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01-19-2012, 08:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Sonora,
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Cobra Crushing @130 MPH
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01-19-2012, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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This might have already been posted here but I'm not going to try to find it again. But...
1. What kind of Cobra is it? It looks to me like Factory Five.
2. Why did this thing disintegrate so badly? The trunk flew open, doors are flying all over, pieces and parts are flying off everywhere.
3. What caused this failure and what can be done to prevent it from happening to others? Was this a botched assembly? Sorry, cars don't normally fail like this.
4. Did he have track insurance?
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CSX4005LA
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01-19-2012, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Olympia,
Wa
Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 5.0 roller W/carb & T-5 WC
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1. BDR, Bmw suspension.(Backdraft)
2.It's fiberglass
3.Either a rack end or control arm joint gave way. Still don't know for sure. Recommend nut and bolting before every run.
4.Track ins? Most insurance companies won't cover your car on a race track. Let me know if you know of one.
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01-19-2012, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chester Springs,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA #690, FRPP 427 Boss engine
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Geez, how many times is this going to be posted? It's getting as bad as that idiot woman who wrecked the red one...
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RCR GT40 SOLD to Fast 5
Kirkham #690 289 FIA
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01-19-2012, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Williamsport,
PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Kellison Stallion 468 FE
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why no arm restraints.......see how his arms went up to break his fall, its a reaction that is natural, when i go to the track, i always hook up the arm restraints.
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01-19-2012, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MacGyver
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4.Track ins? Most insurance companies won't cover your car on a race track. Let me know if you know of one.
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I know of no regular insurance company that covers a vehicle under racing conditions. However, there are companies that sell per-event track insurance for events that qualify (they have to meet certain criteria for safety and qualifications of the drivers, e.g., harnesses, extinguishers, drivers have SCCA cards, etc.) It's expensive - 500 or more per event, but usually covers all sessions during a multi-day event. I had it but am on the road and don't have it handy. Maybe someone can post a link.
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CSX4005LA
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01-20-2012, 07:55 AM
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Location: Olympia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B 5.0 roller W/carb & T-5 WC
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I'm pretty sure his arms went up due to centrifical force not on purpose. Thats why you should have arm straps in an open car on a track.
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01-27-2012, 02:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
Posts: 3,027
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joyridin'
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I'm confused.
What is there left to buy?
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01-28-2012, 10:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverback51
I'm confused.
What is there left to buy?
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If you look at the top of the passenger side rear quarter panel, there is a 4x4 inch area that is still in good shape. Quite the deal for $200....LOL
This thing should be in the scrap heap.
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01-28-2012, 04:55 PM
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Location: Covington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance # 532, 466 BB, 560HP
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joyridin'
If you look at the top of the passenger side rear quarter panel, there is a 4x4 inch area that is still in good shape. Quite the deal for $200....LOL
This thing should be in the scrap heap.
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Guess I missed it.
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John Hall
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02-05-2012, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Stoneville,NC,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory 5 mk4 445 FE
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Not a F5..........
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