[Dior55]

Going back to the original inquiry of this thread, my thoughts on why we're seeing an increase in crackups is possibly due to leaving one's brain in one's garage when we take these monsters out even for a leisurely cruise.

I simply cannot remember the last time that I drove my Cobra without some testosterone laden person wanting to blow my doors off, race me or otherwise create an unsafe situation. I find that other drivers have a tendency to see a Cobra and, if they have a reaction, it's normally along the lines of either: (1) I gotta pass this thing because I want to show this guy just how quick my Miata is; (2) I gotta see this beauty going down the road; or (3) maybe I can goad this guy into showing me just how much power this baby makes. I have to keep telling myself that this is a 4 wheeled motorcycle, I don't have the airbags or other safety equipment that the Bimmers trying to race me have, I have a family that needs me, and who gives a good $hit about who is going to get to the next red light the fastest!

I guess what I'm trying to say is that in these cars, probably more than any other, we're constantly being tempted. AVOID the temptation and live to enjoy the car, the family and your friends!