96 Viper GTS Venom 550 - making more mods

[GTSjbud]

MY APOLOGIES

It appears that my picture links (website coding) from Cardomain have changed over the course of my build. So the pics have the Big 'X'

My future posts should be okay as long as Cardomain does not change something.

Here is a link to my build on Cardomain for all the pics that are no longer viewable on this thread http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2842608

[GTSjbud]

Well it has been a long time since I have posted any progress on my build. Even though I haven't been turning a wrench I am still planning the build and purchasing parts.


Here is the latest:

• no stereo system - I have decided that this car is going to be way too loud to listen to a stereo...so there is no point in installing one. Plus it's bascially a race car...and race cars don't have stereo systems.
• new rims - After installing the Forgeline rims onto my Viper I decided that the center spoke color was to dark and didn't work with the blue. I just purchased a set of 2008 SRT 5 spoke rims and will be slightly modifying them for my car.
• OEM insturment gauges - I sent my OEM Viper gauges to Auto Instruments to have them install a custom gauge face. Last week they informed me that the OEM gauge needles cannot be removed from the gauge face. So the OEM gauges cannot have a custom gauge face installed.
• custom instrument gauges - My plan is to purchase a set of custom instrument gauges from Speedhut that will be customized to my specifications.
• suspension - I will be purchasing a set of Aldan adjustable shocks
• brakes - still trying to determine which rotor will work best with Dave's Big Brake kit. Looks like the best option is Stoptech.
• transmission - I will be purchasing a 2008 Tremec 6060 transmission for a 2008 Viper. These transmissions are much stronger than a T56 and can be modified to install in a Gen. II Viper.

Stay tuned for progress!

Cheers
Jason

[VIPER GTSR 91]

WOW, where in the world did you get all this talent to do all of this? As much as I like Hennesseys work you might consider pulling his decals off the hood and put YOURS on. And I am soooo glad you are NOT putting the stereo back in. Music and BS weight does not belong in a Viper. Great work and patience to say the least!!!!!!!!!!!

[GTSjbud]

Originally Posted by VIPER GTSR 91

WOW, where in the world did you get all this talent to do all of this? As much as I like Hennesseys work you might consider pulling his decals off the hood and put YOURS on. And I am soooo glad you are NOT putting the stereo back in. Music and BS weight does not belong in a Viper. Great work and patience to say the least!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy to hear that you like my ideas.

My dad taught me how to wrench. My dad is also a perfectionist. I am simply continuing the tradition.

My moto is "DO IT RIGHT OR DON'T DO IT AT ALL!"

[GTSjbud]

I want to thank Paul & PJ at Don Scharf Automotive for the fantastic service! I purchased a set of 2008 SRT 5 spoke rims from them. I will be slightly modifying these wheels to suit my build.

Here is a link to Don Scharf Automotive Don Scharf Auto

Stay tuned for the wheel mods.

[plumcrazy]

theyve done me right too

[GTSjbud]

Originally Posted by plumcrazy

theyve done me right too

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