Found this on another board: GT500 crash...

Discussion in '2005 - 2012 (S-197) Mustang' started by dro, Sep 11, 2008.

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  1. dro New Member

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    Unsure of cause, but appears to be related to either a head gasket letting go or a coolant hose letting go, and causing fluid under the tires and loss of control.

    Thoughts?
    dro, Sep 11, 2008
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  2. OhOhGT New Member

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    sounds about right.
    OhOhGT, Sep 11, 2008
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  3. bluecar Banned

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    First, I hope the driver is okay.
    Second, Ford should replace the car.
    bluecar, Sep 11, 2008
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  4. bigcat start with the upper hole, and if more traction is

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    whats the new asking price?
    bigcat, Sep 11, 2008
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  5. mustangford289 Founding Member

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    asking price

    cheap....
    mustangford289, Sep 11, 2008
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  6. AlloyGT New Member

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    I think I've finally found a GT-500 that will go for sticker!

    Seriously, that's a shame....the owner must be sick about it.
    AlloyGT, Sep 11, 2008
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  7. bigcat start with the upper hole, and if more traction is

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    i was serious... :shrug:
    bigcat, Sep 11, 2008
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  8. The Fang Member

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    Ouch!
    The Fang, Sep 11, 2008
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    What a shame.. I'm guessing the driver was distracted by that disgusting haircut and the wifebeater.. :shrug:

    I'm sure the car is insured.. And, if it is a defect that caused the wreck, Ford should pay for everything.. :rolleyes:
    1965coupe, Sep 11, 2008
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  10. walter Founding Member

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    I don't think the car is getting replaced by either Ford or (insert auto insurance provider here) because the accident looks like has taken place during a motorsports event. If that's the case he guy just may have to fork the bill and drive an Aveo for the next few years till that mess is settled.
    walter, Sep 12, 2008
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    I concur with Walter.

    I do like the fact that the passenger compartment is totally intact...which means "safe." Solid car, good crumple zones.
    Sparty92, Sep 12, 2008
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    Wife is an insurance total loss adjuster and he will not get a red cent....


    LB
    speed1972, Sep 12, 2008
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  13. dro New Member

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    My mom works at statefarm aswell, and says he will not get anything. It happened at the track.
    dro, Sep 12, 2008
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  14. NastyStang113 New Member

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    Guys .... Relax and stop speculating. I hope you guys know that there is insurance for the track and motorsport events ... It's highly possible that this guy had it.
    NastyStang113, Sep 12, 2008
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  15. walter Founding Member

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    I was thinking about that but I doubt it for drag racing.
    walter, Sep 12, 2008
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  16. speed1972 Founding Member

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    doubtful. I can't say that I ever considered such a thing any time I ever took any of my mustangs to the track. Even if they did offer it, they don't advertise it.

    LB
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  17. NastyStang113 New Member

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    What? I know tons of people who have it that are at the track, a lot.

    What do you mean they don't advertise it? I've seen it on the TV, radio, and magazines. What more do you want?
    NastyStang113, Sep 12, 2008
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  18. autumn_again New Member

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    is there a video or anything? my computer isn't showing any but from the way the posts are i think there must be.
    autumn_again, Sep 12, 2008
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  19. speed1972 Founding Member

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    I'm just saying I've never heard of a company that offers insurance for you to take your overinflated price of $80K car to the track to drive it different than what it was meant for, and yes we know it's a sports car but drag racing even at the track is considered a reckless, non-insurable event. You might find a company that specializes in such a thing but not a regular insurance company and you're going to pay out the rear to boot.

    Don't get me wrong, I love going to the track but it is an inherent risk of drag racing (or any other kind of racing for that matter) that I might lose my car and pay on it for the rest of its loan while I'm driving Kia to work.

    BTW, what companies offer drag racing insurance?

    LB
    speed1972, Sep 12, 2008
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  20. NastyStang113 New Member

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    I understand what you are saying but it's not really that bad, especially considering the value of the car in this thread ... I don't think any main stream insurance companies offer it. They are all small firms. Here is one. It's a crappy website but it's one of the best companies.

    Drag Racer's Insurance
    NastyStang113, Sep 12, 2008
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