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phlat65
Sean Medcroft
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phlat65

Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 06:58PM

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We had a very big off this weekend on the last stage at Olympus. We are both OK, minor injuries for both of us, The car and safety equipment did what we hoped. Thanks to all who helped me build a very strong and safe car.

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phlat65
Sean Medcroft
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 07:00PM

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alkun
Albert Kun
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 07:13PM

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Dang. Glad you two are Ok Sean.

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BJosephD
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 07:28PM

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Whoa! What are your wifes thoughts on rally now? bonus if she is searching CL for a shell...

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krisdahl
Kris Dahl
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 07:36PM

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Wow... You guys are lucky. I suspect deformation wouldn't have been as bad if it hit in front of B-pillar, but still would have been bad.

Glad you're okay.

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phlat65
Sean Medcroft
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 07:39PM

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She wants to build a new car now, I on the other hand am not sure I want to at this point. That was all 9 lives in one off there.

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 08:05PM

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This sucks. This has been my favorite car since you guys showed up at Doo Wops.

I'm glad you're OK!!

Doug

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 08:26PM

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phlat65
She wants to build a new car now, I on the other hand am not sure I want to at this point. That was all 9 lives in one off there.

Yeah that was a pretty good lick there. Same spot as my first rally car: right behind the B pillar. A good psot actually; absorbs a lot of energy slowly.

But your'e violating a cardinal rule of rallying. Let me repeat some of the best advice ever given in rally, which was acutally coined by the venerable Gene Henderson......"Don't think about it 'til Tuesday; it'll look whole lot different then."

You need to wait for another day, or maybe another week, and only then start thinking of rebuilding. Tell us what you think, saaaay, mid next week.

Good luck, and glad you guys are OK,
Mark B.

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 08:31PM

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Owwwie!!!

Glad you're all right. Sorry about the car.

If your wife/codriver already wants to build another car, she gets double bonus points for awesomeness!

Mr. Timmons has a shell he needs to move. And it's black, which JV says is the only color that ever gets completed (I think he may be right, since I traded my maroon shell for beer).

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SteelSolutions
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 08:58PM

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I have a shell for you if you want non sun roof car

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SteelSolutions
William Timmins
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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 09:00PM

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cut the roof off and drop your old cage in ?

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 09:32PM

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Glad you guys are OK. Tough break on the car but that's a LOT of energy it absorbed rather than passing it on to you!

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 11:08PM

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Wow... what a disappointment. Glad it took the hit there vice the door though. Build another one and don't crash it so hard dude! I only dream of having your fab skillz... can't wait to see the next shell go together.

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 02, 2011 11:58PM

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My "comp" shell offer still stands, You've got the parts to fix the drivers side...

On another note, Nathan and John had a blast being your crew, well, except for Nathan getting bitten by your pit
neighbors dog, but that's beside the point... Nathan said "If he builds another one, I'll be first in line for crew."

SteveL
This is the point in the killing spree when you really should turn the gun on yourself

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Re: Tree 1, XR 0.
May 03, 2011 12:12AM

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Ugh!

I'm glad that you and your wife are OK!!!

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