Viper Car Parts -Experiences

[Snakester]

Have any of you dealt with them before?

I know that they are a sponsor at this site but I have not had any luck contacting them to buy Viper parts.

I have left two voicemail messages, and sent five e-mails over the past two months trying to get a response, but nothing.

It looks like their website has been updated since Christmas, but it is discouraging that I haven't gotten a single response back from them so far.

I have gotten most of my parts for my project through the classified ads here on the site, and I followed member recommendations and contacted Viperwrecks and picked up a few more parts from them.

I've got 90% of what I need, but I still need the NACA duct and hood grills, The OEM Core (that holds the radiator), and the lower trunk tray (that holds the spare tire) and so I tried Viper Car Parts again this week without success.

Autoform makes fiberglass replacement parts for the hood, but I'm still checking around a bit for less expensive used parts (maybe) before I go with them.

Any hints and help are welcome.

-Dean.

 

[Viper Wizard]

Hi Dean,
I don't know who "viper Car Parts" are but maybe I can help you with what you are looking for?

20% OFF & FREE SHIPPING!

Give me a call when you get a chance.

 

[99 R/T 10]

Dean,
Give Chuck a call, he's the nicest guy, and will help you out with anything he can. Awesome guy!

 

[Snakester]

Thanks guys, I'll happily give Chuck a call Monday, but I'm inclined to look for parts used because the new Viper parts prices that I've heard quoted have been amazingly high, almost to the point of being unreal.

I understand the low volume production and exclusivity of the Viper, but some parts are 4X the price of other sports cars.
Even simple parts.

-Dean.

 

[Jeff Torrey]

Dean- You may have trouble buying the parts used for the hood. Most parts guys want to sell the whole hood.

 

[JimDavis MT 97GTS 650R]

Have you tried The Parts Rack. Jon B. might have the used parts you need!

 

[Snakester]

Yes, I do understand that. Most of the parts that I have been able to get have been from Viper owners who have upgraded their cars with new performance (lighter) parts. And then I've gotten some more from a Viper wrecker parts place.

These last bits are ones that I'll have to get from another wrecker, remanufacturered (Autoform), or through a dealer.

-Dean.

 

[Lee Dove]

My advise, Just say no.........
http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum14/HTML/006325.html

 

[JonB]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Snakester:
I've got 90% of what I need, but I still need the NACA duct and hood grills, The OEM Core (that holds the radiator), and the lower trunk tray (that holds the spare tire)

Autoform makes fiberglass replacement parts for the hood, but I'm still checking around a bit for less expensive used parts (maybe) before I go with them. Any hints and help are welcome.

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HINT:

I am surprisewd when it seems like some folks here are oblivious to P A R T S R A C K ! We have even "publicly" bought organ-donor wrecks right here for dismantling.

-- PartsRack has most of the above in stock..........

-- PartsRack is a Viper Mag, VCA Notes, and VCA Web advertisor and local VCA newsletter advertisor as well...

-- PartsRack is a proud distributor for AutoForm products. Most at a VCA discount or better............

-- 75% of calls answered when placed....
PartsRack returns most calls within 60 minutes.
(Those with Yellow Fever may wait longer !)

I Hope we can help............

 

[Snakester]

Jon,

Most retail stores do not carry any used parts, so I am surprised and pleased that you do.
I'll give you a call.

-Dean.

 

[Snakester]

Well Jon (Parts Rack) did have the radiator support (new) for a decent price, and that was the piece that I was the most concerned about getting ahold of.
Another member here had the hood grills, and I'm getting some nibbles on the other parts, so I'm almost done.

Thanks all for your help guys.

-Dean.