Second Viper Added to the garage this week. [Archive]

timcantwell

10-09-2008, 07:02 PM

Well, I sold my Shelby Cobra to one of our fellow forum members, and the money was burning a hole my pocket. I wanted to replace the Cobra with something modern and equally fun, in a roadster configuration. I got a really killer deal on a 2008 Viper. I really wanted to get the new motor and tranny before they killed the brand. I'll fly with my son Garrett to Pensacola, FL next week to pick it up. We plan a nice drive up North and will tour the Barber Museum, and the Corvette Museum after spending some time on the beach. It's probably not a good time to spend my cash, but we're all going to die anyway, I may as well have fun while the country and economy goes down in flames.

Empty Pockets

10-09-2008, 07:23 PM

It's probably not a good time to spend my cash, but we're all going to die anyway...

Some from jumping outta 30 story windows after today!

YOUR method is much 'more gooder'!

skyrex

10-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Have a great time on the trip!! Life is meant to be enjoyed. :thumbsup

After the last few weeks I wish I would have put my money in the multiple GT club rather than the markets. :ack:ack:ack:ack :lol (in the end you have to laugh....it's better than crying)

FB GT40

10-09-2008, 08:43 PM

I may as well have fun while the country and economy goes down in flames.[/QUOTE]

Bravo! I'm right behind you Tim. I plan to pick up an 04 (3k miles) a 575M Marenello next week.

fjpikul

10-09-2008, 09:03 PM

Is that RED?

#6-GULFgt

10-09-2008, 11:32 PM

No it is very viper orange

Jones

10-09-2008, 11:43 PM

Congrats Tim! That car can drift like no other with the right ankle control.

timcantwell

10-10-2008, 08:33 AM

I may as well have fun while the country and economy goes down in flames.

Bravo! I'm right behind you Tim. I plan to pick up an 04 (3k miles) a 575M Marenello next week.[/QUOTE]

Congtulations on the New Ferrari, I've owned two 550 Maranello's and love the car. You'll really enjoy it!

PL510*Jeff

10-10-2008, 08:46 AM

Way to go Dad!

Just love it when you spend my "inheritance".

Have a great run home. Wish I could go too.

THamonGT

10-10-2008, 10:41 AM

Tim great purchase. My dear old Dad would tell me "Get a little enjoyment out of every day, as we never know how long we'll be here." You and I can't control the Economy! Ride on Tim. Tomy

AtomicGT

10-10-2008, 11:44 AM

Tim

Picked this up in May, looking for another one. There s a bright light blue SRT10 coupe at Valley Dodge in Van Nuys, Ca. Incredible color!

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/vipermats3.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/znk4bdh.png

B O N Y

10-10-2008, 12:37 PM

JEFFIE,
I am Tim's older bas-turd son, and i'm first in line,...sorry to break the news to you in such a shocking way... :-)
Cheers,
Bony da Bas-turd

timcantwell

10-10-2008, 04:05 PM

JEFFIE,
I am Tim's older bas-turd son, and i'm first in line,...sorry to break the news to you in such a shocking way... :-)
Cheers,
Bony da Bas-turd

BOYS! I taught you not to fight!

timcantwell

10-10-2008, 04:06 PM

Tim

Picked this up in May, looking for another one. There s a bright light blue SRT10 coupe at Valley Dodge in Van Nuys, Ca. Incredible color!

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/znk4bdh.png

WOW, love the silver stripes on green much better than the black. Where did you get the mats?

B O N Y

10-10-2008, 04:11 PM

you always like Jeffie da bestest....

ChipBeck

10-10-2008, 06:39 PM

Tim great purchase. My dear old Dad would tell me "Get a little enjoyment out of every day, as we never know how long we'll be here." You and I can't control the Economy! Ride on Tim. Tomy

Tomy,

You appear to be a man with exquisite timing having sold your dealership some months ago. Both dealerships I sold 10 years ago are now bankrupt and shut down. The individuals running them were very competent. The gasoline business right now is very challenging and volumes have declined precipitously. I'm right with Tim, I distracted myself from trying business conditions by purchasing a brand-new GT500. :banana :banana Hey, in 50 years were all going to be dead and it won't make any difference. Let's roll!!!

