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#1
General Viper Discussions / Dan Cragin has retired
July 25, 2022, 04:01:53 PM
Hi All
As you all probably know Dan Cragin has retired.  What a great PERSON to know as a Mechanic and as a close Friend.  We wish you a happy retirement and whatever your next new quest will be.

Cheers!  Glenn and Stephanie

"Thanks everyone. I never thought when I saw that Viper prototype at the Detroit Auto show back in 1989 that I would be able put my kids through college working on Viper's for 30 years."

"You have all been a great group of people and its been a wonderful working with you all."

"Although I wont be running a shop moving forward, I will be active in the Viper community. I will be consulting, overseeing some projects, doing calibrations and dyno tuning, as well as
selling my custom MCS suspension systems. My scope moving forward is to work part time and enjoy my hobbies, which are traveling and restoring vintage motor cycles.

If anyone needs help, feel free to call me."


Quote from the VOA Forum
#2
General Viper Discussions / HAPPY BIRTHDAY Angel
March 02, 2022, 11:31:12 AM
Cheers my Friend !
#3
SPECIALTY PERFORMANCE OPEN HOUSE
CAR SHOW AND BBQ,
SUNDAY
AUGUST 6TH 10:00-3:00pm

Some of the Gang will be going to Super Car Sunday in Woodland Hills before the Open House.  If your interested come out by 7:30am.  We will leave and caravan around 8:30- 9:00

Directions to Super Car Sunday   

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Supercar+Sunday/@34.1823099,-118.6073805,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c29e66f02051d7:0x5a48cebae2fda4d3!8m2!3d34.1823055!4d-118.6051865

The team at Specialty Performance cordially invites all of our clients and friends to a casual summer get together at our Alhambra location. Tour our facility, display your vehicle, make new friends and enjoy a shared passion for the California Car Culture. Complimentary BBQ lunch and refreshments will be served. Please contact us if you wish to attend. All are welcome!

919 So. Fremont Ave #358
Alhambra Ca, 91803
626-588-2882
[email protected]

https://www.google.com/maps/place/919+South+Fremont+Avenue+%23358,+Alhambra,+CA+91803/@34.0834012,-118.1541711,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c2c505c636ac61:0xd9d481587f72d1f5!8m2!3d34.0833968!4d-118.1519771

Attending:
Mark Y.
Ben
John B.
Nicholas C.
Glenn
Scott and Pat W.
Michael T.
Mike B.
Larry G.
Brandon B.
Andy D.
Raj C.
Tony C.
Eddie and Michele R.
Maurice L.
Nino V.
Carl S.
Michael G.
Darryl M.
Joel L.
Art H.
Chuck P.
Alan C.
Yosi A.
Angel C.
#4
Cars and Coffee Corona
Saleen Motors
Saturday June 10, 2017

Come out and join the Gang at Saleen Motors.  We have  spaces held for us so please be prompt.

Where: Saleen Motors 2735 Wardlow Rd. Corona, CA. 92882
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Saleen/@33.8827002,-117.6247521,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcc8dd1feb8af5:0xec495d458d5d2a88!8m2!3d33.8826958!4d-117.6225634
Time: Car Show from 7am till 9am  Please arrive no later that 7:15 if you want to be with our group.

See you there!


Attending:
Nicholas
Glenn
Ron B.
Paul
Ron C.
Rolf and June
Albert
#5
Nino and Ruth's BB-Q
and Birthday Party Celebration
July 29, 2017


Come out and celebrate Nino's 80th Birthday! Nino is one of our original SoCal Viper Club members and a great friend.  He and Ruth always cook up a storm and host a fun day! Please mark your calendar and plan to attend this great event.

See you there! Glenn and Steph


When: Saturday July 29, 2017

Time:  1:00pm till?

Where: 35234 Quartz St. Yucaipa, CA. 92399

https://www.google.com/maps/place/35234+Quartz+St,+Yucaipa,+CA+92399/@34.075425,-117.036944,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80db53d50796f43f:0x6e769c0e74a407db!8m2!3d34.0754206!4d-117.0347553

Attending:
Jim and Judy
Scott and Pat
Glenn and Steph
Lance and Lori
Paul and Teresa
Ben
Fast Eddie
Eddie and Michelle
Tom and Fugi
Alan and Amara
Richard and Charleen
Dave and Lisa
Gary and Melissa
John and Bridget
Jim and Christine
Tony and Sherrie
Steve and Beth
Randy and Diane
#7
Hi All

I'm planning to come down this Saturday for the Cars and Coffee in San Diego. We have a spot tied off for our Vipers. Arrive at 8:30 am show starts at 9:00am. Free Donuts and Coffee. We might go for a cruise afterward.

Hope to see you there.

