The heat soak issue can be resolved for 99 cents and ten minutes of work.
Search for IAT Mod...read and follow Sean Roe's directions.
Search for IAT Mod...read and follow Sean Roe's directions.
I finally caught my breath,...... after deep breathing inside a brown bag.........Kevan said:I think the problem is perspective. You're used to driving a different type of vehicle. Re-read what FlyingLow posted. He's 100% correct.
This is a FULL SIZE, RWD pickup truck.
It's incredibly non-aerodynamic, and has a squirrely back end.
As such, it will handle and react differently than the other vehicles you've driven.
It's not AWD like the Sy or the GC SRT-8.
It will wiggle it's ass much quicker than the CTS-V or Saleen.
The SRT-10 has looks that don't stop.
(The GC comes close, but until someone comes out with a lowering kit to drop it's 'monster truck' stance, it will remain in 2nd place.)
EXAMPLE: Keith and I recently took a bunch of old brake rotors to the recycling yard. It was a rainy, crappy day and silly me thought they'd have the lot all nicely paved. Nope. It was pure mud, 2-3" deep. Thankfully I had 300 lbs. of rotors in the back! LOL
With careful driving, I made it to the "rotor pile", and we began to unload. I hadn't gotten the first rotor out when a guy came up to me asking about the truck. "How many horsepower?", "Are those the stock wheels?", etc.
By the time we had emptied the bed, there were 8-10 guys gathered around the truck. Even one of the front loader guys stopped what he was doing and climbed down to take a look.
I'm happy to help out, so I popped the hood. The sound they made was like the ending of a bukakke video clip.
After a few minutes I got back in and prayed to the traction gods that I could get out of there. Again, with careful driving, I made it back to 'land'. As we were walking over to the 'pay me, bitch' booth, one of the workers came over and said, "That's a great truck. I had to come out and take a look at it myself. It's all over the radio."
That won't happen, ever, in any of the rides you listed.
JoeMags- I'm sorry that you had to read that. I'm sure that with proper therapy, you'll be able to block that dirty story from your conscious.
I just spent 3.5 hours cleaning the wheel wells, by hand. I also did each wheel and tire, by hand.Prof said:I think Kevan needs to do penance for his transgressions above.
Son, you should pull your four wheels, clean the inside of the wheels and all four brake calipers...once daily for 1 week.
Go forth and sin no more!
ViperJeff said:I still don't think he should get the truck......
Once he's got it in hand, the next thing we'll hear is.....WTF, 120.00 bucks for and GD oil change, I can change the oil in all the other cars I've had for 38 bucks....WTF
Doing it yourself is easier than Jenna Haze.sy1616 said:$118 for my SRT8 GC too, know it well!
Dave T(BADVENM) said:I've learned this a long time ago but have yet to follow...buy a truck already modded with what you want...its MUCH CHEAPER! This is especially true for anything with "Viper" in the title.
Dave T(BADVENM) said:The members bring up good points about what is commonly referred to as "Viper tax".
A set of quality headers will run you easily over $1000 not to mention all the other things with "Viper" attributed to them. Something to think about when you want to start modding the truck...get ready to shell out some serious cash for upgrades.
I've learned this a long time ago but have yet to follow...buy a truck already modded with what you want...its MUCH CHEAPER! This is especially true for anything with "Viper" in the title.
Next time, release the parking brake.The Itch said:Today I took 5 people and myself 0-60 in less than 6 seconds and 20-45 in 1+ seconds (roadside radar)...With 4 unmounted tires in the bed and the AC running...
Kevan said:Next time, release the parking brake.