Low speed drivability of SRT-10 vs. Gen II

[ByteMe]

How is the low speed drivability of the SRT-10 compared to a Gen II? I like driving my 1997 GTS to work, but it is a pain to drive at low (0-5MPH) speeds in traffic.

 

[Nader]

I dont find it bad in traffic - just a lot of energy working the clutch.

 

[DodgeViper01]

I dont find it bad in traffic - just a lot of energy working the clutch.

The clutch did not seem to be a problem for me in the SRT. I think the clutch in the GEN I's & II are a lot stiffer and a pain in the butt. The SRT I thought was like my Civic all jokes aside.

 

[DodgeViper01]

As for driving the car in traffic, I think that both are a little bit harder to drive under 10 MPH but the GEN I & II's are definitly harder. The jerking if you push the pedal too much or to fast is the biggest problem.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

I like driving my 1997 GTS to work, but it is a pain to drive at low (0-5MPH) speeds in traffic.

If you're talking about the lunging effect it may be slightly out of tune. New plugs and wires corrects the problem on my 98.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

If you're talking about the lunging effect it may be slightly out of tune. New plugs and wires corrects the problem on my 98.
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My 2000 always would lung a lot when it was cold. Had the aluminum flywheel taken out and replaced with oem, it helped but would still buck at low rpms. Which I would only drive with the misses at low rpm’s.
I’ve only driven the SRT/10 a few times, but I thought it was MUCH more drivable.

 

[ByteMe]

Yup, I am talking about the lunging effect.

 

[ABADASP]

The technecial term from the factory is Bull *******

 

[Paul Hawker]

SRT is much better at low speeds than my 96 GTS. Changing rear gear to 3:55 makes it even better, but still not like a low hp car. No problem driving my Blown 03, but still must be careful with clutch and throttle to reduce bucking.

 

[418viper]

Might be that front license plate causing it, darn laws

 

[SnakeEye]

SRT is much better at low speeds than my 96 GTS. Changing rear gear to 3:55 makes it even better, but still not like a low hp car. No problem driving my Blown 03, but still must be careful with clutch and throttle to reduce bucking.

Ditto.

 

[Blue Batmobile]

I have that issue on my 06 Coupe, but it doesn't buck all the time. I'm thinking about having it checked at the dealer.

Bat™

 

[Bobpantax]

Absolutely no problem at low speed, even in stop and go traffic, with my Woodhouse supercharged 2006 coupe.

 

[Nader]

My car is fine considering it has been tested time and time again in New York traffic. It is completely civilized.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

With the SRT/10 I've forgotten about Vipers having that issue.

A joy to just cruise now.



2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[Newport Viper]

With the SRT/10 I've forgotten about Vipers having that issue.

A joy to just cruise now.

Yep!

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

With the SRT/10 I've forgotten about Vipers having that issue.

A joy to just cruise now.

Yep!

I will second that one!

 

[Casey]

Vipers and Slow! What the hell is going on here?!

 

[29OUTLAW]

It took me a while to get used to the *******. This summer I had DC reflash my ECU. With the new ECU, the ******* became so bad, that I was ready to put the stock ECU back in. Just for the heck of it, I removed the K&N intake snorkel and put back the stock unit with greens. Guess what, the ******* was instantly back to normal. A week later, the K&N intake snorkel was sitting in the landfill but the DC reflashed ECU was still in the car.

No doubt that the degree of ******* can be caused by a variety of things.

 

[zen garage]

I try to **** as often as possible. unfortunately for me as I get older i have noticed that the ******* is not as frequent. I do not know if there is a direct correlation of selling my 98 gts in favor of the srt, but the amount of ******* has decreased.
I am currently contemplating selling my srt and getting a 02 gts to increase the ******* back into my daily routine.

 

[GR8_ASP]

I say **** away. As long as she screams when I step on her I will be happy.

 

[RoadiJeff]

The '03 SRT we rented in Vegas last November from Rent-a-Vette did the jerking thing. That was the first time I had driven a Viper and I thought they just didn't like to be driven slowly. Try going fast on the Strip during afternoon rush hour.

Anyway, now that I have a '99 RT it still does the slow speed jerking now and then but no worse than the SRT did.

 

[zorroespanol]

I hate the HUGE blind spot on the passenger side... I often ask my GF "Clear?" because even if I try I can't see when driving in the city... In the HWY no prob, just go faster than traffic

 

[Blue Batmobile]

The '03 SRT we rented in Vegas last November from Rent-a-Vette did the jerking thing. That was the first time I had driven a Viper and I thought they just didn't like to be driven slowly. Try going fast on the Strip during afternoon rush hour.

Anyway, now that I have a '99 RT it still does the slow speed jerking now and then but no worse than the SRT did.

Its pretty inconsistant on my car. Sometimes it does it, sometimes it doesnt. Weird.

Bat™

 

[05Viper]

I have an 05 with 17,000+ miles. I love driving it, traffic or not and I do not have any problems or complaints about low speed driving.