Scary yet funny highway incident tonight
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Suzuka Master
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Scary yet funny highway incident tonight
I was driving home from work this evening on the interstate in the right lane going about 70. I didn't see it until after the incident, but there was a C6 2 cars ahead of me in the same lane.
It was dusk outside so a bit hard to see, but all of a sudden out of nowhere I see something fairly large in the corner of my eye flying through the air. Second latter, it started falling down towards my hood or windshield.
Luckily I drive a sports car, so I was able to quickly swerve into the breakdown lane and avoid getting hit.
Right after I swerved, I saw the C6 pulling over, and noticed that what I narrowly missed was the top of the Corvette's roof.
I've heard about these incidents, but actually almost getting nailed in by one going 70 is another story. If GM hasn't yet issued a recall, they really should as this isn't safe or something that should happen to a $45+k car.
It was dusk outside so a bit hard to see, but all of a sudden out of nowhere I see something fairly large in the corner of my eye flying through the air. Second latter, it started falling down towards my hood or windshield.
Luckily I drive a sports car, so I was able to quickly swerve into the breakdown lane and avoid getting hit.
Right after I swerved, I saw the C6 pulling over, and noticed that what I narrowly missed was the top of the Corvette's roof.
I've heard about these incidents, but actually almost getting nailed in by one going 70 is another story. If GM hasn't yet issued a recall, they really should as this isn't safe or something that should happen to a $45+k car.
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There was a recall actually.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recal.../corvette.html
I remember seeing pics of Shawn S' vette with blue tape on the top until he got it in to get fixed.
So no one got hurt? Lucky...
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recal.../corvette.html
I remember seeing pics of Shawn S' vette with blue tape on the top until he got it in to get fixed.
So no one got hurt? Lucky...
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Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by Scrib
There was a recall actually.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recal.../corvette.html
I remember seeing pics of Shawn S' vette with blue tape on the top until he got it in to get fixed.
So no one got hurt? Lucky...
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recal.../corvette.html
I remember seeing pics of Shawn S' vette with blue tape on the top until he got it in to get fixed.
So no one got hurt? Lucky...
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by Scrib
There was a recall actually.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recal.../corvette.html
I remember seeing pics of Shawn S' vette with blue tape on the top until he got it in to get fixed.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recal.../corvette.html
I remember seeing pics of Shawn S' vette with blue tape on the top until he got it in to get fixed.
I couldn't let it sit in the garage in the middle of July.
All better now.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by daemonicus
an entire roof falling off? jesus, that's horrible. how badly does GM have to screw up making a car to have the roof fall off?
Well, not the "entire" roof, just the panel covering it. lol.
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Three Wheelin'
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
Nice reflex. Sorry if I am too curious but what sports car were you driving?
(I need to stop frequenting the forums
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Suzuka Master
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
I believe he drives a 2006 350Z Roadster.
(I need to stop frequenting the forums )
(I need to stop frequenting the forums
) Almost correct. An 06 Z Coupe.
It's not as anywhere near as nice as a C6, but it handled the emergency swerve really well at 70mph
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by te3point5
Well, not the "entire" roof, just the panel covering it. lol.
This is what it looks like when it fly’s off at speed.
Notice the frame is still in place.
I noticed mine in time when it started to seperate and taped it down before it flew off the car.
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From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by Shawn S
Yes, the problem is with the adhesive holding the skin to the frame of the removable piece.
This is what it looks like when it fly’s off at speed.
Notice the frame is still in place.
I noticed mine in time when it started to seperate and taped it down before it flew off the car.
This is what it looks like when it fly’s off at speed.
Notice the frame is still in place.
I noticed mine in time when it started to seperate and taped it down before it flew off the car.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by joerockt
Thats friggin crazy. Their was no way for them to weld tabs and bolt it down? Or is adhesive just cheaper
The entire roof assembly only weights about 24 pounds.
Not too many ways to attach them together seamlessly by welding or using bolts.
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From: Hellertown, Pa. USA
Originally Posted by daemonicus
^^.....cheaper.
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Cheap…..YES, but I praise GM for making a 50,000 dollar car that can hang with vehicles from Porsche, Ferrari & Lamborghini that cost 100,000 or more.
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