Couple pics and a tiny bit of inside after 24 hours with my new *to me Gen V GTS.

[triblk6spd]

So I traded my 04 6 speed Gallardo in for a 2013 Viper GTS. The Lambo was a full bolt-on car that probably made 530 at the crank.
All I can say is TORQUE. This Viper is fast...as fast or faster than my H/C C6 Z06 I had a couple years ago. The fit and finish is FAR superior to my old Gen II ACR....I know that goes without saying. Stereo is ridiculous. I LOVE the dash and all that stupid techy stuff. The Laguna interior is great...seats sit WAY too high...same shit as my Gen II. Braking is excellent. Power and power delivery is better than expected. I swapped the OEM exhaust for a Corsa cat back this afternoon and it's perfect. I also wrapped the exhaust in header wrap and noticed an immediate reduction in sill temps.
I could go on rambling but I won't.
Look for a set of HRE's , full boltons and a tune and matte black stripes to replace the factory silver.

[Crotalidae]

Very nice & congrats on the new Viper!!!

[FLATOUT]

Glad you're digging it, they are bad ass. Great to see Tiff out running around

[triblk6spd]

Pffffsch you know we had to get some pulls in since he got his H/C all tuned and running well smooth.

[ViperDC]

Lookin good. I like that color combo.

[Nine Ball]

Congrats on the new toy! I can help you with the HRE's.

Tony

[Zybane]

Look's good and I like the header wrap idea.

[swexlin]

Congrats. These Gen5s are fantastic!

[viper_eddie]

Congrats! How does it compare to the Gallardo?

[Malu59RT]

Congrats Justin. Take out the 1" spacers in the back of the seats and see if that helps out a bit.

[ViperSmith]

where did you get that wrap for the exhaust from?

[2doorrocket]

Is that the stock exhaust? Also - lemme know when you get new rims and want to sell those.

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Congrats Justin. Take out the 1" spacers in the back of the seats and see if that helps out a bit.

He shouldn't have those, he has a 14.

[Policy Limits]

Welcome to the Gallardo to Gen V club. Enjoy.

[Malu59RT]

Is that the stock exhaust? Also - lemme know when you get new rims and want to sell those.

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He shouldn't have those, he has a 14.

He bought a 2013 per his first post.

[ViperSmith]

the 2013 SRT was the only one with the spacers

[mikesax]

Great color combo!! Enjoy!!!

[slowhatch]

Looking good, congrats!

I second the matte black stripe idea, should look meaner.

[FSTENUF]

If you find a new set of wheels and want to move your old set. Pm me very interested.

[alipontiac]

Congrats, this is my best combo but i love the venom wheels more.

[daytonprowler]

Congrats and Welcome!

[triblk6spd]

Thanks guys! Really enjoying her so far. I'll hit up those who already PM'd me about the wheels.
Also...Whwre are these spacers? Under the cushion or under the track? I'v never heard of this....
Thanks again!

...the Gallardo was a really nice car but not "fast". It sounded better than any other car on the road.

[FLATOUT]

I will second what header wrap and fasteners you used, I might want to do that to mine as well. Looks good and I bet that it did cut down on the heat.

Andy

Thanks guys! Really enjoying her so far. I'll hit up those who already PM'd me about the wheels.
Also...Whwre are these spacers? Under the cushion or under the track? I'v never heard of this....
Thanks again!

...the Gallardo was a really nice car but not "fast". It sounded better than any other car on the road.

[triblk6spd]

Yessir cut down on LOTS of heat. It was also a life saver on my Gen II. Pep Boys sells a 50ft roll of black header wrap DEI brand I believe. I used all 50 feet plus another 15 feet Inhad left over from my last project. If you have a little less overlap you coukd probably get away with 25 feet a piece. Dunk the entire roll on water DONT wrap dry. Pep Boys sells the stainless zip ties too they are about 3X as expensive as the exact same stainless ties at Northern Tool or Harbor Freight. Take your time...wear gloves...it's messy. Let dry overnight..shit will smoke pretty bad on the way home.
Auto zone and Advanced Auto also sell the header wrap....

[FLATOUT]

Yessir cut down on LOTS of heat. It was also a life saver on my Gen II. Pep Boys sells a 50ft roll of black header wrap DEI brand I believe. I used all 50 feet plus another 15 feet Inhad left over from my last project. If you have a little less overlap you coukd probably get away with 25 feet a piece. Dunk the entire roll on water DONT wrap dry. Pep Boys sells the stainless zip ties too they are about 3X as expensive as the exact same stainless ties at Northern Tool or Harbor Freight. Take your time...wear gloves...it's messy. Let dry overnight..shit will smoke pretty bad on the way home.
Auto zone and Advanced Auto also sell the header wrap....

Perfect! Thanks!

[Malu59RT]

Thanks guys! Really enjoying her so far. I'll hit up those who already PM'd me about the wheels.
Also...Whwre are these spacers? Under the cushion or under the track? I'v never heard of this....
Thanks again!

...the Gallardo was a really nice car but not "fast". It sounded better than any other car on the road.

I removed them on mine a few minutes ago. Just lift the seat all the way up and forward. Reach under the rear with your hand and you'll feel them. Two are located in the back tracks. Mine were loose so they came off very easily.

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Hope this helps