Anodized Carbon Time Attack

[Indy]

10 lucky buyers will get their hands on this snake

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/4/1...in-NY-7719814/

[SWEEN]

Such a good looking car. I wonder why it doesn't have any TA badges or SRT hood though? More of a GTS with aero really.

[Indy]

According to the article, it's a GTS with the TA package (Bilstein dampers, matte-black Sidewinder alloys, solid sway bars, and Brembo brakes).

[BlknBlu]

looks pretty cool, but still leary about paint care on the mean looking Beast.

Bruce

[VENOM V]

looks pretty cool, but still leary about paint care on the mean looking Beast.

Bruce

Me too, I wonder if they've advanced these matte paints? I had understood that it's more durable that those of the past, but I don't know if it would be my choice for a track car. I spray tar and bug remover on my paint to remove black tire marks from tracking, so it would need to hold up to things like that. Plus, I wonder if you can do a partial paint job or it requires a whole-car repaint like my car, LOL. Not exactly the best choice for tracking either.

[TooBlue]

I agree with the statements above.

Not really sure why SRT does some of the things they do...

The biggest example that comes to mind was when the Gen 5 was just revealed. SRT sends a stock, un-tuned suspension car with mismatched tires to a track comparison with the ZR1..

Got smoked across the board....
Great opening statement for the new Viper

Now a special edition track car with high maintenance paint and a GTS hood....

C'mon guys....?????

[FLATOUT]

I agree with the statements above.

Not really sure why SRT does some of the things they do...

With this guy^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[ViperSmith]

The TA is moving well - why wouldn't they make more and make "special edition" TAs?

The plant is being retooled for a reason, ideally we hear that soon

[ACRucrazy]

If I were a buyer for a Gen V, this would be the one on my list, but I would beg and demand an SRT hood! LOL

[Policy Limits]

They should've ran number one through ten instead of 41-50 IMO.

Looks & sounds aggressive.

[C-Note]

I agree with the statements above.

Not really sure why SRT does some of the things they do...

The biggest example that comes to mind was when the Gen 5 was just revealed. SRT sends a stock, un-tuned suspension car with mismatched tires to a track comparison with the ZR1..

Got smoked across the board....
Great opening statement for the new Viper

Now a special edition track car with high maintenance paint and a GTS hood....

C'mon guys....?????

What is high maintenance about the paint? I'm not very familiar with these mat finish cars, but I do like the way they look!

[Simms]

Looks like it also got the TA color calipers. Hood doesn't bother me, but I'm an odd ball an actually prefer the GTS hood.

[Dman]

Gotta love it, some were tossing jokes around about viper news being a new color, looks like the joke is right, and it's not even a new color.

I hope the next release adds additional subwoofers.

Matte carbon finish on a time attack track model .. one thing's for sure, no one track minded came up with that idea.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Me too, I wonder if they've advanced these matte paints? I had understood that it's more durable that those of the past, but I don't know if it would be my choice for a track car. I spray tar and bug remover on my paint to remove black tire marks from tracking, so it would need to hold up to things like that. Plus, I wonder if you can do a partial paint job or it requires a whole-car repaint like my car, LOL. Not exactly the best choice for tracking either.

SRT had a Carbon Ed on display at IL VOA Feb party... it had a stand-up reader board about the finish, the gist of which is to say that it is VERY durable and "not to worry"... Ill try to get the language

[BlknBlu]

it is more in what NOT to do in the car than what can be done. The car even comes with a brochure on how to take care of it. Absolutely no buffing or waxing or anything machine related. Was even stated that over time on a test mule the door handles were starting to get shiny.

Bruce

[Nine Ball]

Most of the race cars I know of rarely get washed anyways. So, by nature of its intention, that makes this a "low maintenance" color. LOL

[bluesrt]

people will still buy that car, that's why their are so few I bet, a little bastard could be to deal with,but some are willing to deal with it because of the crazy look.

[Tomball-Dodge]

We have had three cars in Carbon all 3 have sold and are a pretty special car and paint, we have 3 of the TA Edition Carbon's coming in and that special car #50. If anyone wants one of the 10 we have three not spoken for yet?

[1Koolasp 16ACR]

Thats One Thing We Got Over That Carbon T/A, Is That We Got The Better Hood, That Hood Just Does Not Work, Think They Should Have Included The SRT Hood With That Package.

[Bruce H.]

I think a Carbon TA is kind of cool, and should really appeal to collectors. GTS+ luxury with show car paint, TA image/performance, and more exclusive than both. I wouldn't worry about how the paint will stand-up for track use on any Viper in this price range, carbon or otherwise, as they're not likely to be used there very much.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

The engineering car has over 30,000 miles on it, including a Michigan winter with snow tires. SRT engineers definitely don’t treat these cars with anywhere near the care that owners do. The only issue was with the driver’s side door handle where the finish had brightened up a little.

A tip card on care of the paint goes with each car. Here are some of the highlights:

• Treating your matte finish paint regularly with paint protection will protect the finish, make it easier to keep clean, and prevent water spots from forming

• Use products made specifically for matte paint such as Swissvax Opaque Matte Paint Wax and Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint and Sealant

• Always use clean towels to protect the painted surface around the fuel door from inadvertent fuel drips or splashes

• Water drip lines (tears) from door openings and mirrors will leave mineral deposits so be sure to thoroughly dry your vehicle

• Do not use wax, detail spray, Armor All® or any products made for high gloss paint, only use products specifically developed for matte finish paint

• Do not use mechanical cleaners or polishers or rub the finish vigorously

• Remove foreign substances such as insect remains, tar and road debris using a soft applicator and a mild solvent; saturate and soak area before cleaning — rub lightly

• Pressure washing (with pressure no greater than 1200 psi) is the best way to remove heavy soiling before washing your vehicle

• Hand-wash with a soft wash mitt and mild cleaning products safe for matte paint

• Use microfiber cleaning cloths with alcohol-based and ammonia-free window cleaner for basic surface clean-up

• Wash a section of the vehicle then rinse completely before moving to another section

• Drying: For best appearance, use a clean damp chamois, sponge cloth or microfiber towel to dry your vehicle before it air dries

[VENOM V]

Sounds maybe ok for a street car, but man I wouldn't want that finish on a tracked Viper. I dare say it sounds more finicky to maintain than Stryker Red, LOL.

[JonB ~ PartsRack]

Sounds maybe ok for a street car, but man I wouldn't want that finish on a tracked Viper. I dare say it sounds more finicky to maintain than Stryker Red, LOL.

Todd: I suspect more than a small minority think you are a bit crazy for tracking a Stryker Red ! The reality is, race tracks are swept daily, often more than once. The likelihood of FOD hitting your HPDE tracking car at most tracks is that any flying debris is made of warm, sticky rubber. {Tire Turds}

[VENOM V]

Todd: I suspect more than a small minority think you are a bit crazy for tracking a Stryker Red ! The reality is, race tracks are swept daily, often more than once. The likelihood of FOD hitting your HPDE tracking car at most tracks is that any flying debris is made of warm, sticky rubber. {Tire Turds}

Yes, I think I'm a bit crazy too but you only live once

[kdaviper]

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