ViperSmith
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That area is a problem are on these cars. My white 2013 turned yellowish there. No bubbling, but yellow. The cat is right there and gets REALLY hot.
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So all GEN V seeing this problem or is it a select few? Is it worth reprinting it?
ViperSmith
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I'd get it fixed under warranty - though your best bet would be to wait till winter (I mean why take downtime when you don't need to). Just have the dealer document it.
You may have to argue with Chrysler on having Prefix repaint it instead of the dealer.
When you do get it off and the sill, wrap up the area a bit to avoid anything in the future.
ViperSmith that's exactly where I am at. Either have it covered under warranty and fight to have Prefix do the work or take it off my self and send it to Prefix out of pocket. I have to be honest, I don't feel comfortable having a dealership touch the car.
I'm sure there are a few guys at the other club who would argue with that....
broomrider
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Ha ha ha ha you are hilarious
BennyBad
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think i saw this car up for sale on ebay today?
No way...it can't be.
broomrider
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Where? I looked. I don't think he would have given up that easily.
Destrukt
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Updates? I am looking to buy a Gen V Viper
Sure thing. After visiting two dealerships and seeing the inexperience of their employees when it came to Vipers and body work I decided to take care of it myself. A dealerships body shop tech told me he would have to remove the door to get to the hinge panel, that alone made me not want to let them touch the car. Also the fact that the finish wouldn't have matched if I had a dealerships body shop do the paint work. Prefix's quality is very high and among the best I've seen.
Marvin at Chrysler headquarters and Alan at Prefix took care of me. It took some leg work on my end to get Marvin and Alan in contact with each other but once I did that they took care of me and I couldn't have asked for a better outcome and experience. Marvin had Chrysler cover a new panel and paint under warranty and Alan at Prefix got the job done.
I received the new panel within a couple days and it was perfect! As for why the original blistered and bubbled, I have no idea. Here is a picture of the original and replacement. The thermal wrap on the new one is placed better imo.
If you plan on removing this panel shoot me a PM, you can remove the panel without removing the side sills, but you have to be very careful.
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broomrider
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Love the pics hope all is corrected and well.
BennyBad
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i believe somebody on ebay is using your pictures
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Viper...tr=true&hash=item35f1ec4a5c&item=231692061276
i believe somebody on ebay is using your pictures
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-Viper...tr=true&hash=item35f1ec4a5c&item=231692061276
broomrider
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OMG! It is the exact same pics. I hope it's not his car
AZTVR
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Well, that sure was a short love affair !
(and yes, I know, sometimes life takes precedence over toys. Good luck to you.)
porsche332
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No sometimes the thrill is buying the car.Then you find out its not usable and you try to sell it for a $20k loss.
That's exactly why there are thousands of Porsches on FleaBay at any given time, as opposed to 30 or 40 Vipers. You know, 3 of your 5 posts are textbook trolling...you realize that right?
Its a great car, I enjoy driving it more so then my 1400whp Supra. The customer service I received by Chrysler/Dodge was top shelf! I couldn't have asked for a better warranty experience once I got in contact with the right people.
In regards to the sale of the car, I am only offering it for sale due to my wife deciding to be a stay at home for our two children. I dont want to sell it and when the eBay listing expires and it is not sold, I will most likely keep it.
broomrider
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Hmmmm I don't know much about Porsche except that everyone I know that has "Had" one eventually ends up complaining about them, for one reason or another.
If I had to guess you are not actually an enthusiast of Viper.
broomrider
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I hope you get to keep your car. I understand your thought process. I am a stay home mom. I left a career, retirement etc behind to be with my kids, I have never
regretted it a day. It does take sacrifice. I hope things go great for your family. Best wishes
Thank you so much for the kind words.
ViperSmith
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A child was one of the few reasons I sold my 2013 last year.
After 6 months I needed another Viper bad, that is why I have a 2015
After 6 months I needed another Viper bad, that is why I have a 2015
drl650
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Congrats Beautiful.
