Not sure if this is the right forum to post introductions....
Looking to get into a Viper. Been in love with them since the beginning and leaning towards the Gen II's, preferably 2000 to 2002 because of ABS. I really don't have a preference between the RT/10 and the GTS, they both look awesome. Feel free to persuade me towards one or the other. If I get a RT/10, I will definately get one with the hard top.
A little about me, I've been a car guy since I was a kid and have been into GM and vettes mostly. Currently have a CTS-V w/ a 382 and D1SC and prior to that have had vettes. Previous toy was a C5 vert w/ a 408 stroker.
I look forward to joining the dark side. I've got the mod bug and will be asking lots of questions and doing more research once I get one in the garage.
Sounds like, with your given car mod history, you arent afraid to attack the internals. Normaly I would say go with stock forged internals on the 96-99 to begin with but thats up to your ultimate preference, budget, and ultimate end result for the car. I will put money on an equal, if not greater, ratio of ABS cars crashed vs. non ABS. You come off as an obvious car guy, so you should assume there are good options out there for brake upgrades for all years, especially if you end up going with pre '01.
Last edited by MiSdIrEcTeD_1 : March 21st, 2008 at 12:31 PM.
I have seen 2000 RT/10's that stated ABS, so I assumed that they did? I know a lot more about vettes and haven't been up to date with the Gen II's as much as I should. I knew about the forged motors on the early Gen II's and that is a good start especially if I'm gonna throw some nitrous at it......
I really like the rims that came on the 99 to 2002 Gen II's vs. the early models, but those can be swapped easily.
Anyone see any good buys out there? I saw the 2000 GTS w/ 17k miles for $39,999 on the board. Anyone know this car or the buyer?
I've checked autotrader and saw some nice examples, but you never know what you are gonna get until you see them in person.
FYI, saw a scam for a 2005 GTS w/ 3k miles for $45k on autotrader. Buyer wanted me to send $4,500 and they would ship me the car....LOL.
I have seen 2000 RT/10's that stated ABS, so I assumed that they did? I know a lot more about vettes and haven't been up to date with the Gen II's as much as I should. I knew about the forged motors on the early Gen II's and that is a good start especially if I'm gonna throw some nitrous at it......
I really like the rims that came on the 99 to 2002 Gen II's vs. the early models, but those can be swapped easily.
Anyone see any good buys out there? I saw the 2000 GTS w/ 17k miles for $39,999 on the board. Anyone know this car or the buyer?
I've checked autotrader and saw some nice examples, but you never know what you are gonna get until you see them in person.
FYI, saw a scam for a 2005 GTS w/ 3k miles for $45k on autotrader. Buyer wanted me to send $4,500 and they would ship me the car....LOL.
Must have been a really BAD scam. GTSs were only made 96-02. Anyway, welcome to the Alley. Sounds like you will fit in just fine.
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