[Z06] When the spray goes bad... burnt Z06
04-15-2005, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
The guy just stands there with the extiguisher watching the car burn.
That's just plain unbelievable.
04-15-2005, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
I'm not sure where that track is but, based on the ridiculous response from the safety personell; I would never use that track.
The guy just stands there with the extiguisher watching the car burn.
That's just plain unbelievable.
The guy just stands there with the extiguisher watching the car burn.
That's just plain unbelievable.
04-15-2005, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JOHNNY P.
It's located in Union Grove Wisconsin, It's a good Track except when Your car is on Fire. TuffEnuff(Brian) said he wanted to wait for the Nitrous Bottle to empty before approaching it for safety reasons.
04-16-2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JOHNNY P.
It's located in Union Grove Wisconsin, It's a good Track except when Your car is on Fire. TuffEnuff(Brian) said he wanted to wait for the Nitrous Bottle to empty before approaching it for safety reasons.
04-20-2005, 08:40 PM
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Better video of Z06 at Great Lakes
My son had friends who were there - there's a good thread on this at the Great Lake Dragaway forum with a great video:
Z06 at GLD
Z06 good video
Z06 at GLD
Z06 good video
Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
I'm not sure where that track is but, based on the ridiculous response from the safety personell; I would never use that track.
The guy just stands there with the extiguisher watching the car burn.
That's just plain unbelievable.
The guy just stands there with the extiguisher watching the car burn.
That's just plain unbelievable.
Last edited by HOMER308; 04-20-2005 at 08:43 PM. Reason: another link
04-20-2005, 11:11 PM
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Burning Brakes
The Z06 good video (posted above my Homer) is actually a tribute video I made of the aforementioned Z06. The owner, James, is a friend of mine and the president of my car club, Shocker Racing.
He told his insurance the truth, and they decided to indeed pay up.
I also want to alleviate some misconceptions. James wrote this so that people will hear the correct story:
"For those of you who don't know what happened I thought I would set the record straight, since I have read a lot of speculations and bs about what people think happened. As you all know we were at the track on Saturday and as I began to accelerate from the starting line I heard a loud POP! Then I saw my hood open and the motor on fire! I jumped out of the car and got away. The track employees then put the fire out with extinguishers. Yes, I was running a TNT Wet Nitrous kit and my insurance company knows this. I have read some speculation that this was because the window switch was bypassed and all sorts of other BS, but the fact is that it was running properly through the window switch and that I had taken every safety precaution possible when selecting my system and having it installed. I have since reported this incident to my insurance company the exact way it happened. Many people scare you about telling the truth to your insurance company when it involves the track, but I couldn't live with myself concocting some BS story. I thought to myself if I can't count on State Farm to back me when I need them most, who can I count on. If I was drunk and crashed into 4 cars and injured or killed people they would have to back me, so why shouldn't they back me when I am doing something completely legal that keeps the racing off the streets? I am now just playing the waiting game to find out what State Farm is going to do from here and I will keep you all posted. I wanted to thank all of you who helped me out with this incident, it is times like this when you start to realize who your friends are, and that there are a lot of haters out there. Thanks to everyone including the guys at GLD for their help."
Enjoy,
Carleton
He told his insurance the truth, and they decided to indeed pay up.
I also want to alleviate some misconceptions. James wrote this so that people will hear the correct story:
"For those of you who don't know what happened I thought I would set the record straight, since I have read a lot of speculations and bs about what people think happened. As you all know we were at the track on Saturday and as I began to accelerate from the starting line I heard a loud POP! Then I saw my hood open and the motor on fire! I jumped out of the car and got away. The track employees then put the fire out with extinguishers. Yes, I was running a TNT Wet Nitrous kit and my insurance company knows this. I have read some speculation that this was because the window switch was bypassed and all sorts of other BS, but the fact is that it was running properly through the window switch and that I had taken every safety precaution possible when selecting my system and having it installed. I have since reported this incident to my insurance company the exact way it happened. Many people scare you about telling the truth to your insurance company when it involves the track, but I couldn't live with myself concocting some BS story. I thought to myself if I can't count on State Farm to back me when I need them most, who can I count on. If I was drunk and crashed into 4 cars and injured or killed people they would have to back me, so why shouldn't they back me when I am doing something completely legal that keeps the racing off the streets? I am now just playing the waiting game to find out what State Farm is going to do from here and I will keep you all posted. I wanted to thank all of you who helped me out with this incident, it is times like this when you start to realize who your friends are, and that there are a lot of haters out there. Thanks to everyone including the guys at GLD for their help."
