Oct 27-29 - VCA Member's Only HEARST CASTLE Run

[Texas_Venom]

Hey I just got back from Texas and it was nice. 7 days of fishing and drinking beer. What more could you ask for? And I got my Viper fix because dad was generous enough to let me take his out for a bit. It convinced me to go ahead and get the Corsa installed while it is at DC. Hopefully I will have it back for the run. Solvang is 15 minutes away so I will meet you all there for lunch. Looking forward to seeing everyone again... as always.

Thom

[ViperX]

Hey Thom,

It looked to me like you should have your car back in time.  Apparently a couple of valve seats failed.  Likely due to overheating in a previous like.

Good luck,

Dan

PS  You'll like the Corsa Track

[Texas_Venom]

Yeah when I started dad's up and it shook the house, I knew it was for me. I always wanted to wake my neighbors up when I leave in the mornings. Well happy to hear it should be back. This has been one really tough experience. Its almost like I have lost a member of the family.

[ViperX]

I can honestly say that I know how you feel .....

One of the reasons I bought a second (and then third) Viper was so that I would never be Viper-less.  My 04 SRT-10 spent 6 months in a local shop having work done that should have taken 6 weeks, max.  This created withdrawls.   <7

Hang in there,

Dan ^2

[Texas_Venom]

Well if you find yourself with too many Vipers, let me know. I will make sure to keep it from rusting up on you. The Air Force doesnt really pay enough for A Viper much less two. I am working on resolving that now though. Brent Kern and myself are going into the ClearMask business. Maybe one of these days I will be able to buy the new Snakeskin Green Viper... >2

[AWSSSSM]

 <9

Joyce and I are looking forward to this trip.  We've not been to Hearst Castle in many years.

See ya' on the 27th,

Rick   ^1

[Texas_Venom]

 >2

I just got back from picking up my car at DC Performance and I am very happy with it. They did an outstanding job taking care of me and even helping me out with a few other little issues I had.  The car runs great and sounds fantastic with the new Corsa installed. I couldnt be happier... and the wait was well worth it.

I am really looking forward to this run. I will be out detailing the car all day tomorrow so that she looks nice and clean. If anyone needs a little help getting the ash off of theirs, let me know. See you all on Saturday.

Thom

[PCH VIPER]

Hey Thom,
Glad to hear you got her back in time and everythng turned out great.   
I am soooo looking forward to this run!
See you Sat..     Who you bringing?

Lance

[Texas_Venom]

Believe it or not, no one. I just havent run into anyone up here I want to take. So I will leave the seat open... which might be better since I couldnt hear them now with that new exhaust. I love it!!!  ^5 ^5 ^5

[Radical Guy]

Hey Thom.  Good to hear you got your baby back!  I was just at DC performance yesterday for an oil change and tech. inspection, and saw your paperwork.  New cylinder heads, valve job, lifters, etc..  A lot of work done.  I also enjoy waking up the neighbors in the morning!

Brent

[hemotox]

Guess no one has an  internet connection so we can see how the Hearst Castle Crusie is going.  Eagle Band Concert last PM at the NOKIA Center ROCKED!!!  Sorry I missed the Paso Robles events, but the Eagles made up for any loss!

>3

[Kala]

Hey Eric
Its been a great cruise! There was rain on Saturday. Sunday was clear and beautiful.
Dinner last night was a lot of fun. I'm sure lots of photos will be uploaded soon.

Too bad you weren't here... Thor gave me a message for you ^8

[hemotox]

Lance-a-lotta-Viper?  No PCH VIPER images from last weekend???  I don't believe it!   ^3

[PCH VIPER]

This event was a complete flop!!   

Whoever came up with the idea should be thrown out of the club.

I mean come on....61 Vipers from CA, NV and AZ staying at the beautiful Cliffs Resort, beautiful clears skies (on Sunday), Hearst Castle.......Blah Blah Blah Blah blah......................

I took over 300 pictures to prove my point.
I'll get them posted after I've had time to wipe the stupid smile off my face!

Lance   

[ViperX]

Hey Lance,

I still get that silly grin too.....

Dan