You're correct. None of the Rx7's do. There is always a reason. No videos. I was busy putting out the fire. Stu was trying to steer it into the curb, the ranger was on the CB calling for help, and the Motorcycle couple actually had there phones out videoing the event. But they left when the flames went out.

Pics are on my cell, trying to load them.

I think the return line is the one that burst just because it was still running even when on fire. So it was still getting fuel into the carb. Who know's. Too crispy to tell anything now.Haha!

Going to pick it up tomorrow sometime. Hopefully the bears don't strip it of what's left overnight.

 

We want to see the flames Dave

 

I did have a filter in there but it was not leaking, and was less than 1k old. Unlikely it was the cause, but anything is possible. **** happens. And this is only wires and paint and a few hard parts to replace and it's back to rockin.

here are some pics. The only 3 I snapped before phone went dead. No flames to show.Sorry, I was preoccupied at the time.

 

Damn Dave, that sucks. Make sure to check Rock Auto for the parts. They are moving allot of stuff on the cheap lately.

And Ray, nothing wrong with a filter in the bar. Been doing it for years.

-billy

 

Yikes, sorry to see that Dave. What caused the problem?

 

It's all Stu's fault!!

I think that the return line burst and started spraying volital fluids around the enginebay until they hit something hot. Once we stopped moving and the airflow stopped, it showed it's very earily beutiful face( Fire is actually very fun to watch how it woks)

The good in the bad situation is that A) Stu and I are OK.B) I get to rebuild it again and make it better once more. Kinda the six million dollar FB mini series. No cool sound effects though.

 

Yeah, that was an interesting mountain trip
Hope your hand isn't too blistery man. That fire got put out quick for what we had at hand.

That's what I get for trying to keep up with a hella boosted FD!

 

wow thats crazy! glad you guys are ok.

 

Damn...

That reminds me.. I still need to replace my pulsation dampener before it starts leaking! lol

 

I'm still thinking sticking with the original Mazda-Engineer-Approved (MEA) fuel lines (without the filter) might perhaps be a good idea in order to reduce the admittedly rather low incidence of engine bay fires. Course I am a stock kind of guy.

Collin, make sure your new Pulsation Damper (PD) is Mazda Approved.

Excellent use of the Gatorade cooler! Wish I had the video!



Reminds me of the time my MGB caught fire....

 

I'm not putting another fire-hazzard in the car.. I'll be replacing the P.D. with a banjo bolt.

 

That sucks Dave, but, you guys are at least OK. Looks like a good bit of work, but nothing doable.

I'm happy our trip to the mountains today didn't have any drama like that .

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...0&l=30a3c8d20a
Small turn out, but was a good time.

 

yep could be fun.

 

http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1802676368.html

Wow... Just wow... Haven't seen one of those in a long time!

 

That vert's in your territory Collin, go for it.

And then there's the more sublime outcome of a perfect 12A marriage.

 

Better days for Dave's FB. We are looking forward to her Rising from the Ashes Dave!







Monthly OGTA meeting is coming up next Tuesday, July 6th!

 

Does anyone have Alan's contact info?

-billy

 

Are you talking about Alan with the GTU and the RX-8? I have his cell number. I will PM you.

 

Wow, I think this next OGTA meet will be my last!

 

http://jalopnik.com/5571077/

 

Oh wow... I just laughed so hard my stomach split open...literally...


...Hey does anyone know where this long stringy thing goes?

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ahoqR6OGdM

 

Back in. Quickly.

 

Phew! Thanks! That was close... now how does that whole breathing thing go..? Is it left right left right? Or flop around on the floor like a goldfish?

 

Anyone know this guy/ gal? I thought it was pretty neat.