Enjoy,
Carleton
04-21-2005, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SpdKilz
The Z06 good video (posted above my Homer) is actually a tribute video I made of the aforementioned Z06. The owner, James, is a friend of mine and the president of my car club, Shocker Racing.
He told his insurance the truth, and they decided to indeed pay up.
I also want to alleviate some misconceptions. James wrote this so that people will hear the correct story:
"For those of you who don't know what happened I thought I would set the record straight, since I have read a lot of speculations and bs about what people think happened. As you all know we were at the track on Saturday and as I began to accelerate from the starting line I heard a loud POP! Then I saw my hood open and the motor on fire! I jumped out of the car and got away. The track employees then put the fire out with extinguishers. Yes, I was running a TNT Wet Nitrous kit and my insurance company knows this. I have read some speculation that this was because the window switch was bypassed and all sorts of other BS, but the fact is that it was running properly through the window switch and that I had taken every safety precaution possible when selecting my system and having it installed. I have since reported this incident to my insurance company the exact way it happened. Many people scare you about telling the truth to your insurance company when it involves the track, but I couldn't live with myself concocting some BS story. I thought to myself if I can't count on State Farm to back me when I need them most, who can I count on. If I was drunk and crashed into 4 cars and injured or killed people they would have to back me, so why shouldn't they back me when I am doing something completely legal that keeps the racing off the streets? I am now just playing the waiting game to find out what State Farm is going to do from here and I will keep you all posted. I wanted to thank all of you who helped me out with this incident, it is times like this when you start to realize who your friends are, and that there are a lot of haters out there. Thanks to everyone including the guys at GLD for their help."
Enjoy,
Carleton
He told his insurance the truth, and they decided to indeed pay up.
I also want to alleviate some misconceptions. James wrote this so that people will hear the correct story:
"For those of you who don't know what happened I thought I would set the record straight, since I have read a lot of speculations and bs about what people think happened. As you all know we were at the track on Saturday and as I began to accelerate from the starting line I heard a loud POP! Then I saw my hood open and the motor on fire! I jumped out of the car and got away. The track employees then put the fire out with extinguishers. Yes, I was running a TNT Wet Nitrous kit and my insurance company knows this. I have read some speculation that this was because the window switch was bypassed and all sorts of other BS, but the fact is that it was running properly through the window switch and that I had taken every safety precaution possible when selecting my system and having it installed. I have since reported this incident to my insurance company the exact way it happened. Many people scare you about telling the truth to your insurance company when it involves the track, but I couldn't live with myself concocting some BS story. I thought to myself if I can't count on State Farm to back me when I need them most, who can I count on. If I was drunk and crashed into 4 cars and injured or killed people they would have to back me, so why shouldn't they back me when I am doing something completely legal that keeps the racing off the streets? I am now just playing the waiting game to find out what State Farm is going to do from here and I will keep you all posted. I wanted to thank all of you who helped me out with this incident, it is times like this when you start to realize who your friends are, and that there are a lot of haters out there. Thanks to everyone including the guys at GLD for their help."
Enjoy,
Carleton
Well if his insurance does not cover it, does he have a FUND people can donate to? I would surely give a few bucks to help a fellow Z owner. Not like he was drunk or stupid, just unlucky.
