Road trip to get my 08 ACR!!

[Kidspeed]

Hey Guys! That transport thing never worked out. They wanted me to wait at least 30 days before they can get a truck by TN to get the viper. And I tried at least 3 different company's!!
Well I'm flying down wed morn from Long Island , NY to TN. GPS says 11 hrs to get back. I'll let you guys know what I do it in!!!
This is gonna be fun!!! Prob taking I95 most of the way back. So if you see a red/black ACR fly by you, that's me!! 😎.

[Stretch]

I think you're going to enjoy that road trip. Have fun and drive safe!

[Torquemonster06]

Welcome to the VOA. Congrats on the ACR. It sounds like your set for a fun first drive in it. Be safe. These cars will bite. Deff take pics on the way and post. We are all picture hounds around here. LOL.

[Kidspeed]

Will do!! As soon as I'm back home I'll take all the pics!!

[Loud]

Congrats and welcome. Roadtrip is the way to do it. Enjoy!

[BlknBlu]

Be very careful in the cold with those sport cups. They are very slick in cold weather.

Drive safe

Bruce

[FLATOUT]

Yep make sure the weather is decent or really take your time if there is a weather issue.

Congrats on the ACR it's is by far and away the most capable car I have ever owned.

[Kidspeed]

Thanks guys. I plan on taking my time. Driving right thru the night. Gonna take it easy in NJ and NY. It's suppose to freeze up a night. That black ice sucks.

[St.Char]

Exciting! Will be one of the most memorable times in your life :car-smiley-003:

[Anonymous]

I did a similar thing last year from Ohio ,my only advice is don't rush it find a nice hotel and spend the night your gonna want to be sharp. Congrats

[DrTaco]

Nice. Have fun and take lots of pics to remember ur trip.

[V10LEE]

Hey Guys! That transport thing never worked out. They wanted me to wait at least 30 days before they can get a truck by TN to get the viper. And I tried at least 3 different company's!!
Well I'm flying down wed morn from Long Island , NY to TN. GPS says 11 hrs to get back. I'll let you guys know what I do it in!!!
This is gonna be fun!!! Prob taking I95 most of the way back. So if you see a red/black ACR fly by you, that's me!! ��.

Offer to pay more money,and they will come. It's what I did..

[kblake905]

Well I'm flying down wed morn from Long Island , NY to TN. GPS says 11 hrs to get back. I'll let you guys know what I do it in!!!
This is gonna be fun!!! Prob taking I95 most of the way back. So if you see a red/black ACR fly by you, that's me!! ��.

You guys are suppose to be getting a storm moving up the east coast, with wet snow and ice in the forecast, not a pleasant thought in a Viper.
There is no shame in pulling over for the night and waiting for the weather to co-operate!
Be safe there will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy. :Canada:

[100]

Bring a Radar Detector Bro. Cold weather and rain & speed -- and the popo.

[Kidspeed]

Thanks for all the advise guys! Appreciate it!!
And your right, I get tired I'm stopping at a motel and sleeping.
Should be fun. Hopefully I beat the snow.

[SLViper]

I bought my 2000 RT/10 from Islip Long Island. Was ready to fly up and drive her home to Nashville. Then at the last minute got a hit from an enclosed exotic transport. Took the wife to Florida and relaxed for a few days. car was delivered the day we returned. Clean and no miles added. Well worth a grand this time of year. (Snow and freezing rain tonight)
Post your trip on a transport site and they will call you. I have been caught driving Vipers in freezing weather a few times over the years it is not fun. Congrats on the New Viper!
Good luck and take it easy,
Steve

[The_Greg]

Should be a blast. Photograph the entire thing! Borrow a nice camera from a buddy if you don't have one. I wish thats how I would have done it.

And drive safe!

[LittleCobra]

Everyone should do at least one roadtrip in their lives :drive:

[Bill Pemberton]

Keep in mind rain is a big concern too, along with pavement temperature. Definitely stop if the weather is rough, even if you are not tired , as Sport Cups do not shed water well at all, and you may feel fine at 70+ in light rain, but back it down --------even at 60 there is just little water dispersement. Car is stable with the downforce , but don't push it at all in weather --- and stopping at a motel isn't bad, they always let you park a Snake under the portico!!!

[ViperTom]

Great advice Mr P

[99RT10]

You might want to delay the drive back by a day or two. Weather is going to be horrible. heavy wet snow along the 81 hwy which will take you up to the NE. Wait till Friday morning to start the drive. You will also have a lot of salt and sand on the roadway. Clean that baby completely when you get back.

[Smog Dog]

Your dream trip could easily turn into a nightmare, if you drive into the storm which is currently predicted. Delay your return trip by a day or two, take your time and make sure your insurance is paid up. Good luck and be very careful!

