I Have a 2016 Viper ACR for the Next Five Thousand Miles. AMA.

"Josh Welton" (watchtheprettylight)
10/29/2015 at 15:46 • Filed to: 2016 Viper ACR, brown dog welding, srt, dodge, road trip, josh welton, AMA

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Get this one out of the way: Yes. I am crazy.

We’re gonna be on the road, but I’ll get to your questions as quickly as possible! Detroit to Vegas and back. Kicking ass on the track is cool and all, but...let’s do this cross country thing.

Follow along on Instagram !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and my homies !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! (who grabbed the infamous Roadkill Viper GT to convoy with me) for a lot of cool content from the highway and SEMA.

DISCUSSION (100)

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:47

Obvious question: this or a Z06?

Also, any track days planned with it?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:48

I’m not going to say that I’m jealous, but yeah. I want to go.

Josh Welton > Van Man, rocks the Man Van
10/29/2015 at 15:50

Everyone else tracked it. And they all said it wasn’t meant for the street even though they weren’t allowed to take it on the street to find out. I’m gonna road trip it.

Haven’t been in a C7 yet, so I’ll have to wait on the first Q.

Ike > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:50

How does the gas mileage suffer in the desert heat and high speed mix?

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:50

Can you park it in my garage in Chicago and say you lost it?

Party-vi > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:52

My condolences to your kidneys and lower back.

Josh Welton > Ike
10/29/2015 at 15:52

I’m not sure it’ll get hot enough to find out. Cool to cold on trip out and looks to be fairly mild in LV.

cazzyodo > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:52

Kinja'd!!!

Pictured: me

Josh Welton > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
10/29/2015 at 15:53

I’m seriously considering a run to Belize...

Milky > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:58

Hope you have a radar detector. Also like everyone here .... very jealous.

HammerheadFistpunch > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:58

Gas Mileage

Bluetooth connectivity

leg room

storage cubby rating

TractorPillow > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 15:59

oh man what a dream. so jealous. enjoy it!

Josh Welton > Milky
10/29/2015 at 16:01

We’ve actually got detectors that we can’t talk about until November 3rd when they’re unveiled at SEMA!

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:05

What kind of tires does it have on it? Are they track-purposed tires? Wonder how it will do in the rain. Won't imagine you will hit any snow with that proposed route but that would interesting too.

450X_FTW > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:05

How did you get an ACR Viper? Being M plated I assume you work in SRT?

Future next gen S2000 owner > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:06

Will you be traveling through Denver? Can I meet up and steal the car? I’ll be a friendly thief. I promise. I’m not giving the car back though.

Honestly though, stay the hell out off of I-70 in Colorado. Those tires aren’t meant for snow. Stupid winter.

Snikpoh1390 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:06

*rubs face all over screen * Want.

GOAT__RODEO > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:07

Do you have to have a chase truck/car in case it breaks down?

CalzoneGolem > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:07

Kinja'd!!!

This picture is amazing.

Josh Welton > HammerheadFistpunch
10/29/2015 at 16:08

Bluetooth is easy peasy, it’s still Uconnect which is a nice system. Only 3 speakers, but it’s enough for what it is.

I’ve put 120 miles on it around town before we’re taking off, MPG is low 20s on freeway and low teens around town. Not a huge sample size yet.

Leg room is ok, seat actually adjusts a bit, it has a nifty mechanical up/down lever and a little back and forth. Pedals adjust. I’m only 5’ 9”, I’d guess six two would pry be the limit.

It actually has a decent amount of trunk space, I think more than the regular Viper. Cup holders are awkward but work, there’s a little spot that fits an iPad in the center behind the seats.

Josh Welton > GOAT__RODEO
10/29/2015 at 16:10

I have support through SRT/Dodge. No truck but help is a phone call away.

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:10

rUDy Flyer 41 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:10

Thanks for reminding me I don’t have one still.

Bunty Brown > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:11

How do you plan to stay alive while driving at speed?

Josh Welton > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
10/29/2015 at 16:12

They are the stock tires, AKA the the Kuhmo V720 ACR 355s. Sticky as shit, but gotta be careful under 45*. Below freezing is a bad idea. They’re new. Front wear quickly due to camber, they’ll more than likely be swapped in Vegas for new. Rain is fine, I’ve driven in it pretty much since I picked it up. Standing water is bad. Snow is a no go.

Josh Welton > 450X_FTW
10/29/2015 at 16:13

Nope. I’m just a weldor.

Punk_Girl_98 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:13

Gib me the keys naow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CALUSA > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:13

Have you done a burnout already?

