I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! '05 VCA Viper Yellow!

[KenricGTS]

I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

I am very excited about the car. I have a few questions about the SRT-10. How is it different from my GTS driving wise? Is there any must mods for the SRT-10? How do you like your SRT-10's? Can you tell the power difference stock GTS to SRT-10? Do you get as many looks as the GTS?

Thanks, Kenric

 

[Paul Hawker]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Similar driving experience. SRT slightly more powerful, and feels more torquier. Power does not drop off as much as Gen 1 & II at high revs.
Quality is better. The car feels more together. A huge difference is the ability to drop the top at a moments notice, and then put it back up when you wish.
Best improvement is 3:55 rear gear. Really wakes up the snake. Next items are K&N, aluminum flywheel, and Corsa track exhaust. The gear makes the most difference.
Enjoy your new Viper.
MELLOW YELLOW.....NOT!

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

I am very excited about the car. I have a few questions about the SRT-10. How is it different from my GTS driving wise? Is there any must mods for the SRT-10? How do you like your SRT-10's? Can you tell the power difference stock GTS to SRT-10? Do you get as many looks as the GTS?

Kenric -

Congrats on your '05! I suspect you will have a ball with that SRT and will really appreciate the convertible aspect most of the year in New Mexico. As to your questions, here are my opinions, in order of the questions asked:

1. Driving wise you will find the car to be a little bit more stiff, but also tighter on corners. The road holding has increased and you can tell. Some like the seats (I love 'em), others find them a bit uncomfortable. It has no adjustable lumbar support. Definitely a lot of fun to drive!

2. Must mods? Well, I would say that the first thing is a shorter throw shift knob from MGW. Next up would probably be the K&N filter kit from PartsRack. The other mod which has earned unanimous rave reviews is a 3.55 gear set. Some also have been pleased by high-flow cats or deleting them altogether.

3. LOVE the SRT-10. Drives great, handles incredible, brakes that can literally make you light-headed when you stand on them, and is just a blast to drive.

4. Power difference between a stock GTS & stock SRT seems to be around the advertised 50 HP. But because the SRT has a taller rear tire, it makes for an even poorer final drive ratio - somebody suggested 2.93 or so. Result is that the power difference seems neglible stock-to-stock. Throw in 3.55's and the car really, really wakes up - or so I have been told numerous times. Realize that with your current GTS mods that your SRT will feel slower to be sure.

5. In a nutshell, the SRT will probably not draw the looks of the GTS. Of course with a "normal" SRT vs. a blue/white GTS the GTS will win hands down. A bright yellow SRT with black wheels? I suspect that it will even things out a little bit, although the GTS body style will always look more exotic in my opinion.

Bottom line? You will LOVE your new car and all that it does. We will look forward to meeting you in Dallas!

<font color="red">Edit: Paul beat me to the reply by just nanoseconds!</font>

 

[KenricGTS]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Thanks guys for the response. I can't wait to get my hands on the SRT! Sounds to me like gears are going to be on my wish list. I bet the brakes are awesome. Y2K3SRT you are going to be a Yellow brother congrats on the VCA Viper as well. Looking forward to meeting you guys at VOI.

 

[Ooomph]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Congrats on the Yellow SRT draw!!! To add to the "must haves" list: the MGW cup holder bezel. It's pretty cheap but the cupholder is pretty worthless without it. And it just plain looks good.

Holy cow!!! It wasn't until I went back and read my post that I realized it was you Kenric!! Congrats dude! I'm sure you've driven an SRT but if you ever want to see the MGW accessories or the K&amp;N intake just give me a shout. I've got all the MGW stuff (well the first strike knob and shift bezel are on the way) but everything else is installed. Great news Kenric!!

 

[Y2K5SRT]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Congrats on the Yellow SRT draw!!! To add to the "must haves" list: the MGW cup holder bezel. It's pretty cheap but the cupholder is pretty worthless without it. And it just plain looks good.

Hey, as long as you are doing the MGW stuff (which I highly recommend to all), also go for the climate control bezels and radio knob. All great upgrades to the SRT!

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[SnakeEye]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Congrats to you. What I can tell you is...you're going to enjoy the heck out of your SRT-10 once you get your **** in the driver's seat!

 

[GoldenVenom]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Congrats Kenric. GTS or SRT? I like them both. I prefer driving my red ACR because it feels like a race car. However the SRT's ride is very nice. I get more attention with the yellow/black stripes SRT.

 

[KenricGTS]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Congrats to you! You won the Yellow black raffle car, now that car is awesome! I love the full stripes on that car. I wish the VCA edition viper had the full stripes like yours. Don't get me wrong I still think the car is going to look good, but it looks better with full stripes. Is my car going to be the same Yellow as yours? Please post picks of your beauty the outside and inside.

Thanks, Kenric

 

[GoldenVenom]

Re: I will be joining the SRT-10 ranks soon! \'05 VCA Viper Yellow!

Kenric,
I like the full stripes too but your car looks good also. I think your stripe is painted but not vinyl stripes like my. My car has race yelllow color and I think yours has the same official yellow. My car's pictures are in the link which I included in my signature. Here is the full link. FYI, I got some MGW and ViperTrim accessories and aluminum "Lethal" side sill. Please post some pictures of your car when you get it.

http://briefcase.yahoo.com/[email protected]