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Old 12-07-2006, 07:54 PM
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Yeah i'm driving through fire...... wrapping the lines in aluminum foil, just wondering if there is a breather by the gas tank...... so i dont catch fire :-)
Old 12-07-2006, 08:33 PM
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I'm sorry but... WHAT?!
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i think he wants to drive through a fire and is asking what he should cover up so he doesnt go boom.

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Originally Posted by Kuhnstyle86
i think he wants to drive through a fire and is asking what he should cover up so he doesnt go boom.

yeah <<<--- no boom!
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nomex and kevlar are your friend... and
WTF?
Old 12-07-2006, 11:58 PM
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must be for movie? are you a stuntman?
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wtf are you driving though fire for?
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the car will only pass through the flame for about .4 seconds ..... I just need a hint of what to close up or protect (a little extra) for this move
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Originally Posted by mattraypharbor
wtf are you driving though fire for?

I know i'm scratching my head too why?
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Being exposed to a flame for that short duration I wouldn't think would affect anything. The stock gas tanks in these cars are vented to the front of the car and in to the intake manifold for emissions reasons. As long as you aren't leaking anything, you should be perfectly safe. Gonna post the vid when you are done?
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Being exposed to a flame for that short duration I wouldn't think would affect anything. The stock gas tanks in these cars are vented to the front of the car and in to the intake manifold for emissions reasons. As long as you aren't leaking anything, you should be perfectly safe. Gonna post the vid when you are done?
this will be the first place to see it.... lets hope it doesn't make a break.com video "car catches fire" lol
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Or worse...you come home with a Darwin award (or at least your next of kin )
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.4 sec shouldnt be a big deal.....I drive my car thru fires all the time.
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sounds cool. you should be fine for .4 seconds. but additional safety prepping wouldnt hurt imo
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A halon system wouldn't be a bad idea. And a couple buddies with fire extinguishers.
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make sure you don't have any oil leaks
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You should be okay hince the fact that you do have a Firebird. I mean why would they call it a Firebird if the bird cant go through fire for a half a second. JK, good luck cant wait to see the Video
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Originally Posted by NassyVette
A halon system wouldn't be a bad idea. And a couple buddies with fire extinguishers.
halon. my dad created the halon bank. its some nice stuff
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Do it by a lake that way if it catches fire you can just drive in.
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Originally Posted by Humanoid
Do it by a lake that way if it catches fire you can just drive in.




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