450X_FTW > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:14

That’s what I thought from your previous post. So how did you get ahold of this monster?

Milky > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:14

Damn got that new new, well have a good drive!

Josh Welton > Future next gen S2000 owner
10/29/2015 at 16:14

Think it’ll be snow covered Saturday? I’ve been looking and it seemed as though it would be mild in two days...

Josh Welton > 450X_FTW
10/29/2015 at 16:15

I asked nicely ;)

D-Fizzle > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:15

I have two questions: 1) Does it have automatic headlights? And 2) Do they come on at an appropriate light level?

R3nx > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:15

Practice: Good afternoon Officer what seems to be the problem?

Josh Welton > R3nx
10/29/2015 at 16:16

After my last trip I have that down pat... http://oppositelock.kinja.com/19-days-and-8-…

quietfox > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:17

Obvious question: Will it drive-thru?
Also, must replicate scene from Dirty Work while in Vegas.

Andy Sheehan, StreetsideStig > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:17

My first question: Can I borrow it to drive to and from COTA next week?
My second...no, that was my only question.

move-over-peasant-I-have-an-M5-in-the-shop > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:17

I need some peanut butter to go along with all this jelly I've got right now.

Shoop > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:18

Boxers or briefs?

Brendan FitzPatrick > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:18

Is this the viper that they should have been making?

7:07 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:19

Engine RPM at 85mph?

I15 through a lot of Utah will be 80mph speed limit zones. Wave as you drive through St. George.

LAW > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:20

Kinja'd!!!

Great shot

Future next gen S2000 owner > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:20

You could chance it but the two ski resorts located at the top of I-70 at the Eisenhower tunnel opened today. This weekend is supposed to be a bit nicer so who knows.

Silverthorne is the closest town and it is 2000 feet below the tunnel. It is supposed to get snow Friday morning.

Then Vail pass, an hour down the road, climbs to about 10,600 ft. If you can get through those two, you are good to go.

Those two passes will be your trouble spots. Everything else should be clear sailing.

ovjho > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:20

why is it so awesome
why do you love it
why is it so beautiful
why can’t I have one too
why do they want to stop selling this perfect specimen

MooseKnuckles > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:21

Slight correction, you have it for about 4 minutes and one hell of a tire smoke cloud.

450X_FTW > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:21

Makes me wish I had Ralph Gilles number too

Meatcoma > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:22

Can you notify me when you come through Kansas City so that I can have a look see? Pretty Please?

YALE70 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:23

Kinja'd!!!

New wallpaper.

bottsdotts > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:25

How much will Carmax give you for it?

Josh Welton > bottsdotts
10/29/2015 at 16:32

No way. I’m making a run for the border.

Josh Welton > Party-vi
10/29/2015 at 16:33

It’s not as bad as everyone made it out to be. Set as soft as possible, still rough, but I’d daily it.

Josh Welton > Future next gen S2000 owner
10/29/2015 at 16:34

Thanks!!

elightbo > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:37

That wonderful wing and aero brings out the inner kid in me. Gorgeous, and so badass.

BmacIL > cazzyodo
10/29/2015 at 16:38

Kinja'd!!!

Not enough jelly.

Josh Welton > elightbo
10/29/2015 at 16:38

It sticks to the ground like a mother...

Stevo777 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:39

Kinja'd!!!

I’ll see you here soon!

Johnnyma45 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:41

Only 3 speakers? Isn’t the optional audio system something like 18 speakers? Where the heck do the others go?

RedWhine > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:41

Can I have it?

Vin > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:42

LOL IT HAS CUPHOLDERS LOLOL

Josh Welton > Johnnyma45
10/29/2015 at 16:44

This is a track car. No sound deadening either.

they-will-know-my-velocity > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:45

I’m sure the car can be a violent track monster but,

A.) Will it DG baby? (Drunk Girlfriend-baby - she has difficulty with complicated entry systems and I require enough space to be able to drive while she assumes various positions that may occur to her on the drive home)

B.) How are the every-day driver aspects of the car? Visibility, parking anxiety, accidental burnout frquency, etc?

Maarten > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:46

How many spare sets of tires did you bring?

Josh Welton > Maarten
10/29/2015 at 16:48

they have wheels and tires waiting for us in Vegas!

Josh Welton > Shoop
10/29/2015 at 16:49

boxer briefs.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:50

Yeah I could imagine this time of year you might get some ~30 degree mornings if you are starting early. That would be some sketchy times for sure! Yeah if you can swap them half way through, I guess that is much less concerning. I thought you would have to make it all the way there and back on the same tires. That might have gotten worrisome!

cazzyodo > BmacIL
10/29/2015 at 16:50

Kinja'd!!!

