Backfire through the carb...

750hp · #1 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 03:26 AM

Two hands up if you've ever had a carb backfire so badly that you'd swear it was going to blow the bodywork off the car?

Seriously though - I came across this photo. What an amazing shot, and what a scary incident !!!

Rebel1 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 03:58 AM

That pic sure shows the value of arm restraints.

Rebel1 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 04:02 AM

Second thought.....That must be a ch

ermm...che

Damn...cant even say the word.

My Mum used to threaten she'd wash my mouth with soap if I said norty words.

HI Cobra · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 04:49 AM

OUCH!!!

jams · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 07:09 AM

Same thing happened to me. Make sure you have a wet rag handy to put out the fire.

Yetiman · #6 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 07:27 AM

So THAT'S why they started making dashboards out of softer material... so it wouln't hurt so bad when it comes flailing at you !

trularin · #7 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 03:30 PM

Thew up both my hands...now I can't type.

Couldn't type before anyway.

DANG!!!!

That'll make ya rething a backfire.