Almost became a member...
Oct 25, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boise Idaho
Almost became a member...
...of the flying roof club this morning. On my way to work, had the roof on. Apparently, when I put it back on last week, I forgot to latch it down. I noticed a bit more road noise exiting the subdivision. I reached my hand back and felt the back latch undone. I slowed down to about 25 (was going about 35) and latched as quickly as possible.
I was very lucky. Remember to latch your roofs!
Oct 25, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Melting Slicks
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From: Boise Idaho
Meant to post this in C5 Gen. Can a mod pop this post over there?
Oct 25, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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From: Redsox, Pats, Celts & Bruins !!! Redsox Nation !!!
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Oct 25, 2005 | 05:36 PM
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
May lady luck continue to shine upon you and your Vette....
Oct 27, 2005 | 07:49 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
A lot of us have done it!
Oct 27, 2005 | 08:45 PM
Racer
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From: Haw River North Carolina
Been there, done that.
Oct 27, 2005 | 09:01 PM
Drifting
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From: Avon Indiana
St. Jude Donor '09
Im galad i have a vert. I left my hood unlatched 2
different times on my race car. Needed paint both times uggghh
Oct 29, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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From: Blaine (mpls) MN
This is from my vert- but aren't the coupe latches the same?
I put stripes of red/orange flourescent vinyl (tape) on the handles so
that I will notice if they are not latched when I am in the drivers seat.
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