Chip

timcantwell

10-10-2008, 06:49 PM

Tomy,

You appear to be a man with exquisite timing having sold your dealership some months ago. Both dealerships I sold 10 years ago are now bankrupt and shut down. The individuals running them were very competent. The gasoline business right now is very challenging and volumes have declined precipitously. I'm right with Tim, I distracted myself from trying business conditions by purchasing a brand-new GT500. :banana :banana Hey, in 50 years were all going to be dead and it won't make any difference. Let's roll!!!

Chip

Congratulations Chip. I hope to stop by to see it soon! Enjoy the power!

AlohaGT

10-13-2008, 02:57 AM

AtomicGT

10-13-2008, 04:09 AM

AlohaGT

Hope you are well, I have two DVds to send to you this week. Best to Mrs. Aloha!

EJ

AlohaGT

10-14-2008, 09:16 PM

AlohaGT

Hope you are well, I have two DVds to send to you this week. Best to Mrs. Aloha!

EJ

EJ,

Other than the fact that my business is completely in the tank, all's well. Fortunately, as poorly as my business is doing, Mrs. Aloha's is doing great.

Hope to see you over soon at Halekulani.

KB

HeritageBruce

10-15-2008, 11:24 AM

Tim

Picked this up in May, looking for another one. There s a bright light blue SRT10 coupe at Valley Dodge in Van Nuys, Ca. Incredible color!

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/vipermats3.jpg

Eric,
Where did you get these mats? Please hook me up w/ a set in black w/ red. My black ACR w/ red driver's stripe is coming next week.
Thanks.
Bruce

Magnus

10-16-2008, 02:35 PM

Awesome colors!

Here's mine, with a ford GT in the backgroupd

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2791002505_decd26041c_b.jpg

WestxSRT10

10-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Eric,
Where did you get these mats? Please hook me up w/ a set in black w/ red. My black ACR w/ red driver's stripe is coming next week.
Thanks.
Bruce
I'm new here and have my eye on Tungsen GT in the future, but where did you get those mats?

AtomicGT

10-18-2008, 05:12 AM

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/vipermats2.jpg http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/vipermats5.jpg

B O N Y

10-18-2008, 02:42 PM

Those mats are from Keith Collins, I have a set in my FGT, they are custom made and works of art. Also have them in several other cars. Worth every penny.

AtomicGT

10-18-2008, 02:50 PM

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/fordgtmats10.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/fordgtmats11.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm287/AtomicGT/fordgtmats8.jpg

B O N Y

10-18-2008, 03:18 PM

very hot...

timcantwell

10-19-2008, 10:31 AM

I have Keith Collins mats in one of my Ferraris. I just got back from the 1000 mile drive home (Ohio) from Pensacola. The car performed wonderfully. It was comfortable, practical, got 24 miles per gallon, and the motor is simply awesome!

timcantwell

10-19-2008, 10:34 AM

I'm new here and have my eye on Tungsen GT in the future, but where did you get those mats?

I also have a 2006 FE Coupe, Number 167. What number is yours?

HeritageBruce

10-19-2008, 12:47 PM

WestxSRT10

10-19-2008, 06:28 PM

I also have a 2006 FE Coupe, Number 167. What number is yours?

I'm not totally sure what your question is, but my 08 build number.... its 148.:thumbsup I'm happy with the Viper but i still want a FGT.

timcantwell

10-20-2008, 07:06 PM

Tim,
Which car are you referring to? You have a car that gets 24 MPG:confused

Actually, I just recalculated, it came in at 21 MPG, still not bad for an 8.4 Liter motor.

ROCMAN

10-20-2008, 10:25 PM

I'm not totally sure what your question is, but my 08 build number.... its 148.:thumbsup I'm happy with the Viper but i still want a FGT.

Tim thought your coupe was an 06 FE, which have numbers, like 150/200.

ROCMAN

10-20-2008, 10:26 PM

Actually, I just recalculated, it came in at 21 MPG, still not bad for an 8.4 Liter motor.

I got 25 in mine. :biggrin :banana

Congrats on the new snake!

Magnus

10-21-2008, 10:51 AM

Wow, I'd say you guys are probably shifting too much. ;)

My last fill-up was 10.5 mpg.

My FE build # is 194.

timcantwell

10-22-2008, 07:14 AM

Wow, I'd say you guys are probably shifting too much. ;)

My last fill-up was 10.5 mpg.

My FE build # is 194.

I actually ran through the lower gears every hundred miles or so to get the revs up. I hate breaking in a new motor by droning at 1500 RPM for 8 hours.