Although we do not condone this type of behavior,
even the best handling cars are subject to certain variables, not
the least of which are pilot error or lack of experience. In this
situation our products did exactly what they were meant to do. This
indiscretion occurred at a high rate of speed, we won't disclose the
miles per hour, but you'll note the similarities to Elliot Saddlers
wreck at Talladega. After this poor Chevelle came to a stop, the occupants
were able to unbuckle their harnesses, OPEN THE DOORS and walk away.
This car caught big air multiple times as it endoed. The occupants
said if flipped end for end 5 times before finally coming to a stop.
As you can see from the pictures, the snout bars kept the front
end of the car from folding up and putting the engine in the occupants
lap. Our tubular control arms are still usable, our custom dash
which is tied into the A bars and knee bar isn't disturbed, the
rear firewall tied into the package tray and rear down tubes kept
the rear glass intact and in place. The back end crushed to the
down tube location point and no further. Our panhard crossmember
as well as our Truckarm crossmember remain in usable condition and
prevented the chassis from collapsing. The truckarms themselves
did their jobs perfectly. They came apart dissipating kinetic energy
and did not pierce the passenger compartment. For those who ask
why we don't make our arms out of square tube, this is your answer.
This car is done, but the occupants walked away and lived to play
another day. Here at Hotrods to Hell we do not build poser cars;
we build fully functional, multi-dimensional cars. Remember safety
first.
Steve
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