V.C.O. NEWSLETTER
Viper Club of Ontario
Publisher JEFF GREEN
Volume No. 1Issue No. 3Date JUNE 2004
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Hard to believe we are finally into summer, which reminds me of two events coming up, the 6th and the 27th of June, look them up www.viperclub.org/regions/ontario .
The Viper Owners Invitational (VOI.8) is one of the most prestigious events on our calendar this year. This event takes place once every two years some where in the U.S.A. ; If you are a new member, just ask any of us who went to the previous ones.
VOI.8, is the most elaborate function a company can put on to their loyal clients. Dodge literally gives us the red carpet treatment; New 5 star hotels are offered to us at fraction of their regular rates. All meals and banquets are provided by your host and transportation's if you didn't bring your Viper, as well as a courtesy Viper to use at the track (the fastest tracks in the world are reserved for our use with instructors).
If you were lucky to go to one of these previous invitational, you know that you'll
never miss another one. Enough said I have been accused as being a salesman
before, far from it, being the luckiest S.O.B. that I admit to. But in fact I am a
chemist who worked for the Feds for 24 years, what do I know about salesmanship,
lol .
Nabil.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Treasurer: Eda Vanderveen: Email: Eda Vanderveen
UPCOMING V.C.O. EVENTS FOR JUNE
June 6th Exotic car lapping, we did this event last year and it was fun. You will lap at your own pace with your own group; A) Experts B) Intermediate C) Novice . There will be a short lecture session prior to lapping on Sunday morning, rule of passing, hand signals, and so on......This is the time to ask questions.
If this is your first time lapping, it is advisable to ask one of the instructors to accompany you on your first lap. The instructors will guide you through the course pointing out the entry, Apex, and exit of a corner....Very important.
More importantly is your Viper mechanical condition, insure all your car fluids are filled, your brakes are ok, your power steering cap is tight, tire pressure! (This is more of preference some like to raise the air pressure on the front tires etc. factory setting at 29 psi is fine too), just the basic stuff, and don't forget your helmet.
Always take a warm up lap and a cool down lap, brake fluids tend to heat up and even boil under heavy breaking, please don't get to this point, you are out to have fun. After lapping leave car in gear, and avoid the emergency brakes (heat will stretch the emergency cable).
If you are attending, contact the organizer directly, and let me know. Further updates will be passed on in due time.
Nabil
June 27th Giant BBQ Viper & Prowler Club, Milton.
This is one of my personal favorites. Dan & I will plan a cruise route that includes an awesome drive though "the forks of the credit" and Belfountain. Starting at the Symposium Coffee shop (in the south east plaza at Hwy 7 & Weston Rd) and ending at Dan & Onita's place in Milton.
Last years drive & BBQ was a great success. Onita had welcome signs, balloons and all the glitter directing us into their huge paved driveway at the end of the cruise. We partied complete with live music, great food. Dan gave us a live Eagle & Hawk show and released a nurtured Owl back to the wild. You can get all the details at last years website http://www.viperprowler.homestead.com
(I will adjust the dates from last years website). $20 per head will help offset Dan's costs.(Kids free).
Jeff.
Weekly Car Shows Every Wed. Maple View Mall Cruise Night, Burlington. This is the
Largest Car Show in Canada (5-9 p.m.)
REPORTS ON LAST MONTHS EVENTS
We have not been lucking out with the weather lately! Despite the wet and chilling weather, thirteen Vipers showed up for this event. A total of approx.$1650 was donated by our club, and personal member's contributions, to put BIG SMILES on these little faces...Nice going guys!!
Honorable mentions goes to Maureen Shragie, Rick Simpson, Sonny Stone, Mike Lee, Jeff Green and Ryan Horses for their personal donations, thanks guys.
I would like to thank every one of you who came out today, and particularly to our American friends, Bruce & Diane Roche; Pat & Gail Chapin for their support; To Neil McLeod for harboring us inside Costco for warmth and
refreshments; His staff for organizing and inviting us to participate in this charity drive. To all job well done.
It was nice meeting for the first time, Gilbert and Kathy kee (loved the graphics on your 04), and Joseph and Zahra Zsolt.
Nabil.
Beer & wings at Kelseys!
Well, we are 3 for 3 for rain this year! I don't know what it is but mother nature must have a
curse on Vipers! Despite the crummy weather it was a good turnout, including 4 Vipers and
a beautiful purple Prowler!
Nabil and Sonny decided to leave their snakes at home, but
everyone had a blast inside the restaurant. The food was amazing, and many of us were
entertained by Dan's interesting stories about birds of prey and "The Canned Sailfish"..haha!
Many thanks go out to Kevin, who did an amazing job organizing the event and also to Erin
for keeping my mom entertained while I snapped away in the parking lot :-)!!
Overall it was an awesome event, and we hope to see you all soon in the near future!