Glenn

Saturday May 13, 2017  San Diego Cars and Coffee  Arrive at 8:30 am

        8820 Kenamar Dr, San Diego, CA.92121
https://www.google.com/maps/place/8820+Kenamar+Dr,+San+Diego,+CA+92121/@32.8848699,-117.1591906,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dbf8b3782943cd:0x4150e8d910cbf025!8m2!3d32.8848654!4d-117.1570019

Attending:
Derek
Michael T.
Glenn
Chip
Brent
Peter
Paul
Nicholas
#8
Ventura County Run
Sunday May 21, 2017

We're meeting in Valencia to cruise for about an hour through the varied orchards of Fillmore, making our way over Balcom Canyon to Moorpark for lunch.  Please RSVP if you plan to join us for lunch.  If you only want to cruise that also works.   

WHEN: Sunday May 21, 2017

TIME: Arrive at 10:am Depart at 10:30

WHERE: The Conserve Fuel Station (formerly Shell)&Starbucks
28120 The Old Road. Valencia, Ca. 91355

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shell/@34.4325494,-118.5933517,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c27e032bf4e80d:0x32d36cff55722810!8m2!3d34.432545!4d-118.591163

LUNCH: Don Cuco Mexican Restaurant
254 W. Los Angeles Ave. Moorpark, CA. 93021

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Don+Cuco/@34.2786786,-118.8870466,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80e8322225a59f37:0xa20ec9d8fe348183!8m2!3d34.2786742!4d-118.8848579

ROUTE:https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Shell,+28120+The+Old+Rd,+Valencia,+CA+91355/Don+Cuco,+254+W+Los+Angeles+Ave,+Moorpark,+CA+93021/@34.2903037,-118.9821359,14z/data=!4m54!4m53!1m45!1m1!1s0x80c27e032bf4e80d:0x32d36cff55722810!2m2!1d-118.591163!2d34.432545!3m4!1m2!1d-118.6050704!2d34.440525!3s0x80c27e3dc09b1511:0xd5207a017185b5ac!3m4!1m2!1d-118.7946639!2d34.4012431!3s0x80e9d314112cb889:0x40b0eb445e970d4!3m4!1m2!1d-118.8666215!2d34.3821244!3s0x80e9cd60cfbe5865:0x7ed81e5e87f5dd54!3m4!1m2!1d-118.9280435!2d34.3715599!3s0x80e9ccecf9acd201:0x70a8730fbf4507da!3m4!1m2!1d-118.9423609!2d34.364609!3s0x80e9cc99ee5dc441:0x45c531f5c1ad3bf6!3m4!1m2!1d-118.9784041!2d34.3297525!3s0x80e834cacb278f5f:0xf957efaf2946ded6!3m4!1m2!1d-118.9424143!2d34.3000515!3s0x80e83382512346e3:0x623982899d55ad57!3m4!1m2!1d-118.9239596!2d34.2930409!3s0x80e833bb57454501:0x830fd2da203e9ac6!1m5!1m1!1s0x80e8322225a59f37:0xa20ec9d8fe348183!2m2!1d-118.8848579!2d34.2786742!3e0

RSVP  email to: [email protected] or on this Forum

Attending:
Daniel M. +1
Glenn and Steph
Larry G. + 1
Tom and Fuji
Philippe and Gail
Carl S.
Scott
Dan and Mayo
Jim and Judy
Keith and Rita
Mark and Nia
Matthew + 1
Eddie and Michelle
#9
Viper Challenge Autocross
Sunday June 11,2017
Camarillo Airport

We have set up another fun filled day with Speed Limit Racing.  This event will be limited to 30 Vipers. If we don't fill the spots Speed Limit Racing will open the event up to all comers to fill  the 30 spots so please sign up as soon as possible.  Last year we had 15 Vipers show.  Cost is only $75. including lunch. This event is open to all Viper Owners


When:  Sunday June 11, 2017

Where: Camarillo Airport

Time: Arrive at 7:30am for registration

Sign up and Register here:   http://www.camarilloautocross.com/race_registration/200/209/P-0.html

Directions:  https://www.google.com/maps/place/Camarillo+Airport/@34.2113583,-119.0818573,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80e84978cf529d8f:0x22be1e5d3580e6c0?hl=en

Attending:

Ben
Glenn
Scott
Tom and Fuji
Doug M.
Naoyuki O.
Chuck P.
Michael G.
Donald G.
#10
Thought I would post this for future information.

Wiring from the factory provided Gen V mirror pigtail to the Valentine phone plug. 8)
#11
California Vipers Trip to Morgan Hill ~ Bay Area
September 29,30 ~ October 1, 2017


Dear SoCal, CenCal, and NorCal VOA Members,

We invite you to attend the 2017 California Bash three-region gathering. Your weekend begins with dinner and a Car show Downtown on Friday, September 29th and runs through brunch on Sunday, October 1st. Renew old friendships and make new ones during this fun and relaxing weekend in Northern California's Morgan Hill area.

