Catastrophic Coolant Hose Coupling Failure Registry
08-13-2012, 07:43 PM
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We had been running hard together for several laps before this and at times were much closer.
Francois, he's a Rennsport instructor and was running coolant... I was sure he'd be in the wall after T1 when I realized what was happening.
He figured something was wrong after T4... but never really let up completely! Guess my wave before T1 didn't work
, but wasn't sure what else to do...
That solid wet line you see was from him, and he drove the whole 5.05km track!! He let it cool down in the paddock, filled it with water and drove around...... it was leaking out from behind or under the power steering pump.
Francois, he's a Rennsport instructor and was running coolant... I was sure he'd be in the wall after T1 when I realized what was happening.
He figured something was wrong after T4... but never really let up completely! Guess my wave before T1 didn't work
, but wasn't sure what else to do...That solid wet line you see was from him, and he drove the whole 5.05km track!! He let it cool down in the paddock, filled it with water and drove around...... it was leaking out from behind or under the power steering pump.
08-13-2012, 08:58 PM
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First and foremost, nice work calmly moving off line to avoid "what the hell is going on with that car?!"
It looked like you didn't check your mirror before the move left.
Waving with both hands? (corner workers see and hear track events, they don't try to interpret sign language from drivers and they should black flag anyone driving with both hands off the wheel! : )
Visor down is a worthwhile safety precaution.
: ) Sorry! : )
Hopefully all is well with drivers and cars.
08-13-2012, 10:18 PM
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I was going to ask you the same question about the hands Peter ! LOL
He told me later that when he didn't see you in the mirror he thought you had spun in T1 - didnt realize he had an issue for ages.
It was definitely coolant - the smell was nasty when I came around just behind you.
He told me later that when he didn't see you in the mirror he thought you had spun in T1 - didnt realize he had an issue for ages.
It was definitely coolant - the smell was nasty when I came around just behind you.
08-14-2012, 10:17 AM
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A mix of events in that short video.
First and foremost, nice work calmly moving off line to avoid "what the hell is going on with that car?!"
It looked like you didn't check your mirror before the move left.
Waving with both hands? (corner workers see and hear track events, they don't try to interpret sign language from drivers and they should black flag anyone driving with both hands off the wheel! : )
Visor down is a worthwhile safety precaution.
: ) Sorry! : )
Hopefully all is well with drivers and cars.
First and foremost, nice work calmly moving off line to avoid "what the hell is going on with that car?!"
It looked like you didn't check your mirror before the move left.
Waving with both hands? (corner workers see and hear track events, they don't try to interpret sign language from drivers and they should black flag anyone driving with both hands off the wheel! : )
Visor down is a worthwhile safety precaution.
: ) Sorry! : )
Hopefully all is well with drivers and cars.
1/ It happened at the end of a long straight, I was totally aware of my surroundings when I slowed and safely veered "off the coolant line"! Notice, never crossed pit-out blend line either...
2/ definitely no flaggers in sight after pit-out, was waving at the car in front... Adrenaline makes you react rather than act.. and sometimes, like this time, it makes absolutely no sense. Hey, in that same theme.... I was going to honk the horn first!
3/ It was 36C (97F) and VERY humid, visor down wasn't a comfortable DE option. Sunglasses were on...
Disclaimer: No drivers were hurt in the filming of this video!
08-14-2012, 10:46 AM
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1/ It happened at the end of a long straight, I was totally aware of my surroundings when I slowed and safely veered "off the coolant line"! Notice, never crossed pit-out blend line either...
2/ definitely no flaggers in sight after pit-out, was waving at the car in front... Adrenaline makes you react rather than act.. and sometimes, like this time, it makes absolutely no sense. Hey, in that same theme.... I was going to honk the horn first!
3/ It was 36C (97F) and VERY humid, visor down wasn't a comfortable DE option. Sunglasses were on...
2/ definitely no flaggers in sight after pit-out, was waving at the car in front... Adrenaline makes you react rather than act.. and sometimes, like this time, it makes absolutely no sense. Hey, in that same theme.... I was going to honk the horn first!
3/ It was 36C (97F) and VERY humid, visor down wasn't a comfortable DE option. Sunglasses were on...
08-18-2012, 04:04 AM
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I just started tracking my RS so now I'm paying close attention to all this stuff (until know have blissfully lived w/ GT cars for over 4 years now).
So, I've got two things to worry about going into high speed turns now: CL wheel + bursting / leaking coolant lines. Anything else I need to worry about killing me or balling up my car?
For the coolant issue, I'll have the system flushed and water wetter added for the benefit of me AND all other drivers. Would kindly advise others tracking their Metzger equipped cars to return the favor. Thanks!
So, I've got two things to worry about going into high speed turns now: CL wheel + bursting / leaking coolant lines. Anything else I need to worry about killing me or balling up my car?
For the coolant issue, I'll have the system flushed and water wetter added for the benefit of me AND all other drivers. Would kindly advise others tracking their Metzger equipped cars to return the favor. Thanks!
08-19-2012, 04:32 PM
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08-20-2012, 10:03 AM
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Mvez- Actually there was a little bent metal. The white 1985 911 who went off right behind you and ended up closest to you in the gravel pit did bend a fender and cracked his front spoiler/splitter. Not major damage but definitely some bent metal and fiberglas.
Could have been a lot worse - all things considered, a bunch of drivers got pretty lucky. I was ahead of you on track and didn't get to the scene until most of it was cleared up but I did see the video taken by one of the guys a few cars behind you and it is pretty spectacular.
Could have been a lot worse - all things considered, a bunch of drivers got pretty lucky. I was ahead of you on track and didn't get to the scene until most of it was cleared up but I did see the video taken by one of the guys a few cars behind you and it is pretty spectacular.
08-20-2012, 11:10 AM
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Mvez- Actually there was a little bent metal. The white 1985 911 who went off right behind you and ended up closest to you in the gravel pit did bend a fender and cracked his front spoiler/splitter. Not major damage but definitely some bent metal and fiberglas.
Could have been a lot worse - all things considered, a bunch of drivers got pretty lucky. I was ahead of you on track and didn't get to the scene until most of it was cleared up but I did see the video taken by one of the guys a few cars behind you and it is pretty spectacular.
Could have been a lot worse - all things considered, a bunch of drivers got pretty lucky. I was ahead of you on track and didn't get to the scene until most of it was cleared up but I did see the video taken by one of the guys a few cars behind you and it is pretty spectacular.
08-20-2012, 11:16 AM
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