New Viper owner in K.C. MO

[RTTTTed]

They were only supposed to have built about 230 Sapphire cars. We'ver got at least 6 here in the Pacific Naorthwest and Alta.

You asked for suggestions ... changed out the Cats/exhaust yet? Here's a shot of my ACR with the BBS wheels chromed ...

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Sure hope you're enjoying yourself. Have you signed up for a high perfomance Driving course yet? Trust me, you'll have MORE fun and improve your driving skills.

Ted

 

[IwannaGTS]

Congrats on the purchase...there are tons of Sapphire cars around here now!

I just picked up my sapphire blue GTS a month or so ago, and I am also in the KC area (Overland Park). I can't wait to see the car one of these days!


-Derek

Looking forward to meeting you guys,we are going to the Ozarks this weekend if your interested

Derek

Congrats to you also, we'll have to meet up with goldcup and stop traffic with these baby's. I'm in Raytown so have we have 3 sapphires that are very close, it's the best color in my opinion.Have you been out to Bass pro on Fridays yet I haven't.Do you have any pics. I just got home from the auto store with my new detailing kit hoping to spend Sunday in the garage.

John


goldcup

Thanks for the invite but can't make it,you driving the viper down?
John

 

[IwannaGTS]

They were only supposed to have built about 230 Sapphire cars. We'ver got at least 6 here in the Pacific Naorthwest and Alta.

You asked for suggestions ... changed out the Cats/exhaust yet? Here's a shot of my ACR with the BBS wheels chromed ...

You must be registered for see images

Sure hope you're enjoying yourself. Have you signed up for a high perfomance Driving course yet? Trust me, you'll have MORE fun and improve your driving skills.

Ted

Sweet looking car,How do you keep it so clean? I'm not gonna mod mine, thats the plan for now.Dose the exhaust work cause heat damage to the sidesills or rocker panels and
the driving course is something I would like to do.
John

 

[RTTTTed]

Actually, the exhaust modifications (mostly high flow Cats) cut the heat down considerably while adding hp and making it much more comfortable inside the car. These Gen 2s are the only Vipers with rear exit exhaust and the Corsa technitian was explaining to me that the length of the tubing mellows out the 'tone'. The other Gens cannot copy the sound because of the shortness of the piping. I recommend Corsa. I have headers, No Cats and Corsa track exhaust on my Sapphire GTS. My Red ACR has stock manifolds, higflow cats and Corsa Catback (street) Sapphire is about twice as loud as ACR. Sapphire has 708 cam and idles rough. Always getting comments on how fast teh Sapphire car sounds. Here is the link to several of my video clips so that you can hear these exhaust systems. YouTube - rtttted

Yours will be much quieter unless you install a Roe Supercharger. My Red ACR has a Paxton and the stock 'creampuff' camshaft. It idles so smooth that it does sound better quiet, lol.

A Detailing tip for your sapphire car is to use a "Pre-wax cleaner" before waxing it. A photography 'secret' for you Blue and Sapphire guy is to use the "Landscape" setting on your digital camera because that automatically enhances the Blue of the car (digital program in the camera).

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It took me quite awhile to get some decent Blue in my shots, but now I have quite a few awesome pics.

Ted

 

[RTTTTed]

If you're making your wish list I hope lightweight wheels are on it as well? Mine (and Leslie's) are Forgeline VR1 Billet wheels. No longer made in these 1 piece similar wheels are available in 3 piece wheels.

 

[Y2K5SRT]

You are all set here on the forums as a VCA Venom Member and welcome to the club. We look forward to meeting you in person at one of the KC events very soon!

 

[Venomiss]

This was the Lake of the Ozarks event from a few years ago. Sorry you can't make it John but Derek there is still time....the forecast looks good.

 

[01sapphirebob]

Somehow I missed this thread. She looks great at her new home. Take good care of her and as someone else has mentioned..."respect the torque." The first time I took that car out I scared the s**t out of myself. A lot stronger than my '01 RT/10. Enjoy the heck out of her.

HERE IS A PIC OF HER THE LAST NIGHT I HAD HER OUT FOR A DRIVE.

 

[Venomiss]

Congrats on the purchase...there are tons of Sapphire cars around here now!

I just picked up my sapphire blue GTS a month or so ago, and I am also in the KC area (Overland Park). I can't wait to see the car one of these days!

-Derek

Derek the KCVCA is still waiting for you!
At the end of this month we have a cruise/BBQ at a local VCA members awesome garage/cruise to a car show with primo parking for VCA members.
We'd love to have you join us and as you are a newbie the price is prorated so it will be cheaper for you to join. Call 1-800-998-1110 and find out more.

 

[musclenutz]

Congrats ! Have fun and enjoy your new sweet ride!