Convertible Top Up Windows Down Issue?
☠☣☢ Semper Ebrius ☢☣☠
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From: Virginia
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St. Jude's Donor '06
In March of 2001, there was a GM engineer by the name of Phil Haartman who did exactly this while testing at VIR. On the front straight the convertible top support suddenly gave way at about 90 MPH and the frame snapped and struck his neck, nearly separating his head from his body. Obviously, the car went out of control, struck a Porsche, and sent everyone into the wall. Three died.
So, yeah...don't do it. Always have the windows up if your convertible top is up.
So, yeah...don't do it. Always have the windows up if your convertible top is up.
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Been on the forum for about 4 months. First, I couldn't believe how many members couldn't spell, use the correct tense, or even basic grammar ( Not a put down of anyone) Now.....No one "gets" it with the funny replies! Some of it is Humor folks, Humor!
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From: [QUOTE=onedef92]Remember when that spookable closed the door on that mofo and trapped him inside tha
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Originally Posted by 28tudor
Been on the forum for about 4 months. First, I couldn't believe how many members couldn't spell, use the correct tense, or even basic grammar ( Not a put down of anyone) Now.....No one "gets" it with the funny replies! Some of it is Humor folks, Humor!
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by 28tudor
Been on the forum for about 4 months. First, I couldn't believe how many members couldn't spell, use the correct tense, or even basic grammar ( Not a put down of anyone) Now.....No one "gets" it with the funny replies! Some of it is Humor folks, Humor!
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