| Author | Message | ||
| jake (Enzoforza)
Junior Member Username: Enzoforza Post Number: 59 Registered: 10-2001 |
Joeys burnt 355 is actaully still around. Someone rebuilt it w/ a salvage title. That fire happened about 5 mins from my house. The story is that the fuel attendant was the one who spilled the fuel. He bought a 996TT silver soon after and now has a 360 silver 6speed. Ill ask him the real story if I see him soon. We share a few common friends (he actually lives down the street from me) but I dont really know him well. Benedict your brothers viper burned up? I had a '98 Hennessey Venom 600 and the cats in the sidesills would get so hot that the bottom of my shoes would melt and leave large black streaks of rubber on them when I got out after running her hard. I finally test pipes put in. I got sick of feeling like a roasting turkey. | ||
| benedict caiola (Benedict)
New member Username: Benedict Post Number: 20 Registered: 9-2003 |
Madmaxx, what you said about the Viper caught my attention. This past summer my brother's Viper overheated and in seconds was engulfed in flames. Luckily he escaped without injury but the car was a total loss. The cop told him he had seen other Vipers just burst into flames. Do I smell a class action suit? | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
Junior Member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 51 Registered: 9-2003 |
Saddest thing I've ever seen. I want to cry. | ||
| john (Johnwto)
Junior Member Username: Johnwto Post Number: 120 Registered: 6-2002 |
i had a huge overflow on my 355 as well. hmmmmm | ||
| Chris Coffing (Valence)
Junior Member Username: Valence Post Number: 172 Registered: 3-2003 |
Will your ins. co let you buy the 355 if it's a total loss? | ||
| Gregory (Prugna_328)
New member Username: Prugna_328 Post Number: 44 Registered: 9-2003 |
I never go out, never ever go out in my vette or 328 with out my halon. | ||
| matt green (Mattg)
New member Username: Mattg Post Number: 50 Registered: 4-2003 |
9 gallon exotic rule!!!!! NEVER fill your exotic with more than 9 gallons. You dont need it unless your racing! And theres less fuel for less inertial mass. and its safer. | ||
| Izel K. (Ferrarist)
Member Username: Ferrarist Post Number: 298 Registered: 3-2001 |
Sorry to hear that Seyhan. But thank God you're OK. | ||
| Modified348ts (Modman)
Member Username: Modman Post Number: 741 Registered: 11-2001 |
Hey, I've had a couple incidents where the pump did not stop pumping and flowed over, lucky I caught it in time before a pond formed, this was in Florida, why do I have bad luck in Florida? | ||
| Jim Avery (Boxer12)
Member Username: Boxer12 Post Number: 285 Registered: 6-2003 |
Gee, I never use the handle lock, just being afraid to mess up my hard earned shine. Don't really think about fire. Now I will not even use full flow! Sorry about your car, but glad you weren't hurt. The car can be replaced. (P.S.-As for a lawsuit, it will be a tough case to prove liability, and the station owner (and insurance co) has probably already checked out the pump for defective mechanism...the sad part is, they won't tell you if it was working incorrectly...probably just fix it under cover of darkness) | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2003 |
I didn't leave the car, I wasn't staring at the gas pump either. I was just looking away and boom everything goes up in flames. | ||
| Dennis (Bighead)
Member Username: Bighead Post Number: 251 Registered: 2-2003 |
Two problems with the 355, with respect to filling the tank. First, there is a factory recall to the fuel lines. They can abrade and leak, potentially increasing the risk of a bad engine bay fire. Second, the exhaust manifold is RIGHT THERE. The overflow hole for the gas cap dumps the gas right in front of the left rear wheel. With enough pressure and fumes, it's not inconceivable that something would be ignited by the hot hot hot exhaust header. Also, the way the fueling system on the 355 is designed, it's virtually impossible to set the pump nozzle to full "open", whether you hold the handle or try to use the handle lock. I rotate the nozzle 20 or 30 degrees to allow the nozzle to "open" completely. I try never to "top off" the tank, and I never leave the car while the gas pump is still running. Too afraid of being "Kramer'ed". vty, --Dennis | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6272 Registered: 5-2001 |
I was joking about the smoking part, to clarify that, before he comes down to Miami and beats to sh*t out of me  | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 39 Registered: 6-2003 |
Man, that car looks bad. The fire damage on mycar is in the right quarter only. There is damage on the engine bay also but mostly from water. | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
New member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 40 Registered: 9-2003 |
ouch, the pics make me want to cry. | ||
| MarkPDX (Markpdx)
Member Username: Markpdx Post Number: 829 Registered: 4-2003 |
Here is a thread about it.
