OT: My full Review of the 2016 Viper ACR
05-26-2016, 09:47 AM
#422
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Handmade 1 of 1 NA Manual CF all over the place.
VE and the factory easy to deal with unlike the factories it competes against especially Ford with the tell me what you can do for us as you hand over 450k for a car which who knows if it will be more or less production than the ACR Extreme.
The 918 P1 didn't sell out for a long time - will this happen with the ACR - E no idea and don't care it's a must have.
05-26-2016, 11:05 AM
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frankly the biggest issue on the viper is the small gas tank which is a small hassle on track days.
05-26-2016, 11:57 AM
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the massive front grip of the Viper (295 section tires up front, can run -3.5* Camber) means that you can corner anywhere at any speed. the car is really not as long as people think it is and due to the ratio of tire width, how far the wheels are pushed to the corners of the car and easy front engine/rear drive combo, it's more than friendly. It goes exactly where you tell it.
frankly the biggest issue on the viper is the small gas tank which is a small hassle on track days.
frankly the biggest issue on the viper is the small gas tank which is a small hassle on track days.
05-27-2016, 09:53 PM
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Appreciate the thoughts C.J., but the mere fact that the Z06 still sells and is profitable for GM (despite its tendency to go into limp mode any time the temperature reaches 90F) just sort of underscores the mystery why the Viper isn't more popular and/or profitable for Dodge.
Maybe, as Keith says, it is the dealership network. Then if that's true, the marketing dept. has truly failed the engineering arm of the company.
Too bad.
Maybe, as Keith says, it is the dealership network. Then if that's true, the marketing dept. has truly failed the engineering arm of the company.
Too bad.
I for one am glad SRT didn't follow the wagon of loads of electronics and compromises (though the cabin space does bother me). More than likely the chassis would have still needed the re-design for DOT/Safety regulations.
05-28-2016, 11:38 AM
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The Z06 is way more cookie cutter too. And they now have convertibles, autos, and more electronics than you can shake a stick at. Not to mention GM has supported the halo car with a lesser car to get people in the door and make them want more. The biggest reasons the Viper doesn't sell as much is its uncompromising stature, tight cabin, hot side sills, more difficult entry/exit and again, refusal to go cookie cutter for mass sales. I for one am glad SRT didn't follow the wagon of loads of electronics and compromises (though the cabin space does bother me). More than likely the chassis would have still needed the re-design for DOT/Safety regulations.
05-28-2016, 08:05 PM
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I'm at PittRace today in the GT3. Handily passed lots of cars, and no one passed me except one car - Viper ACR. And when I say passed me, I'm talking a lot faster. I hear the driver is one of the development engineers for the car. I may need to get a ride tomorrow.
05-28-2016, 10:36 PM
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The hardest part is picking a damn color!!
I'm down to white, gunmetal pearl, or gulf blue.
I'm down to white, gunmetal pearl, or gulf blue.
05-30-2016, 08:51 AM
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05-30-2016, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ABQ997
How's the ground clearance on the ACR? Does this go over speed bumps, or is it really a dedicated track toy?
Does the front lip/spoiler come off easily?
Does the front lip/spoiler come off easily?
05-30-2016, 01:24 PM
#434
The more I read about the ACR the more I want.....
05-30-2016, 04:38 PM
#435
I drive on the street at track ride height with the short splitter and no rear diffuser extensions on with no issues. Certainly no more issues than my GT4.
The car has a nice interior, great power, excellent transmission (as good or better than GT4), great spring rates, excellent damping, somewhat limited turning radius (not that it matters much), puts power down like a 911, has excellent tire wear, and even Slaloms decently (not quite like the GT4 there...).
All sorts of hand laid carbon pre-preg pieces on the car keep the weight reasonable for a big brute of a car.
I have done a couple of PCA Autocross with the car so far and plan to go to the big track with it soon. Almost at 1,500 miles now.
The car has a nice interior, great power, excellent transmission (as good or better than GT4), great spring rates, excellent damping, somewhat limited turning radius (not that it matters much), puts power down like a 911, has excellent tire wear, and even Slaloms decently (not quite like the GT4 there...).
All sorts of hand laid carbon pre-preg pieces on the car keep the weight reasonable for a big brute of a car.
I have done a couple of PCA Autocross with the car so far and plan to go to the big track with it soon. Almost at 1,500 miles now.