California Update

[gtsviper]

Okay, we've been patient and are very happy that other states are having Vipers delivered.

Now let's get some information about the state with the largest Viper population, the largest VCA chapter, owners that registered within seconds of the website opening and customers who sent in certificates\orders the day they were received.

How about a California update please?

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Not what you want to hear, but so far I do not have any California cars that have moved status wise. I will do my best to post the minute I see any change at all.

 

[Janni]

My guess is that cars are all state legal at this time - so the Cali folks should have cars soon. Figure it out like this - the Viper sales and delivery process is unlike all other Dodge products. MANY Viper owners buy or even ORDER from out of state dealers. D-C has no idea where a car will ship after it hits the dealer (even though it says "Built for" there is not an address), so it has to make sure ALL cars are 50 state legal or else it would be a nightmare.

Speculation - but logical speculation....

 

[VOI9 ASP]

Janni - I don't think that is true. I ordered an SRT-10 from Nebraska and I still don't have a VIN# yet for a car that will come to California.

 

[gtsviper]

I agree with Jerry.
I also ordered from Billy P in NB and plan on taking delivery in New Mexico and I don't have a VIN either.
I think Pemberton has not submitted our orders because we made too good a deal and he's afraid of what ***** will say when he finds out. Good thing the mail takes so long to get to his tropical island he bought with our deposits.

 

[Steve Ferguson]

Andy, I told you to MOVE! Now you guys get to wait just like we have to wait to drive them. Maybe Santa is made at you?I am going in search of Santa (heading do North)on the only Viper that matters in the snow, my sled! If I find him I will ask on your behalf.See ya!

Oh, I forgot: "will you quit your WHINING"!LOL

 

[gtsviper]

Listen Nanook Ferguson, asking for a little information is a far cry (no pun intended) from whining. As far as your jealousy about us being able to drive Vipers (and other vehicles without tracks) for 12 months per year, get over it. Bundle up like the Michelin man and go play on your snowmobile

 

[VOI9 ASP]

Bill P. are you in Nebraska or a tropical island? I want proof you are still in Nebraska. Maybe a photo standing outside of your dealership holding a dated newspaper so I can read the date and the headlines!

 

[Steve Ferguson]

Now that is the WHINER I know! Happy holidays, I guess I will enjoy the Viper more than you will, na na na na na! See ya bud! Fat mans out of hear for a while. Hope Santas good to all.

 

[Dead President]

Where the hell is Michigan, Kentucky and Georgia anyway? Are they part of East Texas? Those '03 cars are going straight into the garage for the winter. By spring the California cars will have 3K miles on 'em, way before those who live East of I-5 ever get their cars broken in.

These early deliveries are just a charitible move by D-C for those poor unfortunate souls who live in unsavory climates.

New challenge: First to post a photo of a sunny day by the ocean with a swimsuit clad CUTE girl (corn fed wives do not count) on the '03 hood wins!

Frank Creede

 

[VOI9 ASP]

CAAP is shut down for +/- 2 weeks - no news till after that at least...

 

[fred]

Can anyone tell me what D status is and also D1 status? thanks, Fred

 

[Frank 03SRT]

I think D means you have a VIN, and D1 means the car is entering the production cycle. I could be wrong, but I think that's close.

 

[fred]

Thanks Frank.

 

[gtsviper]

OK Cars are shipping. Anyone in CA get a VIN # assigned yet?

 

[gtsviper]

I got word today that my 03 was assigned Vin # 637 and is in D status. This is the first California order I know of so far that has a vin.

 

[Leonard Knight]

I was just advised today that I have a vin number 644 and it is in D Status. I am in So Cal and can't wait.

 

[Brad Manhattan Beach]

I understand that the delays for CA are because the SRT-10 needs 93 octane to run. Of course CA has crappy 91 octane with tons of methanol.

Can anyone confirm this?

Brad

 

[Fred(DrivingSchool)Kinder]

CA cars were delayed by CA cert. approval cycle. The Green State has given approval. CA politics....

 

[Marv S]

Hi Brad,
I doubt this is the case even with the "Special Blend 91" CA is stuck with.

When we were at the proving grounds in AZ last year they showed us their fuel facility that is able to mix blends found world wide to be sure the cars do't have issues. They heat soak them and run lots of tests early in the test driving of vehicles. We are stuck with 91 ****/eth in AZ too.

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I understand that the delays for CA are because the SRT-10 needs 93 octane to run. Of course CA has crappy 91 octane with tons of methanol. Can anyone confirm this?
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[gtsviper]

It's really great to hear about all the Vipers being delivered in BFE under 6' of snow!
I'm ready for a cruise down Pacific Coast Highway in Surf City USA in mine so people can SEE the Viper in the real world.
How about a CA update??

 

[VOI9 ASP]

First SRT-10 Viper delivered in California today!

 

[Steve Ferguson]

Andy, I think yours is delayed because I sent DC a picture of YOU and I would bet having YOU drive one around is what has put the fear of god in them!

 

[2charmed]

Any others on their way to CA?
I don't know of any other VINs being issued for CA destinations
yet?

I know mine DOESN'T have a VIN assinged yet!

2Charmed

Congrats again Jerry, You deserve that Black buety!

 

[gtsviper]

Blair, Nebraska...Snow;
Kansas...Snow;
Illinois...Snow;
Carolinas...Snow;
Colorado...Snow;

Huntington Beach, California....Sunny...80 Degrees!

Where are the California Vipers???

Jerry...you know yours doesn't count!!

 

[Tony Estes]

Hi Andy,
I had you use all the favors I had in Detroit and some of Steve's to make sure your Viper will be the last car to sent to California (I warned you about trying to date my daughter

).Terri says to give her a call.

 

[gtsviper]

Tony
Knowing I have good friends like you and Steve make life worth living! Your lovely daughter is way too smart and has much better taste than to even consider dating a guy like me!! The thought of calling you Dad and carving your Christmas goose has a certain appeal, however.
Now when Teri decides to leave you I only hope she remembers that I have a crush on her!
Enough personal matters though...after reading how Frank Parise is amazed about the new SRT, I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning.
Ship some cars to CALIFORNIA!
Jerry...yours still doesn't count!!

 

[VOI9 ASP]

By the way... The car states 91 octane, not 93 as mentioned in a prior post.

GTSViper... does too, does too!

 

[gtsviper]

Sir Fang??? You poseur...what did you do with Venom2K??
We want Jerry back, not this guy who has the first Viper in CA and not the first CA Viper.

 

[VOI9 ASP]

GTSViper

I bought out Venom 2K. He was begining to bother me. I took his house, cars and wife and kids.

"Sir Fang" is my new California license plate. I thought it would be a good time to make the switch. New Avatar to follow.

"1st N CAL" was my second choice, but it didn't have enough bite!