Finally drove my viper for the first time

[SuperSaiks]

Hey guys

Bought my 2000 RT back in November and finally after winter storage etc, I drove a viper for the first time. The car is sick, just begging me to give it more gas.

Can't wait to take it out again.

 

[big-n-italian]

trust me, it only gets worse .....

 

[kcobean]

Holy CRAP!!! You seriously waited 6 MONTHS to drive your VIPER? That's insane!

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

I wouldnt had made it a day

 

[SuperSaiks]

yeah I know all my boys constantly rip on me to take it out, finally did. Is there any advice other then keeping the wheels straight when shifting.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

More importantly, keep the wheels straight when gassing it

 

[big-n-italian]

<< Is there any advice other then keeping the wheels straight when shifting. >>

this could be a thread in itself.

let me start:

1. Learn to wrench on your own car, it is fun and much cheaper.

next.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

2. The softtop should be used for emergencies only. If you plan on it ever being in rain, keep some towels in the trunk to soak up where its gonna leak

 

[DanAuito]

I asked this same question a while back and got some great replies! http://www4.forum.viperclub.org/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB14&Number=668065&Forum=All_Forums&Words=10687&Match=Username&Searchpage=10&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=668065&Search=true#Post668065

 

[thebigsnake]

You should try to make your Viper healthier with a good tune-up. Ok for ricers to be sick.

 

[DodgeViper01]

Congratulations. It is an amazing car. Enjoy it.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

yeah I know all my boys constantly rip on me to take it out, finally did. Is there any advice other then keeping the wheels straight when shifting.
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Keep the dirty side down

Enjoy her .






2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[DanAuito]

Definitely learn how to handle it before you get on it. These things bite hard and are VERY expensive to repair.

Took a couple neighbor guys for a ride today who were down visiting, they both drive ricers and were amazed at the torque and pure beauty of the 98 RT/10.

Changed my Tranny and Diff fluids today too, so overall it was a VERY good day today!

 

[steel snake]

6 mos? 6 mos? No way! You had to run it around the block or sometin' Nobody's got that much control. Tell us you at least started it up. Once you get aquainted it's a fairly civilized beast.....to a point. And it steers real quick. Sh*t I'm loggin' out and goin' for a run. Happy trails.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

That's like being engaged to a super model, saving herself for the wedding night.

What have been doing in the mean time???????






2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[94RT10Ohio]

WOW! My car was delivered a couple days before xmas. It was COLD! Just after xmas it was still cold (below 30) but the streets were clean. Out went the Viper, top and side curtains off.

 

[VENOMAHOLIC]

Don't give it too much gas when cornering and avoid tailgating to avoid rock chips and to have more stopping distance. Use 2 people to take off top to avoid scratching and avoid breaking down soft top (just leave it in garage). Welcome and enjoy.

 

[DanAuito]

Oh Ya! Even if it has low mileage but has the original tires, GET NEW ones as they lose their grip when hardened and dried out. One set of 4 tires $1200-$1500 is cheaper then the smallest of body shop repairs and if you really lose it, well that's that!

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