Image via SuperfastMatt/YouTube
From the time it was first revealed we were intrigued and admittedly shocked by the Off-Road Viper. Built by car YouTuber SuperfastMatt, who provided plenty of sarcastic commentary on the evolution of the trail-ready snake, we grew to somewhat love the oddity. Now it’s finally complete enough, we can sit back and admire the somewhat finished product.
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SuperfastMatt says he’s notorious for never fully finishing projects. Some he lets sit for years, but it sounds like he’s going to keep tinkering with the Off-Road Viper, making little changes moving forward. Still, the man is calling the exotic rig done enough.
The final crowning achievement that makes the Viper buttoned up enough is the addition of covers for the side exhausts. Getting third degree burns on your legs is never a fun experience. Plus, it will help unify the look of the vehicle.
Using the same building method he did for the front and rear bumpers, SuperfastMatt went with sheet metal bent in a blocky fashion and painted black, a real contrast to the svelte red body of the Viper.
When we first saw the Off-Road Viper, it didn’t have the trail-ready bumpers. Since those were added it looked more the part of a rig, but these exhaust covers really tie everything together. As SuperfastMatt explains, he struggled with getting the dimensions right for his taste.
Once this build hit actual dirt, instead of just cruising roads and attracting the attention of bored cops, it was apparent it was as much a bad idea as we expected. While it smoked a Ford Raptor in a drag race, the thing struggled with obstacles and anything technical.
Still, watching this Viper take shape over time has been entertaining. We bet SuperfastMatt had much more fun and experienced plenty of frustration.
Image via SuperfastMatt/YouTube