04-21-2005, 07:56 PM
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Drifting
I have the same system on my 04 Z16, did anyone ever find out what caused the problem, I've yet to have a problem, but I dont think I'll be so lucky with my insurance co....after watching that, I'm wondering if I should take mine off the car ???
04-21-2005, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SpdKilz
The Z06 good video (posted above my Homer) is actually a tribute video I made of the aforementioned Z06. The owner, James, is a friend of mine and the president of my car club, Shocker Racing.
He told his insurance the truth, and they decided to indeed pay up.
I also want to alleviate some misconceptions. James wrote this so that people will hear the correct story:
"For those of you who don't know what happened I thought I would set the record straight, since I have read a lot of speculations and bs about what people think happened. As you all know we were at the track on Saturday and as I began to accelerate from the starting line I heard a loud POP! Then I saw my hood open and the motor on fire! I jumped out of the car and got away. The track employees then put the fire out with extinguishers. Yes, I was running a TNT Wet Nitrous kit and my insurance company knows this. I have read some speculation that this was because the window switch was bypassed and all sorts of other BS, but the fact is that it was running properly through the window switch and that I had taken every safety precaution possible when selecting my system and having it installed. I have since reported this incident to my insurance company the exact way it happened. Many people scare you about telling the truth to your insurance company when it involves the track, but I couldn't live with myself concocting some BS story. I thought to myself if I can't count on State Farm to back me when I need them most, who can I count on. If I was drunk and crashed into 4 cars and injured or killed people they would have to back me, so why shouldn't they back me when I am doing something completely legal that keeps the racing off the streets? I am now just playing the waiting game to find out what State Farm is going to do from here and I will keep you all posted. I wanted to thank all of you who helped me out with this incident, it is times like this when you start to realize who your friends are, and that there are a lot of haters out there. Thanks to everyone including the guys at GLD for their help."
Enjoy,
Carleton
He told his insurance the truth, and they decided to indeed pay up.
I also want to alleviate some misconceptions. James wrote this so that people will hear the correct story:
"For those of you who don't know what happened I thought I would set the record straight, since I have read a lot of speculations and bs about what people think happened. As you all know we were at the track on Saturday and as I began to accelerate from the starting line I heard a loud POP! Then I saw my hood open and the motor on fire! I jumped out of the car and got away. The track employees then put the fire out with extinguishers. Yes, I was running a TNT Wet Nitrous kit and my insurance company knows this. I have read some speculation that this was because the window switch was bypassed and all sorts of other BS, but the fact is that it was running properly through the window switch and that I had taken every safety precaution possible when selecting my system and having it installed. I have since reported this incident to my insurance company the exact way it happened. Many people scare you about telling the truth to your insurance company when it involves the track, but I couldn't live with myself concocting some BS story. I thought to myself if I can't count on State Farm to back me when I need them most, who can I count on. If I was drunk and crashed into 4 cars and injured or killed people they would have to back me, so why shouldn't they back me when I am doing something completely legal that keeps the racing off the streets? I am now just playing the waiting game to find out what State Farm is going to do from here and I will keep you all posted. I wanted to thank all of you who helped me out with this incident, it is times like this when you start to realize who your friends are, and that there are a lot of haters out there. Thanks to everyone including the guys at GLD for their help."
Enjoy,
Carleton
Sorry about your luck with the car. James sounds like a stand up guy based on his actions with the insurance company. Things seem to work out for honest people. Nice video Carleton.
R
04-21-2005, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SpdKilz
If you read in my post, I state that insurance did decide to pay up....thankfully!
Carleton
Carleton
That's why I was confused
04-23-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SpdKilz
If you read in my post, I state that insurance did decide to pay up....thankfully!
Carleton
Carleton
I missed the end of the story, that's good to hear.
Is he getting another Vette?
04-23-2005, 05:29 PM
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by Lancer033
I missed the end of the story, that's good to hear.
Is he getting another Vette?
Is he getting another Vette?
