New owner saying high

[valentine_viper]

Just purchased an '04 SRT10 with 2600 miles; red with black interior and 100% stock. My wife and I bought it as a joint Valentines Day present to each other, hence the screen name. We take delivery next week.

I also have a 580 rwhp Supra as well as a 300 whp Subaru WRX sTI and have enjoyed the spirited debates between the various car cultures. Now I can play on all sides of the fence; American muscle, Japanese muscle and even ricer, lol. I like to think I'm an objective and well rounded performance car enthusiast.

Hope to meet some of you at local gatherings or track days.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Welcome to the site! Sounds like you got some pretty mean vehicles (and an awesome wife)

The Viper may have an advantage over the others, since RED IS FASTEST

 

[BOGOTA]

WELCOME TO THE MONEY PIT.... mods add up..=)

 

[BOGOTA]

Hey just saw you have a Supra as well, double WELCOME. I have a SUPRA TT HARDTOP as well, enjoy.
Two very different cars, both fast but at different times in the power band. GOOD LUCK and careful in the VIPER..

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Sounds your wife's a keeper
I'm lucky that way too. My wife's Pro-Vipers.

Welcome, and keep the dirty side down

 

[DodgeViper01]

Welcome. Hopefully we will see you in the spring.

 

[Fadi]

"High" man, nice car..

 

[mikescg]

as a fellow new owner, let me say congrats!!!

 

[Viper Wizard]

Mark Welcome and Congrats and to your bride too!!

Hope to see you at some of the 06 events in our area!

 

[Blue Batmobile]

wttc .

Bat™

 

[Viper X]

If she drives the new Viper, she'll want one too. Mine did and I got her a GTS. Now she wants a new blue / white coupe. Oh well.

Like yours, she's a keeper.

The things we do for our toys.

 

[got one]

Welcome to the club!

 

[valentine_viper]

WELCOME TO THE MONEY PIT.... mods add up..=)

Thanks, but I'm no stranger to the automotive "money pit". I shudder every time I think about how much I've sunk into my Supra. I'll probably leave the Viper stock for a while.

 

[ViperKSA]

Do you have a sister in-law ?

 

[RavenFan_94]

awesome! Congrats!!!

 

[WILDASP]

Congrats on the new Snake,and welcome to the Viper Nation!
Man,aren't we lucky to have wives who like our toys?!

 

[Andy 98 RT/10]

Be sure to post some driving impressions soon. Congrats on the purchase.

 

[Volltage]

Congrtas and welcome both you and your wife.

 

[RainMaker]

Congratulations and welcome!

 

[Joseph Houss]

Welcome aboard!

Make sure to check out NJ Regions events!


www.viperclubnj.com

 

[valentine_viper]

Be sure to post some driving impressions soon. Congrats on the purchase.

Thanks for all the kind words. And yes, my wife is definitely a keeper, lol.

The car came Sunday and I managed to get a little seat time. Here are my impressions so far:

1. Wow... the car is georgous! Absolutely pristine.
2. The interior is tighter than I thought, but since I'm not a big guy, no problem (except for the seat side bolsters).
3. The ride is decent for a ******** sports car. Smoother ride than my Subaru and about the same as my Supra. Handling and brakes are superb, the best I have ever experienced.
4. I was surprised that the car wasn't "snappier". The throttle response seems soft and the power doesn't come on strong unless I am deep into the throttle (is this normal?). I'm assuming that this is because of the very low gearing. I see why so many owners swith the gears out.
5. Traction is a problem, especially in cold weather. I was surprised how easily the car breaks the tires loose.
6. The car is faster than it feels.
7. The side bolsters on the seats are a bit tight for me. Although I'm not a big guy, I am pretty wide across the back (I'm a gym rat). This bothered me at first but then I seemed to get used to it, but I'm concerned about comfort on a long drive.

All and all, I love the car but may need to go with some taller gears to get the kind of throttle response I like. I would gladly sacrifice a little top end for more zip off the line.

Any feedback would be welcome. No doubt I still need to learn the car's driving characteristics to get the most out of it.