Vette/Viper Comparison Pics
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Actually Patrick, I saw you car today. Jeff said what had happened to the car but by looking at it today, the car was perfect. Didn't look like the same car. Jeff does amazing work. He still has a little ways to go, but it looked good!!
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From: Wilmington de
Hey guys, that's my Viper you're talking about. Anyway, just wanted to clear things up on the license plate issue. Since I am in the paint/graphics industry, a good friend of mine that owns a bodyshop here bought an '06 Z06 a few months ago. Sharp car, but still a Vette 
. So he comes to my shop telling me about his new toy and asks me if I would paint some lettering on his car. I said sure, I do it all the time (emblems, logos, only airbrushed), thinking that was what he wanted.
He said he wanted the words "snake killer" on the side. I said that would be blasphemy! He was just joking around of course. He knew i used to have a '97 B/W GTS a few years ago and just wanted to ruffle my feathers a bit.
So basically he helped me with my personalized plate decision, so you can thank him. I thought about "NKBRKR", "ICULKN", 2FST4U and so on. think it suits the car well, knowing the history between the automakers. Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against Chevy or Corvette for that matter. Some of my best friends own Corvettes, and there will always be a place in my heart for the original American muscle.
Now, for the guys that chimed in and graciously gave me their opinion on the 4x4 appearance and the sound of the exhaust: the exhaust is not stock and the car has been dropped drastically ala Moton race suspension. I never understood why Dodge (or any other auto manufacturer) would let these cars go out of the factory with this altitude problem. I guess they strike deals with the aftermarket companies
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Yes, the V10 does have an odd firing sequence and from the factory sounds like a big, brown truck and doesn't sound like a V8, but that is just one of the things that separates this car from others. Couple that same V10 with exhaust and headers and it sounds incredible.
The thing I like most about Vipers is the fact you don't see them every day. Depending on the year, they may make 1,600 units annually. Compare that with C5 or C6 numbers. Also, anyone shelling out this kind of coin on a car would want to be a little more unique than the "other guy".
The ZO6 is a great car out of the box, and I wouldn't mind having one for a daily driver. If I drove my car everyday, I wouldn't get anything done because i would have to be in eyesight of the car the whole time. This car gets good and bad attention, ALL of the time.
The ZO6 has a high compression engine. I would be limited on power adder options because of this. Viper's engine, being of low compression, is barely starting to break a sweat when the RPM's are rolling. As Jim stated earlier in one of his posts, I will either be adding a supercharger or possibly a TT in the near future. Supercharging may be more in order, due to the price difference (supercharger 10-12K vs. twin turbo 45-60K) and the fact of limited traction. Once this car gets over 600 hp, getting all that power to the ground is an issue.
Just wanted to clarify a few things, and sorry for my lengthy 1st post.
I am trying to figure out how to post pics here so until then, here is a link to what the Viper looks like as of yesterday:
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l31/Atomicairbrush/
. So he comes to my shop telling me about his new toy and asks me if I would paint some lettering on his car. I said sure, I do it all the time (emblems, logos, only airbrushed), thinking that was what he wanted.He said he wanted the words "snake killer" on the side. I said that would be blasphemy! He was just joking around of course. He knew i used to have a '97 B/W GTS a few years ago and just wanted to ruffle my feathers a bit.
So basically he helped me with my personalized plate decision, so you can thank him. I thought about "NKBRKR", "ICULKN", 2FST4U and so on. think it suits the car well, knowing the history between the automakers. Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything against Chevy or Corvette for that matter. Some of my best friends own Corvettes, and there will always be a place in my heart for the original American muscle.
Now, for the guys that chimed in and graciously gave me their opinion on the 4x4 appearance and the sound of the exhaust: the exhaust is not stock and the car has been dropped drastically ala Moton race suspension. I never understood why Dodge (or any other auto manufacturer) would let these cars go out of the factory with this altitude problem. I guess they strike deals with the aftermarket companies
.Yes, the V10 does have an odd firing sequence and from the factory sounds like a big, brown truck and doesn't sound like a V8, but that is just one of the things that separates this car from others. Couple that same V10 with exhaust and headers and it sounds incredible.
The thing I like most about Vipers is the fact you don't see them every day. Depending on the year, they may make 1,600 units annually. Compare that with C5 or C6 numbers. Also, anyone shelling out this kind of coin on a car would want to be a little more unique than the "other guy".
The ZO6 is a great car out of the box, and I wouldn't mind having one for a daily driver. If I drove my car everyday, I wouldn't get anything done because i would have to be in eyesight of the car the whole time. This car gets good and bad attention, ALL of the time.
The ZO6 has a high compression engine. I would be limited on power adder options because of this. Viper's engine, being of low compression, is barely starting to break a sweat when the RPM's are rolling. As Jim stated earlier in one of his posts, I will either be adding a supercharger or possibly a TT in the near future. Supercharging may be more in order, due to the price difference (supercharger 10-12K vs. twin turbo 45-60K) and the fact of limited traction. Once this car gets over 600 hp, getting all that power to the ground is an issue.
Just wanted to clarify a few things, and sorry for my lengthy 1st post.
I am trying to figure out how to post pics here so until then, here is a link to what the Viper looks like as of yesterday:
http://s92.photobucket.com/albums/l31/Atomicairbrush/
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From: Corinth TX
Man, your friend does excellent work. Those flames look like they would actually burn you. "Hot" car!!
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Z06KLR, I have never been a big Viper fan but I must say that is probably the sharpest one I have ever seen. I really like that color. I think I saw your car the other day in town.
Jim, if you guys go cruising and you don't mind a 97 tagging along, let me know, I would love to join you guys.
Jim, if you guys go cruising and you don't mind a 97 tagging along, let me know, I would love to join you guys.
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Z06KLR, I have never been a big Viper fan but I must say that is probably the sharpest one I have ever seen. I really like that color. I think I saw your car the other day in town.
Jim, if you guys go cruising and you don't mind a 97 tagging along, let me know, I would love to join you guys.
Jim, if you guys go cruising and you don't mind a 97 tagging along, let me know, I would love to join you guys.
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.. They were the first change I made to the car ...
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I think the Viper is a better looking car. I think we are passionate about the Corvette so much that many believe that the Corvette is the only sports car. It is not, it is ONE of the top sport cars out there, but there are many that are better. Sorry guys, but that is my opinion.
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Thanks for all of the compliments, guys.
I took about a 4 hour trip today and I did experience some bottoming out on the fenderwells at higher speeds (120). Cruising at or below the speed limit not so much, but that's no fun. I may run a few more pounds of pressure in the cannisters (nitrogen). I can also play around with the rebound/compression to help things.
If I raise it, I'll go about 1/2" in the front and about the same or 3/4" in the rear. Jim, I know your car is lowered. Experience any problems like this on the highway?
I took about a 4 hour trip today and I did experience some bottoming out on the fenderwells at higher speeds (120). Cruising at or below the speed limit not so much, but that's no fun. I may run a few more pounds of pressure in the cannisters (nitrogen). I can also play around with the rebound/compression to help things.
If I raise it, I'll go about 1/2" in the front and about the same or 3/4" in the rear. Jim, I know your car is lowered. Experience any problems like this on the highway?
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