I need to be coddled

[mach4444]

I had the snake out last night and while stopped for gas I got into a conversation with a z06 owner.
nice guy, nice car no problem. noticed all the attention the RT/10 is getting and the questions started. how fast, how many cylinders, what hp, typical stuff.

Then it gets to how much he likes the Viper but heard they were uncomfortable. I said I've made several long road trips and I have no complaints. The Viper is actually very comfortable.
"But I need to be coddled when I drive" he says. I thought he was being sarcastic - he wasn't.

At that point I realized he had no idea what the lure of a Viper is and will never understand what it means to own one.
"Enjoy your vette"- and the Snake Roared Away..........


On another note I was amazed at what a difference the air temp makes with these tires. it was cool here last night for SWFL (low forties) and I noticed that my ps2s were a lot slicker than normal even after a 50 mile cruise. nothing beats a late night, ******* cruise through the everglades and big cypress in your Viper.

 

[Zee]

Totally agree...I think the vipers are extremely comfortable. However, I have the Moton's and really never been on a long road trip with the stock suspension.

The ride with the Motons on the softest setting are freaking amazing. I owned a C5 Z06 before getting my Gen II Viper, and I have never looked back.

 

[brentsGTS]

I keep telling people there's no going back after driving a viper.....

 

[ROCKET62]

Can I just say I hate you for being able to drive your Viper right now!

18 degrees, snow/ice/salt on the roads, and the Viper in deep hibernation here in Iowa. Be safe on those cold roads/tires.

 

[MtnBiker]

I had a '09 Z06. I think my Viper's seats are more comfortable and so does my wife! What else matters! I am NEVER going back! I've been bitten!

 

[3whitevipers]

Noticed the same lack of traction in mine last night--lows about 48 degrees. We must remember to be very careful because we are so used to hot temps--Dave

 

[Sybil TF]

Totally agree...I think the vipers are extremely comfortable. However, I have the Moton's and really never been on a long road trip with the stock suspension.

The ride with the Motons on the softest setting are freaking amazing.

I have JRZ's which are about the same I think!! So what is is like riding on a stock Viper suspension?

Corvettes are for wimps!

 

[Paul Hawker]

Two things happen when it gets colder. The engine makes more power, and the tires get less traction. That is what makes it ever so exciting to throttle up on a cold winter day.

Enjoy the ride.

 

[AJ02]

I traded a C5 6 speed coupe for my GTS and have never looked back!!!! More comfortable, quieter and indescribable amounts more fun! I know what you mean about temps. 35-40 here and lots of fun leaving stoplights!! I've even had an Aston Martin owner gawking at and asking me questions about my car. Super feeling!

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

"But I need to be coddled when I drive" he says. I thought he was being sarcastic - he wasn't.

In that case I'm sure the new one will suit his needs.

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

In that case I'm sure the new one will suit his needs.

LMAO, Good one !!!

 

[scottmcc]

Hey MACH4444, I to live in naples.. We should get together for a little Viper Run..
Coming from Michigan, I know all too well what happens when the temperature drops below 45.. These PS 2's feel like your driving on Hockey Pucks..

 

[Zee]

Hey MACH4444, I to live in naples.. We should get together for a little Viper Run..
Coming from Michigan, I know all too well what happens when the temperature drops below 45.. These PS 2's feel like your driving on Hockey Pucks..

Anyone else running super sports? I don't feel any loss of traction with mine even in 40 degree weather...

 

[scottmcc]

The other factor you need to check on your tires is the Date Code. Older tires will get you in trouble quickly.

 

[VYPR BYT 94]

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[7TH_SIGN]

If he needs to ask how fast, how many cylinders, what hp..... I would have just written him off. Vettes are nice awesome machines, just too many of them on the road. I'd feel the same about the Viper if they were everywhere.

 

[alwayscode390]

The seats in my 2001 Viper are great, made a 2000 mile road trip after buying it with no issues.

That being said ... the seats in my 1990 ZR-1 Vette are even more comfortable , its like sitting in the palm of a cupped hand ---

 

[scottmcc]

MACH4444 -- I cannot respond to your PM as your mailbox is full..

 

[GTS Warp]

Ditto on the PS2's in the cold and no I haven't touched my '81 Vette since the purchase of the Snake