Hey Guys,

Just ordered a 2009 ACR from Ben Keating at Port Lavaca, Texas.  Ben is the dealer principal (owner of the Dodge store among others) advertises with Viper Days and drives too.

During our phone call, he mentioned that he had two, red, black, red drivers stripe 2008 ACRs (magazine cover colors) that would be in his store in the next couple of weeks that are not yet sold.  He also has over 20 Vipers in stock, many are 2008s.  Thought some of you guys might be interested.

Ben is also considering advertising in our local magazine and providing so cal club members a 20% parts discount on prepaid orders (with no tax of course).  I am still working out the details of working with Ben and his team, but again thought you'd like to know.

Ben will handle all Viper sales himself.  His cell phone number is: 281-851-9140.

Call Ben for more info.

Tell him the club sent you.

Regards,

Dan

Well that didn't take long Dan      >v

Ben is a good guy and I had a good talk with him at VOI as well.
One thing I wanted to ask, but didn't get the chance, was what the time frame for ordering an '09 would be.
Obviously an '09 can be ordered right now....but what is the projected cut off date?

 >g  Congratulations on the new addition to the Viper Pit you are a  >11 >s  I can see some 1.2Xs  at Willow Springs in the near future.

What configuration are you getting?

Lance,

Not sure of the cutoff date for ordering 09's but with all that's going on with Viper right now, I decided to buy one while I could.  I'd recommend that everyone that wants one do the same.  I probably won't see this car until next year.

Art,

Color is Graphite Metallic (like Lance's GTS), black center (hood, top, trunk, parts of front / rear fascias) and red driver's stripe.  This is the same color as the first ACR that we saw in Detroit Jan 07.

I'll likely be selling my 2001 GTS ACR as I don't have space for 4 Vipers at this time.....would like to keep it though, put lots of $$$$'s into it and it still runs very strong.  I have all of the stock parts, so it could be returned to totally stock.

Dan

Wow!  That is going to be one awesome ACR.

Congrats on the new  >11 ACR !!!!

Wow congrats! That is going to be a mean machine!   >r

I just got my VIN number today,  >v

Status is I - unit is pending final inspection

Hasn't been to Prefix yet for paint, so I'll likely get to wait another month or two.

Dan

 >g
It will be one of the first 09 ACR's out this way.  Can't wait to see it.

Prefix seems to be the bottleneck in the ACRs.  You would think that they would do something to keep up with production/orders.    I guess anticipation also adds to the whole experience.

Mr. President, You might be getting an early Christmas gift  =2  I'm excited for you. 

Yes, Prefix is the bottle neck. 

Prefix also installs the wing and splitter, then paints the stripe(s) as applicable.

Don't have a place to put it yet anyway.

Any yes, anticipation is part of the fun.

The really cool part is that it's built - so good news there.

Dan

Spoke with Ken at Connor Avenue Assembly Plant today.  Gave him my VIN.

He went out onto the plant floor and found my car, took a couple of pics and then emailed them to me - so cool of him to do this.

Car has been inspected and is in line to go to Prefix for wing, splitter and red stripe.

Looks like Art was right, might just get a neat Christmas present.

Dan

 >rDan.
Thats a spectacular color combination. I remember when we saw it in Detroit at the auto show as a "Concept".

Maybe the highest evolution of the street Viper.

If this is the last of the breed, at least it is going out on top.

Congratulations.

"and Christmas don't be late" =1

Dan,

That is by far the best looking viper ever!!
Congratulations!!  It looks so good, you may wanna park it in the garage and keep it away from the track. :) jk
I cant wait to see it.

Kobi

>r

Hey Gang,

Getting closer.   >g  Received this email from Ron at Prefix this morning:

Dan,

I checked and your vehicle was complete and shipped back to the factory on 11/7/08.

You should be seeing it soon.

As for the tools, I'll send out an extra set when I send some to Dave.

Ron





Ron Batt
Sales
PREFIX Corporation
1300 W. Hamlin Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-670-5868 Cell
248-650-1330 Ext 206 ~ Fax 248-650-1334
[email protected]
www.prefix.com

Hey Dan...............

So close you can almost taste it !!



Gee what are you getting Cathy for Christmas?  >m

Wow I cant wait to seethat one.... and Cathy's Christmas gift.     >r

Cathy's Christmas gift is that she gets to ride in it ..... but don't tell her that!   >v

 O> I Love the Color, ... .. .  I Should have my customized Plate by time you get your new ride  " ASPVIPER "

   I'm waiting for the Wife to give me the Go-Ahead, to send the check for the X-mas Party,  I'm Pressing.

  Congrats to Dan,  A 4 Viper Family  <L   joel

Thanks Joel,

Won't be a four Viper family for long, need to sell my GTS ACR ..... to make room for the new SRT ACR.

Debating one taking all the good stuff off of my GTS or selling as is.....

Dan

Just talked with Ben,

ACR is at his dealership in Texas.

Should be shipped in a week or so.  Need another car coming this way to share shipping costs with.

Dan

Dan,
One way ticket to Tx and 1/2 of the fuel costs and i'll pick the ACR up for you.  Win-win all around, especially considering it will be broken in. >g

Hey Art,

I thought about doing just that but don't want the road rash of a 1500 mile trip,
and I will change the oil at 500 miles,
and the OE PS Cup tires aren't very good in the rain or cold,
and I can't drive the damn thing without lowering the seat,
and there are a few issues with lowering the seat (SRT put some things under it),
and etc, etc.

I'll likely just wait for it to arrive in one of Ben's trailers - though I thought about pulling my car trailer out there, loading it up and driving it back.  This would burn 4 days of my time, which I can't afford right now.

I'll have the entire front of the car "clear bra'd" before I drive it, among other things.

.....but thanks for the offer,

D  >v

OH

Oh ..... decisions, decisions (that's what I meant to say).

Hope it gets here soon.

Bruce,
When are you picking up an ACR?

Looks like mid December right now, just in time for Christmas!

Right after I pick up the Ferrari .... HA, HA!

 Hey Dan!

I understand there is a nation wide truckers strike starting Dec 9th.

                               

                                              ^8 ^8 ^8 ^8

Just got an email from Ben Keating (Dodge Dealer).

Car is on it's way - should be here this week.

I'll try and make it to Cars and Coffee on Saturday if I can get the seats lowered in time.

Dan  <2

Nooooo wait till next week and I will come over!

Congratulations!!  I bet you cant' wait.  Keep us posted if you are going to Saturday's Cars & Coffee.  Is it still at the same place (near the Spectrum).  I haven't been in a while.

Let's get a group together for the 20th??

I'll meet you on the 20th.
Are you bringing stamp girl?

 >g The boy has his new toy!!! >g

Wow! Great color!!!  >g >u

Beautiful ACR!
Enjoy  <2

That is the best ACR color combo I have seen. I would have clear bra'd it and drove it in from Texas for you.  >v