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Old 10-09-2011, 06:22 PM
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Blew a radiator hose on the first hit at the shootout and stuffed it into the wall on the big end. The car in the other lane had a GoPro so I got a video. Also got a time slip lol 8.82@128 Track photographer shot the launch on that pass so I that that also. I dont think it is worth fixing as I needed to go from the 8.50 cage to a 25.5. Hope to have a new roller soon. I will be parting out the car later in the month.

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That sucks Ray. I saw this over on YB. The video definitely looks worse than the pics!!
Old 10-09-2011, 06:40 PM
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Damn Ray, thats stinks. Happy to hear you're ok though. What are your plans for the turbo?
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Time for some AN fittings on the radiator me thinks.
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Oh and a go pro. I wish I could have seen the incar, that would have been pretty wicked. Sorry for your loss sir.
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that sucks man, I loved your car! as a matter of fact, the gmhtp issue that featured it has the honor of being one of my favorite reads while on the...nevermind that part, in all seriousness I absolutely loved this car!!! Well look at it this way, it is an opportunity to come back bigger and better!
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Nooo!!! Very sad to hear. Glad you came out ok. But the video does look much worse than the pics. Car was amazing to see in person.
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Oh ****, sorry for your damage. On a side note, your car accelerates so freaking hard!!! Dayum
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Man Ray when Dave told me you wrecked, first thing came into my mind was hope he's ok. Then second thing that came to my mind was you posting in that thread in the F/I section saying you wanted to sell it and go X275 with a ls swapped fox.

Hope you can still do that, or run X275 with a new roller and your current parts you have.

Can't wait to see what you do next, surely it will be lighter, faster, and better all around!
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When I read the first post I misread it and thought that the GoPro was in your car. When I watched the video I thought wow, that doesn't look like his car. Who's that other Trans Am in the video? Damn, they just took off. Oh, that's the other car.

I hope you're alright and it looks like the damage is limited to the body. I wish you luck with fixing it and if you're interested I have my 1993 Camaro roller listed for sale for $500. It has some small basic weight reduction, but if you're looking to update your chassis and transfer the parts over it would be perfect. I'd also accept parts trades on the car. The link is in my sig. Either way you choose to go I wish you luck with the reconstruction.
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Damn, you pinballed it. I'm glad to hear you are ok. Cars can be replaced. I know a guy with a driver's seat for sale if you can't get the brown out.
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Glad you're ok Ray. I saw the video when you put it up on Facebook. I was looking forward to see you run this year but my car's been down most of the time since I put my new motor in. Like always I know you'll come back bigger and better than ever.
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It was fun watching you run at these events Ray, glad you're alright. Best of luck with your next project.
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that really sucks. good luck.
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damn, fast run too, like the camera car was standing still
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Ya man i saw the car after it happned and when i saw the liscence plate i thought it was you and its def more worthit to pickup a new roller, sucks that it happened and goodluck with ur search
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Damn Ray, i was standing right next to your car, going, "that aint Ray..." Guess i was wrong, shouldve paid a little closer attention.

Glad your ok man!
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It's good to see you're alright Ray. I've been through a couple of those crashes.
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Ah, it's just a flesh wound old man!
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Originally Posted by FMX05
I know a guy with a driver's seat for sale if you can't get the brown out.
ROFL! Old joke but still funny.


Koolrayz,
Not to make light of the situation but I hope You're still holding Your head high:
  1. Some racers never run an 8sec 1/4mi their entire life and You do it passing thru the traps sideways.
  2. Most people who turn that far sideways (at the drags) usually climb out of the car upside down. Kudos for keeping it off the turtle shell!
Looking fwd to seeing the next horse You jump [back] onto!

Regards,
Kurt Betton


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