pjkinsella
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Hey guys, I'm Patrick.
Brand new forum member, but I've been lurking here for a while. Researching, and checking the classifieds daily. I'm a huge car nut and I'm looking to get into a Viper as soon as I find the right deal.
Quick back story: My first "performance" car was a Saturn Ion Redline (I know, just chuckle, but I was in college and had zero money). I loved the little bit of extra power and enjoyed modding it myself. This led me down the expensive road I'm still traveling... As soon as I got a decent job, I sold it and got an Evo IX, which I loved and still miss. Then I sold that to get a C6 Vette (she was a beaut.). Then I sold that and got a BMW 335i (quick car, and cheap to make respectable power). That leads me to today: I've sold the BMW and I'm on the prowl for a Viper.
GTS or SRT, you ask? I haven't a clue; I change my mind daily!! I love the looks of the GTS, but there are upsides to a newer SRT as well...you guys know the story even better than I. It will probably come down to whatever deal I come across.
As a side note, I've been pondering things I can do to get away from my day job. One thing that has come to mind is the possibility of reverse engineering hard to find, or obsolete automotive parts. With the advances in 3D scanning and printing, and accessibility of machine shops, I think this could be helpful to folks with classic cars. Anyone here have any thoughts on this? I may post something in the Gen 2 pointed topic related to this.
Anyway, I look forward to joining the ranks of the 8 liter crew some day soon!!
Brand new forum member, but I've been lurking here for a while. Researching, and checking the classifieds daily. I'm a huge car nut and I'm looking to get into a Viper as soon as I find the right deal.
Quick back story: My first "performance" car was a Saturn Ion Redline (I know, just chuckle, but I was in college and had zero money). I loved the little bit of extra power and enjoyed modding it myself. This led me down the expensive road I'm still traveling... As soon as I got a decent job, I sold it and got an Evo IX, which I loved and still miss. Then I sold that to get a C6 Vette (she was a beaut.). Then I sold that and got a BMW 335i (quick car, and cheap to make respectable power). That leads me to today: I've sold the BMW and I'm on the prowl for a Viper.
GTS or SRT, you ask? I haven't a clue; I change my mind daily!! I love the looks of the GTS, but there are upsides to a newer SRT as well...you guys know the story even better than I. It will probably come down to whatever deal I come across.
As a side note, I've been pondering things I can do to get away from my day job. One thing that has come to mind is the possibility of reverse engineering hard to find, or obsolete automotive parts. With the advances in 3D scanning and printing, and accessibility of machine shops, I think this could be helpful to folks with classic cars. Anyone here have any thoughts on this? I may post something in the Gen 2 pointed topic related to this.
Anyway, I look forward to joining the ranks of the 8 liter crew some day soon!!