SoCal will add a Sunday night Hotel stay and come home on Monday as an option if your interested.

Morgan Hill is at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay Area about 20 miles south of San Jose on Hwy 101. This area has a beauty all its own. Home to rolling hills, arid open valleys, award-winning wineries and restaurants, and plenty of space for our Vipers to breathe. The Morgan Hill location was chosen to shorten the drives for our SoCal and CenCal members. Extend your stay with a visit to the famous Silicon Valley, San Francisco and other Bay Area attractions.

COST: $135 PER PERSON which includes

Friday, September 29th: Dinner in downtown Morgan Hill and Car show
Saturday, September 30th: Lunch and wine tasting at two wineries, and cocktails and dinner at the home of NorCal President
Sunday, October 1st: Optional no-host brunch

Register Now: Let us show you a good time with your Viper Friends!
Block your Calendar
Register using the link below
Reserve your hotel room
Help us plan for your arrival by signing up early. We need at least 40 cars for a cost-effective event.

Register  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ee6zfejme6ac0fb0&oseq=&c=&ch=

A detailed "Know Before You Go" email containing the detailed itinerary will be emailed to all registrants two weeks before the event.


Hotel: Need a hotel room? Join our room block at the newly-constructed La Quinta Inn and Suites in Morgan Hill for only $149 per night which includes breakfast and Wi-Fi. Please call the hotel directly at (866) 527-1498 and mention Viper Club to reserve your room by August 29 for this special rate. Call early to get your choice of room.





Friday, September 29th: Check-in at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Morgan Hill between 3:00 to 5:00 PM for the Friday evening event starting at 5:00 PM.

Cars & Cocktails: Display your Viper in the center of downtown Morgan Hill while we dine together. We have secured a permit to close 3rd Street for Viper parking only. Park your Viper in the reserved area and then drink and dine by the cars with great food from two of the adjacent restaurants. Special reserved parking for late arrivals.





Saturday, September 30th: Meet at Starbucks (4 minutes from the hotel) at 10:00 AM to leave for our Saturday events. Get some coffee and, for anyone not staying at the hotel, this is a great opportunity to chat up our guests from other regions.


Cruise to Lunch and Wine Tasting: Take a spirited backroad drive to Sycamore Creek Vineyards where we'll take a group picture, have lunch and sample our first wine tasting. Lunch includes salad and various wood-fired pizza. Work up an appetite and spark some friendly competition with a few rounds of Bocce Ball.



Cruise to the Second Wine Tasting:
After lunch, cruise to the award-winning Castillo's Hillside Shire Winery for another tasting and a memorable group picture on the rolling lawn in front of this European-style estate. We may even hear the owner's wife singing a few opera songs while their daughter plays the guitar!



Cruise to the Hotel: Around 4:30 PM, take a very short cruise back to the hotel (only 5 minutes away) to prepare for a fabulous dinner party.

Saturday Evening: Dinner that night is at NorCal President Sanjar and Sheri Chakamian's beautiful home. The Chakamians are famous in NorCal region for hosting amazing dinner parties. The gourmet dinner party will be held poolside to celebrate our bash and the Viper's 25th anniversary, while enjoying and dancing to a few tunes from a trio ensemble.







Sunday, October 1st: This day open. Cruise to the optional no-host brunch, spend the day touring Silicon Valley and the Bay Area or head home early.
Cruise to the Brunch: Leave the hotel at 11:00 AM and head over to The Groove Restaurant by Leal for a no-host brunch under the olive trees. Conveniently located on Hwy. 156 which links to I-5 for those heading back to Central Valley or SoCal.

The cost for this weekend event is only $135 per person which includes fun activities, good food, great wine, and of course, awesome Viper friends! Sign up early and then look forward to joining your Viper Owners Association friends for a memorable weekend.


Register  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ee6zfejme6ac0fb0&oseq=&c=&ch=
#12
Richard's Run and Lunch
Sunday ~April 2, 2017 ~ San Diego County



What: Richard's Run

Date:   Sunday April 2, 2017

Time:   Meet at 10a.m. Depart at 10:30

Where: Shell Station, 23255 Temescal Canyon Rd., Corona, 92883

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shell/@33.77863,-117.4889837,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcbee9b860041b:0x7cecbfdd40fbc22c!8m2!3d33.77863!4d-117.48679

Destination: We'll head south around Lake Elsinore then cruise up into the foothills to Santa Rosa Plateau, then back down through De Luz into Fallbrook.

Lunch: Casa Estrella,  3757 S Mission Rd
Fallbrook, CA 92028


Richard's Run is always a fun and popular event, especially with our southern members.  So get out your snakes out for some fun and camaraderie!

