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Posted by stanger91 (Member # 397) on :
 
My friends dad wants to run me in his 01 Viper GTS for some money. I dont know if i could take him or not. My car ran a 12.3 @ 126 last time i took it out. That was on my 18inch street tires. What do you all think? I dont know the specefics of the 01 gts, but i do know he can drive.

-Jim
 

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Posted by ray95 (Member # 752) on :
 
hmm....maybe get some specifics if you can. barrow a set of DR's......well you did just get those nice pretty new rims and tires so I think you should be able to hook ok. It'll all depend on what type of mods he has done and the drivers/launch.

Oh and let me know when this takes place so we can "fix" your car.

[ July 07, 2003, 10:51 PM: Message edited by: ray95 ]
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
Yeah, um, DO IT!
 

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Posted by F8LPONY (Member # 11) on :
 
Just see if you can take a peak at his car and look for nitrous or a blower. If he has none then I say go for it but put some tires on your car and you're good to go.

My buddy traps 119-121 in his 02' Z06 and he pulled an 03' Viper all the way to 130mph or so then the Viper started to edge out by a fender before the Z06 gave up.
 

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Posted by MINGRYGT (Member # 2439) on :
 
i would highly suggest you take him up on that.. borrow some slicks, you trap with 10 sec potential.
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i agree, get some tires!
 

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Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
Slicks+Drewmod+Pinkslips=You with a new Viper

Put some ET Streets on and it should be a good race.

[ July 08, 2003, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: bunchmyfunky ]
 

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Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
I think the '02 SRT-10 ran a 11.3 @ 127 in R&T (stock tires)
 

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Posted by MINGRYGT (Member # 2439) on :
 
first off, there was no viper in 2002. 2nd no way the viper ran 11.3.. the new viper has 500 crank hp. and has 500 crank tq. and weighs 3400.

[ July 08, 2003, 11:14 AM: Message edited by: MINGRYGT ]
 

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Posted by MINGRYGT (Member # 2439) on :
 
oops. sorry double post.

[ July 08, 2003, 11:13 AM: Message edited by: MINGRYGT ]
 

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Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
want to bet on it? you might be right on the 2002 part though.

shoulda bet: looks like the enzo #'s were stuck in my head

'03 SRT-10, tested by road & track on stock tires: 11.8 @ 123 as delivered by dodge, stock down to the street tires, spare, jack, and cupholders

[ July 08, 2003, 11:49 AM: Message edited by: shade-tree ]
 

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Posted by ray95 (Member # 752) on :
 

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Originally posted by bunchmyfunky:
Slicks+Drewmod+Pinkslips=You with a new Viper

Put some ET Streets on and it should be a good race.

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Originally posted by stanger91:
My friends dad wants to run me in his 01 Viper GTS for some money. I dont know if i could take him or not. My car ran a 12.3 @ 126 last time i took it out. That was on my 18inch street tires. What do you all think? I dont know the specefics of the 01 gts, but i do know he can drive.

-Jim

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Borrow some tires and do it. Just make sure he will run you a full 1/4 mile.
 

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Posted by jeo (Member # 2918) on :
 
get tires and do it! do it! do it! no fear!!!!
 

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Posted by treynor (Member # 1854) on :
 
Uh, guys?

* there were most certainly '02 Vipers made. They were the same as the '01s -- that is, 400-410 RWHP and 3450 lbs. The GTS's typically trap 117-118 bone stock. Depending on mods, it could be running anything up to 140 MPH.
* a stock '03 Viper typically runs 11.9 - 12.2 @ 120-123. It doesn't have a jack, spare tire, or cupholders Stock, they make 445 RWHP and weigh 3350 lbs.
 

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Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 

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Originally posted by ray95:

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Originally posted by bunchmyfunky:
Slicks+Drewmod+Pinkslips=You with a new Viper

Put some ET Streets on and it should be a good race.

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See...we all know Drew can drive but this isn't his race nor his car.

Jim, you did the talking so handle YOUR business in YOUR car! I know you can do...so just do it.

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Like I was really being serious. Thats why I put the second part in about getting some ET Streets and it will be a good race.
 

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Posted by aslowdodge (Member # 854) on :
 
Gonna be close, but with that trap time if you use sticky tires you should come out with the win. I know of a stock 99 viper that ran 12.1 at 120 at sacto on street tires though so if you guys run stock tires, it's a drivers race. Both with et streets or better, a slight edge to you.
How much is the bet for?
 

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Posted by 98slowhoe (Member # 895) on :
 
Just do it Jim!!!!!!!!1
 

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Posted by RO2USH (Member # 2002) on :
 
Um...I think I would take that mans word on it...and just run him...let him hit 11's, bet him double or nothing, we'll tell him he can't run 11's or we'll throw him out, and then you'll win! Just as long as you hook us up with some $$$
 

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Posted by stanger91 (Member # 397) on :
 
LOL, well , he wants to bet a GRAND. Double or nothing
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
What's the update so far? Results?
 

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Posted by 93lx342 (Member # 1793) on :
 
bfg makes a g force drag radial in 1 or more 18inch sizes.my friend just got a set and says they seem to work better than his old 17 inch drag radials did.
 

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Posted by White95GT (Member # 1915) on :
 

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Originally posted by 93lx342:
bfg makes a g force drag radial in 1 or more 18inch sizes.my friend just got a set and says they seem to work better than his old 17 inch drag radials did.

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