Which aspect of the Viper design element DON'T you like the most?

[SSR9999]

Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

More of a difficult question perhaps, but which aspect of the Viper design element do you least dislike? I can't think of any off the top of my head so i'm just curious as to what others think. Again, this applies to all generations. Thank you for everyone's input!

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

The clam shell hood It was a pain to work on the engine with that thing in the way.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

I can't think of any.

 

[Tom F&L GoR]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

How it gets owners of different generations to argue with each other.

 

[Joseph Dell]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Viper Tax. that's the only design element i'm not a huge fan of...

 

[C O D Y]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Gen 3's.

 

[SNAKE BITE]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

The look of the factory soft and hard tops!

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Factory softtop without a doubt!

 

[Mccarlin]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

The pedel placement, with certain shoes it causes a problem

 

[RedEnuf93]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Missing the supercharger...

 

[Vic]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Cheap seat side bolster wears out quick. Door wiring loom breaks quickly. Stock Alpine cd player is a pos.

None of the above diminishes my admiration for my Viper, it just "comes with the territory". Anyway, they are all fixable things.

 

[Asp Man]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Small lugage compartment. I'd probably be tempted to take it on longer trips if it had more space.

Other than that, and it is a very small issue, the only thing I don't like about it is how the design somehow prompts people to ask how much it cost as much as they ask how fast it is!

 

[snakebitdave]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

No battery disconnect switch readily accessable (for those of us who have to go into hibernation for several months).

 

[Leslie]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

too heavy

would prefer AH option

battery location

 

[DrDJ]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Interior cabin heat, especially in the summer. Still too hot despite the usual mods.

DrDJ

 

[Gerald Levin]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Interior cabin heat? I never have that problem but the car rarely goes over 60mph. How about the solid hood design? Imagine a clear glass hood (maybe not a complete glass hood but 50-80% exposure)? These engines are beautiful especially for you TC and SC maniac's. That would be MAMMARY. I wonder if this has ever been done?

 

[twinturbo3150]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

the amp under the seat is terrible

 

[twinturbo3150]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

the walking stick of a shifter!!!

 

[Gerald Levin]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Me again. I really like the look of the exposed side pipes so I dont like that change that they made going from the Gen 1 to the Gen 2.

 

[kcobean]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

How about the fact that it's an American car, and as such should have enough leg room for (or adjustability to accomodate) men between 5'10" and 6'5". But no, I have to drive with my leg pinned between the steering wheel and the door.

 

[FE 065]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Windshield wipers that slap back and forth like the vacuum powered ones on my grandfather's '50 Dodge used to.

Sheetmetal screws to hold on the sidesills. How much would it have cost to do it right?

 

[carguy07]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Lack of leg room for sure.


You use your windshield wipers?

 

[DodgeViper01]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Viper Tax. that's the only design element i'm not a huge fan of...

Agreed! But there are a few others that I have to go with after thinking for about 5 minutes:

Heating/AC System - Temp not adjustable
Interior Leather - Wears Out To Fast
Soft Top - Could Be Easier To Work With But I Can Live With It
Stock Wheels - Clear Coat Comes Off To Easily But I Solved It With Chroming
No Trunk Release - Neither Inside Or On Key Fob


Even though there are these few problems, I think we can tell I still love the car as I purchased one .

 

[DodgeViper01]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Factory softtop without a doubt!

That too but I have come to live with it.

 

[Bonkers]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

I hate everything SRT except the brakes. The only thing
I dislike about my Gen2 is the fact you cannot transfer
the AC to the footwells, or the heat up into the cab -
then it would be perfect.

 

[ViperJames]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

The Look of the GEN3

NO real windows in the GEN1....If GEN1's had windows, I think more people would have them and totally modify them.

 

[Newport Viper]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

NO real windows in the GEN1....If GEN1's had windows, I think more people would have them and totally modify them.

I agree! I would still have mine, if that were the case. I just had to go with a Gen 3, as a better daily driver.

 

[Cop Magnet]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Moderately hate:
Clunky rear view mirrors.
Inoperative HVAC temp knob.
Lack of dead pedal.
Inability to heel-toe.
Would cruise control really have killed the "race car" image any more than power windows and A/C?

Really hate:
That the dealer cares more about selling and servicing Jeeps and Chargers, and my Viper gets put back to the end of the line at service time.

Item listed above as a hate, that I really like:
I LOVE the windshield washers. A dainty and elegant dance on this otherwise brutish car. A nice, unexpected contrast.

 

[Leslie]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

wow that's wild! I think heel-toe is so much easier in the Viper than any other car I've driven, and I have small feet (even for a female)

Moderately hate:
Clunky rear view mirrors.
Inoperative HVAC temp knob.
Lack of dead pedal.
Inability to heel-toe.
Would cruise control really have killed the "race car" image any more than power windows and A/C?

Really hate:
That the dealer cares more about selling and servicing Jeeps and Chargers, and my Viper gets put back to the end of the line at service time.

Item listed above as a hate, that I really like:
I LOVE the windshield washers. A dainty and elegant dance on this otherwise brutish car. A nice, unexpected contrast.

 

[NHL2133]

Re: Which aspect of the Viper design element DON\'T you like the most?

Although I am not an owner, I'll answer the specific question SSR9999 asked in his post.

The design elements that I LEAST DISLIKE are the curves, fender flares, and just the overall "in your face" looks!

Sorry SSR9999, I just had to nit-pick.