eucharistos
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Yeah, white hood vents aren't for everyone.
my thoughts exactly
below is a vid of my last nox attempt
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZNlraF0xec[/media]
too rich???
Poll: Daily Driver yes or no...
- Thread starter Tom F&L GoR
- Start date
my thoughts exactly
below is a vid of my last nox attempt
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZNlraF0xec[/media]
too rich???
Tom F&L GoR
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We're bumping this thread until we get 200 responses. There have to be more than 132 owners reading this.
eucharistos
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yeah 200
eucharistos
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also, does scraping the facia bottom ever not cause a cring?
the driveways in china town are steep
steamed buns.....yum
the driveways in china town are steep
steamed buns.....yum
Tom F&L GoR
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scraped fascia = badge of courage for DD
Anyone posting a picture of any scratch under the nose gets 2-year DD membership.
Anyone posting a picture of any scratch under the nose gets 2-year DD membership.
dave6666
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Ratical2
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With only 133 votes, more than 99 percent of Viper owners neither don't nor do they drive their cars daily...I wonder what they do with them???
My 98 GTS (Roe supercharged) was parked crosswise at the back of a garage where the previous owner polsihed and waxed it. He told me that he often would just go out to the garage and Look at it, enjoying the vision of it. He also drove it to various states getting parts installed and various upgrades done to the car. Having the work done in another state saved him the cost of State tax. His wife had never sat in his Viper and that also means she never got to ride in it. Her loss. I don't demean him for that as I would buy his Ford GT if he offered to sell it to me. The car was in perfect condition thanks to him. Unfortunately I wrote that one off. He also owned a 93 RT10 that had only 1600 miles on it parked in his garage.
My second and present GTS was raced and driven occaissionally before I bought it. Constantly upgraded this GTS is extremely quick and I've been upgrading it to make certain that it outperforms and has better features than new such as my Sirius radio shows artist and song. My Tire pressure monitor also displays each tire's temp and pressure. Lighweight 1000hp rear axleshafts (from JonB), Bluetooth stereo and upgraded speakers work better than stock as my stereo shows battery strenghth and signal strength. My Gen 2 has BILLET wheels and 14" lighweight brakes before the ACR did. Aluminium flywheel with cf clutch, short shifter and lowered seat track. Etc. etc. I'm always finding new stuff to improve my Viper. Lately I found clear front side marker lights for $32. and had a kit of 50% tint made up that will include my HID headlights and taillights.
Oh, and I also drive, drive, drive. At the Kamloops HNITC show it was mentioned that some of my VCA buddies are going to drive to Napa Valley, California and I may want to do that (3500+ mi.).
Ted
My second and present GTS was raced and driven occaissionally before I bought it. Constantly upgraded this GTS is extremely quick and I've been upgrading it to make certain that it outperforms and has better features than new such as my Sirius radio shows artist and song. My Tire pressure monitor also displays each tire's temp and pressure. Lighweight 1000hp rear axleshafts (from JonB), Bluetooth stereo and upgraded speakers work better than stock as my stereo shows battery strenghth and signal strength. My Gen 2 has BILLET wheels and 14" lighweight brakes before the ACR did. Aluminium flywheel with cf clutch, short shifter and lowered seat track. Etc. etc. I'm always finding new stuff to improve my Viper. Lately I found clear front side marker lights for $32. and had a kit of 50% tint made up that will include my HID headlights and taillights.
Oh, and I also drive, drive, drive. At the Kamloops HNITC show it was mentioned that some of my VCA buddies are going to drive to Napa Valley, California and I may want to do that (3500+ mi.).
Ted
dave6666
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Front splitter is fiberglass. Structural green stuff. And the asphalt gets only 20% of the damage...
Tom F&L GoR
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I am the President.
Notice there is no lip hanging anymore and air dam for Roe duct is near gone. And Dave, only have talk of scrapes, no pictures. Trying for the sympathy vote?
Notice there is no lip hanging anymore and air dam for Roe duct is near gone. And Dave, only have talk of scrapes, no pictures. Trying for the sympathy vote?
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dave6666
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+ Tom = President
I want a recount. Or a nice cushy cabinet position.
eucharistos
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You must be registered for see images attach+ Tom = President
I want a recount. Or a nice cushy cabinet position.
czar dave6666eucharistos
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thanks all for the scraped fascia group hug, feeling much better now
jdeft1
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An answer to the RT DD question:
It's my opinion that some of these cars are old and cheap (for what they are). These are two criteria for DDdom for me and many others. Almost anyone can buy an old RT with low mileage these days!! They get awsome mpg on the highway and are super fun to drive in any weather. Even with good warnings about the leaks people still want one.
I sold my '95 to a guy who intended to park it in his carport and use it as a DD two years ago. Anyone seen this car around Richmond,VA. ... heading to/from the Chapstick factory??? I'd love to know how it fares today. It was prestine when I sold it.....
-J
BTW, Tom.... Isn't it about time for a new shift knob?? Seems like a pretty easy task for a guy with a decent lathe and a chunk of aluminum...
It's my opinion that some of these cars are old and cheap (for what they are). These are two criteria for DDdom for me and many others. Almost anyone can buy an old RT with low mileage these days!! They get awsome mpg on the highway and are super fun to drive in any weather. Even with good warnings about the leaks people still want one.
I sold my '95 to a guy who intended to park it in his carport and use it as a DD two years ago. Anyone seen this car around Richmond,VA. ... heading to/from the Chapstick factory??? I'd love to know how it fares today. It was prestine when I sold it.....
-J
BTW, Tom.... Isn't it about time for a new shift knob?? Seems like a pretty easy task for a guy with a decent lathe and a chunk of aluminum...
Tom F&L GoR
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You must be registered for see images attach+ Tom = President
I want a recount. Or a nice cushy cabinet position.
Corrections:
+ Tom = President
+ Dave = Secretary of ABS (Automobile & Beer Services)V10SpeedLuvr
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+ Chad= Director of DD (aka "Double D") Talent Research?dave6666
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This is quite a cabinet you're forming here Tom. You're gonna need a security detail and press spokesman next!
Tom F&L GoR
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I'm sure we will receive many volunteers (thanks Chad) and nominations.
We will need diversity. The longer it goes on, da werse it will get.
A lot to do to get 200 votes. I should have extended the voting period.
We will need diversity. The longer it goes on, da werse it will get.
A lot to do to get 200 votes. I should have extended the voting period.
dave6666
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Tom F&L GoR
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Dave, note the new end date. Your DD Prez has pull. You may provide the beer now.
dave6666
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Um. Dude. I haven't paid attention to the fact that this is a poll since I voted eons ago. I'm just milking this to entertain you!
dave6666
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OK Tom. I think we need a consultant here. The local expertise is being stretched a little thin.
How about this guy?
Self Proclaimed Daily Driver Dude
How about this guy?
Self Proclaimed Daily Driver Dude
slartibartfast
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Blue on white. I voted as a daily driver because that's what my father did with the car. I won't be doing that, though.
eucharistos
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slartibartfast
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southeast Texas <---
Posts: 5
beaumont???? kountz????
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Southeast Texas <---
Posts: 5
beaumont???? kountz????
slartibartfast
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La Porte, sandwiched between Pasadena and Galveston Bay.
dave6666
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You 2 fellows need to get together and come up with some screen names that don't remind me of what people name their pets when they are high on ******.
Tom F&L GoR
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You know what's weird? If you Google "best daily driver" the first listing is a Viper forum posting.
