Finally.... (New Owner of a Viper!)

[Buckeye Viper]

Hello Viper Community:

I've been browsing the VCA boards for quite some time. When I first saw the Dodge Viper ten or so years ago, I fell in love with it. The beautiful styling combined with incredible power made me gasp every time I would see one on the road. When I graduated from Ohio State (Go Bucks!), I thought about buying a Firehawk, but decided it was too common and the added performance wasn't too incredible. Then I looked at a Z06 and decided I would be crushed if my dream car would pull up next to me... and then leave me in the dust

So I held off, saved my pennies and FINALLY have a beautiful 96 RT/10, black with silver stripes, enroute to me via Virginia. I just want to say hello to everyone and that it is nice to become an owner!

John

PS: I am always open to suggestions on good ways to mod my viper. Please, if you have any definitely feel free to leave me a message!

 

[ubnbit]

Welcome,
You made a wise choice in going with the Viper! Glad you are a part of the 96' RT Club! Mods...? Well, do some searches. There are quite a few out there but some restrictions on the Gen 1 engine. I will tell you this though....I love my NX kit! Good luck

Mark

 

[Tiepilot]

Welcome Buckeye, you are going to love your Viper!!

 

[ubnbit]

Tiepilot....Nice car. I am kinda partial to that color....

Mark

 

[Joseph Houss]

Welcome aboard!

 

[JetMec]

Way to go! Lets see some pics when it arrives, and easy on the fun pedal at first.

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

Buckeye..Welcome to the Viper Nation! Notwithstanding your terrible taste in schools ( I'm a Michigan man ), Your color selection is impeccable, get some pics up when it arrives, always anxious to see more black/silver cars!

 

[garolittle]

Welcome.

 

[SUN RA KAT]

Welcome to the Viper Nation!

Drive your Viper smoothly and carefully - it's got lots more power than you thought it would have - take your time getting used to it before you do any gonzo things.

If you're insane and want/need more power, then headers, hi flow cats, & cat back will be a good place to start - and don't forget Roe smooth tubes with S&B filters. (www.roeracing.com)

Ohio is home to at least several insane Viper owners who want/need more power like me.

 

[Paul S Lacey]

Great car but Black is soooooooo much slower than red.

Good Job and welcome to the community

 

[Tomer]

WELCOME to the 96 RT club, very exclusive indeed!! You will certainly enjoy the ride...Feel free to e-mail with any Qs (not that I am an expert)...You will find several unique things about the 96 RT...

Tomer

 

[99 R/T 10]

Welcome to the world of the Gen 1.5! Best of both worlds. Where did you buy the car? How many miles? What are you first mods going to be?

Mike

 

[Buckeye Viper]

You guys are the best!

I bought the car from a private seller. Great guy. He just bought a marina and didn't have room to store the viper anymore (he chose to keep his '00 vette over the viper *gasp*). The odomoter is around 23k, so not too bad. I think the first mods will be either some tubes and filters (S&B sound good) or more likely some real windows! (any recommendations? Vipermania?)

Oh, and I almost forgot, I should probably check the finances and pony up for a membership in the greatest automobile club in America.

John

 

[Bonkers]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Paul S Lacey:
Great car but Black is soooooooo much slower than red.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Now now Paul, John just started his new addiction. I think its best he begin with a trainer and work his way up.

John welcome and congrats.

PS - stay away from those yellow owners. They think they're the fastest, but I personally think they've been sharing the naws shots with thier cars. Bad influence them bunch is...

 

[jimandela]

welcome !
let the mods begin.
If your going to do smooth tubes and filters
consider chrome air intake tubes.
they just look better.
IMHO!
do a search they are pics.
good luck
JIM

 

[Viper Wizard]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Buckeye Viper:
Oh, and I almost forgot, I should probably check the finances and pony up for a membership in the greatest automobile club in America.

John

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Welcome and Congrats!!

Join and we'll let you stay? [Just kidding

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[David Jenkins]

There probably aren't a whole lot of Snakes in Columbus! Good job buddy. I was born and raised there. Eastside. GO BUCKEYES!!Finally can say we are #1.
Your '96 is a unique piece. Loudest factory exhaust of any Viper. Enjoy your hotrod and drive safe.dj