These pics were posted before in this thread.     | ||
| Jerry Slagle (Slag_328gts)
New member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 39 Registered: 9-2003 |
Smoking while filling up a 355?? Hmm, I think that's how I want to go! lol | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2003 |
Now that's stupid. Smoking while fueling. I was only fueling the thing went up in flames. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6270 Registered: 5-2001 |
He was smoking while fueling. | ||
| Crawford White (Crawford)
Junior Member Username: Crawford Post Number: 167 Registered: 3-2003 |
Didn't Joey Kramer of Aerosmith have his car burn up in the same manner?? | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 36 Registered: 6-2003 |
Thank you guys. | ||
| Byron (Bmyth)
Intermediate Member Username: Bmyth Post Number: 1353 Registered: 10-2002 |
Seyhan, This is most unfortunate. Hopefully, the car has comprehensive fire insurance. We live and we learn - just echoing Paul's thoughts... I always try to pump first then walk away... hindsight is 20:20... sorry for your loss. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 893 Registered: 1-2003 |
you should never walk away or look away from the pump. safety first............ | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 35 Registered: 6-2003 |
I say keep an eye on it at all times and never trust the pump. | ||
| DES (Sickspeed)
Senior Member Username: Sickspeed Post Number: 6692 Registered: 8-2002 |
Warren, next time you're filling up and it does that, turn the handle a little to the left or right and squeeze the nozzle again; should work just fine... | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 33 Registered: 6-2003 |
Bruce, how do you mean ? | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2003 |
Bruce how do you mean ? | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 3044 Registered: 4-2002 |
HUM.....SOMETHING HERE SMELLS LIKE FISH....... | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2003 |
Right now all I care is that I get my car back. I don't care if it's QT, Ferrari, or my insurance. Somebody will pay for it. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6267 Registered: 5-2001 |
Warran I have the same thing. I think that is a design flaw of the infill on the 355. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 29 Registered: 6-2003 |
I'll tell you this much: Two hours after the fire people were still stopping ny and taking pictures. There must have been at least 50 people who stopped and took pictures of it. I'll have some tommorrow and I will post them. | ||
| Martin - Cavallino Motors (Miami348ts)
Senior Member Username: Miami348ts Post Number: 6266 Registered: 5-2001 |
Madturk can not be Yaoshi, since Madturk signed in 6/2003 and not 9/2003. Sorry to hear that. If the time comes keep me in mind, maybe I can help you get a new ride. Most important is you or anybody else was not hurt. Martin www.4Ferrari.com | ||
| Warren L. (Warren)
Member Username: Warren Post Number: 294 Registered: 2-2002 |
I don't know why but when I fill up the attendants always have a hard time with the 355. It's not their fault the lever on the nozzle never stays down, it just pops up like the tank is full even when its not. It's really weird. Real sorry about the car, that's just a crazy story. Were people crying with you? | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 28 Registered: 6-2003 |
I had a fat boy a while back, but why do you say that ? | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Intermediate Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 1060 Registered: 2-2002 |
You should get yourself a motocycle | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 27 Registered: 6-2003 |
I sure hope so Andrew. I am thinking maybe even a 360 this time. But I do have a love affair with the 355. We'll see what happens. So far the insurance co. been very helpfull.But when the time comes to pay I hope they won't be a pain in ... to deal. We'll see. I'll let you know whatever happens. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Intermediate Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 1413 Registered: 10-2001 |
Oh man , im sorry for you ! Nothing worse than seeing your baby going in flames in front of you helpless !! Sorry ! Hopefully , your insurance will compensate you well and you will be driving a 355 soon enough ! | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 26 Registered: 6-2003 |
