Bought a Gen IV

[01sapphirebob]

So I finally did it and bought a Gen IV! After driving my GTS ACR this past summer(sapphire blue w/ silver stripes) I just came to realize I don't like a fixed roof on my viper. Give me the open road with no roof!!! I don't even really miss my ACR that much to tell you the truth. I loved the look of that car but when it came down to it....Give me the roadster/vert.

So....SnakeSkin Green vert w/ "H" spokes, Nav, and Black/Grey interior. I know I know..... 1908 miles on it and after tonight shes got 2004 miles on her. SOme scratches on the fascia but other than that she seems great. I am noticing a noise when I make right hand turns with the wheel hard over to the right. I have heard of a power steering issue with the '08s but not sure what that issue is yet.

Driving impression....I love it!!!!!! Gotta get used to the ETC. I stalled the damn thing three times tonight trying to figure it out. Great power, handeling, rides smooth.

SO those of you with GEN IV's out there. Let me know what might be normal and not normal for these GEN's. I've had two GEN II's (still have one) so I need the skinny on the GEN IV's. Would read my manual but dealership didn't send it along, same with the NAV. disc. Calling tomorrow. Pics to follow soon.

 

[sween]

Congrats! post pics ASAP!!

 

[C.Hermsen]

SSG w/o stripes?

Congrats!

 

[Stretch]

Congrats Bob! SSG's are ****! I picked up a banner of one at mopar nationals a few weeks back

 

[Lawrenzo]

May I be the first SSG 'vert owner to officially welcome you aboard I'd ask for pics, but I've already seen 'er

Still wondering if I should of bought my old ACR back or not. Some days I think YES and others I think NAW(those would be the days I'm out driving the SSG)

 

[01sapphirebob]

Just sent the last of the paper work for that car today. I love the SSG. vert. I've put over 100 miles on it and hevent even owned it for 24 hrs yet. Needless to say I love the car.

May I be the first SSG 'vert owner to officially welcome you aboard I'd ask for pics, but I've already seen 'er

Still wondering if I should of bought my old ACR back or not. Some days I think YES and others I think NAW(those would be the days I'm out driving the SSG)

 

[01sapphirebob]

The car really is fatastic. Especially around 4k RPM's. SHe just comes alive. I almost put the car sideways a couple of times. THe car was low on gas so that was the first thing I did to put a little weight in it.

May I be the first SSG 'vert owner to officially welcome you aboard I'd ask for pics, but I've already seen 'er

Still wondering if I should of bought my old ACR back or not. Some days I think YES and others I think NAW(those would be the days I'm out driving the SSG)

 

[my viper]

Congrats Bob! A Cleveland trip may be in the near future - I'll let you know guys know. May be we can hit the Mohican again.

 

[Lawrenzo]

The car really is fatastic. Especially around 4k RPM's. SHe just comes alive. I almost put the car sideways a couple of times. THe car was low on gas so that was the first thing I did to put a little weight in it.

As many Gen4 guys have pointed out, the power delivery is totally different from the previous Gens. Although, if memory serves me correctly, "our" ACR had a bit more grunt at the lower RPMS.

 

[gb66gth]

Ah yes, top down, tunes up, and balls to the wall! That's the best way to enjoy a Viper INMHO.
Besides, unless you have a stopwatch the vert is the equal of the coupe on a road course. In fact I'ld take a good driver in a vert over a mediocre driver in a coupe any day!
Enjoy it and remember, "the sun shines a little brighter on a Viper"

 

[Newport Viper]

Ah yes, top down, tunes up, and balls to the wall! That's the best way to enjoy a Viper INMHO.

 

[01sapphirebob]

Now with pics.....

 

[01sapphirebob]

Even more.....

 

[Kevan]

Looks GREAT, Bob!
I'm sure Maynard would approve.

I agree with MyViper: I think a few fall cruises are in order!

 

[01sapphirebob]

I could agree with that.

Looks GREAT, Bob!
I'm sure Maynard would approve.

I agree with MyViper: I think a few fall cruises are in order!

 

[my viper]

The SSG is beautiful, Bob. Congrats again.

Anil.

 

[01sapphirebob]

Thanks!!!! Shes a great car. I noticed you are selling your car. Whats up? Upgrading yourself as well?

The SSG is beautiful, Bob. Congrats again.

Anil.

 

[wallbanger]

looks great, didn't take you long to drop the top...

 

[01sapphirebob]

Yea, Really missed top down driving this summer so I wasted no time as you can see.

looks great, didn't take you long to drop the top...

 

[VicTxV10]

Was this the car at Lambo of Houston? Great looking car!!

 

[eucharistos]

congrats

she's a beauty

enjoy

 

[Viper ACR]

Beautiful car Congrats !!!!! I still havn't seen the SSG in person and I know the pictures just don't do it just . One day when I become rich and famous would like to have one in my collection

 

[01sapphirebob]

Yes it was.

Was this the car at Lambo of Houston? Great looking car!!

 

[QUICKSRT10/SRT8]

here is my favorite picture of your car!!

 

[ASPIRATIONS]

Congrats on a great color choice.

 

[01sapphirebob]

Thanks!!!!

Congrats on a great color choice.

 

[01sapphirebob]

Pic didn't show up

here is my favorite picture of your car!!

 

[ACRucrazy]

Yes it was.

I was watching that one for quite some time. Hope you got a good deal on it.

Love it

 

[Kevan]

Bob- you should break out the Green Machine for this:
http://forums.viperclub.org/ohio/629003-italian-gathering-09-columbus-9-6-a.html

 

[Stretch]

Bob- you should break out the Green Machine for this:
http://forums.viperclub.org/ohio/629003-italian-gathering-09-columbus-9-6-a.html

Agreed! Good call Kevan.

Bob bring the green one!!!!!!!!