Lucas
NON V.C.O. (scheduled) EVENTS
Hi Everyone,
I would like to extend an invitation to the
Noyzboyz Fifth Annual Spring Spectacular
Show & Shine at my shop to be held Sunday
May 30, 2004.
It has been a great success every year.
The Docks will be setting up their sound system,
there will be free food, drinks and prizes.
Last year we had over 350 customized cars
& trucks and over 500 people attended.
Lets see if the Vipers can dominate the show.
All proceeds go to Sick Children's Hospital.
See attachment for details and directions.
Thanks,
Sav Mitas
The Ontario and the Quebec Viper Clubs have reserved 40 rooms for this occasion (July 30-Aug.1), That works out to be the whole hotel!!! Please hang on the information below for future reference.
John Guyitt, reminded me to repost the Quebec City hotel website for reservation purposes, and here it is www.royalwilliam.com If you have any question, call Ms. Odette Hamel at 1-888-541-0405.
Prices are:
- 19 Superior rooms with Queen size beds $149.00
- 7 Superior rooms with two Queen size beds $159.00
- 3 Deluxe rooms with two Queen size beds $179.00
- 11 Suites with King size beds $199.00
MEMBERS NEWS AND MODS
Stock 99 GTS = 398 rwhp
Added mods with corresponding rwhp:
K&N, Smooth Tubes = 409 rwhp
3" Corsa Cat back = 420 rwhp
Bellenger Headers & HF Cats = 430 rwhp
T&D RR = 460 rwhp / torq. = 500 ft.lb(Best bang for the $$)
The same DynoJet was used through out, and all numbers are SAE corrected.
A reminder, May 31st is the last date to receive the early bird registration price of $165 a night, after that it is $180 a night. This is going to be a great event...we've got the VCA Edition Drive-Away, the Viper only parade, all the track activities(including driving the Ram SRT-10 and Crossfire!), the banquets, the tech talks with SRT engineers, Memorabilia Shopping and few surprises!
How are we getting down to Dallas in September? Here are your options:
A) Mackie Transportation, information and price are given below, keep this sheet for future reference.
B) Direct flight Toronto - Dallas Fort Worth (DFW ) / DFW- Toronto Airport.
C) Driving your car in our convoy.
D) Taking a trailer or a coach.
Here is a list of the names who have registered so far for the VOI.8:
Nabil Arafat
Patrick Chapin
Sonny Stone
Henny Verheggen
Chris Wojcicki
Ted woods
Mackie transport
$1229.35 Canadian per vehicle including Fuel Surcharge Round Trip Rate
$614.68 Canadian per vehicle including Fuel Surcharge One Way Rate
Vehicle picking up in Montreal, Pq will be picked up at door and delivered to one location in Dallas, TX for pickup by each individual. Pick up/Drop off point in Dallas, TX TBD at a later date.
Vehicle that are located on Toronto, ON and surrounding area we request that these vehicles be brought to our location in Oshawa, ON for loading and delivered to one location in Dallas, TX for pick up by each individual. Pick up/Drop off point in Dallas, TX TBD at a later date.
Payment for the movement of each vehicle can happen in a couple of different ways. By Visa or Mastercard upon booking of the vehicle. Note that the credit card will not be processed at our office until actual pick up/loading of vehicle has occurred, or be certified cheque or cash upon pick up of vehicle.
A package must be sent to each individual for boarder crossing purposes. Please note that we would like to get the paperwork back as soon as possible from each individual.
This is also a fully enclosed Auto Transport that will be moving the vehicles.
Insurance coverage is up to $5000.00 with a $500.00 deductible. However most of individuals insurance already covers the vehicles while in transport.
Thanks
Shona Esler
Mackie Auto Transport
CLASSIFIED ADS
Please note there will be a small fee for commercial ads in this section. Members with personal items may make submissions free of charge. The VCO will not attempt to verify any submitted content contained in this newsletter.
FOR SALE:
If you know anyone who is interested in a '94 Red RT/10 all original Viper, soft and hard top, Frank is selling his for $58,900 (obo) 78,000 km (feedback on price please?) He does plan to buy another one. (must be a guy thing)
He's going to list in the auto trader.
Thanks
Mary
For: Frank DeFrancesco
WANTED:
Does anyone know where I can find a front licence plate holder that is removable. I understand someone makes an aftermarket version that snaps on and off the front center spoiler. I've received 2 warnings and two tickets thus far. I was told by the last OPP officer that a memo has gone out to check on all vipers seen. Apparently most snake owners don't have front plates mounted. Be on the lookout!
Regards
Morris Manna
NOTES FROM YOUR V.P.
Congrats to Mike Buchanan who is finally styling in his new Mamba!
Congrats to Nabil on his good fortune with the 1 of 49 Viper truck!
Well this is now our 3rd newsletter. If you are finding these informative or interesting or have feedback or suggestions
of things you would like to see in here. Feel free to contact me. Thanks Nabil , Lucas and others who give me content.
If you have anything to offer to future newsletters, please feel free to contact or send things here.
Jeff Green.
