New Viper owner in VA.

[DarthViper]

I've been a Viper fan since the first gen. After 2 years of research on the Viper and AM Vantage, I ended up finding a great deal on a Gen V and couldn't resist. I'm still learning the car and may do the SRT track event at VIR. I'm one of the hosts of C&CR (Cars & Coffee Richmond) and have a sick passion for cars that I could possibly do without but can't live without. I had this car delivered from California and I've been a proud owner for about 2 months now. Here's some pics. I recently got a clear bra put on and kept the badge off. Looks pretty clean. Here are some initial pics of my new car:

[viper_eddie]

Beautiful car and congrats! Did you test drive any Vantages? Looking at some to hold me over until I can jump into a Gen 4 ACR or Gen 5.

[BeBeep]

Congratulations!!!

[cayenne]

Who did you clear bra install in Richmond? I'm scheduled to drive over to Richmond next Friday for tint and XPel... Hoping my guy over at Safeguard is good to go!

[DarthViper]

Thanks all.

Beautiful car and congrats! Did you test drive any Vantages? Looking at some to hold me over until I can jump into a Gen 4 ACR or Gen 5.

No, I didn't test drive any AM's before buying my Viper. I came close to going to test drive a couple but they were not exactly what I wanted. ACR and Gen V are great cars. I'd say with the power difference, the Vantage doesn't really compare. I'm pretty happy about waiting and coming across this car.

Who did you clear bra install in Richmond? I'm scheduled to drive over to Richmond next Friday for tint and XPel... Hoping my guy over at Safeguard is good to go!

I got my clear bra put on by Joe. He actually works out of Clear Detail in Richmond, right off of Broad St. If you are around on the 4th we have our Cars & Coffee Richmond going on from 8-10am at Regency Square Mall. You should stop by if you are free, with or without the car.

[bogdan]

Congratulations!!!

[cayenne]

Thanks all.


No, I didn't test drive any AM's before buying my Viper. I came close to going to test drive a couple but they were not exactly what I wanted. ACR and Gen V are great cars. I'd say with the power difference, the Vantage doesn't really compare. I'm pretty happy about waiting and coming across this car.


I got my clear bra put on by Joe. He actually works out of Clear Detail in Richmond, right off of Broad St. If you are around on the 4th we have our Cars & Coffee Richmond going on from 8-10am at Regency Square Mall. You should stop by if you are free, with or without the car.

Thanks for the invite. I'll be there on the 3rd for my appointment with Safeguard Auto Film but I live in Lynchburg so I doubt we would take the trip back on the fourth. Is it always the first Saturday of the month?

[St.Char]

Car looks incredible! If I were in the market for a Gen 5, this would be my choice too, enjoy!

[DarthViper]

Thanks for the invite. I'll be there on the 3rd for my appointment with Safeguard Auto Film but I live in Lynchburg so I doubt we would take the trip back on the fourth. Is it always the first Saturday of the month?

We actually gather bi-weekly, so every other Saturday. After the 4th the next one will be on the 18th. Check out our website for more info and I have a calendar on there with the dates. http://www.carsandcoffeerichmond.com

[Patgilm]

I got my clear bra put on by Joe. He actually works out of Clear Detail in Richmond, right off of Broad St. If you are around on the 4th we have our Cars & Coffee Richmond going on from 8-10am at Regency Square Mall. You should stop by if you are free, with or without the car.

I had Joe come up to MD to do a clear bra on my GTR. I have had clear bras on my cars since 2002 and he is the best I have used so far and I will only use him from now on. His prices are the best I have seen as well for Expel Ultimate.

[smhog]

Congratulations and welcome. What a choice for your first Viper. Ok, it looks black in most of the pics but that last pic it appears to be Gunmetal Pearl. Is it just me? It refreshing to see an SRT with Rattler wheels. Seems like most of the 13s and 14s were either GTS or had the Venom or SW2 wheels.

Beautiful.

Tim

[Vprbite]

I dig the wheels too. They almost look aftermarket.

[DarthViper]

I had Joe come up to MD to do a clear bra on my GTR. I have had clear bras on my cars since 2002 and he is the best I have used so far and I will only use him from now on. His prices are the best I have seen as well for Expel Ultimate.

Yea, Expel Ultimate is perfect and he does great work.

Congratulations and welcome. What a choice for your first Viper. Ok, it looks black in most of the pics but that last pic it appears to be Gunmetal Pearl. Is it just me? It refreshing to see an SRT with Rattler wheels. Seems like most of the 13s and 14s were either GTS or had the Venom or SW2 wheels.

Beautiful.

Tim

Thanks. You have a great eye. Yes this car is Gunmetal Pearl. It's funny, I really wanted the other wheels but these definitely have grown own me. I like how it doesn't have but so much going on and best of all easier to wipe down.

I dig the wheels too. They almost look aftermarket.

Thanks. For once, I appreciate the clean basic wheels for a car.

I need to post some pics with it debadged. It really looks clean without the badge. It's funny how small things can change the whole view.

[lochnessmonster]

Nice ride Darth!!! Congratulations. You'll love it.

[Cargirl]

Wow, what stunning looks. An absolute beauty!

[dethred]

Awesome color combo with those wheels. You should check out C&C Williamsburg or Katie's C&C in NoVA sometime.

https://carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.wordpress.com/about/

[ViperRT98]

Congrats and Welcome ... I love the Gen V hoods.. I wish we could have something like that on the Gen 2 hoods... Which I still like the Gen 2 Hoods but the Gen V is WOW... Congrats again on buying the Viper...

[BLKSN8KE]

Man thats a nice looking Viper...love the black as you can guess!

[DarthViper]

Thanks everyone! I love my car.

Awesome color combo with those wheels. You should check out C&C Williamsburg or Katie's C&C in NoVA sometime.

https://carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.wordpress.com/about/

I'm one of the hosts for Cars & Coffee Richmond http://www.carsandcoffeerichmond.com
I know the guy that runs Williamsburg C&C well and I take trips up to Great Falls of course. I haven't taken the Viper since having it but will do so soon. Here's some of the most recent videos I did for my group.

A Car Enthusiast: Cars & Coffee Richmond (Mid) Aug 2015 - YouTube

A Car Enthusiast - Cars & Coffee Richmond Aug 2015 - YouTube

[Cargirl]

Wow, I think I hate you, or love you--nice car!!!

[ViperSmith]

Thanks everyone! I love my car.


I'm one of the hosts for Cars & Coffee Richmond http://www.carsandcoffeerichmond.com
I know the guy that runs Williamsburg C&C well and I take trips up to Great Falls of course. I haven't taken the Viper since having it but will do so soon. Here's some of the most recent videos I did for my group.

A Car Enthusiast: Cars & Coffee Richmond (Mid) Aug 2015 - YouTube

A Car Enthusiast - Cars & Coffee Richmond Aug 2015 - YouTube

Drop a line if you come up to Great Falls!

[SHADOWSNAKE]

Congrats on the car and great color choice! I'll keep an eye out for you in Great Falls. Also, I'll be putting out some info about our regional club as well so stay tuned!

- Rob

[DarthViper]

Wow, I think I hate you, or love you--nice car!!!

I love you too

Congrats on the car and great color choice! I'll keep an eye out for you in Great Falls. Also, I'll be putting out some info about our regional club as well so stay tuned!

- Rob

I've been mia from the forums but I should be up that way in March.