Cross country trip in my "new" snake

[rut44]

Well I couldn't stay away any longer. Sold my '05 a few years back and have been regretting it ever since. Last week i came across a great deal on an '08 so I pulled the trigger.

I have to run to Belvedere, CA (just outside San Fran) for a month or so and thought what a great way to get to know the new ride. Been cross country many times in a jeep wrangler so this should be a little different experience.

Wish me luck!

Glad to be back in the family!

Heres a quick shot in Key West (my home) before leaving.

 

[PeterMJ]

Good luck and do not get it messed up on such long road trip.

Well I couldn't stay away any longer. Sold my '05 a few years back and have been regretting it ever since. Last week i came across a great deal on an '08 so I pulled the trigger.

I have to run to Belvedere, CA (just outside San Fran) for a month or so and thought what a great way to get to know the new ride. Been cross country many times in a jeep wrangler so this should be a little different experience.

Wish me luck!

Glad to be back in the family!

Heres a quick shot in Key West (my home) before leaving.

 

[viper srt10]

black looks mean on viper !!

I like those rims, congrats bro and enjoy

 

[rut44]

The h spokes look great but I want to see what the 6 spokes look like.

I'm stopped south of Atlanta for the night. Having a problem when going into first gear from a stop. It wants to stall. I think it's the plugs and/or wires. Any suggestions for a good mechanic in the Atlanta area? I hear Ringgold Dodge is good, hopefully I can make it there.

 

[ulllose]

Hope you get it fixed. Sounds like a great drive

 

[Nine Ball]

Congrats on the new toy! Viper road trips are a blast. 4,600 miles on my 2013 so far.... in only a couple weeks.

 

[wikkid]

Congrats on the new toy! Viper road trips are a blast. 4,600 miles on my 2013 so far.... in only a couple weeks.

4600 miles already, man you drive your car. Gotta appreciate that...

 

[Mamba52]

The h spokes look great but I want to see what the 6 spokes look like.

I'm stopped south of Atlanta for the night. Having a problem when going into first gear from a stop. It wants to stall. I think it's the plugs and/or wires. Any suggestions for a good mechanic in the Atlanta area? I hear Ringgold Dodge is good, hopefully I can make it there.

Ringold Dodge or Palmer Dodge.

 

[HyperViper]

Congrats on the car, hope you get the stalling figured out, can't imagine it is plugs or wires though.

Drove cross country last fall after VOI. It is a blast, just slow down when it starts pouring and have fun...

The h spokes look great but I want to see what the 6 spokes look like.

I'm stopped south of Atlanta for the night. Having a problem when going into first gear from a stop. It wants to stall. I think it's the plugs and/or wires. Any suggestions for a good mechanic in the Atlanta area? I hear Ringgold Dodge is good, hopefully I can make it there.

 

[George Farris]

If you are coming west on I-40, through Amarillo, let me know.

We'll grab a bite at the Big Texan ...

 

[Raven]

Ringgold is in north Ga near the tennessee border. Bought my 08 black coupe from them.

If you end up there they will definitely take care of you.

 

[Raven]

The h spokes look great but I want to see what the 6 spokes look like.

H's look good.

 

[Raven]

I have the fives.

 

[rut44]

Ringold Dodge or Palmer Dodge.

I called Ringgold but no viper tech on Saturdays. I didn't know about Palmer in time. I appreciate the suggestions, was able to get the plugs replaced.

 

[rut44]

If you are coming west on I-40, through Amarillo, let me know.

We'll grab a bite at the Big Texan ...

I appreciate the invite and will definitely reach out if I'm ever in your area. I've taken I-10, 20 and 40 cross country so I decided to go a little further north this time. I hear route 50 is a good road and I'm so tired of the boring interstates. Cruising through all the small towns is more fun and you can usually find some great roads.

 

[rut44]

Changed the plugs today and problem solved...thankfully!

Made it to Missouri and ran a couple of great roads. This car is amazing! Even hit a couple of heavy downpours and the new super sports handle very well. Such a difference over the run craps.

I'm getting 21-24 mpg which is awesome! My jeep wrangler averaged 18-19.

-Raven, I like the 5s on the coupe! Very nice

 

[Mamba52]

Changed the plugs today and problem solved...thankfully!

Made it to Missouri and ran a couple of great roads. This car is amazing! Even hit a couple of heavy downpours and the new super sports handle very well. Such a difference over the run craps.

I'm getting 21-24 mpg which is awesome! My jeep wrangler averaged 18-19.

-Raven, I like the 5s on the coupe! Very nice

Wow your getting 21/24!!!!!! When I drive I'm lucky to get 5mpg LOL. Have a safe trip!!!

 

[rut44]

I'm running in 6th most of the time on the faster roads. 1500rpm at 80mph but it feels a little bogged down. I want to drop into 5th but the exhaust can get to you after a while.

Funny story...when I had the plugs changed the owner of the shop said I must have a leak in the exhaust system due to the excessive popping! Not a very good way to build my confidence in him to work on my car. But since it was only changing plugs and I spoke to the mechanic, who was a gear head, I let them proceed. Gotta love the pop!

 

[HyperViper]

Glad it was an easy fix. How many miles do you have on your car?

 

[rut44]

Just turned over 51000 miles

 

[rut44]

Wow what a trip! Found some amazing roads along the way.

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[HyperViper]

Glad you had a good time Traveling with another car or 2 is even better.

 

[eucharistos]

cool trip

if i were to do a cross country trip in the viper, i'd go to key west

 

[DStJohn]

I picked up my 06 coupe in Augusta, GA and drove it back to Northern CO. I stopped in Shreveport, LA and picked up my son, so we could share the driving. I must say that the seats in the Viper are the most comfortable I have ever been in! Even after 14 hours in the car, my back and butt were not complaining at all!!!
We ran into a guy in a C6 Vette from Boulder, CO when we stopped in Amarillo, so we caravaned back with him. I wonder what the folks in the small towns thought when they saw a Vette and Viper rolling through town, one right behind the other.

 

[Sonoman]

Half of them probably thought they saw two Vettes!

 

[rut44]

The trip was amazing! Car was perfect, even in the extreme heat of NV and UT. Stayed off the interstate as much as possible and saw a lot of small towns. We have some awesome back roads in this country!

If anyone is ever thinking about taking a long trip in a viper do yourself a favor and DO IT! You won't regret it. Did I mention gas mileage was 21-24 for most of the trip?? Can't beat that.

Lots of lookers- smiling, pointing and waving. We're very fortunate to own such rare and beautiful machines!

 

[Zentenk]

Should have done a burnout the whole way.

 

[my viper]

I love road trips. Thanks for sharing your experience. On my list to go cross country in the viper.