A funny thing happened with my 98 rt/10.

[crackleking]

When my rt arrived via an enclosed carrier, all my friends were there. Finally, when it was on the ground, after checking it out, had to get into it and go for a drive. My friend, who is a car enthusiast, got into the passenger. I DID NOT drive a stick for 35 years or more. Got into the car, did not even know how to start it, that you had to engage the clutch. Got it started, and went down the road to get out of the development. Wait for the car to sufficiently warm up, and nailed it. It was strong and fast, but not the way it should have been. I turned to my friend and said, "I was expecting much more out of the Viper" or maybe, "I have a compression problem". Then, I realized, I started off in third gear. So, the Vipers are awesome even starting out in third gear.