New member SSG 2008

[mattssg]

Hi guys, my name is Matt.

I am from South Florida. I just picked up my first Viper. I pleased to discover (after joining the forums.) that a member on here used to own the car, and the dealer is also an enthusiast on this site-- so that was a great surprise; and i'm glad to know that the snake was in good hands-- and that my dealer is top of the line and active on the forums. I've had a Challenger SRT8, and Camaro SS in the past-- but can't wait till my dream car lands.

ETA: The only mods I have planned are the 2" lowering kit. Woodhouse is installing it which is a big relief-- I am 6'5" and always figured the Viper was too small until I "test fitted" myself in a 2008 locally.

Matt.

[BlknBlu]

Welcome, the GEN IV is pretty much a bullet proof car. Window regulators can fail and 6th gear is useless. Us GEN IV guys call it the last of the drivers cars with no nannies on board.

welcome

Bruce

[mattssg]

Welcome, the GEN IV is pretty much a bullet proof car. Window regulators can fail and 6th gear is useless. Us GEN IV guys call it the last of the drivers cars with no nannies on board.

welcome

Bruce

Thanks Bruce, that's a beautiful car you have there I love the blue and black. Bruce, I've driven plenty of sticks on buddies cars-- I just never had a stick in my past cars. I look forward to working the 6speed full time

Matt

[Viper Granny]

Hey Matt, great choice, not that I'm biased or anything. I'm in south Florida also, Englewood, south of Sarasota. Maybe I'll see you at one of the local car events sometime. Enjoy your new Snake!

[mattssg]

Hey Matt, great choice, not that I'm biased or anything. I'm in south Florida also, Englewood, south of Sarasota. Maybe I'll see you at one of the local car events sometime. Enjoy your new Snake!

Thanks Viper Granny! That's a beautiful ride you have there I look forward to seeing you at an event.

[Viper Granny]

Thanks Viper Granny! That's a beautiful ride you have there I look forward to seeing you at an event.

thank you Matt. FYI, car show on Dearborn St in Englewood the 1st Saturday of every month. I haven't been yet but plan to go in February.

[Stealth78]

Congratulations!!! You picked up a SWEET new ride!

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Welcome, the GEN IV is pretty much a bullet proof car. Window regulators can fail and 6th gear is useless. Us GEN IV guys call it the last of the drivers cars with no nannies on board.

welcome

Bruce

Lucky for the new owner, Mike the previous owner already had the trans upgraded with the better 5th and 6th gear ratios!

[SmoknTires]

As a past owner of the same exact car, I can tell you that you have a great car (and I might be biased - but the best color). I still miss my green - never let it go. : )

Welcome to the VOA. Glad to have you!

P.S. 2" lowering kit makes a massive diff on that car. I'm 6'4" and it made for a great life even with the top up.

[01sapphirebob]

Welcome to the SSG family! I absolutely love my SSG. It wasn't necessarily the reson I bought my GEN IV BUT its a great "side effect." Whenever I take the car anywhere I always get asked "Is that a custom color?" People can't believe that it rolled out of the factory that way.

My car befor her transformation...

[mattssg]

Welcome to the SSG family! I absolutely love my SSG. It wasn't necessarily the reson I bought my GEN IV BUT its a great "side effect." Whenever I take the car anywhere I always get asked "Is that a custom color?" People can't believe that it rolled out of the factory that way.

My car befor her transformation...

That's a beauty that pic really gets me pumped for delievery! Thank you for the welcome and i'm glad to be part of voa!

[Rand]

Great looking car - congratulations!

[mattssg]

Great looking car - congratulations!

Rand thanks so much bro.

Guys here is brief update:

I picked up the stick shift very quickly.. took her to 7-11 this morning with no trouble this is the coolest car I've ever had I can't say enough good things.

Here are some pics.

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[J TNT]

Great choice Matt ! I recall seeing your car at the Dream Cruise a few years ago .

[mattssg]

Great choice Matt ! I recall seeing your car at the Dream Cruise a few years ago .

Thanks J man!

[idinesen]

Awesome car - best color, IMO - go SSG! Congrats!

[mattssg]

Awesome car - best color, IMO - go SSG! Congrats!

Thanks Idinesen!

[davidm0209]

Great color! If I ever get the opportunity to upgrade, a gen 4 SSG or a gen 5 stryker green are what I will be in the market for! Welcome to the greatest club on earth!

[mattssg]

Great color! If I ever get the opportunity to upgrade, a gen 4 SSG or a gen 5 stryker green are what I will be in the market for! Welcome to the greatest club on earth!

Thanks a lot Dave!

[Bill Pemberton]

Going topless in Florida ----- a National pastime on South Beach,ha! Glad you could join the other beauties !

[Lawrenzo]

Welcome, the GEN IV is pretty much a bullet proof car. Window regulators can fail and 6th gear is useless. Us GEN IV guys call it the last of the drivers cars with no nannies on board.

welcome

Bruce

Yep, no nannies.