| From | Message |
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
13:01:20
|
 Subject: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Both Baer and Brembo sell performance brakes for the viper. What would need to be done in order to get these on my 2001 Dak? Right now I have a 3.9L and I want to upgrade to the 5.7L Hemi if/when it comes out and would like the extra braking power.
|
R Middleton
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
16:33:54
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
I found a shop with a Viper being rebuilt here in town last summer and I took some shots of the spindles I can send 'em to you if you like. If I remember right the spindles from the Viper are a lot shorter and the Ball joint comes in from the opposite side of the spindle. (I'm at work right now.)
More (Braking) Power to you.
Middy.
|
ctdak
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
17:12:12
|  RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Could you also send me the photos, because this
the brake upgrade I will most likely do to my
truck also. The only other company that makes a
true upgrade is Stillen and those are pure race
brakes that cost $3600 just in parts. I can get
the Viper brakes for $800 and have the rest
fabricated to fit.
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
18:55:44
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
If you could send me the pics when you get a chance.
Email: m.gillett@attbi.com
|
Dak
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
18:57:58
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
You won't be the first. Someone find the link that has the site covering the conversion from stock drums to viper rotors for the dakota.
I can't find the bookmark.
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
19:14:32
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
What bed cover is on that truck, that is the one I want.
|
bernd
*GenIII*
2/07/2002
19:23:36
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
I believe that's Scott Quaranta's truck. (Could be mistaken though.) It's very nicely done, has a lot of modifications, and appears to be quick as hell...no timeslips posted on it though.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/07/2002
19:26:13
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Bernd, since you have shown up, do you have any idea what it will take to complete this, and a price range?
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
12:25:54
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
yea thats scotts truck. he's a REALLY cool guy, and his truck is just plain bad ass!
the bed cover is a stockland, or its made exactly the same as a stockland. i know this because i also have it on my truck.
Eric
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
13:14:14
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Does anyone have an email address for Scott? I would like to get some details of the conversion from him.
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
14:11:33
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
i e-mailed him a while back, and he didnt respond. i dont know if he dosent use the comp, or what. i also never see him on any of the forums
Eric
|
MikeD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
14:29:07
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Where do I get those chrome R/T badges?
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
14:39:47
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
they come on the durango R/T. just go to the dodge dealer.
Eric
|
bernd
*GenIII*
2/08/2002
14:49:27
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Well, Scott and I have our "difference of opinions" but his truck is definitely a nice job.
He hangs around on the R/T list and Delphi forums.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
14:58:55
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
bernd, do you know what name he uses?
let me guess, on of your "differance of opinions" is the use of no2. expecially in combination with a blower. ;-)
Eric
|
02BlackRT
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
15:03:45
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
On the Dakota R/T website, Scott lists his tonneau cover as an Innovation brand. And you're right, it is one of the best looking, most modded-out R/T's I've seen. Really 1st class job! Link below to his ride.
Ben
http://blackdakrt.com/scott_q.html
|
bernd
*GenIII*
2/08/2002
15:31:56
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Kota: No, we have personal "issues" with each other that I don't want to discuss on the board.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
15:41:06
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
black R/T, yea iv seen his website a couple of times. as for the tonneu, the stockland looks exactly the same.
look at photos on this site at album 10. the last 2 picks are mine, and you can see my cover looks the same as scotts.
Eric
|
MikeD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
18:40:14
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
I got those badges and I started to peel the stickers off...how do I get the glue it leaves behind on the paint?
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
18:42:24
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
i used turtle wax's bug and tar remover. it worked really good. i hear 3M also makes a good bug and tar remover also.
Eric
|
MikeD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
19:38:42
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
So U just spray it on and let it set? For how long?
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
20:13:11
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
What tools, or how are you removing the stickers/badging off of the truck?
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/08/2002
20:52:00
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
i just diped a rag into some hot water and held it to the sticker. after it heated up i pulled the sticker off and it left the glue on the paint. i put the tar remover on and let it sit for about 30sec and wiped off with a rag. it makes the glue gum up and you can wipe it off.
Eric
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
20:59:30
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Did you just peel it off with your finger?
|
MikeD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
21:15:07
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Ohhh U used hot water first....now ya tell me haha. I sprayed that stuff on there and waiting a bit then tried to scrape it off w/ my finger nail...I think it took me 10 min to scrape off 1/4 of the "D" from Dakota. I think I pulled my fingernail outta the socket. Is there an alternative to hot water...cuz its about 40 degrees outside and if I took a pale of hot water out there it'd get cool fast.
|
DakotaHEMI
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/08/2002
21:28:26
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Okay here's my question: I understand how to get the DODGE stickers off the tailgate, pretty easy. I own a 2001 SLT and have the rubber side "bumpers" and the metal DODGE on the side of the truck. Any ideas as of how to get those off?
|
MikeD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/09/2002
00:08:17
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Kota, about how many times did you have to spray that turtle wax stuff on the glue B 4 it actually just wiped off. I think I've sprayed it at least 3 times and waited and wiped but that stuff is still on there...was it this hard for you?
|
Marks DQC
GenIII
2/09/2002
08:41:22
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
A hair dryer is an alternative to hot water.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate, Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers
|
kota on 20s
GenIII
2/09/2002
11:57:24
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
after i aplied the tar remover, i used a clean towl and wiped it. the glue starts to ball up like gum. then you can pick it off and finish wiping it off with the towl.
not sure about the slt bages. i heard you can use some fishing string and go between the badge and the door, then use the tar remover to get the glue off
Eric
|
Marks DQC
GenIII
2/09/2002
19:37:32
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
Took my DAKOTA SLT off the doors today using a product called un-du Sticker & decal remover. Got it at Autozone. Package also lists www.un-du.com.
It was very easy, the bottle comes with a little plastic scraper that got under the letters easily.
Heated them up with a hairdryer then scraped them off. Then used the cleaner and some cotton rags and you can't tell they were ever there.
2001 Dakota Quad Cab SLT , 4.7L, Auto, 3.55 LSD, Garnet Red over Slate, Zaino, Tint, Vent Guard, Gaylords Lid, Hotchkis Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Wet Okole Covers
|
MikeD
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
2/09/2002
22:50:01
| RE: Viper Brake Conversion
IP: Logged
Message:
I tried to get the glue off w/ that bug and tar remover but that didn't do it at all...so I went and bought this oil called Oops I squirted some on the glue and it came off in an instant hardly had to scrub like the tar remover. Got the new decals on...looks ALOT better than the R/T stickers.
|
| | P 1 Next Page>> |
