1996 McViper questions

[threedaysdead]

Hello all. I just bought my first Viper three weeks ago, 1 red 1996 RT/10, and I have a couple of questions. I'm missing my owners manual. Does anybody know where I can get one. I'd prefer and original, but I'd take a copy for now. Second, I missing the yellow "Sneaky Pete" decals on the fenders but I found somebody who can make them. Does anybody know the size? Thanks for the help.

 

[garolittle]

Try E-bay for the first question but I'm not sure about the second question. I love the McViper! That's a keeper.

 

[rcdice]

Keep an eye out for the manual on Ebay. They pop up from time to time.

 

[Cal Cobra]

Good choice, I think you'll enjoy it. I have a 96' RT/10 and really love it.

I just saw the 96' RT/10 owners manual, complete, like new (w/the wheel cap opener), and it was $29.99. Also pick up a DC shop manual from ebay, sometimes as low as $20-25

Cal

 

[PhoenixGTS]

Mopar web-site has owners and service manuals (you click a link and it goes to a servicer web-site which has online ordering). IIRC the owners manual was $10 + shipping and the service manual was $90 + shipping. About a month or two ago someone posted that they ordered a service manual on e-bay and receive a cheap loose-leaf photo copy of a real manual. Just buy the real thing. I ordered online and it was at my house in three days.

 

[99 R/T 10]

I have a 96 service manual, PM me if interested.

For the owners manual, try:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
C/O DDS Distribution Services
1430 Lowell Street
Elyra, OH 44035
1-800-890-4038

Item No: 812269604 1996 Dodge Viper RT/10 Roadster O/M
Cost was $6.00 + $4.00 S/H

 

[98viperGTS]

I think that the yellow viper logos are 6 inch. Here is a link to the site that has them. you might want to check them out.

http://www.azgrafix.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=230

 

[KWIK96]

The azgrafix stickers are 6"
The correct size is 4.5"
I have a spare set in case I ever need to repaint the hood.
I got them from Neil-UK who is a UK member.
Cheap, top quality, and a great guy to deal with !

Enjoy the McViper. I love mine, but then again, I love em all

 

[1MEANSNAKE]

We can get you the logos in any color and size you need them and best of all "CHEAP" for our fellow VCA Members

 

[SylvanSRT]

i love the ketchup and mustard package.

 

[radta7]

I'll take the #4 meal.. The heart attack special please.

 

[V10SpeedLuvr]

Great choice on a Viper! I've had my McViper for about 2 months, and I love it. Not everyone likes the wheels, but everytime I hear something negative about them, I'm tempted to ask "and you drive a what?" lol

 

[AJT]

Look under seats & behind seats for owners manual, it seems to be a common place to find them. Order a real serv. manual, ebay ones are photocopies.

Andy

 

[Cal Cobra]

Odd I've bought two service manuals off ebay, and their the real McCoy....one was $30 and the other was $15 (as a backup).

You just need to know what you're buying on ebay...most items have pictures, you'll be able to tell if it's a photocopy, if in doubt, email the seller, ask questions, check their feedback.

Cal

 

[Cop Magnet]

Odd I've bought two service manuals off ebay, and their the real McCoy....one was $30 and the other was $15 (as a backup).

You just need to know what you're buying on ebay...most items have pictures, you'll be able to tell if it's a photocopy, if in doubt, email the seller, ask questions, check their feedback.

Cal

You don't know till you get it. The one I bought was a punch-bound photocopy with a color cover. The picture in the ad was a bound "real" McCoy. Never occured to me to ask beforehand, and he didn't answer my emails after. Definitely ask if it's important to you.

 

[Cal Cobra]

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You don't know till you get it. The one I bought was a punch-bound photocopy with a color cover. The picture in the ad was a bound "real" McCoy. Never occured to me to ask beforehand, and he didn't answer my emails after. Definitely ask if it's important to you.

[/QUOTE]

Well that is pretty shaddy, first time I've heard of that one.

cal

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

My first Snake was a MacViper and I think it is a fantastic car. It has the GEN II suspension and exhaust and the lack to basics character(AC Cobra like) of the GenI. Great car and love the badging including yellow wheels.

 

[Gerald Levin]

Was the McViper 1996 only or did they have these available for 1997?

 

[Steve-Indy]

Only in 1996 as RT/10's... Then there were 14 GTS's in 1997, one of which is Charlie's. I have seen "fakes" as well.

See you Saturday, Gerald !!!

 

[Cal Cobra]

The cool thing about the 1996 RTs as Fred pointed out, is they received a lot of the Gen2 updates.

It has the following Gen2 characteristics:

* New stiffer and lighter chassis and suspension with stiffer springs and revalved shocks (although it's still unbeliveably comfortable!)
* Hood (although not cut out for the scoop and vents, look underneath, and you'll see their provided for).. also hood is lighter, and they used the Gen2 molding process(SMC)/compound.
* Gen2 OBD-II computer
* Although it's still a Gen1 engine, it did receive some Gen2 engine enhancements (windage tray, baffled oil pan, etc.)
* Gen2 rear exit exhaust
* Upgraded stronger and stiffer rear end
* Uprated drive shaft
* Upgraded cooling system
* Power steering cooler added
* New and improved soft top (I believe it's the same as the Gen2, with different front post mounts)
* New and improved side windows (although they should've had Vipermania design them
* New factory hard top (optional)


Probably some other stuff I missed

Cal