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    Starting Issue: Looking for some starting places plz

    Ok, here we go. 1)Battery died for KNOWN reasons while getting gas at a BP--->Jumped, taken home and replaced w/ new Diehard Gold. Started/idled for about 15 min w/o issue. 2) First drive under load after replacing battery. Got about 2 minutes down the road and the car just died, I...
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    2003+ stock hood for sale in classifieds

    Hey all, I'll basically be repeating what's already in my classified ad, but I am trying to help my friend sell his 2003+ hood. He is a wholesaler, and came across this hood when a new buyer no longer wanted it on his Viper (they upgraded hoods). It is black and in great condition. There...
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    So the woman was playing around with old pics...

    So "Mrs Taco" was playing around with some old pics of my car and within 10 min she made these. Very proud of her new hobby. She's been bugging me for Adobe Photoshop recently cuz she just got a new fancy DSLR camera, after seeing these I'm starting to reconsider my "no". Everyone agree...
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    GoPro Hero 3-Black

    Hey all, Looking at picking up my first GoPro (Hero3-Black) to use in the Viper. I did some searching on here and everyone seems to love their GoPros. I'm not really big into editing and photography,though. Any major CONS I should be aware of before I plunk down the cash. Also, and prob my...
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    Lookin' for Gen2 Hoodpad

    Hey all, Just putting a feeler out there to see if anyone has an extra Gen2 hood pad they would be willing to sell? VPA is backordered until March, and I'd like to avoid shipping a used one sight unseen if possible. I am located in Oak Lawn and would gladly travel to pick it up. Let me know...
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    How To: Door Stanchion Removal (pictures)

    Hey all, Common problem for the GEN 2s and one of my winter projects I had to get done. Didn't see a how-to anywhere, so decided to knock one out. Hope it helps... Mark By now you've realized that the weather stripping around your stanchion is cracked or missing, and figured out that...
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    NorCal Floormats (pictures)

    Just crossed the first "over winter task" off the list by picking up some NorCal floormats. As mentioned in several other threads, I can't tell you guys how happy I am with the looks and quality of these. Anyways, just thought I would include some brand new pictures of them into the mix for...
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    Happy Veterans Day to all the Viper Vets!

    Happy Veterans Day to all you old salty dogs, and currently serving guys n' gals too ! Enjoy the day! And a special (few hour belated) "Happy Birthday" to all my Marine brothers and sisters out there! Semper Fi, Mark USMC 2005-2009
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    Anyone have pics of their MGW or ZAF door sills handy?

    Hey all, Trying to choose between either: 1) Chrome MGW door sills or 2) Zero Altitude Flight black sills (w/blue colored logo & font) Anyone have pics of theirs they could post up real quick to help me decide? Looks like the pics from older posts are all red Xs. Also, those with...
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    Worthwhile Chicagoland Carshows: July 28/29

    Hey all, I just thought I'd put a quick rep out for two local (to me) carshows coming up next week. I think they have been doing the advertising mainly word of mouth and flyers at local shows, so it would be great to have some Viper support for them. 1) Animal Welfare League. July...
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    My New Viper Swag

    Hey all, I've wanted a nice unique Viper shirt to wear to shows/meets for a while now, but could never find anything I liked. So I went ahead and designed my own. I just got it this morning and opened it like a kid at Christmas time! I love it, but my girlfriend was less than impressed with...
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    Any interest in IL VCA baseball jersey/bowling shirt?

    Hey all, Was wondering if there was any interest in creating an IL VCA baseball jersey or bowling shirt? I was thinking something simple with the Sneaky Pete/Fangs logo on the left chest, and a large IL VCA logo on the back? Maybe a large “racing stripe” going vertically down the front side...
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    First meeting

    Looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow! You all planning on being there around 6? When's the best time to show up? I'll be shooting down 294 and 290, so we'll see how traffic is. See ya tomorrow, Mark
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    How was Go-Karting?

    Just wanted to see how Go-karting went? I've never been there and really wanted to try it out, but work got in the way. Good times? Would you guys go back?
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    ESCO Jack Stands Review

    Hey all, Normally I wouldn’t write a review on something as simple as jack stands, but I just wanted to pass along how much I love my new ESCO flat top jack stands. I changed fluids and installed my new PS2s this week, and thought I would snap a few pics of how smoothly it went with the...
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    Gettin' warm in Chicago!

    What a freakin' great day to be off work. Got a BIG jump on getting her ready for the roads today. How about you all? When are you waking up yours?
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    Price Check/WTB: SRT10 10-spokes

    Hey all, Just checking on leads/if anyone is selling their 10-spokes/or where to find the best price? Getting PS2s for my new (to me) GTS, and checking into if I can swing a full new set of SRT10 10-spokes to replace my stockers. Anyone looking to sell theirs, or know where to get the best...
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    1st Startup of the year help, please.

    Hey all, Started my '96 for the first time since Nov yesterday and got thick white smoke after about 30seconds,and it lasted about 30 seconds and then was fine for 15 minutes of running (non-load) with lots of moisture spatting out. Started again this morning, after about 30seconds got...
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    Lookin' for polished/chrome gauge trim rings (1996)

    Hey all, Looking for any good leads on a set of polished/chrome gauge trim rings for my 96. I know ZAF has the set, but I just can't justify $495 for them. Any ideas? Viper store has peel and stick for $100, but I don't know if I'm feeling putting stickers in my car. Thanks, and I'll see...
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    Small Oil Leak Help Plz

    Hey all, Car is tucked away for the winter in its storage bubble, but when I was messing around in the garage today I noticed a small leak located under/near the passenger wheel. The leak was about the size of a half a shotglass and located behind the wheel. Checked around the wheel well and...
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    Fixed my hood sensor and now I have an alarm. Would like a little FYI for the future

    Hey all, Finally got around to fixing the hood sensor on my newer to me 1996 GTS so that I can use my alarm. My question is, when the day comes that I'm sitting in the middle of no where with a car that won't start due to an activated alarm what's the secret to getting her started again...
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    PLX Devices OBD II Gauge

    Hey all, Anyone use a OBDII PLX Devices gauge on their 96-02 Viper (It's called the DM-100 or 200 depending on the size gauge you want)? I know the guys over at Aeroforce Gauges flat out say their Interceptor OBDII gauge WON'T work on our 96-02 Vipers, so I just wanted to see if anyone has...
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    GTS Checklist

    Hey all, As a new owner I just thought I would pass along this GTS checklist that I created (and used in my search) in hopes that it could help another future owner. I created it to help me remember some important areas to inspect on the car, and to remember some important distinctions...
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    New Member

    Hey all, Just wanted to pop in and introduce myself. I'm Mark from Oak Lawn, and am the proud new owner of a 1996 GTS (pics in new member section)! I've been around these forums for about the past 2 years reading up and researching my purchase, and am very excited to become involved with the...
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    New B/W Owner!

    Hey all, Been on this site for about 2 years, and on a silent Viper hunt for about the past year. I am very proud to say that I just returned home to IL with a beautiful 1996 GTS today! Thanks to Jeff (MrViper99) for being amazingly patient with my questions and dealing with an out of state...

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