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#3
Fish out of water  ;D
#5
Miscellaneous Discussions / Ralph lighting them up...
August 04, 2014, 03:01:12 PM
Pretty awesome whether it's on my cellphone or LED.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMVl7FIZkz4
#7
Miscellaneous Discussions / In search of more power...
December 31, 2013, 10:52:51 AM
Nope, didn't find anything behind the Quail Hill Starbucks.

Happy New Year everyone!

#9
Miscellaneous Discussions / Paul Walker dead at 40
December 01, 2013, 09:47:34 AM
Looks like he was a passenger in a Carrera GT.  Hard to hear about all auto accidents like this.
#10
I just used the link pasted below to renew my membership for 2014.
http://socalviper.com/events/2014membership-renewal/

We are living in interesting times.

In light of the uncertainty regarding the future of the Viper Club of America, the newly formed Viper Owners Association and SRT support, I choose So Cal Viper, and all of you who I've had the pleasure of meeting over the past 6 years.

I'm butchering Mark Twain, but "Loyalty to Viper Always, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it."

thanks, stepping off my soapbox now,
Mike
#11
Miscellaneous Discussions / Central Coast, Sept. 2013
October 10, 2013, 10:47:01 PM
Prefacing this post… I don’t get to spend as much time as I’d like with the car or the club members.  When I learned that a friend of mine was planning on having his bachelor party in San Luis Obispo (a bit unconventional, but hey, his choice), I immediately thought, Viper road trip.  What follows is a brief photo journal of the weekend, where I imagined I was sharing the open roads and fun in spirit with other SoCal members and enthusiasts.  Enjoy.
   



The route was CA-33 (first time) to CA-166 (another first) into Nipomo.  First stop, Wheeler Springs.  Pulled into the dirt for a picture with the country’s smallest post office.  My buddy made the trip with us on his 2002 Yamaha V-Max.  Gotta love the similar design philosophy… stuff a huge V-4 between 2 wheels.  It was so mean, that production spanned 23 years, and would top 150mph with enough room and nerve.  Wheeler Springs has an interesting past too: http://ojaihistory.com/wheeler-hot-springs-new-owners-confront-old-issues/




Snaking up the CA-33.




The “phone booth,” approximately 14 miles up the road from the Ojai Valley Shopping Center, where your cellphone works.  Hat tip, Kala.




At about 5,100 feet before the descent.





Hardly anyone on the roads, with perfect weather the whole way.




The signage says it all!  The red ’94 belongs to my friend, Steve, who made the trip down from Livermore.  Attended grad school together in San Luis Obispo and dreamt about Vipers.  We also share a vivid memory of the drive across to Las Vegas through a freakish rain/hailstorm for the sole reason of renting a ’97 GTS.




Morning parking outside Firestone Grill (downtown).  You must order the tri-tip sandwich here.




Hangover remedy at Louisa’s Place (also downtown).  Our waitress asked if the amount of gravy was to my satisfaction.  Note: there is biscuit still showing.  Unacceptable.




You know you’ve become a family man, when you are considerate of the single guys still asleep back at the hotel, and go for a bottled water and Gatorade run in the sports “utility” car.  Green box for later.





We HAD to stop by the house where Steve (far left) and I lived during grad school.  Lots of great memories.







I managed to invite us into the house and take a tour, including my former room.  I sure don’t remember it having all the amenities.  These kids are seriously on a 4-year vacation.  Time to cease contributions to the college account, and begin deposits to the supercharger fund.




These cars glow in roadtrip dirt and filth.




Atop San Luis Obispo Bay









Snuck in time for action shots before going out at night.




Until next time, farewell Central Coast!
#12
Miscellaneous Discussions / EVO's analog supercar test
August 15, 2013, 01:52:49 PM
For me, in many ways, the Viper holds similar qualities to the cars featured in this video.  That it has one or two less zeros on the pricetag makes it even more special   :)

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/news/videos/evo-tests-seven-of-the-greatest-analog-supercars?src=spr_TWITTER&spr_id=1459_19587473
#15
Miscellaneous Discussions / supercar chain accident
December 05, 2011, 08:27:52 AM
Oops!  Probably due to the Prius driver passing on the right.  That or lack of attending a CCC.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/dec/05/ferraris-destroyed-japan-motorway-pileup?newsfeed=true
#16
They have one of these:
http://www.newtimesslo.com/news/5607/sheriffs-department-spends-6283-to-upgrade-viper/

Oprah called SLO the happiest place in America, I guess the PD would agree!
#17
Hi all, I'm new to the club and have had the opportunity to meet a few of you.  My question is regarding battery tenders/chargers.  Are there any that you guys and gals have had positive experiences with?  Especially ones that are readily available for purchase at nearby stores?

Here's the scenario:  I'm getting married in a few days, on July 4th (Art, you're up next man), and my 1996 B/W was gonna be the getaway car.  But it must be mad at me, and apparently it likes to eat batteries... a new battery was installed when my brother and I purchased it from the original owner back in mid-October.  The last couple times it was driven was to Cars and Coffee (June 6th), and maybe once for a short distance a week later.  Anyone with a Gen II that has experience a discharge in a relatively short timeframe?

Anyway, I just tried jump starting the car but wouldn't crank much - mostly a rapid clicking sound.  So I guess my question is 1) about the battery tender and recommendations as mentioned above and 2) even if I got a battery tender, would it be enough time to get the battery juiced (under 3 days).

The original owner had the car serviced at HB Dodge, and the battery should still be under warranty, so that is an option.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

sincerely,
Michael Hu
>o
#18
Well, I finally made it out to a Viper event!  It was a ton of fun, and everyone made my fiancee and I feel really welcome.  Below is a link where you can view the pictures I took.  Pardon some of the blurry pictures... I should probably invest in a digital SLR.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ahnice/CoffeeAndCarsJune072008?authkey=t0VozarX6dI


back to wedding planning "fun" for me,
>j mike
#19
General Viper Discussions / 08 Viper roadster vs. R8
March 27, 2008, 01:22:58 PM
Came across this on the viperclub site.  Nice piece of automotive journalism on the 08 Viper.  The last paragraph sums up the essence of the Viper really well.

http://www.speedsportlife.com/2008/03/26/supercar-saturday-part-one-running-the-r8-and-viper-against-the-clock-at-msr-houston/