Bill

[slowhatch]

I'm going to agree with whats been said. Don't let the new car anxiety get you into a situation that can be avoided with patience. In the unlikely event of a mishap, the best outcome will be an insurance pay out. Wait the weather out if you can. If you decide to brave it, situational awareness my friend!

[1ststrike]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!
I hope you still get these notes from all the members they are giving you years of good advice. The cold weather with sport cups is like running on wet ice. Be very careful and give yourself plenty of time for braking.

[BlknBlu]

Please let us know when you and the car are home safe.

Bruce

[ViperGTS]

it's def. too cold to :car-smiley-003: a Viper on semi-slicks!1447

[FrankBarba]

Careful Driving this time of season. Better Late than never.

[Kidspeed]

What's up guys!! Made it back In 13hrs flat. 3 states had snow, TN, Va and MD. The Viper handled sweet. Didn't abuse her, so she handled sweet. Kool thing was, every gas station I pulled in everyone was asking to take a pic. That was kool. In sure you guys know what I'm talking about.
I will post pics this sat. Working the holiday.
Thanks for all your responses. You guys are great!!

[St.Char]

What's up guys!! Made it back In 13hrs flat. 3 states had snow, TN, Va and MD. The Viper handled sweet. Didn't abuse her, so she handled sweet. Kool thing was, every gas station I pulled in everyone was asking to take a pic. That was kool. In sure you guys know what I'm talking about.
I will post pics this sat. Working the holiday.
Thanks for all your responses. You guys are great!!

Alright! Way too go, glad you and the car made it back safe and sound.

[SmoknTires]

Congrats. Sounds fun. I echo Bill's words.. I drive on sport cups a lot... rain is fun. I should also add when those tires are worn a bit more - they get even more fun! ;.) Be safe.

[ViperTom]

Post some photos

[Synergy]

Awesome! I'm right in Long Island as well. I have to check this thing out!

[uvbnbit]

Where did you pick it up in TN? just curious if I/we knew the previous owner. And congrats and glad you made it back. Ballsy driving thru that on sport cups. :D

[Kidspeed]

Got the car in Old Hickory TN.
Older fellow, Bobby. Nice guy.

[Thawk97]

Photos or it didn't happen ;)

[Leslie]

Omg I am so glad you made it home safe!

That took a lotta good driving skills for sure.

[SLViper]

Got the car in Old Hickory TN.
Older fellow, Bobby. Nice guy.

Real close to us, we live just across Old Hickory Lake. Enjoy the snake, time to post a PIC!

[uvbnbit]

Got the car in Old Hickory TN.
Older fellow, Bobby. Nice guy.

Yes, I know Mr Appleton. Bike builder by trade. i didn't realize he had an ACR. what color? was it yellow/black?

[SLViper]

Yes, I know Mr Appleton. Bike builder by trade. i didn't realize he had an ACR. what color? was it yellow/black?

https://www.facebook.com/bobby.appleton.9 I am thinking Red/Black ACR

[Kidspeed]

Yup. Rd/bk is the color. Ok, I took the pics, now how do I send them from my phone? iPhone? I tried to copy and paste it but that didn't work. Let me know so I can post them up. Thnk.

[VYPR BYT]

Photos or it didn't happen ;)

Ditto
LOL

[Kidspeed]

Really? Ditto??
As soon as someone tells me how to post these pics, u and 97 will see them. Good?

[Kidspeed]

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[Kidspeed]

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[Kidspeed]

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[Kidspeed]

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[Kidspeed]

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[Kidspeed]

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[Kidspeed]

Thanks for the info on how to post pics. Took a few tries but I got it.

[Canadian venom]

Thanks for the info on how to post pics. Took a few tries but I got it.
Hahaha
Nice car, right color :t1567:

[LifeIsGood]

Thanks for the info on how to post pics. Took a few tries but I got it.

That is a definite beauty. Congratulations on the purchase.

As info...you have too many HTML tags around your pictures...they shouldn't show up in the posts. Once you make a post and see that there's a mistake in it, you can edit it (Edit Post) and change the mistake.

[BlknBlu]

pics look good, Very nice car

Bruce

[viperr]

That is an awesome ACR. I just hope that you can get some dry weather this winter so you can take the car out and enjoy it.

[Thawk97]

Veeerrry nice :)

[Kidspeed]

That is a definite beauty. Congratulations on the purchase.

As info...you have too many HTML tags around your pictures...they shouldn't show up in the posts. Once you make a post and see that there's a mistake in it, you can edit it (Edit Post) and change the mistake.

Thanks for the info. I think I fixed it now.

[VYPR BYT]

Hey pics!!
Beautiful car - Congratz!

[Anonymous]

Welcome to the viper family,that trip is some trial by fire!

[Kidspeed]

Thanks brotha. That trip was definetly worth the ride.
Had a blast driving her!!

[Shooter]

ACR's are badass. Congrats