Thread: Tragic Accident
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Old 04-02-2019, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Selo View Post
Someone in this thread said there was speculation that the accident was caused by mechanical failure. Given the fact that these cars are built by individuals, rather than a fully inspected and authorized factory, how much does build quality weigh on your mind? My car should arrive tomorrow - I'd like to think I did my homework, but if I ever drive it hard or take it to the track, you can be darn sure I'll be praying my builder didn't skip any bolts or washers.
Yeah, I am not big on trusting another mechanic's work, sight unseen. But I'm a aircraft mechanic and was brought up in the tradition of cross-check.

IMO, you need to select a good mechanic now, and arrange an initial condition inspection and a continuing maintenance plan, with a written out checklist.

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