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Old 12-19-2011, 12:38 PM
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Hard to argue with the torque they put out.

But those laptimes are about the same as an amature in an RS on slicks or a pro on MPSC? Surely it is faster than that??
Old 12-19-2011, 01:22 PM
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if it does not stretch you out financially, then why not...

I say go for it.

If I had the dough and the space, I would add a last year ACR just for grins

No affiliation but why not the N-ring edition while you are at it :-)
http://www.bjmotors.biz/2010DodgeVip...tdEd_0131.html
Old 12-19-2011, 02:10 PM
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+1, we all need a Viper on the side
Old 12-19-2011, 02:39 PM
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Do it. Everyone I know with an ACR has also bought the X, and loves both cars. I've run against them in all sorts of stuff and have never been able to keep up. If I was in the market the ACR-X would be my first option for a track car.
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Old 12-19-2011, 03:35 PM
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A viper is pretty rude and crude compared to a corvette much less a Porsche. My Viper was the only sports car I didn't enjoy owning. Like a stone age axe compared to a scalpel.
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If you decide to get an ACR, then look for the ACR "hardcore package". (radio delete etc).
Alot of fun.

The competition Viper "ACR-X" is full caged, not road legal and you will get sick of trailering it for the sake of track days. So i would stay away from that model.

Right now, if you have the cash, i would be thinking about color combos if i were you
Old 12-19-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TT_man
That sounds awesome Serious! How's the down force produced by the ACR's aero? I've been lurking on some of the viper forums,and read that the back wing alone produces 1000lbs of downforce at 130mph.
Amazing - think uphill esses at VIR...

Not sure about the 1,000 lbs, but there's great aero front and rear.
Old 12-19-2011, 07:48 PM
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why ask us, what do we know (or care) about trucks?
Old 12-19-2011, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SeriousB
Amazing - think uphill esses at VIR...

Not sure about the 1,000 lbs, but there's great aero front and rear.
1,000lbs of downforce at 150mph according to Insideline.com and only 173mph top speed because of it:

http://www.insideline.com/dodge/vipe...-and-back.html

I've driven many Vipers on road and track and always loved them. They aren't scary at all but do required the driver to be smooth and disciplined. If you want to just mash your foot and go fast get a 911 Turbo or a GTR...if you want to master a machine...get a Viper!

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Old 12-19-2011, 11:24 PM
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Watched an ACR run a sub 2:00 lap at VIR during the 2008 OLOA on Michelin PS2 street tires. So yes they are FAASST.

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it's a beast of a car for sure....
Old 12-20-2011, 02:56 PM
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Thanks alot guys. I will contact Tomball Dodge,and see what they have. I will keep you guys posted....

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