pattymelt3605
Enthusiast
Everyother site I go to always dogs on the Gen 1 Vipers. Where is the love?
Why does everyone hate on the Gen 1?
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ROCKET62
Has Left the Room!
Jealousy - F the other sites and to those that dog the Gen 1.
Y2K5SRT
Enthusiast
Hey try being an SRT-10 / S2000 owner! Then you can really feel the love! Sigh...
The Viper is an icon unto itself, especially the timeless bodystyles found on the RT/10 and the GTS. I have never seen anybody diss the Gen I per se, as most seem to either love or dislike all Vipers equally. Okay, maybe they dislike the SRT-10 a little more, but that is just a matter of taste.
Signed,
A Two-Time SRT-10 Owner
The Viper is an icon unto itself, especially the timeless bodystyles found on the RT/10 and the GTS. I have never seen anybody diss the Gen I per se, as most seem to either love or dislike all Vipers equally. Okay, maybe they dislike the SRT-10 a little more, but that is just a matter of taste.
Signed,
A Two-Time SRT-10 Owner
carguy07
Viper Owner
Sidepipe envy. 
C O D Y
Enthusiast
Chris is right. Look on the bright side, it could be worse.
C O D Y
Enthusiast
OR just sell the '94, rent out the '86 and get a Gen 2!
TCKTPLZ
Enthusiast
I think GEN 1's are awesome and are the true Viper. This car was created to be a modern day recreation of the Shelby Cobra, and no Viper does it better than the one and only original---GEN 1.
The guys dogin' on this car probably drive a fart-pipe equipped Civic, live in a doublewide with their Momma, and can be seen on other car talk forums talking about the user-difficulty of the sequential manual transmission in the 360 Modena. They don't know their ass from their elbow with what they are talking about, and are just trying to fulfill their pathetic existence by spewing out incognizant drivel about a car they don't own nor will ever own.
The guys dogin' on this car probably drive a fart-pipe equipped Civic, live in a doublewide with their Momma, and can be seen on other car talk forums talking about the user-difficulty of the sequential manual transmission in the 360 Modena. They don't know their ass from their elbow with what they are talking about, and are just trying to fulfill their pathetic existence by spewing out incognizant drivel about a car they don't own nor will ever own.
Early93Viper
Enthusiast
WHO ARE THESE BASTEREDS?????? Seriously can you post links to the sites where GEN I's are player hated?
Seriously can you post links to the sites where GEN I's are player hated?Rollin4
Enthusiast
Very well put TCKTPLZ....Gen1's are no frill, bell or whistle cars. Heck! we don't even have roll up windows. It feels good to drive the birth of a legend... Proud 94 owner. thumbs:
V10SpeedLuvr
Enthusiast
Its probably jealously that a car made back in 1992 can smoke their 2005 model "sportscar". It took Chevy how long to make a Vette that can keep up with a Gen 1? Ford still doesnt have a Mustang that can line up with a Viper and expect anything but a 2nd place trophy. The vast majority of people are going to respect what a Gen 1 Viper represents---A sportscar all the way to the core. But, there's always going to be that handful who want to complain about no cup holders, no rollup windows, and no Swedish model massaging your shoulders while you drive (ok, that would be a nice addition), but besides the missing massaging supermodel, I think Gen 1 Vipers are awesome. I own a 96' RT/10 so I'm caught in the middle of Gen 1 and 2's, but I have no problem whatsoever with my Viper being atleast partly a Gen 1.
GTS Bruce
Enthusiast
I like the smooth look body. GTS Bruce
viper spray
Enthusiast
I miss my 95 and wish I could have kept both longer.
monnieh
Viper Owner
The heavy suspension pieces and heavier motor are probally the two reasons why I would not want a genI. But I love the lack of windows and the pure sports car setup of the car. It drives me crazy to see someone ****** a GenI by putting GenII wheels on it.
joe117
Enthusiast
A true production roadster with sidepipes. A car that was the desire of almost everyone who saw it.
The Gen1 is a classic.
Of course, that was ten years ago. It is still a very desirable, powerful, classic car. I see no need to compare it's performance to every new high tech offering that comes along.
So a new Vette or mustang is just as fast or perhaps a little faster.
I don't care.
I own a classic Viper. They don't.
How about an L88 Corvette or one of the Hemi Dodges from the old days, or a real 67 Cobra?
These are classics. Would anyone actually take one to the drags or compare it's performance to a C6 ZO6?
Of course not.
I believe the Gen1 is in the same class as the old cars I mentioned above.
They have a reputation, not as the fastest car on the street, but a classic that at one time was the fastest most desirable car on the street.
The Gen1 is a classic.
Of course, that was ten years ago. It is still a very desirable, powerful, classic car. I see no need to compare it's performance to every new high tech offering that comes along.
So a new Vette or mustang is just as fast or perhaps a little faster.
I don't care.
I own a classic Viper. They don't.
How about an L88 Corvette or one of the Hemi Dodges from the old days, or a real 67 Cobra?
These are classics. Would anyone actually take one to the drags or compare it's performance to a C6 ZO6?
Of course not.
I believe the Gen1 is in the same class as the old cars I mentioned above.
