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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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Saw this Z crashing Pic off somewhere. Heard its due to a tire blowout at 100MPH.

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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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Goner!
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:20 PM
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Holy %#%@!! That looks pretty bad....Hope the driver was ok.
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Looks like a well-prepared road racing or open road racing 350Z. Let's hope that serious looking roll cage did its job and that the driver was wearing a HANS device under his harness and walked away...
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:28 PM
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This was the Silver State run in Nevada and the owner/driver was running in the open (200mph) class and was around 200mph when he heard a loud noise. He assumed (correctly) that it was a tire and all he could do was lift and hold on. At approx. 150mph the tire separated and he lost it. It rolled 7 times and he walked away! Sez he will be back next year to top the 200mph mark! Regards, Jim
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Old Oct 19, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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yeah that was like a month ago wasnt it, hes the editor of option magazine or something, they were planning on setting the top speed record in that race.

that car had a crazy motor
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 12:24 AM
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what kit does the ornage 350z have on?!?! that kit lokos real sweet!

does anyone know?
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 04:31 AM
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Originally posted by iChiBahN
what kit does the ornage 350z have on?!?! that kit lokos real sweet!

does anyone know?
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 04:01 PM
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I wonder what he had done to the engine to get it to go that fast
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 04:26 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Wazowski
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You sure? I think that's a JUN kit indeed.
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