A few cosmetic updates to freshen up the build

[FLATOUT]

I have been meaning to update the car with a few changes that I just hadn't gotten around to during the drag racing season. Now that the weather is heating up I decided to get back on it.

First up I decided to get rid of the carbon coil pack covers that I had in favor of my new post R29 recall covers body matched in Competition Blue. Really happy with this look and I think it will stay like this for some time. We can also get this done for customers during their builds if they choose.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1716/25231069394_2de67d566c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ErzPTQ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ErzPTQ) by Andrew Wheeler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125600825@N07/), on Flickr

Next up was a gloss black painted gas cap with competition blue color matched lettering. Removing the gen V gascap assembly is an interesting proposition :D Definitely easier on the Gen IV's but worth the time to do it on the V's.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/25560933340_df69de1611_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EWJsXf)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/EWJsXf) by Andrew Wheeler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125600825@N07/), on Flickr

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And last but not least I had my stock sidewinder 2's powdercoated gloss black which turned out incredible. Very very well done. I'll get more pics of the car once it's all buttoned up and washed.

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[swexlin]

Effin hot! I'm not normally a fan of black wheels, but these Sidewinders look great. Really looks great Andy!

[donk_316]

Ah very slick! SW2 in gloss black looks perfect. Man oh man. Did you paint the gas cap letters yourself or is it a decal?

[FLATOUT]

Ah very slick! SW2 in gloss black looks perfect. Man oh man. Did you paint the gas cap letters yourself or is it a decal?

Local paint shop we use did it. Masked and sprayed.

[Crotalidae]

Very nice indeed!!!

[NoMorZR1]

That DW autograph is still the best mod you have !

[FLATOUT]

That DW autograph is still the best mod you have !

I'll tell him you said that, he'll agree LOL :D

[Jack B]

Andy

Did you install the new clutch and did you race.

BTW - Car looks great.

[zee]

Love the way that motor is looking. SO SWEET!!!

[FLATOUT]

Andy

Did you install the new clutch and did you race.

BTW - Car looks great.

No not yet unfortunately. I will try and get it in the car prior to NVE. Thanks Jack!


Love the way that motor is looking. SO SWEET!!!

Appreciate it Zee

[Space Truckin]

That DW autograph is still the best mod you have !

^^^I thought the same^^^ How cool is this.... :car-smiley-003: the other mods are very nice indeed, just always wondered why the cars did not come with coil pack covers body matched color. The wheels are SICK :dancingman:, I probably do not have the patience/ skill to do the gas cap, all the mods are tastefully done.:dude3:

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Wouldn't have thought to do it but love the gloss black. Nice job!

[Dfunk]

Color matched coil pack covers look amazing. I need ......... No I don't need that. I've been waiting long enough for the car. The wheels look much better than you described yesterday.

[darbgnik]

I agree, the carbon Xbrace is enough. Less is more sometimes. Love the color matched covers.

[Nightstalker]

Flatout, I like those smooth tubes. Where did you get them from??

I've been toying with the idea of painting my gas cap cover too. I like the way it turned out. I might do this myself. Now, i just have to figure out how to get it off now.

[viper04]

Car looks good like the SW2 in the gloss black.

[Arizona Vipers]

Gorgeous! Post wider angle pics, especially of the whole car with the gloss black wheels and gas cap. We cant see what the car looks like with these, it's just a close up!

[mikesax]

"Flat out" nicer with the custom blue covers Andy!! GREAT "under hood" look!!

[FLATOUT]

Gorgeous! Post wider angle pics, especially of the whole car with the gloss black wheels and gas cap. We cant see what the car looks like with these, it's just a close up!

