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    Gen 2 Wheels on eBay

    I have a set of (4) nice and clean Gen1 wheels with Pilot Sports with 80+% tread that I'm willing to part with as replacements or track wheels. If interested give me a call @ 608 347 1725. Thanks. Ivory
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    Upgrading Gen 1 to 18 in Wheels?

    If you can locate the Gen III wheels and tires go for the run flats and add Nitrous to the trunk. Yes, they bolt up also! Ivory
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    !@#$%*% Discount Tire!!!!

    Don't dispair. Contact the store manager, store owner, district manager if a corporate store, or regional manager. If this is a corporate store they have insurance which will cover replacement or repair of your wheels. Have had 4 wheels replaced. 2 by Sears and 2 by Firestone. They fight it...
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    Cruise from Rockford to Chicago this Wed...for VCA meeing in Schaum..

    What time do you plan on going over? If no rain, we'll be going and heading through Rockford from Wisconsin. We could meet on 90. Ivory
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    Pic of my dyno sheet. I'm happy

    Re: Pic of my dyno sheet. I\'m happy His Dyno#'s look right on the money. I have nearly the same numbers +10hp with K&N/Smooth Tubes, 3"0 exhaust and no muffler and 60K. I dynoed in the 370s with mid 400 torque. Added a rich 200 shot and by got 530rwhp and 710tq on a 89 degree night with...
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    NOS or Roe, Paxton?

    Nitrous! No hassles and runs all the time! No downtime due to installation and easy on easy off when it's time to sell. Have it, love it, no problems. Ivory
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    Nitrous bottle openers? Suggestions?

    Bottle Opener rocks. Nothing worse than having to get out of the car and open the trunk. All that money and a manual sytem to open the bottles... No thanks.
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    Can i just paint my knee bolsters?

    Sprayed plastic dye on my bolsters. I purchased the plastic spray dye for $5.00 per can. Sprayed 2 years ago and still looks great. Cheapest upgrade and best bang for the interior buck yet. See my pics for more information. Also, we did have to let the pieces which were dyed cure for 5...
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    Whats a red 93 rt-10 with 50k miles worth?

    I agree that high mileage does not mean ready for the junk yard. I have almost 70k on my '93 and have had the usual Viper related issues. Have had an Arrow Rebuild and new clutch at 21k and then a head gasket replacement at 50k. Other than that basic maintenance and the car has been running...
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    Whats a red 93 rt-10 with 50k miles worth?

    30K depending on how modified or unmodified... Beware of repainted cars. A repaint generally means something was wrong to cause the repaint. Good luck!
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    chrome 3spokes w/Pilot Sports upgrade or track wheels

    4 California Chrome chrome 17" 3 spoke wheels, (4) chromed caps, and (4) Pilot Sport tires with 90% tread. Tires are in EXCELLENT shape with less than 1000 miles. Wheels are round, true and balanced. 3 of the chrome wheels are in excellent condition. The front passenger wheel has two minor nicks...
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    Purchasing wheels from Florida.

    I'm in Wisconsin and planning to buy a set of Gen III wheels from Steve Sek down in Palm Beach Florida as advertised here on the board. Does anyone know Steve or am I sending my cash to an unknown VCA member. I don't mean to be rude to Mr. Sek, but this is a cash transaction and I'd like to...
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    Today was a fun day! Played with a Ford GT today at Road America's Track!

    Today was a fun day! Played with a Ford GT today at Road America\'s Track! Nothing like seeing a Black evil looking Ford GT in your rear view mirror when you are taking a few laps on the Road America track! Well as luck would have it, wife and I went to Road America for "touring laps" around...
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    Anyone sporting aftermarket seats? pics?

    Have installed aftermarket Sparco "like" seats which I purchased on ebay 2 years ago for $200 for the pair. I had custom mounts made for the seats and bolted them in. They freshen the interior of my car and look much nicer than the original gen1 seats. Not to mention they are not leather...
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    My Battery is dead ! What to buy? Are Optimas worth it? and do they fit ?

    Bought both the Optima Red and the Diehard today. The Optima was $149.00 and the Diehard was $89.00. The Diehard is a tight fit and the Optima is an even tighter fit. The dealer told me that if you run stereo equipment and need a looker battery which can sit longer over winter than your...
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    Question about Sylvania Silverstars

    How often do you drive your car at night? If you drive at night quite a bit then certainly install HID. If your night driving is limited then the Sylvania Silverstars are just perfect. We have Silverstars installed in our car and love them. Not quite HIDs but a very good upgrade for the...
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    Viper oil painting on canvas, from Thailand

    Going to Thailand (Bangkok and Phuket) next week. Yes, the artist are phonomenal in Thailand. If anyone wants a Viper photograph painted on canvas please contact me. I'd be willing to bring the paintings back from Thailand. I'd estimate that $100 - $150.00 could get a really nice painting...
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    1500 DOLLAR GEN 1

    If anyone is interested in getting their snake captured on canvas, I'm going back to Thailand in a few weeks. A similar custom pic painted to your spec can be had for $200.00. If anyone is interested, drop me a line and a photo of what you want painted. THanks.
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    Remote door opening for Gen 1

    I'm trying to get this work. Do you have a pic of the mounting point? We have a '93 and believe the door assembly might be a bit different than the more current years. Thanks
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    Any sound/vid clips of Viper w/o mufflers?

    Have this setup on my 93 and love it! Don't be afraid, just leave on the cats or replace them with high flow cats!
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    Paxton...............Here I come!

    Congratulations Duane. I guess I'm old school, since my 93 gen1 is basically stock and responds to nitrous, I'll stick with my 525RWHP & 703RWTQ combo nitrous setup. It easy cheap fun!
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    Viper oil painting on canvas, from Thailand

    Your Viper painted in oil paint from Thailand Was in Thailand this past December and bought some commissioned art work. Boy for $100US the Thais can paint anything on "30 x "40 canvas. The wife had 3 pieces commissioned which were painted on oil in 24 hours! Here in the states that would...
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    Nitrous install

    OhioDoc, The cost is as follows: $1050 kit w/genx 2 upgrade from Nitro Daves. $ 200 NX Express bottle opener and MSD switch from a VCA member. $ 60 NX Express switch $ 40 alternative tuning NX valves plus the the valve holder. $ 125 custom aluminum machined bottle holder with handle...
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    Nitrous install

    Don't skimp by not getting a MSD window switch. It will make life much easier when shifting and eliminate the possibility of a Nitrous backfire. Also, you may want to consider getting an NX 3switch panel as the switches fit right into the center vent on a gen 1. Arming, purging, bottle...
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    Drove a Lambo Gallardo

    Took our Lotus Elise for service at Lambo of Chicago. After leaving the car, I requested a ride in a Gallardo. Thinking the service manager would say no, he threw me the keys and said "there you go". Shocked, I got in and after a few minutes of instruction was off for a run with the car. Let...
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