after 2 months I finally get to drive my viper

[Ryan SRT10]

Hi guys. This is my first post on the forum. I'm currently working in Afghanistan and I purchased a 2006 coupe in September and had it shipped to my house. The vacation time has finally came so tomorrow I start the 25 hour, 10,000 mile trip back to finally get to see it in person and everything else. I decided to go with the Viper over a Z06 and i don't think i'll be disappointed, atleast until I leave again. I'll post the first impressions and try to get some pics up this weekend.

 

[Ratical2]

Congratulations! I bet you can hardly sleep.....take it easy the first time out, especially after 25 hours of travel time.

 

[Ryan SRT10]

Thanks a lot. My friend ambien likes to make sure i get plenty of sleep on that 16 hour flight back, a life saver!

 

[Pythonpete]

Please be careful, I'm not sure how the weather is in Alabama but if you still have those run craps that come with a 2006, they are very dangerous in the cold. Don't get on it especially in low gears. Welcome to the club and thank-you for protecting our freedom

 

[Vipuronr]

Welcome Ryan and congrats on your Viper purchase! You won't be disappointed and, while the Z06 is a nice car...there is nothing like a Viper. You will see once your get back, but to repeat what the others have said, be careful when you first take it out.

Having owned many Vettes, the Viper is a different animal and needs to be treated differently.

Anyway, look forward to hearing about your experience and, if you can at some point, posting pictures!

Have a safe and restful flight!

 

[eucharistos]

congrats

enjoy your vacation

think roll, not stab or stomp the go pedal until you get used to the torque

 

[v10snk]

Congrats. I have owned a viper then a z06 and now a viper. It's a twisted obsession.(or that is what my friends call it that have corvettes) I love my viper.

 

[Nadine UK GTS]

Good to have such a wonderful thing to come home to, have fun and be safe, you sure will enjoy your time off.

 

[speedracervr4]

Hey Ryan!!! Hit me up if you wanna meet up while you're on leave. I know you'll miss Kandahar while on leave, but driving the Viper will help. Enjoy it and take it slow at first!!!

Colin

 

[AbsolutHank]

Congrats on the new car!

Remember to take it easy for awhile to keep the shiny side up!

 

[compcoupe21]

Hopefully the flight feels like 5 hours with all the anticipation you'll have going for you! All the best with your new ride.And be safe!!!

 

[tucker]

This thread begs the question of who will be riding first when you get home. That is a very hard decision.

 

[Ryan SRT10]

Well i finally have time to get on the net for a few minutes. First of all i love the car. I had a c5 with all bolt ons and this is a different beast all together. It only had 8400 miles so the run craps are still on there and have plenty of tread so i'm gonna leave them for now. On a good road they were fine once the tires heated up, but cold run flats on a bad road, not so good. I've got some goodies to put on the car this week and i'll post some more and hopefully the pics then.
Colin- yeah there is no place like Kandahar lol.

 

[speedracervr4]

Great to hear you made it back safe Ryan. I sent you a link to a S/C on facebook.

 

[Ricketts]

Congrats!! Welcome home, enjoy your vacation.