Dodge Viper ACR Sets 'Ring Record of 7:22.1
08-28-2008 | 04:28 PM
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true.... but Nine Ball in your opinion sound wise which sound better with a full exhaust? cuz I've heard a couple C6Z with LT's and bullets 
. Im pretty sure that could bring some attention to a stock looking C6Z from a Viper...
08-28-2008 | 04:39 PM
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which is why I would take a viper over a C6 Zo6 any day of the week. NOTHING beats the sounds that come from that V10 anyway. Vipers are cars that are truly the drivers car, they can give you the worst times or the absolute best times...amazing cars that demand a good driver and looks like pure sex on wheels
You can't say these sound worse:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=GkS4D7Us5eE
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3PxdZtkiE
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...02-A_58201.htm
08-28-2008 | 05:31 PM
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Still a better fate (I guess) than letting TOY (or any other foreign nameplates) get the rights to the name/brand.
08-28-2008 | 05:35 PM
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WOW...just watched the video...that thing is definetly capable of mid teen's! You guys weren't joking about the rev limiter and I counted twice that he missed his shift. I was confused why he didn't ever go into 5th in the straights, looks like he just chilled in 4th for the longest time.
It's apparent from the vid that the Viper's gearbox isn't geared properly for the "ring", if they re-geared it specifically for the ring where they wouldn't always be in a bad spot I'm sure that it could do so much better...but if they did that it wouldn't exactly be the ACR configuration! I bet the Viper forum's are a buzz with excitement but bummed about the shifts and gearing.
Here's the vid...
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo/index.html
Check out how badly that shifter vibrates!!
It's apparent from the vid that the Viper's gearbox isn't geared properly for the "ring", if they re-geared it specifically for the ring where they wouldn't always be in a bad spot I'm sure that it could do so much better...but if they did that it wouldn't exactly be the ACR configuration! I bet the Viper forum's are a buzz with excitement but bummed about the shifts and gearing.
Here's the vid...
http://www.motortrend.com/av/feature...deo/index.html
Check out how badly that shifter vibrates!!
08-28-2008 | 05:37 PM
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Oh IC...didn't know he had such a bad rap, I'm not into the viper's all that much! Well then in that case yeah, hopefully the people who buy it, if that is what's gonna happen will do right by the fanbase + Viper name.
08-28-2008 | 05:43 PM
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Around my area I personally see quite abit more 03+ Vipers than C6 Z06s. I love the Viper, especially the coupe, but I would take the Z06/ZR1 anyday, it looks better, but, if I could have both, I would.
08-28-2008 | 05:57 PM
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Viper is much better looking than any of the Vettes (especially a coupe). But, it sounds like a tuba getting assfucked by a vacuum cleaner. I just cannot stand the sound. If there were a Viper with a V8...I would find that much better than a C6.
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08-28-2008 | 06:14 PM
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which is why I would take a viper over a C6 Zo6 any day of the week. NOTHING beats the sounds that come from that V10 anyway. Vipers are cars that are truly the drivers car, they can give you the worst times or the absolute best times...amazing cars that demand a good driver and looks like pure sex on wheels
The Corvette will never sound like that VICIOUS CAT HOWL that comes from the Viper.
That engine note along with any Porsche Flat 6 can play in my head for eternity....
08-28-2008 | 06:16 PM
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08-28-2008 | 06:21 PM
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People complained the GTR is too easy too drive...
Now the Viper is too hard to drive? LOL
This thing, out of nowhere slaps **** around like it's nobody's business! I thought the ZR-1 was fast, which journalists report is as easy riding or easier than the Z06, but this Viper makes a strong statement with such a simple formula: Big motor, Big brakes, and well-tuned Suspension... No electronic aids, gotta adjust the suspension with your own tools, no digital readouts... I can't believe how awesome it is, but I started getting suspicious after the 911 GT2, Viper ACR, C6 Z06, and GTR comparo... But I really didn't expect it to beat the ZR-1 too.
Damn...
Now the Viper is too hard to drive? LOL
This thing, out of nowhere slaps **** around like it's nobody's business! I thought the ZR-1 was fast, which journalists report is as easy riding or easier than the Z06, but this Viper makes a strong statement with such a simple formula: Big motor, Big brakes, and well-tuned Suspension... No electronic aids, gotta adjust the suspension with your own tools, no digital readouts... I can't believe how awesome it is, but I started getting suspicious after the 911 GT2, Viper ACR, C6 Z06, and GTR comparo... But I really didn't expect it to beat the ZR-1 too.
Damn...
08-28-2008 | 08:36 PM
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I love the sound of the Viper. It stands out from a crowd, and is instantly distinctive.
Gotta love the V10 M5/M6s,along with the Porsche Carrera. They rev a good bit higher, but still sound incredible IMO.
The LSX engines sound great. But not as good as a BBC...
Gotta love the V10 M5/M6s,along with the Porsche Carrera. They rev a good bit higher, but still sound incredible IMO.
The LSX engines sound great. But not as good as a BBC...
08-28-2008 | 08:58 PM
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which is why I would take a viper over a C6 Zo6 any day of the week. NOTHING beats the sounds that come from that V10 anyway. Vipers are cars that are truly the drivers car, they can give you the worst times or the absolute best times...amazing cars that demand a good driver and looks like pure sex on wheels
