My Roadster has a new Girlfriend !!!!
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PatentLaw
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NHL2133
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Great choice!Sellshomesdrivesviper
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Wow, Dr. V, I enV you.
EFI-1
Viper Owner
SICK! Congrats.
viprvenm
Enthusiast
Nice Blue Oval!!!
NSviper
Enthusiast
Nice I'm sure they will all get along just fine.
Simms
Enthusiast
Awesome! Nice collection.
Texas1
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Very, Very nice!!! How does the new beast drive compared to your viper???VIPER BAZ UK
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Very nice collection you got there......
As far as speed and torque, Viper wins. Smoothness and handling, the GT crushes the dodge. Jumping on it at 65mph in 3rd the pull is about equal in both. Honestly though, there is really nothing that compares to a mid-engine car. I have never driven anything like this car.
eucharistos
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very cool, congrats
nice synopsis
nice synopsis
viperbilliam
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till around 100 mph, then the FGT pulls away. i ran one when mine was stock and so did ACRSteve, same result in both races. (different times and different FGT's)
Nixon's SRT
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how do the seats feel. I have heard they are not very friendly.
vancouver-gts
Viper Owner
that's what I thought when drove my friend's Noble M400 the first time
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I'd take the GT over the Noble though
viperdrummer
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Congrats (again). I have now put about 1500 miles on my still (for now) low mileage 06. Agree that from standing the Viper pulls harder and I agree that from all the cars I have had the GT is lights years ahead in handling.
The weird part of the GT is the "gawk factor" I have had all 4 Gens of the Viper starting in 95. I am still amazed at how much attention Vipers get after 18 years of being on the road.
In the Viper, folks take notice and it is usually positive. With the GT, it is nuts. Folks hanging out of windows taking pics. Asking for pics of their kids next to the car. My kids, who have grown up with exotic sports cars call the GT the "cartoon car".
Even at car shows the Vette guys (who normally ignore or try to act like the Viper does not exist) ask for rides in the GT. Part of it is the price tag and part of it is 4000 cars in a 2 year period never to be again.
Hope you are getting used to the room it takes to open that door and keeping from getting decapitated.
If you really want to have fun--get the Heffner exhaust---what a sound.
The weird part of the GT is the "gawk factor" I have had all 4 Gens of the Viper starting in 95. I am still amazed at how much attention Vipers get after 18 years of being on the road.
In the Viper, folks take notice and it is usually positive. With the GT, it is nuts. Folks hanging out of windows taking pics. Asking for pics of their kids next to the car. My kids, who have grown up with exotic sports cars call the GT the "cartoon car".
Even at car shows the Vette guys (who normally ignore or try to act like the Viper does not exist) ask for rides in the GT. Part of it is the price tag and part of it is 4000 cars in a 2 year period never to be again.
Hope you are getting used to the room it takes to open that door and keeping from getting decapitated.
If you really want to have fun--get the Heffner exhaust---what a sound.
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Not too bad. They are much more jet cockpit like. The viper has a little more padding.
BolsOut
Viper Owner
I Hate You.
I keep gawking at it myself in the garage. Im pathetic.
viperdrummer
Enthusiast
Viper seats may have more padding but at 6'4" I have a lot more room in the GT. When I get in the Vipers now I notice being cramped more than I used to. (but I still get in them--often)
The Vipers, however have the storage space of a Town Car compared to the GT. I can get golf clubs in a snake--forget the GT--1 cubic foot and hard to find it. Imagine--a less practical car than a Viper.
The Vipers, however have the storage space of a Town Car compared to the GT. I can get golf clubs in a snake--forget the GT--1 cubic foot and hard to find it. Imagine--a less practical car than a Viper.
swexlin
Viper Owner
Curious about this statement. As I am new to Vipers, and have never driven a mid-engine car, would like to know the difference.
Thanks,
Scott
Fom the short time that I have driven the GT, It seems a lot more balanced. The weight is in the center of the car. On the viper there is a V10 hanging over the front wheels. The viper pulls side to side a little more in the straights and the GT is like hands free auto pilot. The Viper is more front heavy, obviously. Kinda like driving a 600 horse go kart. Gt is more like a slalom supercar. Dont get me wrong. I LOVE them both. But they are 2 different worlds. Drummer would probably agree with me.
swexlin
Viper Owner
Cool, thanks for the explanation. I would give my left, uhh, well, you know
for your collection.
Very nice indeed.
for your collection. Very nice indeed.
Chrissss
Viper Owner
I love those cars. Looking at a white with blue stripe one in the next couple of days.
Its a lot of coin, but you wont be disappointed. Not to mention they are holding their value better than any other car that I know of. Especially better than the viper.
MichaelThurston
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It's funny on the value thing. I really think the GT is overlooked. A true American super car with only 4,000 made. They make (made) more Ferrari's every year. Plus as mentioned above, they have made Vipers for a long time, and the ZR1 looks just like all the other Corvettes. The performance, the looks, the heritage, and the low cost maintenance of an American made car. (7k to change out the Gallardo E gear clutch after as few 10k miles). All that plus a great driving car. Get yours while you can!
Tusc
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I'd be doing the same thing. Congratulations on the new ride. It's great to see good things go to folks who work hard for it.
