My 2017 ACR E order

**SharpMan** · 12-23-2016

After the bad news in September that FCA would not build my ACR-E I'd been working on with the dealer I'd pretty much moved on. Wasn't checking this site and, instead, was focussing on other projects. Well a week or so ago I got an email from Chrysler Canada saying they would now build me a car...though not a 1 of 1. Which is fine as I wasn't 100% committed to paying around $20,000 more for the paint.

In the end I've gone for a Gunmetal ACR-E with Brass Monkey wheels, carbon interior and x-brace, silver stitch and red belts. In Canada the car comes with the carbon ceramic brakes. Also, doesn't hurt that the man in charge of all design, Ralph Gilles, has a grey one...just saying' ;-)

I like the idea of a subtle (who am I kidding) Viper and I'll try adding stripes with vinyl and see how I like them. I do like the idea of being able to change the colour and design of the stripes and my 6 year old and I are already playing with the config to look at stripe combos. He likes red!

Very much looking forward to trying this hyped-up car. I've had a GT3, Ferrari 360, R8V10...looking forward to the raw, racer-like experience I've been reading about. Depending on how I find the ride I'm interested in those VE active dampers too.

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**ViperPete** · 12-23-2016

Looks great! I'm glad you decided to go ahead and get the Viper. You won't be disappointed.

**swexlin** · 12-23-2016

Nice. Consider this - a friend of mine, who has tracked and owned many cars, including a 430 Scud, a Lotus, and a 991 GT3 (all now sold) says basically this is the best track car he's ever had.

**Snorman** · 12-23-2016

I love the "subtle", no stripes look. That's one of the reasons I got a more low-key color (GTS-R blue). The stripes look awesome, and I really wrestled with stripes vs. no stripes but in the end I am VERY happy with my choice especially with the BM wheels.
IMO only, a car this outrageous looking (with a big splitter, canards, wing, vents everywhere, etc.) doesn't need any more attention, lol.
S.

**Coloviper** · 12-23-2016

Cool! Brass monkey center band with yellow drives stripe would look awesome.

**ACRSNK** · 12-23-2016

Wow! Wonder if FCA is getting back to those that actually placed orders in the system and then got the shaft prior to opening the order banks again. Nice color! One of my personal favorites.

**darbgnik** · 12-23-2016

Congrats! Although now, with the Canadian Peso, I don't even want to know what that's gonna cost you.........

**SSGNRDZ_28** · 12-23-2016

Exciting for you and I think it will look great. So many good colors to choose from, they all look good!

**Ricketts** · 12-23-2016

Very cool, congrats!

Bruce H. · 12-23-2016

That's great news, and a great build!

I hope you'll join our local chapter of the VOA and our growing group of owners that will be tracking at Mosport next year. I think there will be 5-6 ACR-E's if they all get delivered. Let me know if you'd like some event dates to attend.

Bruce

**SharpMan** · 12-23-2016

Originally Posted by swexlin

Nice. Consider this - a friend of mine, who has tracked and owned many cars, including a 430 Scud, a Lotus, and a 991 GT3 (all now sold) says basically this is the best track car he's ever had.

Looking forward to finding out!

Originally Posted by Snorman

I love the "subtle", no stripes look. That's one of the reasons I got a more low-key color (GTS-R blue). The stripes look awesome, and I really wrestled with stripes vs. no stripes but in the end I am VERY happy with my choice especially with the BM wheels.
IMO only, a car this outrageous looking (with a big splitter, canards, wing, vents everywhere, etc.) doesn't need any more attention, lol.
S.

I'd love to see a pic of yours. I was very torn.

Originally Posted by Coloviper

Cool! Brass monkey center band with yellow drives stripe would look awesome.

Indeed!

Originally Posted by ACRSNK

Wow! Wonder if FCA is getting back to those that actually placed orders in the system and then got the shaft prior to opening the order banks again. Nice color! One of my personal favorites.

I hope so. I don't really have any info other than they said they'd build it and should come in April.

Originally Posted by darbgnik

Congrats! Although now, with the Canadian Peso, I don't even want to know what that's gonna cost you.........

No...you don't ;-)

Originally Posted by SSGNRDZ_28

Exciting for you and I think it will look great. So many good colors to choose from, they all look good!

Colour choice was driving me mental!

Originally Posted by Bruce H.

That's great news, and a great build!

I hope you'll join our local chapter of the VOA and our growing group of owners that will be tracking at Mosport next year. I think there will be 5-6 ACR-E's if they all get delivered. Let me know if you'd like some event dates to attend.

Bruce

Would love to. Let me know.

**Snorman** · 12-23-2016

Originally Posted by SharpMan

I'd love to see a pic of yours. I was very torn.

I love the color.
S.
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**HobokenViper** · 12-23-2016

Originally Posted by Snorman

I love the color.
S.
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Absolutely one of the best colors ever on the Viper IMO!!!!! Beautiful car! I do like it even better with white racing stripes, but you really can't go wrong either way. Congrats!