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  1. Peter Kater

    RSI spark plug wires

    Hello there, I honestly don't know the RSI brand you mentioned, but have replaced the original wires (24 years old) on my GTS with the Quality Wires and am very satisfied with all aspects / functionalities they present. I would definitely recommend them to you as a an excellent pick. Regards...
  2. Peter Kater

    Viper values going up

    Totally agree with you on this one MoparMap.. Though I'll keep gushing over Gen2s in general and on GTS in particular ;) I'm a "biased owner" that's right :usa2:
  3. Peter Kater

    Future buyer here. What is current fair market value for 96 GTS

    Hi MoparMap! Well, don't you remember me? The topic called "the mileage question" about 9 to 10 months ago? You wrote to me about your 71' Vette and also your Dart :) So, yes in short I am your European cousin! And really appreciate my 97' GTS :usa2:
  4. Peter Kater

    Future buyer here. What is current fair market value for 96 GTS

    Wau! I actually didn't know the reason for such high taxes. Protectionism sure fulfills the "culprit's role" on this one... As for retracting obsolete laws, well, why oh why would any government renounce making money? After all, governments are living on our money, ain't they?
  5. Peter Kater

    Future buyer here. What is current fair market value for 96 GTS

    Hi GeeTeeSSS, What country are you from then? Is it (after 25y of age) a total FREE OF TAX / VAT import situation? Thanks for commenting / developing. I appear to myself to be one of the only crazy persons to purchase a 97' GTS (24y old) from the USA and import it to Europe where I got the...
  6. Peter Kater

    Future buyer here. What is current fair market value for 96 GTS

    MoparMap, I need to repeat some of your last words you wrote : "everyone wants their cars for different reasons". Indeed. Indeed. A 96' GTS with x-miles is definitely going to be in gen4 territory with the same or even inferior mileage. But the point here is that a Gen2 GTS is a legend which...
  7. Peter Kater

    Gasoline pressure control valve

    Hello all, On Vipers, we have this well known issue (over time) that the gasoline pressure control valve is no longer holding fuel pressure at startup... It means starting after either cranking several times or primering the fuel system repeatedly before firing up (the 4th or 5th time). My...
  8. Peter Kater

    The "exhaust tips" question..

    Hello all Viper fans! On a Gen2 GTS, I was wondering for all of you who DO NOT run the stock exhaust tips anymore, what is the diameter of the exhaust tips you now use? Could you please send me some measurements in inches? (4", 4.5" etc.) I am about to purchase some exhaust tips and do not...
  9. Peter Kater

    VCA Renewal Gift

    Hello MoparMap, I know I am over in Europe and my Viper isn't yet at home... But it has arrived at Rotterdam's port today after a long sea trip (5 weeks) from Elizabeth's port (NJ). My question is about the "coin". How does it look? How could I get one? Please send me all the details you have...
  10. Peter Kater

    Kickin' COVID Viper Style!

    Kiddos! Vaccine might be a good thing.. But the Viper will always be the real thing :1up:
  11. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Thanks for your update man! I'm glad to hear the VCA community is well alive and running! Based on all the comments and valuable information you guys have sent, I will definitely pay attention to all the factors that could make a Viper drive go wrong : Tire manufacturing year, thread and...
  12. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    These cars were made to drive :usa2: And guess what.. They will :2tu:
  13. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Well, I got the idea straight there A gorgeous car with insane potential and no electronic gizmos... Just tons of pure analog pleasure! Be sure mine won't turn into a "garage queen", it will be driven
  14. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hi steel snake! and steve e! We're all aligned on the fact that driving a Viper sounds like a treat like no other. A treat requiring a sense of humility. Other cars might have higher HP for sure, but they'll hardly get close to Vipers in the "Torque department" . If I'm not sure I will lay down...
  15. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Right! It is true that tons of hours behind the wheel generally translate into a driver strategically knowing his car and its reactions in borderline situations. In doesn't mean in turn that this car should be "raced" around everywhere in frantic ways...o_O Doing so would only gather all...
  16. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Roger that steve e :1up: It doesn't sound like the Gen II Viper GTS will be anything like "boring" or even remotely close to "conventional"... Oh my, oh my o_Oo_O
  17. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hello all, MoparMap, steel snake! Actually reading all your comments / warnings, I am literally starting to get the measure of the "beast".. As MoparMap put it : "it's torque right off idle". Things cannot get any clearer than that for me :1up: and it's just fine. I mean 8.0L is just about an...
  18. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hello steel snake, Understood! Vipers need humility and respect behind the wheel, fresh rubber and TLC :D I guess this is the best way of enjoying them without getting bitten by the snake...
  19. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Thanks for the advice! I'll try to keep this in mind when the snake is looking straight into my eyes... Other than that, is the torque really that monstrous on a Viper?
  20. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hello Mr. President of VCA;) It indeed is a very small world! I have purchased a kit from the US (for my 77' Vette) which comprises both cork and silicone gaskets, and my 2 cents is that both materials will have similar properties, although as far as durability is concerned, I'd place my bet...
  21. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Wau! I must admit my utter surprise here! First, reading your reply to my thread I came up to see that you are the VCA National President (just that :)). It's an honor to get this reply from you. Thank you! Then seeing you run actual 127,000+ miles (on a Viper gen 3!!) it just confirms that...
  22. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hi Mark! Thanks for your reply, it's appreciated. I do consider Vipers Gen II to be solid. Based onyyour experience, I will order a brand new coolant pressure cap though, just to be on the safe side. Cheers! Pete
  23. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hi Steve, Thanks a lot for your contribution man! It appears that the risk related to "low mileage" is relatively lower on cars with "normal mileage" (about 20 to 40k miles for 20+ years Vipers) than would be on cars with mileage higher than the average. I totally agree with you on your comment...
  24. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hi Tim, Thanks for your contribution to this current thread on the "mileage" thing. All put together, everybody is right around this forum (I mean it) and I am glad it is so! To sum it all up, it doesn't matter what motor vehicle you may drive, a million miles or a thousand miles car can run...
  25. Peter Kater

    The "mileage question"

    Hi Chris, Thanks for your story and kudos to you for the nice buy :-) My Viper goal is to just get the same flawless experience as you. Can I ask you what was the asking price for your snake when you baught it? Any track days with it?

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