For the VIPER fans in our region

360 Modena · 02-24-2011, 04:33 AM

9pm Thursday the 24th Feb (tonight) on the Discovery Channel re:Connor Avenue Viper Plant. There is some footage of the VCA club at the National Convention in Salt Lake City too.

Catch the Maserati Ultimate factory as well.

Now that Viper is part of our "family" I figured some of you might like set your DVR to record the two shows.

I know that Ed will want a copy since he has his DVR set to American Idol instead.

wetpet · 02-24-2011, 04:52 AM

no cable, no dvr. gonna have to download it.

barcheta · 02-24-2011, 05:04 AM

We have viper fans?

wetpet · 02-24-2011, 06:42 AM

i should be one. being a diehard mopar man. but i gotta tell you, i'm luke warm to them. def no burning desire to own one.

chrcowan · 02-24-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barcheta

We have viper fans?

Yes.

Neonzapper · 02-24-2011, 02:56 PM

Interesting show. I watched it a few days ago. It's not how I expected. Many women are involved with the build and testing of the Viper. Also, weights are used in unconventional manners (500 lb. weight lowed onto hood to smooth out leather and fit. 200 lb. weights are lowered on each door to ensure hinges are well secured). Also, a woman drives each Viper into a rain tunnel and sits in the car with an LED flashlight inspecting key points for good seal, then she wipes the entire car down. Final inspection is done by a barehanded woman who "feels" every line of the car. A friend of mine loves his Viper. 360 Modena should post a photo of his license plate!

bryanp · 02-24-2011, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barcheta

We have viper fans?

a pushrod motor? two valves per cylinder?

not a fan

Neonzapper · 02-27-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360 Modena

...Catch the Maserati Ultimate factory as well...

Watched it yesterday- highly recommended viewing!

kvisser · 02-27-2011, 03:49 PM

Buddy of mine has had his Viper re-engineered to produce 1500 hp. Not only was the motor thoroughly gone thru, the aerodynamics improved to the point of a special splitter for extra downforce. The owner took it to 223 mph before he was told to shut it down.

And yet, having ridden in the car, it drives so normally, that you have no concept of the power that can be tapped. Rather remarkable vehicle. Its stored in a rather unique garage as well.

regards

ken

wetpet · 02-27-2011, 03:52 PM

Excess is the best. I like that one.

360 Modena · 03-02-2011, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wetpet

Excess is the best. I like that one.

+1

I rode in and ACR Viper and can't begin to imagine that kind of HP. Clearly, that's over the top. I'd kill myself trying to find the upper limits.

Killer58 · 03-02-2011, 08:09 AM

Not to my tastes at all.

Looks like a kid's Transformer toy and about to turn into a robot.

barcheta · 03-02-2011, 11:23 AM

I happen to like 2 valve pushrod motors and I think the Viper coupe is a beautifully styled car.... wide and low. Can't deny that its stupid fast too. I can only imagine the lesson in abject terror this thing must be with 1500 hp.

Having said that, I'm not a fan of how it drives, rides or handles in stock form...

Neonzapper · 03-31-2011, 06:53 PM

Zagato to build Viper-based Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale — Autoblog

360 Modena · 04-06-2011, 07:21 AM

I'm becoming a bigger fan of Alfa these days. Thanks for posting the Alfa Viper

bryanp · 04-07-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Neonzapper

Zagato to build Viper-based Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale — Autoblog

Now THAT's what I'm talkin bout - good looking beast. But I just think it's strange that Alfa - known for probably the greatest small displacement motor of all time - the overhead twin-cam, side-draft Webered 4 - would go this route. And if it's the Viper "platform," does that mean suspension is viper as well? I get that it is a shit-load of hp and torque, but what happens when you want to turn left, or right?

oh, and I have the same shop vac as the one in the blue and white viper garage, so we DO have something in common. I love my shop vac.

barcheta · 04-07-2011, 10:32 AM

Yes but do you "love" your shop vac?

bryanp · 04-08-2011, 10:37 AM

its' a special relationship based on mutual respect.

02-24-2011, 04:33 AM	#1
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	For the VIPER fans in our region 9pm Thursday the 24th Feb (tonight) on the Discovery Channel re:Connor Avenue Viper Plant. There is some footage of the VCA club at the National Convention in Salt Lake City too. Catch the Maserati Ultimate factory as well. Now that Viper is part of our "family" I figured some of you might like set your DVR to record the two shows. I know that Ed will want a copy since he has his DVR set to American Idol instead. 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

02-24-2011, 04:52 AM	#2
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	no cable, no dvr. gonna have to download it. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

02-24-2011, 05:04 AM	#3
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	We have viper fans? Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

02-24-2011, 06:42 AM	#4
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	i should be one. being a diehard mopar man. but i gotta tell you, i'm luke warm to them. def no burning desire to own one. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

02-27-2011, 03:49 PM	#9
kvisser Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Damascus MD Ferrari Life Posts: 330	1500 hp Buddy of mine has had his Viper re-engineered to produce 1500 hp. Not only was the motor thoroughly gone thru, the aerodynamics improved to the point of a special splitter for extra downforce. The owner took it to 223 mph before he was told to shut it down. And yet, having ridden in the car, it drives so normally, that you have no concept of the power that can be tapped. Rather remarkable vehicle. Its stored in a rather unique garage as well. regards ken Attached Images

02-24-2011, 02:56 PM	#6
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Interesting show. I watched it a few days ago. It's not how I expected. Many women are involved with the build and testing of the Viper. Also, weights are used in unconventional manners (500 lb. weight lowed onto hood to smooth out leather and fit. 200 lb. weights are lowered on each door to ensure hinges are well secured). Also, a woman drives each Viper into a rain tunnel and sits in the car with an LED flashlight inspecting key points for good seal, then she wipes the entire car down. Final inspection is done by a barehanded woman who "feels" every line of the car. A friend of mine loves his Viper. 360 Modena should post a photo of his license plate!

02-27-2011, 03:52 PM	#10
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,603 Name: Ed	Excess is the best. I like that one. Everything you know is wrong Stop chatting and start living the ferrarilife!

03-02-2011, 08:09 AM	#12
Killer58 Owner Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Ferrari Life Posts: 1,419 Name: David	Not to my tastes at all. Looks like a kid's Transformer toy and about to turn into a robot.

03-02-2011, 11:23 AM	#13
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	I happen to like 2 valve pushrod motors and I think the Viper coupe is a beautifully styled car.... wide and low. Can't deny that its stupid fast too. I can only imagine the lesson in abject terror this thing must be with 1500 hp. Having said that, I'm not a fan of how it drives, rides or handles in stock form... Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

03-31-2011, 06:53 PM	#14
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	A Viper-based ALFA ROMEO Zagato to build Viper-based Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale — Autoblog Attached Images

04-06-2011, 07:21 AM	#15
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	I'm becoming a bigger fan of Alfa these days. Thanks for posting the Alfa Viper 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

04-07-2011, 10:32 AM	#17
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	Yes but do you "love" your shop vac? Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

04-08-2011, 10:37 AM	#18
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	its' a special relationship based on mutual respect.

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