Less fortunate pictures......

[djmtsu]

Its a public road though, so as long as the car has a tag, they can do what they please.

Also, that is what everyone signed the waiver. You are responsible for your car and your actions.

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Its a public road though, so as long as the car has a tag, they can do what they please.

Also, that is what everyone signed the waiver. You are responsible for your car and your actions.

True, but an inspector(s) could still give recommendations. A lot of people may not know what to look for on their car as far as safety.

[fire85gslse]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Its a public road though, so as long as the car has a tag, they can do what they please.

Also, that is what everyone signed the waiver. You are responsible for your car and your actions.

what waiver?
The inspection would be a quick look over your car by someone else. Just a different set of eyes on it. If they were in place this time the loose lug nuts would have been caught on the cars that found out later they had loose nuts. Small things like that.
Your right It is a public road but again but by having someone else look over a car they might catch something and a save a life.

You and I both know half the people their did not look over the car before they drove there much less went on the dragon. Alot of the cars there had 100k on them if not more and anything is possible.

I could care less what anyone thinks truly! It is just a thought that could save you from getting hit as well. If anything look your friends car over for them and you. Might save your ass in the end.

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by fire85gslse

what waiver?

The piece of paper you printed your name on and signed when checking in at registration.

And I think people should be responsible enough to go over their own cars before attempting to tame the Dragon.

Brakes: 75% left on pads, fluid clean, no cracks in hoses or leaks.
Tires: New (less than 100 miles prior to DGRR)
Tune Up: New plugs the day before, oil change, wires replaced last fall
Suspension: Bone stock, alignment perfect, no broken sway links or rotted bushings.

All that took was 10 minutes while the car was in the air for changing the oil.

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

The piece of paper you printed your name on and signed when checking in at registration.

And I think people should be responsible enough to go over their own cars before attempting to tame the Dragon.

Brakes: 75% left on pads, fluid clean, no cracks in hoses or leaks.
Tires: New (less than 100 miles prior to DGRR)
Tune Up: New plugs the day before, oil change, wires replaced last fall
Suspension: Bone stock, alignment perfect, no broken sway links or rotted bushings.

All that took was 10 minutes while the car was in the air for changing the oil.

You're smart about it though... A lot of people aren't.

Did you check your lug nuts?

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Did you check your lug nuts?

Absolutely! Put the wheels on Monday night, drove it to work Tuesday, and re-torqued the wheels on Wednesday night.

I do plan on updating the suspension before DGRR 2K9. Stock wasn't cutting it. Not when I was busting my ass trying to keep up with fikren's RX-8 and the whole time a new Civic SI was on my ass.

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Absolutely! Put the wheels on Monday night, drove it to work Tuesday, and re-torqued the wheels on Wednesday night.

I do plan on updating the suspension before DGRR 2K9. Stock wasn't cutting it. Not when I was busting my ass trying to keep up with fikren's RX-8 and the whole time a new Civic SI was on my ass.

I feel ya on the stock suspension. It's just not cutting it, and mine is 22 years old.

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

I feel ya on the stock suspension. It's just not cutting it, and mine is 22 years old.

Stock suspension is just fine if you like understeer

[Nismo]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

And I think people should be responsible enough to go over their own cars before attempting to tame the Dragon.

While I agree I disagree, it's called cover your ass, that person in front of you or behind you could mess your shit up, it's called due diligence, cover their ass to cover your own. If I see something wrong, I will let them know, how you would you feel if you noticed a missing lug nut, and then end up like this guy?



Or if you see a tire that needs air and it the tire blows causing the car to spin, and takes out some one enjoying the scenery, how would you feel? Yes they should be responsible for their own car, but I think as a fellow enthusiast, friend and fellow motorist you HAVE to say something, what do you have to lose?

[fire85gslse]

Originally Posted by Nismo

While I agree I disagree, it's called cover your ass, that person in front of you or behind you could mess your shit up, it's called due diligence, cover their ass to cover your own. If I see something wrong, I will let them know, how you would you feel if you noticed a missing lug nut, and then end up like this guy?
Or if you see a tire that needs air and it the tire blows causing the car to spin, and takes out some one enjoying the scenery, how would you feel? Yes they should be responsible for their own car, but I think as a fellow enthusiast, friend and fellow motorist you HAVE to say something, what do you have to lose?

I agree. And the sad thing is as a firefighter I see alot of things that need to be changed / done but won"t be until some one is really hurt or dies. Proactive instead or reactive

[D4rw1n]

Originally Posted by Nismo

While I agree I disagree, it's called cover your ass, that person in front of you or behind you could mess your shit up, it's called due diligence, cover their ass to cover your own. If I see something wrong, I will let them know, how you would you feel if you noticed a missing lug nut, and then end up like this guy?



Or if you see a tire that needs air and it the tire blows causing the car to spin, and takes out some one enjoying the scenery, how would you feel? Yes they should be responsible for their own car, but I think as a fellow enthusiast, friend and fellow motorist you HAVE to say something, what do you have to lose?

If you just happen to be missing a lug nut or sometime during your trip your tire pressure changes due to WHATEVER is totally different than leaving home to drive 600 miles to DGRR without checking your tire pressure, the condition of your tires, checking your brakes, etc. AND if you're dying to go to DGRR despite the fact that your car needs servicing, the least you can do is park it to keep from endangering others. It's not fair to put anyone in danger or even damage anyone's car when an accident is due to negligence. And as far as inspections go... it's up to the individual owner to make sure their car is in decent condition. A person who's minimally responsible would stay off the Dragon if there's anything visibly wrong with their car.... and if they weren't sure, they'd ask someone who can check it out for them. I do think if anyone sees a potential hazzard, you should say something. Hopefully anyone who poses a potential hazzard to others will be considerate.

[Nopis1O]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

The piece of paper you printed your name on and signed when checking in at registration.

And I think people should be responsible enough to go over their own cars before attempting to tame the Dragon.

Brakes: 75% left on pads, fluid clean, no cracks in hoses or leaks.
Tires: New (less than 100 miles prior to DGRR)
Tune Up: New plugs the day before, oil change, wires replaced last fall
Suspension: Bone stock, alignment perfect, no broken sway links or rotted bushings.

All that took was 10 minutes while the car was in the air for changing the oil.

I agree with this, people need to tune up there cars before the journey. 100 miles on the tires though? I live in mid illinois. its well over 100 miles to dgrr. ha

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by Nopis1O

I agree with this, people need to tune up there cars before the journey. 100 miles on the tires though? I live in mid illinois. its well over 100 miles to dgrr. ha

Lol, I was referring to my FC! At the time, the tires had 100 miles on them prior to DGRR last year.

But I see your point, I used to live in IL.