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Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:00 pm

First time I had ever been to Gordons wells or to the sand with this car.
I was following Danny through the dunes (at a distance), he went up a pretty steep faced dune, when he got over he found a stalled out motorcycle on the other side. The rider met the hood of Dannys car (oops). I had no Idea that that just happened so here I come over the top. I tryed to stop and turn but it was to late. Luckly no one was hurt, just surprised at what had just happened. :shock:

The Damage
Danny- bent spring plate, cracked fiberglass and a little body damage.
My car- Busted front beam, fiberglass, headlight, tweeked cage, bent bumper and im sure ill find more.

At least it didnt catch fire this time! I was able to drive it back, NO left turn though! :D

Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:33 pm

Damn...that bites. Glad nobody was hurt.

Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:09 pm

Bummer... glad no one was hurt! Is your beam welded in? This is why I chose to use clamps on my beam. Makes it easier to replace. :shock:

Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:13 pm

Yep, its bolted, I already got it out. Picked up a used cut and turned beam with disc brakes (little upgrade) this morning.

Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:30 pm

Hope you are up and running soon!

Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:56 pm

DTMRacing wrote: At least it didnt catch fire this time! I was able to drive it back, NO left turn though! :D

Im still waiting for pics of the fire!!

Im beginning to notice a theme with you Dan. The Master of Disaster. :lol:

Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:58 pm

kinda like dogs sniffing to say hi, huh? Anyone have a spare spring-plate???

Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:20 pm

cwrisley wrote: Im beginning to notice a theme with you Dan. The Master of Disaster. :lol:

Eventually this thing is going to be bullet proof!

Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:53 pm

motorbreath53 wrote: kinda like dogs sniffing to say hi, huh? Anyone have a spare spring-plate???

Single or dual? I have a pair of singles you can have. You'll have to bolt them on though. You can't weld everything.

Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:47 pm

I have a set you gave me. Come get it, otherwise its going on Scrappy.

Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:53 pm

I thought those ones were for big torsion ends though?

Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:42 am

What flavor plates you need Danny? I probably have what you need.. You can have the pick of whatever I got. I'm trying to get rid of this crap..

I'm surprised the plate bent before the arm.

Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:38 am

Thanks Mike, but I think i've got a set lined up. I promise to bother you next though if somthing doesn't work out.

Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:27 pm

I miss the days when my car had a remember when story.... lol
THIS IS THE YEAR! I SWEAR!!!