One Smokin Gti
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I guess there isn't a video's section anymore or I just couldnt find it so I guess this will go here for now.
One Hot gti
This would really suck but I found myself laughing. Music goes pretty good with it. You dont ever hear the people that were in the car so you cant really tell how pissed they are but they just keep filming but im sure that would make my day.
Enjoy
btw if we dont have a videos/pictures section I think we should
One Hot gti
This would really suck but I found myself laughing. Music goes pretty good with it. You dont ever hear the people that were in the car so you cant really tell how pissed they are but they just keep filming but im sure that would make my day.
Enjoy
btw if we dont have a videos/pictures section I think we should
I would most certainly cry!
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From: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
The fire wasn't fueled by either oil or gas, as either flame would have moved VERY FAST once they opened the hood.
It looks like it started as an electrical fire, then moved on to flammable bits. Had they yanked the battery terminals early on, they just might have had a bit if rewriring to do, and saved the car.
Some rules boys and girls....
#1. ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher in your car. Make sure it's rated for Electrical and Gasoline.
#2. If it's safe to do so, dis-connect the battery. Cut the terminals, yank em off if you don't have tools, but do it, and do it fast.
#3. LEAVE THE DOORS/WINDOWS/SUNROOF SHUT. No, it won't stop an electrical fire, but it sure would have stopped the secondary burn of all the plastic/interior.
#4. If the fire is in the engine compartment, leave the hood CLOSED. (forget about the battery, it's not safe to go in there)
By opening doors/windows/hood you are giving the fire oxygen. If you leave everything closed, the fire will have to fight for oxygen and it will dramatically slow the progress of the flames. And hopefully give the fire department a bit more time.
#5. Never, ever, ever, stand down-wind of a car fire. There's way too much toxic crap in that smoke from melting plastic, abs, wires, carpet, etc..etc..
It looks like it started as an electrical fire, then moved on to flammable bits. Had they yanked the battery terminals early on, they just might have had a bit if rewriring to do, and saved the car.
Some rules boys and girls....
#1. ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher in your car. Make sure it's rated for Electrical and Gasoline.
#2. If it's safe to do so, dis-connect the battery. Cut the terminals, yank em off if you don't have tools, but do it, and do it fast.
#3. LEAVE THE DOORS/WINDOWS/SUNROOF SHUT. No, it won't stop an electrical fire, but it sure would have stopped the secondary burn of all the plastic/interior.
#4. If the fire is in the engine compartment, leave the hood CLOSED. (forget about the battery, it's not safe to go in there)
By opening doors/windows/hood you are giving the fire oxygen. If you leave everything closed, the fire will have to fight for oxygen and it will dramatically slow the progress of the flames. And hopefully give the fire department a bit more time.
#5. Never, ever, ever, stand down-wind of a car fire. There's way too much toxic crap in that smoke from melting plastic, abs, wires, carpet, etc..etc..
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From: Minnetonka, MN
Vehicle: 2001 Hyundai Tiburon
when the fire fighters sprayed it and it went into a ball of smoke first thing i thought of was "its doin a burn out" cept in this case it literally was! haha