Hope to see you there, 
Glenn & Steph


Attending:
Gary and Melissa
Glenn and Steph
Richard and Charlene
Nino and Ruth
Jim and Judy
Ron and Mary
Tom and Fuji
Larry and Gail
Scott and Pat
Lance
Daniel M.
Matthew and Amy
Mike and Akemi
Steve and Beth
Brent
Peter
Ron and Nora
Ron C. + 1
Paul and Teresa
Keith and Rita
Bill B.
Albert and Helen
Goldwyn E.
Michael B. and Melissa
Randy and Diane
Dave and Lisa
Guy and Clara
#13
General Viper Discussions / VIPERRACING.COM For Sale
February 20, 2017, 12:01:33 PM
Hi All

I was talking to Doug and Myrna Dye this morning.  Doug was past Club President 2001 and in the Viper racing seen for years.  They want to sell their racing Web name.  If anyone is interested you can contact them directly at:

[email protected]

     Viper Racing.com
#14
TeamTech has a new harness mounting bracket for the Gen V Viper.  No more cutting through the side carpets looking for the mounting Bolts.  The unit Bolts to the Seat rails for a quick and easy install.  This unit is also available for Gen 3 and 4 as a special order.  Shop: http://teamtechmotorsports.com/shop/

You can order on line or contact Curt directly:  [email protected]
                                                                    (989) 792-4880

http://teamtechmotorsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/SRT-VIPER-GTS-Seat-Belt-Installation-Guide..pdf
#15
Read Me / 2017 CLUB MEMBERS
January 27, 2017, 04:44:39 PM
Let's all Welcome to the VOA
and Southern California Viper Club's 2017 newest members


Steve B.       2013 GTS Adrenaline Red 
Michael T.    2008 Coupe Very Orange
Nicholas C.  2017 GTS-R
Fredrick S.   2013 SRT Adrenaline Red
Will W.         2001 ACR Sapphire Blue
Omid H.       1998 GTS
Bill L.           2017 GTS Billet Silver
Gene V.        2016 ACR-E  Black w/ white stripes
Chris P.        2017 ACR-E  Black
Dennis E.     1998 GTS Blue/White stripes
#16
Duke's Brunch & Club Photo Shoot
Sunday August 20, 2017



Duke's Huntington Beach
317 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
http://www.dukeshuntington.com


It's that time of year again... our annual Duke's Brunch in Huntington Beach!  This year we plan to take our Club Photo Shoot in the parking lot beforehand.  Please plan to arrive by 9:00 a.m. so we can get parked and set up.  The cost for self parking in the Valet parking area will be $8.00 per car, which includes gratuity.  The group photo will be taken at 9:30 a.m.
#17
In 2011, the 4th generation Viper set the fastest production car record at The Ring with a blistering 7:12.13. Since then, another vehicle has taken the top spot... and now, a grassroots effort is underway to fund the return of the newest incarnation of our wonderful car to the most grueling track on the planet!!

This is a volunteer operation, with ViperExchange supplying two Viper ACR Extremes and two internationally-known Viper drivers who consider The Ring their home track. It will cost between $150,000 and $200,000 in operating costs to get the cars there, and we're calling all VOA members to help with the effort!

Whether you contribute $100, or $10,000, every little bit helps. All contributors over $250 will have their names listed on a commemorative poster. Anyone who contributes $10,000 or more is invited to join the group at the Nurburgring to witness the attempt. The event is targeted for April of 2017. This is a crowd funded effort to achieve something amazing, for an amazing car. If we are unable to raise the required funds, your money will be refunded (minus the small Go Fund Me fees).  Let's go out with a bang! If you're interested in contributing and adding your name as a supporter, click here to visit the event fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/take-back-the-ring-record
The VOA's purpose is to further the Viper's cause and add enjoyment to its owners. To that end, the club itself has donated $2000 (from its store revenue) for this purpose! We are serious about making this happen. The fund raising effort will be getting more national press and coverage, and hopefully if we raise enough, we'll be covering the event itself. We hope you take a moment to consider contributing to this great cause and send our Viper back to make history once again!!

-The VOA Team
#18
For Sale - Parts / Gen 3 or 4 Dash Console Set For Sale
January 24, 2017, 12:50:50 PM
OEM Console set fits Gen 3 or 4. $275 including shipping.  SOLD!

contact: Glenn
[email protected]
#19
Track Events / Charity Autocross March 11-12, 2017
January 17, 2017, 03:55:11 PM
If you are interested please contact Anthony M. for more information [email protected]


https://www.facebook.com/Palm-Springs-Corvette-Club-Autocross-221037624633138/
#20
 
2017 Winners
Xtreme Supercars $100 Cert
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Mr.
Rick
Anderson
Doug Shelby Engineering 25% off
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Mr.
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Sivkov
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Staiger
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Banks
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