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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Yup. Had a top fly off at the track. Go pro attached and all. LoL!! Here is the video

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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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How the heck did that happen, was it not latched?
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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Thinking it didn't get fully latched after putting the go pro on.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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Sorry for the loss of the top, but that was as cool a video as i've ever seen lol!
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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That was really cool to watch. That's why I always lock mine before I make a pass. I figure that way I know its at least fully latched
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Well that sucks!! Great vid and the car sounds nice.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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Ah you don't need that anyways, it just adds weight haha!
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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Lol the guy at the end cracked me up
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Cool vid, sucks about the ttop.. Nice to know the Gopro's can take a beating..
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Thanks guys. Already got a top for it. First time back out in a 1.5yrs. Ran a 10.92 in high DA.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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Jeeze fast mustang
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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That last little bit was hilarious!
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Go Pro is stout as hell. This is one of the cooler vids I've seen on tech.
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Old Sep 28, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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That vid was worth watching! Glad the Track guy added to the high quality of the vid!

I wanted to make fun of the mustang but gotta respect pulling tire on the 1-2 shift!(damn close if it didn't come off the ground!!) After watching it again not sure if you can see the shift but a very light front end and he left you in the dust on your slow *** 10 sec pass!
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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Its not just that the latch was not fully turned or that it was locked. The hardware on the holes where the rods go into can move. You can have the handle fully into the closed position and the lock set to lock and this happen. Do some research on how to check and adjuster yours if you have a t-top car or this can be you.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by custm2500
That vid was worth watching! Glad the Track guy added to the high quality of the vid!

I wanted to make fun of the mustang but gotta respect pulling tire on the 1-2 shift!(damn close if it didn't come off the ground!!) After watching it again not sure if you can see the shift but a very light front end and he left you in the dust on your slow *** 10 sec pass!
Yeah I know the guy in the stang. Fully built 5.0 big turbo e85. That was a street tune pass 13psi. Runs 9.7-9.8
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Wow the gopro is some tough ****. Lol btw who sells replacement ttops?

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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Just have to search. I have a lot of friends who have spare parts. Gm sells them for 1200$ LoL!! Hawks 3rd gen has used ones
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:02 AM
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That was hilarious, especially at the end! At least you already have a new top and we have more proof the GoPro is nearly indestructible. If your car is that fast, DAYUM that Mustang hauls! You could've said it just looked like it because you had a poor launch or that you gained on him after the top flew off, but you didn't. Good on you for just tellin' it like it is.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by It'llrun
That was hilarious, especially at the end! At least you already have a new top and we have more proof the GoPro is nearly indestructible. If your car is that fast, DAYUM that Mustang hauls! You could've said it just looked like it because you had a poor launch or that you gained on him after the top flew off, but you didn't. Good on you for just tellin' it like it is.
I am die hard Chevy. But fast is fast!!! I already knew I didn't stand a chance. Like I said before it is fully built with a big turbo e85. My little stock bottom stock headed ls1 runs great for what it is. But it isn't a bottom 9sec capable!! I would of hoped that he won.
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