Low mileage cars and 'fixing' issue

[dodgestang]

I just bought a 96 GTS. It has 4k miles so pretty darn low miles. I find myself in a 'weird' place with this car because usually I just buy and drive cars that I 'collect' and put less than 500 miles a year on them.
This one I'm not sure what to do yet BUT I have to fix a small number of issues....first up is the lifts for the rear glass don't work. Does it matter if I find an source 'dodge' brand replacements or can I just use simple replacements without purists wanting to kill me in my sleep?

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[BoondocSaint]

Being a pre smart phone and high-speed internet car, I find that a lot of information about older Vipers has become lore at this point. Randos buying an old GTS won't know the difference and most dealers will know even less.

All of that being said, people wanting clean examples and willing to pay the right people or do the homework themselves may notice those small details. This forum is a wealth of knowledge for the discerning buyer. I'm a fence rider on this one, some cars I might care as a buyer and other cars not so much.

 

[dodgestang]

Amazon for the win on this one then. Maybe I'll do something out of my normal and just put the busted up originals in a box. That's what I'm planing on doing with the original wheels and tires at this point.

 

[Goggles Pizano]

I have air from 1996 saved I can sell you for the tires.

 

[yzf1999]

The good thing about your car is at just 4k miles you can actually drive the car and not kill its value…I bought my 97 GTS with 16k miles and put 850 miles on it this summer. For me part of the fun of owning the car is fixing things, maintenance and changing things to update the car and make it my own.

 

[dodgestang]

I have air from 1996 saved I can sell you for the tires.

Tire already have 96 air in them....they are original.

 

[MoparMap]

You may not even be able to buy OEM brand ones anymore, so it could be a moot point. I guess you could always try to find used take-offs that are still functional, but generally speaking I don't begrudge "wear items" all that much. I'm more concerned about it being a good brand than the "right" brand.

 

[Badinternet]

The aftermarket struts i bought were too wide for the alarm sensor on the driver’s side OEM strut. So now my sensor just hangs unattached, if you figure out a way around this or find a strut that fits (i think i bought several different types but none fit) let me/us know please!

 

[BoondocSaint]

I had the same issue so I tucked my sensor in rather than remove it. It is out of site out mind, and I can find different struts in the future. For now they are perfectly functional.

 

[Dan Cragin]

I believe the OEM Stabilis struts are available for $40

 

[viperkim]

I just bought a 96 GTS. It has 4k miles so pretty darn low miles. I find myself in a 'weird' place with this car because usually I just buy and drive cars that I 'collect' and put less than 500 miles a year on them.
This one I'm not sure what to do yet BUT I have to fix a small number of issues....first up is the lifts for the rear glass don't work. Does it matter if I find an source 'dodge' brand replacements or can I just use simple replacements without purists wanting to kill me in my sleep?

Amazon.com: 2 Pieces (Set) Tuff Support Hatch Lift Supports 1996 To 2002 Dodge Viper Coupe : Automotive

Buy 2 Pieces (Set) Tuff Support Hatch Lift Supports 1996 To 2002 Dodge Viper Coupe: Lift Supports - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

no big deal, buy what works, as time goes on original viper anything going fast