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| RT/10 and GTS Discussions (1992-2002) For technical and general questions and discussions related to the GEN I/II RT/10, GTS, and ACR Vipers (1992-2002). Sponsored by: Doug Levin Motorsports |
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04-21-2005, 12:29 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Inverness, Scotland
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Proud new owner!
I am, as of this evening, the proud new owner of a '96 RT-10. I am so excited. I drove it back from San Jose to Davis (CA) and got a taste of what the snake has to offer. Thanks to TomR for agreeing to part company with such a formidable beast which hasn't been fully run-in yet after a major engine rebuild! I can't wait to find an excuse to get back out in it again!
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04-21-2005, 12:52 AM
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UK VCA Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ENGLAND
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Re: Proud new owner!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
Have fun but be carefull... All the best Baz |
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04-21-2005, 07:42 AM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Tamaqua, PA
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Re: Proud new owner!
Looks like you can update your info under your post now to read that you ain't looking anymore.
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04-21-2005, 07:54 AM
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NY/CT/NE VCA Technical Director/Site Supporter
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: South Salem, NY USA
Posts: 3,841
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Re: Proud new owner!
Congrats and Welcome!!
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04-21-2005, 07:56 AM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Riverside, Ca.
Posts: 951
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Re: Proud new owner!
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Have a blast. Be careful and make sure the tires are NEW! |
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04-21-2005, 08:22 AM
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Virginia Maryland VCA member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Prince Frederick Maryland, On the Chesapeake Bay
Posts: 879
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Re: Proud new owner!
Congratulations and keep the car pointed straight when flooring it
 If you ever need stripes or powdercoating, let us know! |
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04-21-2005, 08:49 AM
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VCA Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Saratoga,CA
Posts: 2,386
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Re: Proud new owner!
Hamish,
Congratulations and Welcome to Viperholics Club. The 96 RT was my first Viper and I loved it. What color did you buy? W/B, R/Y or B/S? All low production numbers and very unique cars. GenII suspension and exhaust with a Gen I interior and Motor. Suggestions: 1. Be very smooth with the throttle and avoid adding power in turns(including on-ramps) watch out when shifting. A missed shift(lower gear) can be very ugly. 2. Take a driving school, Skip Barber. 3. Join the VCA asap - get a big discount from Skip Barber. Add power when going in a straight line and look ahead 3-5 seconds. Brake in a straight and try to finish the braking before turning. Learning the limits can be lethal. Join us(local VCA) the first Tue. of the month. http://norcal.viperclub.org/ Attend as many events as possible to maximize your Viper driving pleasure. |
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04-21-2005, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Near Tampa Bay
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Re: Proud new owner!
ahhhhh Dangit Fred, you beat me to it. !
#2 has slipped from #1? Youre loosing it man!  |
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04-21-2005, 09:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Posts: 268
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Re: Proud new owner!
Thanks for all the greetings and advice. I'll certainly be taking it easy for a while and the driving school is something that I want to do. I have previously owned a powerful (effectively) rear wheel drive car before so am somewhat aware of 'sideways' issues due to inapprporiate throttle! But I get the impression the Viper needs special care in this department. The car is white with blue stripes BTW.
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04-21-2005, 10:57 AM
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UK VCA Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: ENGLAND
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Re: Proud new owner!
cool, that car will be very rare when you bring it home
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04-21-2005, 12:38 PM
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UK VCA Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ENGLAND
Posts: 3,762
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Re: Proud new owner!
Blue with white striped MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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04-21-2005, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Re: Proud new owner!
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(They didn't make blue with white stripes until the '96 GTS, later that year). |
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04-21-2005, 01:50 PM
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UK VCA Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: ENGLAND
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Re: Proud new owner!
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Wanted one my self about 6 months ago. Nice car.. Baz |
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04-22-2005, 02:18 PM
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IN/KY VCA Member
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Cincinnati
Posts: 1,254
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Re: Proud new owner!
Hashish, you da man!
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