I finally got everything buttoned up last night. Here ya go. Excuse the passenger rear wheel well liner I had it out for the gas cap and to clean it but needed to wash the car before it got dark so I just threw it in the wheel well for the time being.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/25845924686_64a95f2ef5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FnV7X9)image (https://flic.kr/p/FnV7X9) by Andrew Wheeler (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125600825@N07/), on Flickr

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[FLATOUT]

^^^I thought the same^^^ How cool is this.... :car-smiley-003: the other mods are very nice indeed, just always wondered why the cars did not come with coil pack covers body matched color. The wheels are SICK :dancingman:, I probably do not have the patience/ skill to do the gas cap, all the mods are tastefully done.:dude3:

It's not too bad, I could do an install document for guys so they can see what's involved.


Wouldn't have thought to do it but love the gloss black. Nice job!

Thanks my track wheels are gloss black CCW's and I really liked the way they looked on the car.


Color matched coil pack covers look amazing. I need ......... No I don't need that. I've been waiting long enough for the car. The wheels look much better than you described yesterday.

HAHA I can have them done for you on 3 days. Wheels take about a week.

[FLATOUT]

I agree, the carbon Xbrace is enough. Less is more sometimes. Love the color matched covers.

Agree, I liked it the other way as well but it was a little busy, this is definitely cleaner.


Flatout, I like those smooth tubes. Where did you get them from??

I've been toying with the idea of painting my gas cap cover too. I like the way it turned out. I might do this myself. Now, i just have to figure out how to get it off now.

I bought those from RSI two or three years ago for my Gen IV ACR.


Car looks good like the SW2 in the gloss black.

Thanks!


"Flat out" nicer with the custom blue covers Andy!! GREAT "under hood" look!!

Thanks Mike :D

[Jdmuscle]

I've seen the wheels in person and the pics don't do justice.. Beautiful set of wheels and goes with the car perfectly. Good job Andy.

[kbench55]

It's not too bad, I could do an install document for guys so they can see what's involved.

That would be great!

Can a person buy the black gas cap? What's the cost if we can?

[Nightstalker]

Thank you Andy. Order from RSI.

Walter

[Coder]

Wow. Great looking ride!

[USCDOC]

Makes me wish I'd bought comp blue!

[WestminsterSlim]

Never been a black wheel fan, but they look amazing in combination with the blue. Very nicely done. :dude3:

[smhog]

Dang it, Andy. There you go, setting the bar again lol. Car looks amazing! Your gas cap is how they should have come or at least been an option from the factory.

Gotta say, with your gas cap letters painted, your center caps seem like they need some color :) just sayin

How do you like the R888 vs the Pirellis?

Behind the front tire, what do you have there? Looks like GTD.

Most importantly, will you have this Viper at NVE2?

Again, nice work,

Tim

[FLATOUT]

Makes me wish I'd bought comp blue!

Yeah the first time I saw the color in person I knew I would buy one in that color.


Never been a black wheel fan, but they look amazing in combination with the blue. Very nicely done. :dude3:

Thanks!


Dang it, Andy. There you go, setting the bar again lol. Car looks amazing! Your gas cap is how they should have come or at least been an option from the factory.

Gotta say, with your gas cap letters painted, your center caps seem like they need some color :) just sayin

How do you like the R888 vs the Pirellis?

Behind the front tire, what do you have there? Looks like GTD.

Most importantly, will you have this Viper at NVE2?

Again, nice work,

Tim

I love the R888's but I do alot of straight line racing, but I have been very happy with them on the road course as well. Our Heads and Cam Package along with many of ViperExchanges other products spawned from our involvment in IMSA, specifically our GTD class Vipers. We wanted to create a logo that tied the car to the IMSA program. As for NVE2 yes I will absolutely have the car there for people to check out.

Andy

[Vipes]

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Amazing!! It's great to finally see this done, i've always wanted to do this as well since I prefer gloss over flat. Nicely done!!:dude3:

[FLATOUT]

Amazing!! It's great to finally see this done, i've always wanted to do this as well since I prefer gloss over flat. Nicely done!!:dude3:

Thanks Vipes.

[Nine Ball]

Tasteful mods, most would think are OEM. Gloss black tail panel to finish it out?

[FLATOUT]

Tasteful mods, most would think are OEM. Gloss black tail panel to finish it out?

Yep that's next.