New Owner

[RT/10Dave]

Just wanted to introduce myself to you all... A few of you I have already either met at Goodwood, and the NEC, or I have spoken with you in the past, and more recently via email and phone for advice... which by the way was extremely appreciated!!

After 17 years of nothing short of obsession, (since seeing the original Viper concept), last Friday, Christmas came early... I finally bought my first Viper. A near pristine, 1995 RT/10, Red with white Stripes. (She has a hard top roof, but I need to get hold of some proper Side Screens... If anyone has any they wish to sell, or knows of any available please let me know.)

Anyway... I hope everyone has a Good New Year! (I know I will!!!)

All the best,
Dave

[V1PER]

Welcome to the adiction Dave........
Hope to meet up at an event some time...
Baz

[RT/10Dave]

Thanks very much Baz, and thankyou again for your advice over the last couple of weeks, it was highly appreciated.

All the best
Dave

[V1PER]

If you mail me your viper's details ie VIN,reg year ect ect and your details for when stuff gets posted out..
I can send it on to Paul Lacy Club president..

[RT/10Dave]

Thanks for the offer Baz, I'm already in contact with Paul so will speak to him about 'joining up'.

[Viper]

welcome Dave, cool colour combo

[Viper Wizard]

Congrats and Welcome to the dark side Dave!
When I'm over, hopefully we'll meet and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.

RED is fastest!!

[Phoenix Viper]

Welcome Dave

Hope to see you soon

PV & PP

[viperdave]

Welcome from another Dave

Take it easy for the first few months in these road conditions

[big kev]

Welcome Dave,

I know how you feel, I purchased my 93 RT10 in June 2006 and still have a grin a mile wide whenever I drive it . Enjoy.

I take mine out every chance I get, although I hate to drive it with the roof on, which makes for some interesting looks when I am out in it at this time of year

Kevin

[viper nigel]

Hi Dave,

Welcome to the Viper family.

I've had my 93 RT/10 for 6 years and as Big Kev says you just cannot get rid of the smile

As some of the guys will confirm I use mine in all weathers but take it easy in damp or wet conditions - the back end will let go with even minor (for a Viper) acceleration!

Looking forward to seeing you at one of the 2007 events.

Viper Nigel

[yorkie boy]

welcome dave

i bought my 94 rt/10 just before xmas 2005 it is red with white stripes.i've had some great fun with the car especially during the summer with the roof off.it certainly is a real head-turner.i hope you have as much fun with your viper as i have.also being a club member,i found that if you have any problems or queries there is always someone to offer advice
enjoy
steve

[koopa]

good man
and edited to say....get the pics up

Edited by koopa on Monday 1st January 23:49

[xyyman]

Welcome indeed. Look forward to meeting up at some events this year.

Phil

[RT/10Dave]

Hello all... and thankyou for the kind welcome.

I haven't taken my new baby out since getting her due to rather damp conditions down here at the moment, so I am spending alot of my time cleaning her up. Following her four and a half hour journey to me she was black, from the grit and salt etc on the roads, (Looked like she'd just completed LeMans!), bad time of year to do this I guess but she's back to her former glory, just need to get underneath and clean the muck off under there... Not sure how I'm going to do that yet! I also need to fit a front numberplate.

I will happily post some pics but have absolutely no clue how to do so, so any advice there would be appreciated, (or I can email some pictures to someone if they are happy to post them for me?)

Hope to see you at some events this year... I have already spoken with Paul about putting my name down for the GT Championships at Silverstone in May, and Steve Kingshot is not far from me so hopefully I'll try and stay in the loop.

All the best
Dave

[ViperScot]

I'm with you on the issue of cleaning underneath the car. I still can't decide whether to drive the car from London to Inverness or get in transported. The latter is 3 times more expensive but obviously less hassle and the car won't get as filthy. Decisions, decisions...

[RT/10Dave]

Mine was very highly polished prior to being delivered, and the guy had sprayed just about everywhere he could get to in the wheel arches etc with WD40 to try and lay a protective film over everything.

It seemed to work... I borrowed a jet wash from a friend of mine which lifted everything off under the wheel arches and cleaned the body down by hand with a sponge and some Autoglym car shampoo and must say she has cleaned up beautifully. Though the wheels are taking me some time to polish up!!! Think I left them a bit too long before cleaning them so they had tarnished a bit, but bit of elbow grease is sorting that out.

As I said the only thing I am a little worried about is cleaning the underside, and how to get to it, but I'm sure I'll figure something out...

How about hiring a car trailer, and trailering her home covered?

[Viper GTS]

RT/10Dave said:

Steve Kingshot is not far from me so hopefully I'll try and stay in the loop.

Welcome along Dave!
I also live in 'Kingshot Country'
Hope to see you at a meet this year!