Proud new owner!

[Viper Scot]

I am, as of this evening, the proud new owner of a '96 RT-10. I am so excited. I drove it back from San Jose to Davis (CA) and got a taste of what the snake has to offer. Thanks to TomR for agreeing to part company with such a formidable beast which hasn't been fully run-in yet after a major engine rebuild! I can't wait to find an excuse to get back out in it again!

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Have fun but be carefull...
All the best
Baz

 

[ArlyDude]

Looks like you can update your info under your post now to read that you ain't looking anymore.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Congrats and Welcome!!

 

[Bad_Byte]

I can't wait to find an excuse to get back out in it again!

EXCUSE! We don't need no stinking excuse!!!

Have a blast. Be careful and make sure the tires are NEW!

 

[1MEANSNAKE]

Congratulations and keep the car pointed straight when flooring it

If you ever need stripes or powdercoating, let us know!

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

Hamish,

Congratulations and Welcome to Viperholics Club.

The 96 RT was my first Viper and I loved it. What color did you buy? W/B, R/Y or B/S? All low production numbers and very unique cars. GenII suspension and exhaust with a Gen I interior and Motor.

Suggestions:
1. Be very smooth with the throttle and avoid adding power in turns(including on-ramps) watch out when shifting. A missed shift(lower gear) can be very ugly.
2. Take a driving school, Skip Barber.
3. Join the VCA asap - get a big discount from Skip Barber.

Add power when going in a straight line and look ahead 3-5 seconds. Brake in a straight and try to finish the braking before turning. Learning the limits can be lethal.

Join us(local VCA) the first Tue. of the month. http://norcal.viperclub.org/ Attend as many events as possible to maximize your Viper driving pleasure.

 

[Gerald]

ahhhhh Dangit Fred, you beat me to it. !

#2 has slipped from #1? Youre loosing it man!

 

[Viper Scot]

Thanks for all the greetings and advice. I'll certainly be taking it easy for a while and the driving school is something that I want to do. I have previously owned a powerful (effectively) rear wheel drive car before so am somewhat aware of 'sideways' issues due to inapprporiate throttle! But I get the impression the Viper needs special care in this department. The car is white with blue stripes BTW.

 

[Neil - UK]

cool, that car will be very rare when you bring it home

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Blue with white striped MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[Randy]

Blue with white striped MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

No, White with Blue stripes.

(They didn't make blue with white stripes until the '96 GTS, later that year).

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Blue with white striped MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

No, White with Blue stripes.

(They didn't make blue with white stripes until the '96 GTS, later that year).

DOH Thats what I meant......
Wanted one my self about 6 months ago.
Nice car..
Baz

 

[GraphiteGTS]

Hashish, you da man!