Picture of Viper Fire

[95Viper]

Does anyone have that picture of VettetoViper's (Texas member) fire when his power steering cap came off? The link in the old posts doesn't work.

 

[McGuireV10]

I have more pix on CD somewhere, but the only ones still on my site are:

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[99 R/T 10]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
Just opening old wounds and sticking salt in them, oh thank you.

 

[AviSarfaraz]

Thats Tragic!!!

 

[Bonkers]

Not even 10 miles from buying new at the dealership...

 

[ViperJoe]

I think I'm going to be sick!

Story behind the fire?

 

[Seifer]

I think I'm going to be sick!

Story behind the fire?

He didnt roll the windows (if it had any) before farting?

 

[Fishtail]

That's a real sad pic

 

[McGuireV10]

Story behind the fire?

Brand new 2001 RT/10, which he'd just traded his fairly new yellow Z06 in for (after much prompting from yours truly). About 10 miles down the road, his friend comments on a weird smell. They pull off the highway at about 12 miles, and immediately fireballs shoot out of the side vents. They scramble to get out (somewhat confused by the Viper's reversed seatbelts). A bystander happens to have a camera.

It is eventually decided the power steering cap came loose and the fluid ignited on the headers. I believe this was never confirmed officially. After some ridiculous behavior on the part of various VCA members, and amazingly, some waffling from DC as to whether this should be treated as a regular old insurance claim -- as well as some rather heroic representation and prodding by other VCA members (I think mainly Steve Furgeson), DC finally agrees this isn't an insurance issue and gives Marc a new Viper.

 

[95Viper]

How do you get a hold of Marc(the guy with the fire)...I have something for him?

 

[cycloneGTS]

DC finally agrees this isn't an insurance issue and gives Marc a new Viper.

Which, as I recall, he sold a couple weeks later (haven't heard from him since).

 

[McGuireV10]

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[McGuireV10]

Which, as I recall, he sold a couple weeks later (haven't heard from him since).

Sorta. He kept the Viper for several months and spent quite a bit on modifications -- then discovered his long-time friend and business partner had been stealing from their jointly-owned business on the side (as I understand the situation anyway), and he was suddenly flat broke and out of business. Bad news. Had to sell everything, and was still in the hole. Lawyers were involved, etc etc.

I heard from him briefly about 8 months ago, just a note to say Hi, but other than that, I don't know what happened to him. I don't know how to contact Marc these days.

Nice guy, and amazing patience considering what happened. I hope he gets everything worked out and rejoins Viperland.

 

[99 R/T 10]

If you do a search for any of his post(search for user), you might be able to get an email address. If your lucky, it will still be an active account. Good luck,

 

[pj]

Careful, Bonkers is getting a hardon.

 

[picflight]

I am curious to know how others have learned from this? How do you secure the power steering fuild cap and avoiding this to happen to someone else?

Any recommendations?

 

[99 R/T 10]

Tighten the cap to 5 ft lbs, ensuring no leakage

 

[Bonkers]

Careful, Bonkers is getting a hardon.

I thought that's how you liked seeing us MP? Course I'm not built as well as your fav Bruton, but give me a couple hundred more twinkies and I'll get back to you sweetie...

 

[McGuireV10]

[******], Bonk has changed since I've been away.

 

[pj]

I thought that's how you liked seeing us MP? Course I'm not built as well as your fav Bruton, but give me a couple hundred more twinkies and I'll get back to you sweetie...

By golly, I think he'***** puberty!

 

[Bonkers]

By golly, I think he'***** puberty!

Well one of us had to be first. You jealous?

 

[99 R/T 10]

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[McGuireV10]

[image]http://[******]/images/graemlins/werd.gif[/image] [image]http://[******]/images/graemlins/smilielol.gif[/image]

I've heard of going too far, but apparently the board filter actually filters URLs, too. Pyscho. Those images have the following URL:

http://[******]/images/graemlins/smilielol.gif

I don't know what the *****s are hiding, but at least the forces of Anality have been well served.

 

[99 R/T 10]

They worked on the preview, weird.

 

[BIGBADCJ]

REMINDS ME OF MY 3RD WIFE

 

[95Viper]

Our website hipoengineering.com is now active and can process orders. We have the solution to the power steering cap fires!

 

[Andrew2KRT10]

I must be lucky; never had a loose cap.

AC

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Nobody make a cap with some kind of clip to keep it from turning?



2000 GTS Steel Grey
Six piston Bier claws up front, front brakes in back
Quaife Differential, GKH half shafts, alloy fly wheel,
short throw shifter, polished intakes, K&N air filters, Optima battery,

 

[ViperJoe]

Nobody make a cap with some kind of clip to keep it from turning?

Didn't you see the above from HiPo Engineering?

Secures the cap and in the case of boilover from racing etc allows it to puke on the ground and not on the headers

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Careful, Bonkers is getting a hardon.

LOL. Nice shot PJ. When did you learn less is more? LOL