First time Viper owner (with question)

Silver Snake · 10-12-2003, 10:23 PM

Well, as of Saturday I am now the proud owner of a silver 1999 Viper GTS/ACR. This has been the car I have always wanted. Number 1: It's a Viper. 2. It's an ACR. 3. It's the last year for forged pistons. 4. It's silver. 5. IT'S A VIPER!!!

Anyway, the car is great. I really got a chance to get to know the car on the 400 mile drive home. There is just one thing wrong with the car, the hood won't stay up. I am sure it is the lower springs, but I am wondering, how much are these and how hard are they to install?

Thanks
Mark

genXgts · 10-12-2003, 11:28 PM

Hey Mark, congrats on the ride, nice piece!!

Check this thread out on your spring issue, under $200 bucks for both sides, easy do it yourselfer.

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For a new owner I'd consider dropping the front fascia bolt that bottoms out into the rad bottle and is a real mess to change if you pierce it, the front end has to come off. If you drive the car in unfamilar areas moreso.

Take care, enjoy the beast,

Chuck 98 RT/10 · 10-12-2003, 11:57 PM

Enjoy. Were are you located?

Silver Snake · 10-13-2003, 07:41 AM

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Enjoy. Were are you located?

Thanks. I am in San Diego, CA

Mark

Chuck 98 RT/10 · 10-13-2003, 07:42 AM

I was going to tell you to track it but with all the hotties out there you may not have time.

Tiepilot · 10-13-2003, 07:42 AM

Springs are a snap to replace, enjoy the car!

Silver Snake · 10-13-2003, 07:47 AM

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I was going to tell you to track it but with all the hotties out there you may not have time.

So many hotties, only one seat!

I am so enjoying this car. It looks real good in my garage. Hahaha! Also, can't get over the way people damn near break their necks trying to get a good look at it. I picked the car up on Saturday, and that night I was at a local (local to Phoenix, AZ) car show. I can't believe how many people came over to have a look.

Mark

sun diego · 10-13-2003, 10:04 AM

Welcome! Join our group at sdvipers@yahoogroups.com. Sign up on yahoo free. You will be sent notices on autocross, drag racing, car shows, cruises and grudge racing in go-carts coming up. Viper Club of America is a great investment too.

ViperJoe · 10-13-2003, 11:28 AM

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For a new owner I'd consider dropping the front fascia bolt that bottoms out into the rad bottle and is a real mess to change if you pierce it, the front end has to come off.

Is there NO other way to do this?

Bonkers · 10-16-2003, 01:30 AM

Welcome and enjoy.

Vip-RT10 · 10-16-2003, 12:27 PM

Watch first gear on corners....

DesertSnake · 10-16-2003, 12:59 PM

Was this the one in Scottsdale? I came soooo close
to buying that (had cashier's check in hand) but the
salesman wouldn't let me take it to a ViperTech.
I researched the previous owner and service records
and it was kept in immaculate condition the entire
time. Hope you have fun with it! Wish me luck
finding one too

96 GTS · 10-16-2003, 01:02 PM

Welcome aboard Mark. I know you will never regret getting your Viper. Enjoy it, and be safe. Russ

SapphireGTS · 10-16-2003, 01:04 PM

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For a new owner I'd consider dropping the front fascia bolt that bottoms out into the rad bottle and is a real mess to change if you pierce it, the front end has to come off.

Is there NO other way to do this?

Its not that big of a problem. I was doing a 360 degree burnout, jumped a curb on the right passenger side. On the way home my car overheated. I thought for sure it was the facie with a hole in it. I hit so hard that I jarred the (close to defective) waterpump loose. If it makes you feel better and you dont want to take that bolt out. Just put a shorter one in.

I dont know about all years but you can see that the overflow bottle sits up there pretty high. I think if you hit something so hard to force a blunt bolt up a few inched into a hard plastic bottle, you will have more damage than just the facia bottle. Thats just my experience.

Good luck with the car.

Roadkill · 10-16-2003, 01:09 PM

Congrats on your new car! post pictures!!!

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