Guess this is yet another opportunity for mention Dean's shields prevent that.
Has anyone ever....
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Enid Oklahoma
Tell the lawyer that, There is a thing called an attractive nuisance. Basically if you buy something and take it somewhere wanting people to look at it without roping it off if they are hurt, the liability can be assessed based on that issue. It is not a hard and fast thing, but a good lawyer may be able to make the case.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Panama City Beach, Florida
In 1977, car was brand new, side pipes were on hours after I got home from the dealer.
Took it work and took a friend for a ride, just as he was getting out I tried warning him, too late, he put his whole palm and full weight in the pipe, he left a patch of skin that we couldn't get off, it burned up an the way home and left a mark on the pipe I never could get off.
I over the years have burned myself on the side pipes. That being said, right now I have a regular exhaust (chambered) that I love the sound of but I can't wait to get the side pipes back on. I have to change the flange to match the LS1.
Love the side pipes though, sound and look can't be beat - IMHO -
Frank
Took it work and took a friend for a ride, just as he was getting out I tried warning him, too late, he put his whole palm and full weight in the pipe, he left a patch of skin that we couldn't get off, it burned up an the way home and left a mark on the pipe I never could get off.
I over the years have burned myself on the side pipes. That being said, right now I have a regular exhaust (chambered) that I love the sound of but I can't wait to get the side pipes back on. I have to change the flange to match the LS1.
Love the side pipes though, sound and look can't be beat - IMHO -
Frank
Race Director
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Instructor
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From: Ocean County NJ
Several weeks before my father purchased his 1980 in '86, we visited my Uncle Pete who had an orange 1972 with side pipes. Uncle Pete took us for a ride. Yes, "us." At age 4 I was slightly smaller than I am now at 28 and could ride on my dad's lap (laws were a little more liberal back then). I burned my leg getting out and for whatever reason wanted a Vette ever since. Maybe the ride over shadowed the pain I felt...not sure. Regardless, side pipes kick some major @$$!
Andy
Andy
Melting Slicks
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From: Nashville TN
St. Jude Donor '09
That's why I put shields on mine, but they are not child proof. When I go to cruise-ins, I always watch the car closely until pipes cool a little and I have had to warn kids to be careful.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Jersey Shore
Are people really getting that close to your cars where they are within touching-distance of the sidepipes? I understand the passenger getting out and burning their leg (happens all too often with my car), but I couldnt imagine people are just "looking" that closely at the car.
I was at a car show once where there was a family that was letting the kids "climb" up the side of a car so they could see inside. Next up was my car and I knew the kids were going to attempt to step on the sidepipe. I went over and told them to not get close because they would get a nasty burn on the sidepipe. Kept them off my car, and no burns.
Seriously though, worrying about someone else getting hurt and suing you because they werent aware of their surroundings? Its sad that people get away with coming up with lawsuits like that. Tripped over a trailer hitch? Watch where you are going next time. Got too close to my car and burned your leg? Dont get that close again. Sorry for the rant, I just dislike the sue-happy day that we live in.
I was at a car show once where there was a family that was letting the kids "climb" up the side of a car so they could see inside. Next up was my car and I knew the kids were going to attempt to step on the sidepipe. I went over and told them to not get close because they would get a nasty burn on the sidepipe. Kept them off my car, and no burns.
Seriously though, worrying about someone else getting hurt and suing you because they werent aware of their surroundings? Its sad that people get away with coming up with lawsuits like that. Tripped over a trailer hitch? Watch where you are going next time. Got too close to my car and burned your leg? Dont get that close again. Sorry for the rant, I just dislike the sue-happy day that we live in.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Florida
hot pipes
I have had and been exposed to side pipes for many years.I currently have Hooker Side pipes with Cobra shields.They work great for leg protection,but O protection where the pipes exit at the front fender.Always caution lookers of the hot pipes,they cool fairly quick.Never open your hood at a cruise in until pipes cool.They will burn onlookers on their chins. Long live side pipes. 
P/S One day I plan on a sign of some sort Caution Hot Pipes. John
P/S One day I plan on a sign of some sort Caution Hot Pipes. John
