Well, my 2nd run of the night felt really great! I had a 1.7 60" time (my best yet), she launched real hard no bogging at all. Went through the gears great (I think..LOL). Well when I hit 4th she seemed alittle "STRANGE", that is the only word I can think of. I stayed in it and before the end of the 1/4 all I felt was a HUGE BANG and then stuff was flying inside my car. My seat latch broke and my seat went back into the rollcage (thank goddness). Well the seat went back to the point where I couldn't reach the pedals no longer! I had to wrap my arms around the steering wheel just to reach the pedals to brake. I got the car stopped and pulled it off to the side as soon as I could. To then have smoke coming inside the pit! I couldn't get out quick enough, thank goddness for a quick release on the harness! Well come to find out I broke my Denny 3" Steel Drive Shaft in HALF! My car is prett messed up right now. Not sure about the damage yet, but it doesn't look good. :bs: Mikey thinks that the Drive Shaft was out of balance from the manufacture. So I guess we'll starting again.. Well here is my timeslip. Remember that I broke the Driveshaft BEFORE the finish line. The video looks good and I'll post it whenever I get it. The wheels even came off the ground!
So hopefully Mikey can work his MAGIC and we can have it ready for N. VS S. in June. If it wasn't for no luck I don't think I would have any..LOL Posted by BrostalSS (Member # 1830) on :
nice run, even with no driveshaft for part of the way.
Posted by DaddySS (Member # 848) on :
Yikes!
Good luck getting her fixed up!
Posted by ss_rs_z (Member # 1888) on :
Sorry to hear about the car but its a very nice run.
Posted by blkragss02 (Member # 1801) on :
quote:Originally posted by ss_rs_z: Sorry to hear about the car but its a very nice run.
Ditto!
Posted by CamaroSCG (Member # 1591) on :
Great run, too bad about the driveshaft though! I'm guessing you have a driveshaft safety loop. It's a good thing you were able to get to the pedals! Close call!
Posted by Somss02 (Member # 2268) on :
to close of a call for my likings..LOL I just want one damn run where nothing breaks to see what she has in her! But everytime we race it (only twice) somethings breaks. First was the stock T-56 and now a brand new Steel DS!!! What else can go wrong.. Murphy's theory is my new life! Anything that can go wrong WILL!!
[ 16. May 2004, 02:10 AM: Message edited by: Somss02 ]
Posted by Mike2001SS (Member # 2088) on :
Did it do much damage under the car to the floor pans and all
Posted by Doug 97SS #1499 (Member # 100) on :
Susan, as long as you aren't hurt thats the important thing. Time to get that Carbon Fiber driveshaft.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
Nice run. Glad you're okay.
quote:Originally posted by Somss02: Newton's theory is my new life! Anything that can go wrong WILL!!
Yogi Berra fan??
Newton is the gravity guy ...Murphy's Law is what you're referring to. Posted by leadfoot (Member # 695) on :
Wow Good run. I feel your pain I just broke my driveshaft also. Mine broke in half also I will try to get pics up later. I hope you get your car fixed and it does not cost you alot.
Posted by Somss02 (Member # 2268) on :
Is the Carbon Fiber DS that much better? What is the differnce weight, etc. Who makes them and what is the $$ of them? Thanks
Posted by 2002Z4CSS (Member # 1393) on :
Ouch! Posted by Kevin V 2002 SS (Member # 1025) on :
Glad YOU are OK, sucks about the car. Hope it can easily be fixed.
Posted by poSSum (Member # 119) on :
quote:Originally posted by Somss02: Is the Carbon Fiber DS that much better? What is the differnce weight, etc. Who makes them and what is the $$ of them? Thanks
I really like the safety aspect of them. I believe they retail around $800. I was able to snag one off eBay for just over $400.
Posted by Somss02 (Member # 2268) on :
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