GTSJoe

[GTSJoe]

Hello,

Today is my first day in the VOA. I bought my 1997 GTS B/W in November of 2013 after many years of saving $$$$$. I look forward to talking about Vipers with those who share my passion about this vehicle. My car has been driven 9 times since I brought her home. I want to thank Jon B, Chuck Tator and Tom Sessions for all the fantastic advice they have provided. Very soon my car will be getting all the updates it needs to make the trip to CAAP. Any suggestions or thoughts are welcome!

Joe

PS: I have already been warned not to hit the gas unless pointed straight LOL!

[mkviper96]

Welcome to the club! Glad to have you aboard! I sent you a private email with our newsletter information.

[GTSJoe]

Thanks. Are you going to the VOI?

[KRATEDISEASE]

best advice will come from John B and Tator.

First, make sure your power steering bracket has been replaced. They crack and break.

[GTSJoe]

That is on the list on repairs. My car is a virgin meaning the 998 recall was never done wrong. Tom is going to that as well!

[C.J]

Hi Joe, congrats on acquiring your '97 GTS and welcome to the VOA! Those b/w cars are stunning, and you're going to have a blast with it. Do you know how old your tires are? Tires older than 6 years are not your friend. Is your GTS mainly stock or has it been modded?

Also, check out the Tail of the Dragon trip at the end of this May.

[Ohiotj]

Welcome to the club. You have my favorite style viper. Enjoy it. If you ever want to take a trip down the river I am always here in Marietta ready for a ride.

[Torquemonster06]

Welcome to the VOA. Be ready for the great pain your face will be in from smiling so much before, during and after each drive in the beast.

[GTSJoe]

Thanks everyone for your support!

[slitherv10]

Welcome Joe,

Congrats on your accomplishment. Studies have shown that new Viper owners don't go into shock until a few months into ownership when something just hits you and you start to cry. Please post when that happends as the record standing so far is from member h@#ty who got over it after 6 months in.

[KRATEDISEASE]

How many miles on the "puppy" ?

[GTSJoe]

Should I hold off on getting 3.55 gears until driving the car more? If the price is right I might swap the 3.07’s out. What do you all think?

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Just shy of 16k.

[KRATEDISEASE]

Should I hold off on getting 3.55 gears until driving the car more? If the price is right I might swap the 3.07’s out. What do you all think?

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Just shy of 16k.

I supercharged so I have stock rear. I cannot advise on that.

[GTSJoe]

Is it a ROE supercharger?

Does the ROE Custom Programmed SCT X3 Flash Device really add 25 horsepower?

[KRATEDISEASE]

Is it a ROE supercharger?

Does the ROE Custom Programmed SCT X3 Flash Device really add 25 horsepower?

Yes, roe supercharger. Do not know about the flash drive.

Had the roe supercharger, headers, high flow cats, and exhaust done and the car dynoed at the rear wheels at 570hp.

[Vprbite]

Should I hold off on getting 3.55 gears until driving the car more? If the price is right I might swap the 3.07’s out. What do you all think?

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Just shy of 16k.

I had 3:55s on my 02 and loved em. Only other mods were corsa and high flows and smooth tubes. In fact, gonna do 3.55s on my Gen III.

True a bigger rim diameter will change your effective gear ratio IF the overall diameter changes. There are a lot of variables there so going to a 19 with a smaller sidewall wouldn't change it much, though might be heavier. Also, in my personal opinion, higher than 3.55s is too much. There are people here who will say they have 3.73s and love em so it really is a matter of preference but I would think you would be shifting way too much. I found the 3.55s great for street driving. Plenty of off the line oomph, but you could still pick between a couple gears to cruise in. Could even do 5th at 40 for great mileage.

As you can see, I say do it. Makes it a little easier to start in second too for when stuck in traffic. Welcome to the club and congratulations on attaining your dream car. It's a great feeling!

[GTSJoe]

Thanks for all the great advice. I am going to start a new thread about losing to a Vette. Please opine.

[Jack's GTS]

Another B/W in the neighborhood. Picked up mine in August 2013. Original owner had put only 13K on her. Original tires, time for new ones.

[KRATEDISEASE]

The 1997 model is bulletproof . You can beat on it all day long. I do, and it is rock solid.

Only other tidbit. Be careful when boosting the battery (if it goes dead on you) to NOT use a high powered charger but instead jump start off of another battery from another car otherwise you will fry your computer.

John B and Tator are experts on the gen2.

[GTSJoe]

The first thing I bought was the battery tender from Jon B. He warned me about the battery and alarm problems.

[KRATEDISEASE]

Thanks.

Contact member "Daveg " here on the forum. He just picked up a 1996 GTS and is also a new owner. He is a nice guy that I sold my original wheels to. You guys can hook up since you both just got GTS vipers recently.

[VoodooRob]

Welcome to the club! Sounds like your on the right track to get all the updates done and eliminate the couple of weak parts on the car ( p/s pulley and bracket to name two). Gears are also affected by tire size, keep in mind if in the future your going to change rim diameter, it will affect your rear end gear choice.

[DrTaco]

Congrats on the B/W and welcome to the forums. Make sure you ask if you have any questions about ur new toy

[Double0fox]

Another 97 B/W! Welcome.

[TitleMine]

B/W is so heroic looking. If they came with ABS I'd have taken one over red in a heartbeat. Don't forget to be careful when you're starting out, and to drive it a lot!