All the jelly I can find.

Josh Welton > quietfox
10/29/2015 at 16:50

YES! One of my favorite movies of all time! I’VE NEVER SEEN SO MANY DEAD HOOKERS IN MY LIFE!

handyjoe > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:52

I’m local. Can I come see it?

Grab Paddle > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:53

ARE YOU IN NYC CAN I COME DRIVE IT.

5mtFXT > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:54

If you take I-94 west there is a dead straight patch of light-traffic highway a few miles east of Marshall, MI. Just sayin’.....

AlexioFlexio > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:55

no fcuking way! can’t wait for this.

TimF101 > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:55

Who took those pics? You? The top one in particular is just amazing. Hope you make it out and back in one piece.

Josh Welton > they-will-know-my-velocity
10/29/2015 at 16:55

A) Door opens easy, not so easy getting in and out. Just hook up 6 point harness and strap her down.

B) Visibility isn’t terrible, but livable. I’d daily it. Has rear camera, but still sketchy backing in. No accidental burnouts, super easy to drive. There is some weight to the clutch, even more so than my Scat Pack, but strangely not more difficult to shift. I think the engage point is different, it’s not bad.

Josh Welton > D-Fizzle
10/29/2015 at 16:55

Yes and Yes

MadeInSterlingHeights > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:56

Describe the intensity of giggling @ WOT...

Josh Welton > TimF101
10/29/2015 at 16:56

Me, Thanks! I’m not even the photog on the trip, so expect more awesome :)

they-will-know-my-velocity > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 16:57

*Buys Takata Harnesses*

I’m ready for my Viper guys...

SixSpeedSteve > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:03

I did not realize how good looking those new Vipers are. Nice.

Josh Welton > MadeInSterlingHeights
10/29/2015 at 17:09

10/10

mtdrift > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:10

Kinja'd!!!

This might be the best public art ever in the history of humanity.

dogisbadob > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:10

Stay safe!

Josh Welton > dogisbadob
10/29/2015 at 17:11

Thanks!

Hot Takes Salesman > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:12

If you don't take it to a track you will be bitten by a horde of actual venomous vipers.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:14

How many people can have lunch at the rear wing simultaneously?

gorgonzola-sweatpants > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:15

Uhhhh, shark? A word to the wise: this will not end well for you.

Kinja'd!!!

Rensho > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:18

Can one drive one of these for 5000 miles? In less than 2-3 years?

Zoom > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:18

Holy Bejeezus what a kickass ride.

Two thumbs up from me, sir.

Oh.....watch the heat soak!!

Not really.

TulsaMtnBiker (OkieRising) > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:20

How??

4 cam torino > Ike
10/29/2015 at 17:21

Hot air is less dense, meaning less drag and less fuel used mixing with the air. If anything you would get better mileage in hot air

ride250s > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:22

Is FCA really going to kill Viper?! The new car is just too good to kill.

Ike > 4 cam torino
10/29/2015 at 17:25

I drove a ‘12 challenger R/T from DC, to Chicago, to Vegas, to San Fransico and back to DC.

I can tell you first hand the heat, Killed my MPGs. I averaged around 24mpg the rest of the trip (cylinder shutoff) but in the desert I got maybe 12 mpg, the car was huffing and puffing and we barely made it into Vegas with any fuel.

Hayden Lorell > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:28

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

say farewell to your spine...

Josh Welton > ride250s
10/29/2015 at 17:29

I’ve been around the industry long enough to know things can change in a hurry.

ride250s > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:33

I hope so. Add an auto and a true convertible and I’m sure sales will pick right up. Not that I like either of those for the Viper, but I’m a realist. Automatics sell cars.

Josh Welton > ride250s
10/29/2015 at 17:35

The TF8 is SOOO GOOD. Don’t disagree. Supposedly the drop top was in design phase when they got the kill notice. We’ll see.

darthd > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:39

Do you have life insurance?

Josh Welton > darthd
10/29/2015 at 17:41

Yeah. Not as much as I’d like, but I’m not exactly a good bet...

Josh Welton > Ike
10/29/2015 at 17:44

I’ve done 2 8k mile road trips and a bunch of 1-3k road trips this year in a Sonic, A Ram R/T, a 6spd Scat Pack and a TF8 Scat Pack. All got better MPGs in hotter air. Cold air kills MPGs.

Josh Welton > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated!
10/29/2015 at 17:46

374 1/2

HauRock > Josh Welton
10/29/2015 at 17:46

How could they cancel such a beautiful animal?! Also how fare the Cockles, and the sub-cockle area?