They have a reputation, not as the fastest car on the street, but a classic that at one time was the fastest most desirable car on the street.
Simms
Enthusiast
If I can ever have two vipers, I'm getting a GEN1.
I'll play Devil's Advocate here. Now keep in mind, it is still a Viper, and an absolutely cool car, BUT...
1) I personally think the original three spoke wheels are quite ugly. An easy fix is to put later wheels on the car. I just think they look kinda goofy.
2) They are the least powerful Viper ever made.
3) The interiors are kinda "spartan" to say the least.
There's other reasons too, but those are the best ones I can come up with why I don't like them as much. Obviously I am biased, as I have a Gen 2, which to me is the best looking Viper made.
1) I personally think the original three spoke wheels are quite ugly. An easy fix is to put later wheels on the car. I just think they look kinda goofy.
2) They are the least powerful Viper ever made.
3) The interiors are kinda "spartan" to say the least.
There's other reasons too, but those are the best ones I can come up with why I don't like them as much. Obviously I am biased, as I have a Gen 2, which to me is the best looking Viper made.
Early93Viper
Enthusiast
We all have are opinions here are mine:
1. I think if you chrome the wheels they become better looking than GEN II wheels.
2. Not by much Gen Is have more torque and mine dynoed just a couple of HP lower than some of the GEN IIs with $200 worth of engine mods.
3. Yes, but part of the reason to love the GEN I is how raw it is. It is truly amazing that Dodge made such a purpose built car.
I really believe with some small power upgrades (smooth tubes, K&N, exhaust), better tires (kumhos), and better brakes (40mm brake upgrade) the GEN I can outperform some of the top cars made today. Which is quite an accomplishment for being 13 years old and just around $1,500 worth of Mods.
ACELLR8
Enthusiast
GEN I's ****!!
JPL
Viper Owner
I love the GenI wheels, they are pure Viper, but that kind of stuff is personal preference, so you really can't knock other people for that, but also, I was under the impression that the GenII wheels are weak and have a tendency of breaking in extreme situations, like the track. I haven't heard many people bad mouthing the GenI, I still get that jaw dropping response every time I take mine out, granted it's not for everyone, it is an "in your face" type of thing, not untamed. Besides, who cares what anybody else thinks anyway, oh yeah, I almost forgot, the Viper Wizard drives a bone stock GenI, and he's the biggest rock star around!
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GEN I's ****!!
I frequent this site and the other and still can't see what you see as hatred? The Gen I's are Awesome in every way. The chroming of the wheels makes the car look terrific! Thats all the car usually needs. The Alley is more of a non purist site that advocates aftermarket solutions & that's where the Gen I falls short. Not that many people can generate enough purchasing power en masse to get the tuners to consider the costs and expenses of aftermarket solutions for the Gen. I. In Summary, the Gen I, vs both the Gen II and Gen III are a different Monster altogether.
Cheers,
Jay K.
I miss my gen1 when the sun shines... happy days...loved the smooth, clean off off look and still do wasnt a fan of the grey interior that my car had
though after having the GTS for a number of years, I couldnt go back to a gen1, guess SRT owners say that about gen2
wasnt a fan of the grey interior that my car had
though after having the GTS for a number of years, I couldnt go back to a gen1, guess SRT owners say that about gen2
pattymelt3605
Enthusiast
Im 21.
I also love my gen 1. It turns lots of heads! I am reffering to threads like this:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164959
"you should definately beat him. the 93's arent [******]. i beat a 2001 gts with my h/c ws6."
thebigsnake
Enthusiast
Because they'll need a Gen.5 'Vette for "daily".
BLUESNAKE367
Enthusiast
Im 21.
I also love my gen 1. It turns lots of heads! I am reffering to threads like this:
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=164959
"you should definately beat him. the 93's arent [******]. i beat a 2001 gts with my h/c ws6."
Did the guy in the 2001 gts know you were racing?? I typically do not race everyone at the light, my god I would be there all day with ricers, but, I have never come across a Firebird I have felt inferior to, so yeah, I would toast that bird for ya....
Be that as it may, just because you got a bunch of guys telling you that you should be able to take a gen 1 does not mean shyt...belly up and lets find out....remember there is always some one faster, hp is not the shoe in..if you can not get it to stick, you aint shyt...
my 2c
steel snake
Enthusiast
Man, you guys need some hobbies. Who cares what some dufus thinks about Gen I's. Same as good pistons ('99) bad pistons(00). Who cares. Life's too short get on with it!
pattymelt3605
Enthusiast
They are not talking about my car. I just used that for example. I have even heard other Viper owners give us gen 1 owners a hard time.
Ohh well.
And some much more than others. Bleah....
I've seen some shots taken at the Gen1s, but I'm still planning
on making one my second viper.
MatchboxMadeMyViper
Enthusiast
gen 1s rock dude. they have the coolest cosmetic features of the vipers with the side pipes and handless entry.. ok i dont like the lack of the third NACA duct ( or is it ahood scoop ) but they are probably the most badass of the vipers in that they are jsut bare bones built for tearing up asphalt. the only reason i wouldnt want one is because i do like having roll up windows for when sudden rainfall occurs and the soft tops look like crap on them, but i thinkt the gen II hard tops are compatible with them right ?.
