roplusbee reminded me that I didn't update my journal when I got a new car...so here we go!

My Gen 3 Viper was fast, unique, and a lot of fun...but the want was strong for a newer Viper. The more I saw it, the more I wanted it. Within 3 weeks of listing my Gen 3 for sale, it was sold and my search was on for a Gen V Viper. I searched relentlessly for about a month before I came across the one for me. What color would I be happy with after having a beautiful HOK Tangelo painted car? Well, I'm happy to say I'm now the owner of a 2014 Orange TA #25 of 93!

The question was how do I get the car home from Idaho where the previous owner lived? I've done road trips from Austin to Tampa and from Baltimore to Tampa in a couple Gen 2 Vipers over the last few years when my friend bought them. Ever since then, I've always wanted to do my own...what better time than now? My parents recently retired and were planning on moving out of state, so this was a great opportunity for my dad and I to spend some quality time together before he left. He was just as excited as I was to make the drive.

Ironically enough, an Edmunds.com journalist was doing a cross-country road trip in a Gen V Viper and passed my car in downtown Nashville. Through the power of Instagram, we exchanged information and my trip ended up being featured by Edmunds. A great way for my dad and I to remember the trip!
Two Vipers Meet In Nashville - 2015 Dodge Viper GT Long-Term Road Test

The 2500+ mile road trip went like this:
Day 1: Pocatello, ID to Denver, CO
Day 2: Denver, CO to Kansas City, MO
Day 3: Kansas City, MO to Chattanooga, TN
Day 4: Chattanooga, TN to Clearwater, FL

My dad and I on my 15th birthday (don't laugh at me, haha) and just myself on my 30th birthday (8 days before I picked up the TA).
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The first time laying eyes on it
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The views were beautiful
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Putting my dad to work
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St. Louis
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Downtown Nashville
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Stopped at the Georgia Aquarium on the way home
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And finally home!
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So far, I've done the Arrow PCM (good for about 40whp), DSE heat shield (helps keep IATs down), 20" HRE 546Rs (already for sale because I'm a wheel whore), diffuser blades, and got my vanity plate.

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Before my new centercaps arrived
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If you've read this far, than you deserve to know that I'm selling my TA. I have this weird infatuation with wanting to be unique...and there are now 3 Orange TAs within 20 miles of me. One of them hangs within the same circle I do, so that's part of the motivation to sell it. The other part is I really want to do a Stryker Green Viper or a Stryker Purple Viper... and when I want something, I obsess over it until I get it done. Don't get me wrong...I love my TA! But once you lookup Stryker Green and Stryker Purple, you'll understand :yum:

Sweet!

Nice trip, beautiful car. I am looking forward to seeing the next one(s).

selling already wth? lol congrats and good luck

Loved the Z build when u had it. I also have a 40th anniv, best 370 package to date.
And the SNAKES are a beast... Congrats on the new one. Love the color combo.

Had a question on your suspension and wheel fitment for the Z. I just picked up a set of 20x10 +30 f and 20x12 +20 R. Was thinking of running a 275 front. Did you have any issues? Rubbing,camber, etc. I have stance SS+ coils. Was going to keep the factory front A-arms and not switch to camber arms. Did you find a need to run off camber settings to Make them work?

Good luck with the new toy!!! She's a beast!!!

Haha, I know... But I have an opportunity to make a tiny bit on it and I've only had it for 3 months. But to be fair, I originally made a couple offers on Stryker Green cars before I got my TA.
Thank you very much! You'll be fine with those sizes. My fronts would only rub when I hit big bumps/dips in the road and I ran a 19x10 +30 I believe. I had camber arms and toe bolts in the rear and didn't touch the front suspension. I was happy with the camber in the front and never found it necessary to change it.

haha, you're like I was with cars the last 12 years. I held on to them for such a short time, then got a different one in less than a year :p. Word has it, Viper production will cease after 2017 :(. I miss mine.

B@t™

I read the same thing. No more Viper after 2017. So hang on to your Viper.