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But Gee I had fun with it. When in Vegas..... I wore my Ford/FPV cap while driving the Viper and only 1 person said anything to me. Was funny.
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18-01-2006, 09:16 PM
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Thats awesome, did it cost much to hire? Did you have to buy new tyres after?
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18-01-2006, 09:21 PM
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I am so jelouse....!!!
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18-01-2006, 09:30 PM
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Yeah it was awsome. By the time tax was added, took out full comp insurance it cost me $720.00AU for 24 hours. I only did 2 really small burn outs in it(was scared that if i broke it i couldnt afford to fix it) But i did take it to 160mph and it just wanted to keep on going. For me it was like driving a race car on the road, Not that i have ever driven a race car though.
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18-01-2006, 09:49 PM
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This is what it did, Just a few rev's and ease the clutch out quickly. Didnt try too hard at all. Chirped into 2nd at about 60mph.
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18-01-2006, 09:52 PM
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dude i'm off to Vegas for work in two weeks and am considering something similar nice work
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18-01-2006, 09:58 PM
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Go on give it a shot, I do not regret the spend. I rented from these people.
http://www.xpress-car-rental.com/ |
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18-01-2006, 10:22 PM
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Mate , BEST 720 ever spent, I bet?...How many hours sleep in that 24?...What a buzz Kirky!!
Now of course we need an official "road test opinion" on the Viper!... Come on, how would you rate it?
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Thats my dream car right thier. Ive only ever seen one in WA and I hope chrysler bring it to australia.
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Sounds like it was alot of fun.
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you did that burnout in Vegas? Was it more frightening than driving on the wrong side of the road??????? You were heading towards traffic dude.........
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19-01-2006, 09:11 AM
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I would give it a 9/10 for power, 6/10 for ease of getting in and out (then again i am a big fella) 7/10 for handling. 7/10 for gear selection (had to hold it in reverse other wise it would jump out) and 3rd was hard to select at times. Had a bit of brake fade when they got hot. Over all really it was great and yes $720 well spent.
And yeah did that burnout in vegas, not on the main strip though! I was in an industrial estate (well there was about 3 or 4 factories around)about 10 miles from the main strip. |
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19-01-2006, 04:37 PM
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Was it hard getting used to changing gears with your right hand?
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Thats awesome!
I'm going to Germany in June and hope to hire a few 'performance' cars for a quick blat on the autobarn hehehe
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