I accidentally bought the MOST ANNOYING Dodge Viper in the USA (it was also really CHEAP)

[skaughtmc]

For only $1300 more (plus labor), I’d just go with the new shocks and not have to worry about how hard the used set was driven. Or shop around for aftermarket.

[CarWizard]

Saw BC coilovers were cheaper than used shocks. Ordered those instead!

[RandolphRunningClub]

Hey Hoovie, i recently picked up an 04 Viper a few months ago and have been loving it. The stock shocks are known to leak and cause the poor ride. I switched to a set pf BC Racing coilovers for $1400 and the car rides perfectly now. Absolutely love these cars!

[ferjaxs]

I think you should dyno it maybe find out whats done to it before reverting any of the mods

[scottwexlin]

Former owner of a 2003 and 2013 Viper heres. Nice purchase, needs a little TLC. That oil seepage is most likely the oil cooler line - an issue from the Gen 3 onward. Both of mine did it, as they all do sooner or later. If you replace them with OEM lines, will do it again. There are aftermarket alternative which won't.

[geoffreyring]

I don't think I would install used shocks. I'd check out aftermarket options from Bilstein or another well known name.

[turbobricked]

I love the fact it sounds exactly like a straight piped volvo 5 cylinder. Which is quite bad news on car with 5 more cylinders lol

[RandallChase]

Imagine being the previous owner and seeing Hoovie calling you “a complete idiot” I’m not sure if I’d be offended or honored, HA!!

[Danger-Dave]

You can get a set of BC coil overs for it for under $1.500.00 and really improve the suspension so you can have adjustable height and compression/rebound. Once the Wizzard has the new cats on I'd have someone re-tune it.

[dodgeguyz]

That exhaust is supposed to crossover in the rear. Left side engine exits on the right and vice/versa. There is also a small crossover pipe to equalize the sound (like an H pipe). Just doing that alone will make the existing exhaust sound better!

[basementracer]

I do love the Wizards dry humor. "Yeah the shocks are 1k each, see were closing in on the snake" LOL 10K. You guys are great together. Never stop, just keep on keeping on, I do love these repaire quote segments.

[ctbryant]

Hoovie looks healthier and seems like he's been hitting the gym. Great to see you more active and lively.

[GTIracerr]

Great to see you're bouncing back, Tyler! I wish you all the best from the Netherlands!

[MobilAvenue_]

Going for a pretty dark period with anxiety and depression. Just wanted to say thank you to Tyler and the car wizard for making me smile

[aukeboy]

Have to say, you can hear both banks individual, and revving it sounds just like the volvo inline 5 without a muffler, which sound pretty good in my oppinion, although it needs some mufflers

[eoinmccorry]

Being Irish I have always loved American Cars and the Viper is just one of those Magical cars. Mid -Life Crisis I might get one. Love the vids :)

[marshallwilliams]

It is amazing to me that they managed to get so little horsepower out of so many liters

[WorksShoot]

Do some aftermarket coils or something vs OEM for the suspension!

[CanadiansInCarsGettingCocky]

Tyler's the type of guy who drives with the parking brake on! 😂

[ThePsisbetterthanal]

You can buy BC coilovers for the car! They’re around $1400 or so for the gen 3 my car came with them from factory.
Also for tires I highly suggest the kumho ecsta ACR tires. Hook up insanely well!
Makes me extremely happy you got a gen 3! I got mine now 3 years ago and it’s such a dream (with its issues)
Giving the gen 3 the love it deserves!
Fun fact- without the GEN 3 there would be no SLS AMG. If you look at the test car for the SLS it’s basically a long viper, and that same design inspired the AMG GT! You have 2 of the best cars that came out with the Daimler Chrysler group haha