessee
Posts: 198
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Re: close calls
The only time I about lost it was on a cold day with cold tires going through a slight curve and it broke loose without me expecting it. Fortunately I caught it without losing it. I've always said "you have to learn how to drive sideways". But it's not as fun as the older cars with posi-traction rear ends. They were easier to drive sideways. I guess the newer term for that is called drifting. Have fun with the car and be safe, including passengers.
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11-12-2004, 02:16 PM
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Enthusiast
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Nevada, Washoe county
Posts: 150
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Re: close calls
Hi Tom, According to the 2000 shop manual the Viper is equipped with the Dana44 trac/loc posi rear. Being in the Reno area I'll be paying attention to the cold conditions. Thanks AT
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