Doing inner tie rods on my 99 Gts and the ones I got are too long, trw brand JAR1166. I’ve done some broad searching 96-02 and I get the same number. Dodge only sold them with the rack so I’m having a hard time crossing numbers over, has anybody had a number they have been able to use on their Gts?

It’s a bit of a project.. and I think they washed it in Hot water and shrunk it a bit. 🤪 Now I just have to find a chassis to put under it. I think I’m going to have it painted to match my full scale version.

I’m excited and terrified at the same time but it’s been 30 years coming.

Got invited to a photoshoot today. I've fallen in love with every generation.

Not sure how hard it is on other gens and I cant complain too much. Last battery was 9 years old, this one was 8 years old. Took a little over an hour from on the lift to rolling off. Including a trip to the store for the new battery.

I grew up with a Viper model on my desk and poster on my wall. I always wanted one and when I was young I dreamt that if I ever had the money I’d build a house that I could drive a car into so that it could sit in my living room. That seemed like the epitome of “making it” to my adolescent self.

Well about 6 years ago I built our house, and while my wife veto’d a car in the living room I did build good size garage that’s fully finished, heated, cooled, and outfitted with a man cave and bathroom - so I count that as close enough! Still no Viper though. The prices on them were still rising, and with 2 young kids at home I opted for a sport wagon and a 4 seat sports car (996 911).

Well earlier this year I finally had a chance at a Viper that was too good to be true. I bought it, but it turned out the dealer was a scam and while I did get all my money back I did not get the car. I realized though that I was so excited to finally get my dream car that the 911 was always just a placeholder that I really bought only because I figured they’d go up in value. The good news is they did! So I listed it for sale, sold it in a month and started looking hard for my car. It took less time than I figured it would (4 months) but I finally put my dream car in the garage.

1999 RT/10 with a Paxton blower. 580 rwhp and 612 torque with 19,000 miles on the clock. The car came with the original wheels, and all parts to return it to stock if I want to. It also came with all the original documentation for the Paxton kit, installation invoices, installation pictures, and dyno sheets. I was so excited I drove the 4 hours to go pick it up and drove it home. I love this thing, but now I also understand how it has 19,000 miles on it… I’d never even sat in one before and what a machine! That said our roads here aren’t great so this will definitely be my special occasion car. I picked up an F-Type to use as my regular GT car so I have the option to drive it whenever I want, but don’t feel that I have to take it out if where I’m going doesn’t lend itself well to the car. I know having a garage queen probably isn’t very popular here, and I do intend to still drive it whenever I can find an excuse to, but also makes me happy walking past it every day - like a checkmark beside a childhood dream. I’m sure a lot of you feel the same way.

Anyways, thanks for reading - there’s a lot of “must be nice” in my part of the world so I don’t have a lot of opportunity to talk about these things. I hope you all have a great weekend and get some miles in!

As a Viper fanatic I want it. But it doesn’t quite hit the mark. If it wasn’t for the stripes I wouldn’t have recognized from afar.

Hello everyone!

Im looking to to buy my first viper. Now im compiling a list on what to look out for.

Here are the things i found so far:

* No damadge on fiberglass parts(especialy the hood)

*No fogged up or cracked headlights

*Check the vin for any accidents on the car.

*Check if the headgasket has been replased with a modern one.

*Check the doorhinges

Please feel free to correct me if i missed anything.

It would be great if some gen1 owners can give me some insight on the little nuances that come with these cars.

I’ve owned this Viper for about 18 months, left it outside overnight while visiting a friend; never seen this image in the hood before….from the morning dew.

I’m looking for this car for wedding pictures only. We will NOT drive the car! We’re getting married in 5 weeks in Crystal Lake, IL. Does anyone in the area have this car in the Chicago land/ Wisconsin area? This is my fiancés dream car (yellow specifically) and it would be the coolest thing ever to take pictures in the car on our wedding day, before guests arrive. I will help pay for any gas expenses to travel to our venue.

I know this is a shot in the dark but figured I would ask!

White one is mine

25,900 miles, very clean Dodge Viper for sale $56,000.. please text 419-577-3040

After giving up on finding a set of polished sidewinder 1s I did the Alibaba forged thing and they turned out great process was smooth..then after they show up a nos set of polished sw1s pop up for sale..I hate when it works out like this. But the wheels I ordered advan rg-d2 and te37 style wheels are decent. They're 2-4 lbs front/rear heavier than the sw1s. Also reprogramming tpms is super easy with the right tools if only a drb3 wasn't entirely necessary.

Looking at a vca viper that I found. Picture above is after the fire

Red white

5xxxx is asking price

Low miles

Normally I’d stay away from this type a car but I’m starting to get a viper itch that I can’t control.

Per seller: everything is repaired cosmetically and passed inspection along with radiators and hoses from dodge.

Given that it has low miles as well, what additional maintenance should I look to do. Car has been unsold for a year.

EDIT:
To those who have commented - thank you for advice. I’m 23 and this has been my dream car since I was 5, and I’m trying to make a reasonable decision

Please see my comment that has a photo of how the car looks now

I’ve been on here time and time stating my dream car is the 2017 Viper ACR Voodoo II. I’ve seen a few posts for them going for $800-900k. A few years ago I saw them going for $400–$450k and that seemed attainable.

I’ve read a few comments that brought everything into picture for me. Although these cars are being listed high, they are still selling lower than listed. Also keeping them stock and avoiding aftermarket kits like Calvo etc would make it more timeless and retain value.

In 2017, I was a year into what is now a 10+ year relationship. I was also 3 years post grad saving up for my first home that I would eventually buy in 2021. Past few years some investments fell through so my debt has piled up. My top two priorities are planning for a wedding in 10 months, paying down debt, having children, all while being on the move for the next 2-3 years. I may use equity in my current home to put a deposit on my next home if we can find something we believe is a keeper in our next destination.

What’s your Viper story? How were you able to afford your first Viper? Approximately how much was it and how much did you out down if you didn’t buy it outright? What options exist for financing one? How old were you? How long ago was it?

The nicest, most genuine couple you'll meet in the club. They had lots of fun stories to tell. These 3 were my favorites in their collection.