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  1. Bruce H.

    Track Attack #2 … and 1200 mile impressions of the Viper TA

    Thanks! I really couldn't say which would be faster, but they were both incredible in the corners. They launched onto the straights very hard, and that advantage multiplied all the way down the straight. When I had an opportunity to follow the 458 down the long back straight and into the next...
  2. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

    Hopefully a few others will track theirs and share the experience also. Thanks, Jason, and thanks again for passing my name on to the right person at SRT when I needed help locating a TA! I just posted this week's track day feedback, and I've got another coming up next week.
  3. Bruce H.

    Track Attack #2 … and 1200 mile impressions of the Viper TA

    Two weeks ago I had just finished the 500 mile break-in before doing my first track day with the TA. At that time I was still affected by severe Shock and Awe, and not really that relaxed with the car yet. That track day was done in the rain where I found it handled well when smooth on the...
  4. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

    Haha...it can be a problem when they keep bringing out a new one! I did the high abrasion areas only. Front bumper, CF splitters, 30" up the hood, A pillars, 5" along roof header, complete sills, door openings/handles and lower ext section. They can't wrap around fender openings very well so...
  5. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

    Thanks! I chose Suntek as it is one of the few with a self-healing layer and no orange peel. It looks great, but the installer had trouble with its adhesive holding it down in the deep hood vent recesses. It would stretch fine, but tough for him to keep working it down to hold. Stretch marks...
  6. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

    Thanks guys. You learn so much about control of a car in the wet, and I was actually hoping that one of my first events would be in the rain. I'll be better prepared for up-coming track days if the conditions are dry, and not the least bit concerned if it should happen to rain. I washed the...
  7. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

    Thanks guys! Professional photographer was brilliant with the track photos...a few favorites
  8. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

  9. Bruce H.

    From Factory to Mosport Track Attack in 7 days...Bruce's new TA finally arrives

    I picked up my new black ’14 TA on April 23rd, having watched the Reliable Transport pull up, unload, and the Viper tech PDI it. I ordered it through Islington Chrysler, and Kris Rams made the transaction very easy over the phone, including pricing my XKR trade fairly. I hadn’t seen a Gen V when...
  10. Bruce H.

    Track day at Virginia International Raceway Jun 25-26/14 with Chin Motorsports

    Only 3 spots left in the novice group where first-timers to VIR generally start. So far...14 Porsche, 9 Corvettes...1 lonely Viper http://www.chinmotorsports.com/Roster.aspx?q=vdEXH0kTbsk%3d
  11. Bruce H.

    Dealer Cash Time On The Gen 5

    Thanks, Bob.
  12. Bruce H.

    Dealer Cash Time On The Gen 5

    Isn't the dealer incentive from SRT just for one car, not every Viper in stock? The theory is he may apply that money to help move one car, but once he's done that there's no incentive to apply to his other cars. Does this necessarily mean he'll actually lower the price of that first Viper...
  13. Bruce H.

    Dealer Cash Time On The Gen 5

    I can't for the life of me understand how anyone can think that the Viper is over-priced...even at MSRP. Those who were actually looking for a brand new top level high performance car, wanted something exclusive, and had $100g or more ready to spend, considered all their options, and those...
  14. Bruce H.

    Track day at Virginia International Raceway Jun 25-26/14 with Chin Motorsports

    I've just registered for this event, and letting you guys know in case anyone else is interested. Registration just opened for this event tonight at 10 pm, and the available spots could book rather quickly, especially for those requiring an instructor...I suggest moving quickly if you're...
  15. Bruce H.

    pdv25 Viper vs Lambo STS

    I enjoyed seeing a manual gear change involving a stick, clutch and throttle instead of a sissy flick of a paddle ... and the fact that it was in the faster car was just a bonus :2tu:
  16. Bruce H.

    Keep the C7 Stingray or back to a Viper?

    Interesting discussion. Some of Orlanderlv's well-articulated points are differences that many prospective buyers are aware of, but maybe don't place enough importance on when being lured by price, hype, mpg or whatever. GM priced the Stingray right for their mass production targets, as do...
  17. Bruce H.

    Rebate on ge 5 coming this week

    “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” ― Mark Twain Not that there are any "fools" posting back and forth endlessly in this thread, but this quote did come to mind...as do the virtues of the Ignore List if it will help one resist that urge
  18. Bruce H.

    Keep the C7 Stingray or back to a Viper?

    Maybe take a Gen V for a spin. Lots of Gen IV owners didn't get excited about the V...well, that is until they drove one! That's probably the only way you'll know what appeals to you most, and that's the only opinion that matters. Good luck!
  19. Bruce H.

    2014 GTS Carbon TA...

    The person who said that didn't quote any source, and is likely mixing it up with the time from the SRT media car that made the rounds and had issues. I'm not quite sure what to make of the XKR-S GT, and while it would seem to be a track-capable Grand Tourer, touring would seem to be its...
  20. Bruce H.

    2014 GTS Carbon TA...

    I haven't seen a Street of Willow TA time yet, but here's where the XKR-S GT fits in with cars that have been tested...http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs_-_streets_of_willow.html. Since the TA is quicker around Laguna Seca than those that beat the XKR-S GT, it seems doubtful that it...
  21. Bruce H.

    2014 GTS Carbon TA...

    The ultimate collectible Gen V....so far? They're definitely not likely to see regular track use.
  22. Bruce H.

    Here a Porsche, there a Porsche

    Lots of reasons a great many buyers choose a Porsche model over other performance cars, and that makes it better for them. I'm just glad a lot of them didn't buy Vipers or I'd have been forced to buy an exotic to track that was less worthy!
  23. Bruce H.

    Pass on your support for the Gen V and its team to Ralph Gilles

    Softbutter, that sounds interesting! I'd be happy to...please send it to me in an email. I know for a fact that they read and appreciate getting letters of support, and forward them around to others in the SRT team.
  24. Bruce H.

    Hot Tip...Buy the Gen V Collectible while you can still afford to

    Thanks, Tex! Thanks for the list, and I assume Chelseasnake is right about I status as it was the dealer that told me yesterday that it had been built and was awaiting final inspection. Hopefully it will pass inspection quickly and blow thrrough the J's and K's!
  25. Bruce H.

    Drive one and you will buy one!

    Great to hear you tried and bought one...congratulations! Looking forward to hearing your perspectives and feedback :2tu:.

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