The Hard Goodbye (includes remedy:)
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The Hard Goodbye (includes remedy:)
Well folks, I finally did it -- sold Vin #11 of the 350Z.
My '03 Chrome Silver Track is now in the proud and capable hands of a new owner -- it was a difficult goodbye, but one that had to happen given what I purchased a few weeks ago..
It simply didn't make sense to have two sports cars, with neither of them being daily drivers -- play toys only.
More pics found here
http://gallery.viperclub.org/showpho...sort/1/cat/500
2004 SRT-10 Viper
Special Edition White Mamba #146 / 200
505 Cu. In.
550 Hp
Upgrades (all Viper full warranty parts installed)
Hi Flow Cats, Headers, Corsa Exhaust.
I'll still be around, still a member of my local Z Club. Still love the Z - will always hold a place in my heart -- the best V6 on the road.
My '03 Chrome Silver Track is now in the proud and capable hands of a new owner -- it was a difficult goodbye, but one that had to happen given what I purchased a few weeks ago..
It simply didn't make sense to have two sports cars, with neither of them being daily drivers -- play toys only.
More pics found here
http://gallery.viperclub.org/showpho...sort/1/cat/500
2004 SRT-10 Viper
Special Edition White Mamba #146 / 200
505 Cu. In.
550 Hp
Upgrades (all Viper full warranty parts installed)
Hi Flow Cats, Headers, Corsa Exhaust.
I'll still be around, still a member of my local Z Club. Still love the Z - will always hold a place in my heart -- the best V6 on the road.
Good exchange man... 
Congrats 
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thanks all, I'm pretty happy with the new snake, but I am being completely honest about my hard time with seeing the Z go -- without a doubt the best car I've owned; and I've owned a lot.
As for the White Mamba - breaking traction in every gear -- now that would be hard to do.. at 80mph in 6th gear the tac is dead, completely dead; 5th and 6th don't even wake up until you reach past 100. You'd need runway to do it; it may be possible but I've not done it yet.
I'd also like to address the track vs. straight line question because it's a good one.
Most folks are quite uneducated about the SRT-10 and its design purposes. The SRT-10 is designed first and foremost as a track car. It'll turn at well over 1 Lat G, is at 1 on the skidpad and does the slalom at 73mph. And while these are all good stats, the SRT-10 best is braking --> 0-100-0 in 13.3. These are average scores, Motortrend did the 0-100-0 in 13.0.
So to answer the question - track first, drag second. Although a stock SRT-10 (mine is a sp ed and has a few upgrades) can do the 1/4 in 11.55 which ain't bad either.
The car is a different animal to drive though--fairly steep learning curve and it's not as forgiving as say a Z06. The car demands respect from the driver. But in the hands of a good, capable one, it really delivers.
and yes the car has seen 2222 and lime creek -- good fun stuff.
and BTW -- I can't wait to see the 2005 Z in Yellow...
As for the White Mamba - breaking traction in every gear -- now that would be hard to do.. at 80mph in 6th gear the tac is dead, completely dead; 5th and 6th don't even wake up until you reach past 100. You'd need runway to do it; it may be possible but I've not done it yet.
I'd also like to address the track vs. straight line question because it's a good one.
Most folks are quite uneducated about the SRT-10 and its design purposes. The SRT-10 is designed first and foremost as a track car. It'll turn at well over 1 Lat G, is at 1 on the skidpad and does the slalom at 73mph. And while these are all good stats, the SRT-10 best is braking --> 0-100-0 in 13.3. These are average scores, Motortrend did the 0-100-0 in 13.0.
So to answer the question - track first, drag second. Although a stock SRT-10 (mine is a sp ed and has a few upgrades) can do the 1/4 in 11.55 which ain't bad either.
The car is a different animal to drive though--fairly steep learning curve and it's not as forgiving as say a Z06. The car demands respect from the driver. But in the hands of a good, capable one, it really delivers.
and yes the car has seen 2222 and lime creek -- good fun stuff.
and BTW -- I can't wait to see the 2005 Z in Yellow...
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Ahh the 360 bridge. Taken the Viper down 2222 yet?
Ahh the 360 bridge. Taken the Viper down 2222 yet?
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SRT-10's are just flat out awesome. I used to think the GT-S Vipers looked better until I saw a black SRT-10 in person. IMO the SRT-10 looks better. Simply beautiful. How many miles you have on that beast now? 
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Congratulations !! No further words are needed.
I have driven a few Vipers ... WOW -- hold on .. .whole different experience (good) to handle all that engine muscle.
Dream of the same kind of post as yours if / when I get my dream car .. R34 GT-R V2 spec with S1 upgrades. We will see.
I have driven a few Vipers ... WOW -- hold on .. .whole different experience (good) to handle all that engine muscle.
Dream of the same kind of post as yours if / when I get my dream car .. R34 GT-R V2 spec with S1 upgrades. We will see.
