would it be wrong to sell my Z and get a Viper race car?

Mt Tam I am · 12-16-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakes709

what kind/year of viper were you looking at? I been in a 94 gts and a 09 acr, damn things are a monster. Like someone already said the T56 tranny is amazing. Only thing that sucks is the amount of spark plugs you gotta change...lol.

I say do it.

2008+. I have noticed cars with next to no miles on them, ie 2009 156 miles, and a full tilt new price.

How often on the plugs? What I want is a Viper/Corvette with GTR maintenance and reliability.

A rear wheel drive, front engined, manual. This is why I did not but a GTR in the first place. I'd likely take an all wheel drive MT GTR, but no way an auto.

I like the idea of not being a Corvette/Porsche person who has already been sized up as an A-hole by simply owning one.

Mike · 12-16-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Look at Mike's stable...I don't think he would give a damn considering what his wife is driving.

Her car has zero maintenance costs and is totally unmodded. Keeping it totally stock and letting BMW take care of it, and it will be replaced when the warranty is up

Mike · 12-16-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

2008+. I have noticed cars with next to no miles on them, ie 2009 156 miles, and a full tilt new price.

How often on the plugs? What I want is a Viper/Corvette with GTR maintenance and reliability.

A rear wheel drive, front engined, manual. This is why I did not but a GTR in the first place. I'd likely take an all wheel drive MT GTR, but no way an auto.

I like the idea of not being a Corvette/Porsche person who has already been sized up as an A-hole by simply owning one.

My C6 was pretty trouble free. I just didn't enjoy tracking it as much as the Z. It didn't really have any soul to it.

Snakes709 · 12-16-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

2008+. I have noticed cars with next to no miles on them, ie 2009 156 miles, and a full tilt new price.

How often on the plugs? What I want is a Viper/Corvette with GTR maintenance and reliability.

A rear wheel drive, front engined, manual. This is why I did not but a GTR in the first place. I'd likely take an all wheel drive MT GTR, but no way an auto.

I like the idea of not being a Corvette/Porsche person who has already been sized up as an A-hole by simply owning one.

depends how you drive it. If you are always racing it, more often. Not sure the exact mileage, but i changed mine out 2 times in the year i had it (once when i first got the truck and second time i switched to 1 step colder for the nitrous). Also coils and wires help alot at the top end. It's more of a bitch to change the plugs on the srt-10 ram since the brake cylinder is in the way for the 2 on the right bank. If you get a viper, talk to Tony at JTSVP...awesome guy and has a **** load of parts for the vipers.

gbrettin · 12-16-2011, 11:01 PM

Be sure to post some pics.

Mike · 12-17-2011, 08:40 AM

2005 Lingenfelter Commemorative Edition Corvette 427 CID

this is the one I was thinkiing of, but will keep the Z instead.
Ignore the link title

Viper GT1 Race Car

New race prepped Arrow motor, Quaife Differential, blueprinted Tremec Trans,

Comp Coupe Brakes, Lexan front and rear windows, carbon fiber doors,

full 6 point rollcage, GT-2 Wing, Halon Fire System, Fuel Cell,

2 Sets Forgeline Wheels and much more

The car was meticulously setup and cared for by Archer Racing.

Over $120,000. invested

Please call for more info

REDUCED

$27,500!!!

MJB · 12-17-2011, 10:07 AM

^ I think I've seen that viper on Ebay or Autotrader. Seems like a good deal. From what I remember, this guy has been trying to sale this thing for a long time.

gbrettin · 12-17-2011, 10:34 AM

Wow. that is a really good deal. Looks like an awesome thrill ride!

Also, it shows that mods really do nothing for value. lol... errr, you have to snag the right person.

FL 4Motion · 12-17-2011, 06:36 PM

wow, that viper is badass!

Mike · 12-18-2011, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Wow. that is a really good deal. Looks like an awesome thrill ride!

Also, it shows that mods really do nothing for value. lol... errr, you have to snag the right person.

that and the fact that with the cage and everything, its strictly a track toy and not street legal at all.

Snakes709 · 12-18-2011, 08:38 AM

damn i would so buy that over the Z..lol. That is a crazy deal.

12-17-2011, 08:40 AM	#66 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	2005 Lingenfelter Commemorative Edition Corvette 427 CID this is the one I was thinkiing of, but will keep the Z instead. Ignore the link title Viper GT1 Race Car New race prepped Arrow motor, Quaife Differential, blueprinted Tremec Trans, Comp Coupe Brakes, Lexan front and rear windows, carbon fiber doors, full 6 point rollcage, GT-2 Wing, Halon Fire System, Fuel Cell, 2 Sets Forgeline Wheels and much more The car was meticulously setup and cared for by Archer Racing. Over $120,000. invested Please call for more info REDUCED $27,500!!! __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-18-2011, 08:38 AM	#71 (permalink)
Snakes709 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 Evo-X GSR Rep Power: 17	damn i would so buy that over the Z..lol. That is a crazy deal. __________________ 2011 Evo-GSR AMS 2.4 stroker/ bore, FP Black build in progress. Sponsor: DSG Performance

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12-16-2011, 11:01 PM	#65 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,245 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 548883	Be sure to post some pics.

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MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 40 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 495	^ I think I've seen that viper on Ebay or Autotrader. Seems like a good deal. From what I remember, this guy has been trying to sale this thing for a long time.

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gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,245 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 548883	Wow. that is a really good deal. Looks like an awesome thrill ride! Also, it shows that mods really do nothing for value. lol... errr, you have to snag the right person.

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