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Topic: My Cobra Almost Got Destroyed By A Foxbody
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50 Deep
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Went to the local dragstrip last night just to watch. Got talked into making a few shake down passes on my street tires. None of the runs were good. Missing gears, tire pressure adjustments, and bad launches since it was the first time taking her out since the new build. The second run I had would of been my best since I had a decent launch and didn't miss any gears, but I had a little excitement.
Realized how much I never want to see foxbody headlights coming at my drivers door again. I waited at the tree until I was ready to launch. My buddy was in his fox, and as I caught him down track he lost control. He managed to save the car without hitting mine or doing too much damage once he hit the guard rail. I got out of it then got back on the gas to get past him before he came into my lane. All his damage was to the passenger side. Has a popped front tire, dent on the rear quarter, fender, and front bumper.
He walked away fine also so it was all well that ends well. Kind of have a itch to go back to the track, but also not eager to damage my car. But it could happen anywhere I guess. Here is the vid.
Terrance 04 Cobra Shakedown Run - Mustang Crash - YouTube
[ March 22, 2012, 09:17 PM: Message edited by: 50 Deep ]
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Just_a_GT
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DAMN now thats scary ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Lucky no one got hurt. Car looks nice with the new shoes.
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damn close call man
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Daaaammmmmmnnnn...Is your buddy ok??
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Couldn't even finish his run.
Sucks for that fox.
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50 Deep
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Not sure what happened on the run. He was almost to the end of the 1/4 so who knows.
After the run I pulled over and made sure he was good. His car really isn't too bad off, and he wasn't in any pain. His body was in shock for sure, so I am sure he is feeling it a bit today.
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Not sure what happened on the run. He was almost to the end of the 1/4 so who knows.
After the run I pulled over and made sure he was good. His car really isn't too bad off, and he wasn't in any pain. His body was in shock for sure, so I am sure he is feeling it a bit today.
looked like he hit his brakes then let off and lost traction somehow? watch close at 1:01
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what kind of trap speeds were you getting?
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Glad no one got seriously hurt.
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fox had what we believe to be a head gasket blow. putting coolant on the ground/tires. my buddy did a heck of a job not hitting terrance, and just couldn't escape the wall.
the car has front end damage(broken ball joint, tire/wheel, fender, bumper, possible other)... and the rear axle isn't sitting right. time will tell.
[ March 22, 2012, 09:42 PM: Message edited by: 93ReefBlue5.0 ]
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50 Deep
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Only 3 passes for the night and didn't get to complete any of them. Trapped 118 dodging the fox, but that was hitting the brakes..
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Only 3 passes for the night and didn't get to complete any of them. Trapped 118 dodging the fox, but that was hitting the brakes..
u were on street tires... what'd you expect? lol.
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50 Deep
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Originally posted by 93ReefBlue5.0:
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Only 3 passes for the night and didn't get to complete any of them. Trapped 118 dodging the fox, but that was hitting the brakes..
u were on street tires... what'd you expect? lol.
I know bro. Me and Daley might be out next week on some drag radials though. You going to roll back out?
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a302juGRnot
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118 is still dam fast...alotta cars would be lucky to hit that on their best runs.
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50 Deep
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Originally posted by a302juGRnuat:
118 is still dam fast...alotta cars would be lucky to hit that on their best runs.
True.... but I will report back when I am trapping 130's ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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Poor guy hit the wall in a 13 second car just shows you right there it ain't all about power.hittin Brakes aren't the best idea when you get sideways you just lift and counter steer let the car come back brakes go from one extreme to another
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93ReefBlue5.0
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
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Originally posted by 93ReefBlue5.0:
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
Only 3 passes for the night and didn't get to complete any of them. Trapped 118 dodging the fox, but that was hitting the brakes..
u were on street tires... what'd you expect? lol.
I know bro. Me and Daley might be out next week on some drag radials though. You going to roll back out?
yah probly. i think i may get some drags mounted n take the cobra out... wanna see what it runs, and would prefer to not damage the irs in the process.
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93coupessp
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
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Originally posted by a302juGRnuat:
118 is still dam fast...alotta cars would be lucky to hit that on their best runs.
True.... but I will report back when I am trapping 130's
My boy hit 12.28 at 126 mph upper pulley full exhaust jlt cold air and mail order tune on 275 nitto 555r's I hope you can trap 130 with your mods
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hidnn.o.s.
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You went in the water with street tires????
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50 Deep
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Originally posted by 93coupessp:
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
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Originally posted by a302juGRnuat:
118 is still dam fast...alotta cars would be lucky to hit that on their best runs.
True.... but I will report back when I am trapping 130's
My boy hit 12.28 at 126 mph upper pulley full exhaust jlt cold air and mail order tune on 275 nitto 555r's I hope you can trap 130 with your mods
I'm not worried about being unable to trap that speed. All about traction
On a side note....
That must be gods car if your buddy is trapping 126. That's a low 11/high 10 second car. There are VERY FEW cobras running that fast in the country on the stock eaton with an upper only, no nitrous, and no port job. Around 7 or 8 to be exact. None on a mail order tune. not calling BS, but id like to see that time slip....
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50 Deep
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
You went in the water with street tires????
Yeah. Common knowledge says not to, but a few guys who race regularly recommended to get them a little wet and burn it off. Managed to cut a 1.9 60ft. My buddy was cutting 1.7's on his DR's so it wasn't bad at all.
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
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Originally posted by 93coupessp:
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Originally posted by 50 Deep:
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Originally posted by a302juGRnuat:
118 is still dam fast...alotta cars would be lucky to hit that on their best runs.
True.... but I will report back when I am trapping 130's
My boy hit 12.28 at 126 mph upper pulley full exhaust jlt cold air and mail order tune on 275 nitto 555r's I hope you can trap 130 with your mods
I'm not worried about being unable to trap that speed. All about traction
On a side note....
That must be gods car if your buddy is trapping 126. That's a low 11/high 10 second car. There are VERY FEW cobras running that fast in the country on the stock eaton with an upper only, no nitrous, and no port job. Around 7 or 8 to be exact. None on a mail order tune. not calling BS, but id like to see that time slip....
Oh well it's true but I'm a firm believer in not giving a crap about the trap speed that doesn't determine how fast a car should run in a quarter that's why there's an e.t. And a mph people just always wanna associate them. My buddy's 6 second top sportsman car can run half track shut down and run a 9 at 100 mph. My dads stock zo6 ran 11.80 a 128 so do you think his car should run high nines? Gears tire sizes ect play that part
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