Since the SRT Coupe didn't cut it for me...

[AG98RT10]

Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Here's my plan:
Get an low miles SRT-10 vert when they drop some more (say 58K);
Buy the hard top that has the Comp Coupe vent in it;
Buy the Comp Coupe spoiler and install it;
Add as many Comp Coupe parts as I can afford, i.e., lightweight flywheel (for sure), brakes, new wheels, maybe aftermarket front splitter that's not too low;
Maybe add stripes like the Comp Coupe and SRT Coupe
Add generous quantities of track time to tune the package, stir, mix with lots of fun street time;
And you have: the Coupe that should'a been - for a lot less dough!

 

[Paul Hawker]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Not a bad idea. At VOI they had a selection of aftermarket hardtops. You can choose the one you liked best. Vipermania, Autoform or Metalcrafters. They really change the look of the SRT. (Vipermania said they will be soon releasing their fast back version of a top.)
I think many people don't go crazy over the looks of the SRT because their eye is distracted by that large black fabric roof. Just as the RT/10's look like they are wearing a toupe with their standard black fabric roofs. Adding a color matching roof makes tonnes of difference.

 

[BLEBYU]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

the stripes where to close together....for one

 

[Janni]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Since the Comp Coupe utilizes stock brakes (just race pads), can you send em the money you just saved?

 

[AG98RT10]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Is that right? Well, in that case, just the pads, please...

Gotta save where I can!

 

[Kelly06]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Why bother? You will have a hybrid car worth nothing. A wantabe. It would be like some of the vette guys buying Z06 emblems and putting them on the non z06.

 

[AG98RT10]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Well, I don't see it as a "hybrid." Rather, it's improving the breed. Plenty of people have added spoilers to RTs and even GTS's. That's the only non-reversible change I'd contemplate, as vinyl stripes could be removed, hard tops come off, etc.
Really it's just getting the best of both worlds - the open air when you want it, and the "right look" for the coupe!
I will probably end up doing this someday, really don't like the ducktail.

 

[DodgeViper01]

Re: Since the SRT Coupe didn\'t cut it for me...

Not a bad idea. You should be able to do that shortly.