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Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Well things didn't go as planned today my Dad got a little over aggressive trying to chase down a Porsche. Those of you that know thunder hill it happened in turn 11, he got in the throttle a little early before the suspension has a chance to settle from the hill & the wheels broke free doing about 70 mph. He hit the tire barrier 2 times and the car actually got off tIhe ground. He's prett lucky, he's not even sore. The car is a total loss but it's all good because we have track insurance & insured for 2X it's worth. Here is a pick of before & after.
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my little 331 built by Turbo50, man this little bitch was running hard. Passing 80K Porche's in a mustang is a great felling
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Boom bang pow
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So Im in the market for a for a notch or hatchback running or non ASAP , let me know what you have.

Jay

[ August 19, 2012, 12:51 AM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]
 
Posted by 2T0NE (Member # 4216) on :
 
SORRY TO HEAR
 
Posted by Pittsburg Mustang Owner (Member # 6100) on :
 
Damn that sucks. At least your pops is ok tho.
 
Posted by turbo50 (Member # 6700) on :
 
Sux. Glad everyone is ok and safe.

I heard that lil garage built 331 is an animal out there...... tee hee hee [Smile]

Dan
 
Posted by uh0h50 (Member # 3125) on :
 
Wow man sorry to hear! Car was sick.
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
Yeah man she was spinning the wheels at the end of 3rd. Wish I had more traction in the back. I'll post up the GoPro rollbar mounted video as soon as i get back in town. It was a pretty violent crash, very lucky he didn't get hurt. In the same corner in HPDE3 a 2010 Mustang crashed, flipped & caught on fire. The passenger the father was air lifted to a local hospital, the son was drivIng. I guess they had about 70K in that car. I seen at least 7 totaled cars today. It was hot & slippery.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Sucks. But that's how the game is out there.
 
Posted by VENOMUS PONY 5.0 (Member # 7785) on :
 
Sorry to hear that J on the bright side your dad is ok... A notch would be bad ass with the setup you have. Good thing you had that insurance you were talking about ( it payed for itself )
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
rip.. [Frown] nice car too
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
The tire marks on the side of the car are crazy looking.

Sorry to hear man. Glad your pops made it out okay.
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Damn Jay...when I got your text with that picture I was like [Eek!] ! I'm VERY glad pops is ok though. Was the suspension and motor damaged or is it all body damage? Maybe you can just piece it back together?
 
Posted by iron50 (Member # 11231) on :
 
SORRY TO HEAR [Frown] are you OK?
 
Posted by DLo (Member # 6133) on :
 
Glad to hear nobody really got hurt! I may be parting ways with my 94. No time or money for her.. Pm if you're interested.
 
Posted by BlackBrad 96pacgreen (Member # 9497) on :
 
NOOOOOOOO that car was fuckin beautiful...I got those cobra fogs off you in union city.

But good thing your dad is ok.

[ August 19, 2012, 04:42 AM: Message edited by: BlackBrad 96pacgreen ]
 
Posted by acmikee (Member # 5568) on :
 
no one was air lifted out.
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I'm so sorry, that was a beautiful car [Frown]
1. Glad everyone is ok and it wasn't to o serious.
2. Your dad needs to get his own since this is his second strike.
I do admire your dad's go for it attitude and trying to drive it with an aggressive nature, since this is a controlled environment. [burnout]
i hope you got in some good laps prior to this incident though, again sorry for your loss Jay.
Chin up bro!
 
Posted by LXjames (Member # 10791) on :
 
Damn Jason sorry to hear. I hope those safecraft belts I sold you a while back kept your dad all snug and safe in
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by LXjames:
Damn Jason sorry to hear. I hope those safecraft belts I sold you a while back kept your dad all snug and safe in
Those are actually still sitting in my garage. We had a pair of Corbeau Cam locks in there.

[ August 19, 2012, 08:33 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 9cobra7:
I'm so sorry, that was a beautiful car [Frown]
1. Glad everyone is ok and it wasn't to o serious.
2. Your dad needs to get his own since this is his second strike.
I do admire your dad's go for it attitude and trying to drive it with an aggressive nature, since this is a controlled environment. [burnout]
i hope you got in some good laps prior to this incident though, again sorry for your loss Jay.
Chin up bro!
What's up Greg? Fortunately I ran this set up at Thunderhill & Sonoma before this weekend. Unfortunately this trip I was suppose to run on Saturday once again. This was the 1st time we ever trailered it to the track also. Luckily between our track insurance and our "racing budget" that the wives dont know about, we will be back on the track before we know it. Probably done for the season but I'll build something even better this time. I'm not going to worry about paint this time. I'll rattle can that bitch lol. Having nice paint on a track car is a headache.
 
Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
Wow, that looks like one hell of a bad day right there! Glad to hear that no one was injured (at least in your car). Best of luck to you and your dad on putting another car together.

'Track insurance?'. Do tell.
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
Is the frame or suspension bent? It looks like a lot of body damage. If that's the case you could just replace body panels with light weight parts and strip the interior, you already have the trailer might as well make it a real track car now. The weight reduction alone will be a huge improvement in performance.
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SF Coupe:
Is the frame or suspension bent? It looks like a lot of body damage. If that's the case you could just replace body panels with light weight parts and strip the interior, you already have the trailer might as well make it a real track car now. The weight reduction alone will be a huge improvement in performance.
Already had the interior stripped besides dash, door panels & console. The frame is ripped in 2 places and it's pushed about 4" to the passenger side. There's no coming back from that. The passenger side is also messed up including the rear bumper. Drivers door is hard to open, passenger door is stuck closed and even the trunk has a time opening. The car hit the tire barrier & did a 180 in the air. The NASA official said the rear tires were off the ground at least 3'. It's official dead. RIP
 
Posted by DIRTY SALLY (Member # 7845) on :
 
damn j glad pops is ok
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Damn that sucks to hear Jay, that Cobra was clean! Glad your pops didn't get messed up along with the car.
 
Posted by 510_SVT (Member # 8705) on :
 
Damn i really liked this car, one of my favorite 94/95 Cobras ive seen! At least it was your own pops that wrecked and not a friend.
 
Posted by stangfreak8905 (Member # 11495) on :
 
glad nobody got hurt and sucks about the car i have a clean lx hatchback for sale pm me your number and ill send you some pics if you are interested
 
Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
Damn jay I'm sorry to hear about your cobra ... If you ever need a hand wrenching on anything or swapping shit on to another car hit me up .
 
Posted by Mach916 (Member # 8264) on :
 
what suspension mods do you have? just went on that track..it is pretty intense
 
Posted by Snakerider (Member # 1736) on :
 
Damn sorry to hear that Jason. Glade your dad didn't get hurt. A car can be replaced.
 
Posted by KCmustangboy (Member # 1927) on :
 
I have a 97 cobra roller if you are interested... Car has 373s, no motor or trans. everything is still under the hood though, fuel rails and power steering... just missing the long block and tranny.
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Mach916:
what suspension mods do you have? just went on that track..it is pretty intense
I had this Maximum Motorsport kit & upgraded the springs to H&R race springs (RED). Also replace every single bushing with poly bushings. Battery relocation & weight reduction.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_67&products_id=1248
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by KCmustangboy:
I have a 97 cobra roller if you are interested... Car has 373s, no motor or trans. everything is still under the hood though, fuel rails and power steering... just missing the long block and tranny.
Thanks but I'm officially done with mustangs, at least late models. The next car I build or buy will be strictly old school. For now I'm looking at bikes.

[ August 29, 2012, 03:07 PM: Message edited by: SnakeBit ]
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
Jay, go buy a cheap fox body or another sn95 and just beat the shit out of it! No need to get out of the sport considering it wasn't even your fault that the car crashed!
 
Posted by SnakeBit (Member # 8871) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
Jay, go buy a cheap fox body or another sn95 and just beat the shit out of it! No need to get out of the sport considering it wasn't even your fault that the car crashed!
Yeah that was my 1st thought but after really thinking about it. I have to many hobbies and this although it's fun it's not my favorite. Plus this is my "out" to really focus on my priorities. 1 buying another house & working on kid #2. I will always be a car guy but old schools is where I started & it's where I belong. One of my 1st cars was 69 Z28. Should have never sold it. I can see my self dropping 30K on a fast back or Z28. I'll have it within 5 years when I hit the big 4-0! Damn that's old lol
 
Posted by straightliner1 (Member # 2679) on :
 
I'm taking a hiatus from the sport myself and am looking to find a new home for my 91 coupe. Message me if you're interested?

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[ September 04, 2012, 05:20 PM: Message edited by: straightliner1 ]
 
Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :
 
I have a 89 fox that I'm willing to give to you for free, but I've taken allot out of out.(been my parts car) primered black, And it has radiator support damage, along with Cowell, roof, and sun roof glass gone(from multiple hood incidence).. but if you are interested I am willing to take many many pictures for you. along with the before pictures. and by the way sorry about your loss

MikeN
 




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