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I'm not an accident investigator (but my dad used to consult for some), but that is definitely an exit hole in the windshield. You can tell the glass was pushed out and not in at the hole site. Given the cage and where that pole entered the car on the passenger side, that exit angle looks pretty possible. A few measurements and angles could be measured on site from skid marks too. I'd venture to say based on the photos the driver had no chance at all and he passed away very abruptly.
High HP short wheel based cars with bad aero have always been a problem. That's the bad part about Fox Mustangs, the aero is terrible. I remember seeing photos of Cartech's '87 to '89 GT at Daytona running over 170 and the rear tires almost leaving the ground due to the lift on the rear deck at speed.
This isn't the first Mustang I've seen swap ends at over 100 either. It doesn't take much of a turn for it to happen. The Corvette has always been the king of high speed stability in the US. 3rd and 4th gen Camaros were better than their Mustang counterparts too.
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Originally posted by Broncojohnny View PostAny moron can tell that the hole in the windshield is from the pole he hit. Well, there is one moron who can't....Originally posted by AnthonyS View PostI'm not an accident investigator (but my dad used to consult for some), but that is definitely an exit hole in the windshield. You can tell the glass was pushed out and not in at the hole site. Given the cage and where that pole entered the car on the passenger side, that exit angle looks pretty possible. A few measurements and angles could be measured on site from skid marks too. I'd venture to say based on the photos the driver had no chance at all and he passed away very abruptly.
High HP short wheel based cars with bad aero have always been a problem. That's the bad part about Fox Mustangs, the aero is terrible. I remember seeing photos of Cartech's '87 to '89 GT at Daytona running over 170 and the rear tires almost leaving the ground due to the lift on the rear deck at speed.
This isn't the first Mustang I've seen swap ends at over 100 either. It doesn't take much of a turn for it to happen. The Corvette has always been the king of high speed stability in the US. 3rd and 4th gen Camaros were better than their Mustang counterparts too.
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Originally posted by AnthonyS View PostHigh HP short wheel based cars with bad aero have always been a problem. That's the bad part about Fox Mustangs, the aero is terrible. I remember seeing photos of Cartech's '87 to '89 GT at Daytona running over 170 and the rear tires almost leaving the ground due to the lift on the rear deck at speed.
This isn't the first Mustang I've seen swap ends at over 100 either. It doesn't take much of a turn for it to happen. The Corvette has always been the king of high speed stability in the US. 3rd and 4th gen Camaros were better than their Mustang counterparts too.
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Originally posted by Tremor14 View Postgo away Al, you're an idiot.Originally posted by racrguyWhat's your beef with NPR, because their listeners are typically more informed than others?Originally posted by racrguyVoting is a constitutional right, overthrowing the government isn't.
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Originally posted by Tremor14 View PostThis fox body i have now is my very first ever, and only the second one i have ever driven, as well as my first car on slicks and runners. I have gotten it crossed up a couple of times and definitely scared the shit out of myself and I've decided to keep it off the streets mostly. My son will never be in it either.Originally posted by racrguyWhat's your beef with NPR, because their listeners are typically more informed than others?Originally posted by racrguyVoting is a constitutional right, overthrowing the government isn't.
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Originally posted by Tremor14 View PostThis fox body i have now is my very first ever, and only the second one i have ever driven, as well as my first car on slicks and runners. I have gotten it crossed up a couple of times and definitely scared the shit out of myself and I've decided to keep it off the streets mostly. My son will never be in it either.07 GT500
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Originally posted by mk5.0 View PostDoesn't that car only make like 300 rwhp ?Originally posted by racrguyWhat's your beef with NPR, because their listeners are typically more informed than others?Originally posted by racrguyVoting is a constitutional right, overthrowing the government isn't.
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That sucks man....Another mustang wreck. RIP!Originally posted by Da PrezFuck dfwstangs!! If Jose ain't running it, I won't even bother going back to it, just my two cents!!Originally posted by VETTKLR
Cliff Notes: I can beat the fuck out of a ZR1
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Originally posted by BoostedD1 View PostMy guess is that it had rained recently judging from the soft earth that was peeled up... Mix that, high humidity and slicks is a recipe for a disaster. At least he went out doing what he loved.
R.i.p.Magnus, I am your father. You need to ask your mother about a man named Calvin Klein.
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Originally posted by Tremor14 View PostThis fox body i have now is my very first ever, and only the second one i have ever driven, as well as my first car on slicks and runners. I have gotten it crossed up a couple of times and definitely scared the shit out of myself and I've decided to keep it off the streets mostly. My son will never be in it either.
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Originally posted by AnthonyS View PostI'm not an accident investigator (but my dad used to consult for some), but that is definitely an exit hole in the windshield. You can tell the glass was pushed out and not in at the hole site. Given the cage and where that pole entered the car on the passenger side, that exit angle looks pretty possible. A few measurements and angles could be measured on site from skid marks too. I'd venture to say based on the photos the driver had no chance at all and he passed away very abruptly.
High HP short wheel based cars with bad aero have always been a problem. That's the bad part about Fox Mustangs, the aero is terrible. I remember seeing photos of Cartech's '87 to '89 GT at Daytona running over 170 and the rear tires almost leaving the ground due to the lift on the rear deck at speed.
This isn't the first Mustang I've seen swap ends at over 100 either. It doesn't take much of a turn for it to happen. The Corvette has always been the king of high speed stability in the US. 3rd and 4th gen Camaros were better than their Mustang counterparts too.
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