Ya'll seen this yet....?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sick of these TOOLS & AZZHATS in DC
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Seen it...was going up to Big Bear,Ca once....seen clothes scattered along the side of the road....then came up on a new Camaro...fully engulfed in flames...and this couple standing there...taking pics of their car...burning...stuff happens
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From: Virginia USA
Originally Posted by James1970
Cool video.
However, the "F-bombs" and "Holy-s**ts" by the videographer are really uncalled for IMHO.
However, the "F-bombs" and "Holy-s**ts" by the videographer are really uncalled for IMHO.
Originally Posted by CGGorman
IBTL...
Once is ok but the whole video he is shouting that. What a moron. What a sad sight for the Corvette to go up in smoke like that. Did you see how fast the driver got out.
Ya, I want to run some NO2 
NO THANK YOU. I can't see a normally aspirated engine blow like that without being on the bottle.
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From: Duvall, WA
I've never seen a safety crew take so long to start putting out the fire at the starting line. That would have chapped my hyde. The driver does react quickly (as any good drag racer should).
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From: Huntersville NC
This is the first time I actually saw the video (in the other dozen threads the link was edited out) but I have read much of the discussion. Of course many of the vette people are offended at the commentary, but the guy is just an excited jerk... what do you expect? And as for the long time taken by the fire personnel... I believe someone claimed that they are instructed to stay away from burning cars on spray due to risk of explosion.
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by rcread
I've never seen a safety crew take so long to start putting out the fire at the starting line. That would have chapped my hyde. The driver does react quickly (as any good drag racer should).
I wonder how far he ran before he finally turned around. What a chickenshi^. That was funny as hell.
How can you expect a safety crew to approach your car when you are too scared to do it yourself?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Longview Texas
Originally Posted by rcread
I've never seen a safety crew take so long to start putting out the fire at the starting line. That would have chapped my hyde. The driver does react quickly (as any good drag racer should).
it did seem to take a while before the fire extinguishers got there though ..... and the first one there wound up getting a face full of chemical from the second guy there ..... seemed not quite up to fire prevention standards ..... but what do I know
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From: I KNOW JESUS... HE'S MY GARDENER
What are y'all crying about? It's only a C5. There's quite a few still around...still making 'em, too.
Now if it was a nice tri-power or fuelie (or my stock '74 vert...), I might shed some tears.
Now if it was a nice tri-power or fuelie (or my stock '74 vert...), I might shed some tears.
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From: largo florida
Originally Posted by theandies
Once is ok but the whole video he is shouting that. What a moron. What a sad sight for the Corvette to go up in smoke like that. Did you see how fast the driver got out.
Ya, I want to run some NO2 NO THANK YOU. I can't see a normally aspirated engine blow like that without being on the bottle.
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by rcread
I've never seen a safety crew take so long to start putting out the fire at the starting line. That would have chapped my hyde. The driver does react quickly (as any good drag racer should).
loss. He even told them the truth
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From: largo florida
Originally Posted by SkunkApe
What are y'all crying about? It's only a C5. There's quite a few still around...still making 'em, too.
Now if it was a nice tri-power or fuelie (or my stock '74 vert...), I might shed some tears.
Now if it was a nice tri-power or fuelie (or my stock '74 vert...), I might shed some tears.
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From: I KNOW JESUS... HE'S MY GARDENER
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
It is not just a c5, it is a z06. And no they are not still making them. There is no reason to make jokes about a 35k dollar car catching on fire, whether it be a corvette or a civic. That is some mans pride and joy that is ruined. I dont understand why we feel the need to pick apart of bad mouth other generations of corvette just because they are not a c3.
Yes, they are still making them. They call 'em C6's now...
And...while under the umbrella of this (C3) forum, I have freedom to crack on any other vehicle I wish...
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From: largo florida
Originally Posted by SkunkApe
Yes, they are still making them. They call 'em C6's now...
And...while under the umbrella of this (C3) forum, I have freedom to crack on any other vehicle I wish...
And...while under the umbrella of this (C3) forum, I have freedom to crack on any other vehicle I wish...
Thats right, they dont make them anymore....
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Originally Posted by SkunkApe
Yes, they are still making them. They call 'em C6's now...
And...while under the umbrella of this (C3) forum, I have freedom to crack on any other vehicle I wish...
And...while under the umbrella of this (C3) forum, I have freedom to crack on any other vehicle I wish...
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Yea it was amazing to see how quick the dude jumped out! But the photog was so darn happy at the racer's misfortune it ticked me off! He was soooo happy to get a burning Vette on tape. 