Thank you James. I hope that they will take some sort of an action and come up with a safety device or something. | ||
| James Adams (Madmaxx)
Junior Member Username: Madmaxx Post Number: 221 Registered: 11-2002 |
Simmilar thing happened to a viper owner and his new bride. Gas+side pipe = massive flames. His wife got burned some  Glad to hear you are OK! James | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 24 Registered: 6-2003 |
Wait till you see the pictures. You will cry. It was such a goergeous car. Speedline rims, racing seats and so much more. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 23 Registered: 6-2003 |
The thing is my baby is burned right in front of my eyes. I still can not beleive it. | ||
| Paul Bianco (Paulie_b)
Member Username: Paulie_b Post Number: 888 Registered: 1-2003 |
what a story! sorry for your loss. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 22 Registered: 6-2003 |
I just read everything and I really have hard time that this kid would go overboard like that. Most of it all lies anyways. I am sorry guys. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2003 |
Well I talked to my insurance and they said that they would go after QT. for the damages. Thank god there where witneses. | ||
| Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
Intermediate Member Username: Enzo Post Number: 1059 Registered: 2-2002 |
I would find it very hard to believe if this is indeed the Madturk. Hopefully I will be wrong and this won't be a reincarnation of the other Jerky that was here. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 20 Registered: 6-2003 |
What an idiot this guy yaoshi or whatever his name is. He found me last week. Talking crap that he wants to race me for money or title. I am sorry he got on to the board. He seemed like a stupid kid on the phone. What can I say I am sorry. | ||
| philip (Fanatic1)
Member Username: Fanatic1 Post Number: 491 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hey, MadTurk.......is this really you./???? See the thread TC posted..........I mean is this really you that that idiot was looking for, or is a wierd coincidence that you just joined the board? Very sorry to hear about your car.........is there any recourse against the gas station....faulty pumps...etc. I hate to say it, but if you were burned up, there'd be multi million dollar lawsuits saying how their safty nozzels failed........you should get something for your car.......good luck | ||
| Anthony R. Jacobazzi (Ajacobazzi)
New member Username: Ajacobazzi Post Number: 19 Registered: 8-2003 |
UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Be thankful for insurance. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 19 Registered: 6-2003 |
Thanks man, I am ok, and thank god no one got hurt but the car is toast. FOA is saying it's prtty much a total loss. | ||
| TC (Houston) (Tec)
Member Username: Tec Post Number: 264 Registered: 2-2002 |
http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/319972.html?1064423512 | ||
| Johnny Bravo (Ben) (Johnny_bravo)
Junior Member Username: Johnny_bravo Post Number: 77 Registered: 7-2003 |
Damn, sorry to hear that happened I hope there wasn't toooo much damage to the car and sounds like you hopefully weren't hurt. I've seen stories on the news about pump fires caused by static electricity and it's pretty scary thinking how much flamable fumes are around the area every time you pump gas. Either way it's good that you didn't get hurt that's the most important thing, but such a sad situation with the car though . | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 18 Registered: 6-2003 |
What are you talking about. Who, for waht??? | ||
| TC (Houston) (Tec)
Member Username: Tec Post Number: 263 Registered: 2-2002 |
Hey, you live in Atlanta? Some guy was looking for you last week. | ||
| Seyhan Kilincci (Madturk)
New member Username: Madturk Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2003 |
Yesterday I got to drive my car for the last time. I took it on 575 and drove it pretty hard I guess. Then I got off at exit 8/Town Lake parkway where I live. I thought before I go home get gas so I do not have to later. I pull over to QT ( mistake I know, I know ) pump number 6. There I am waiting for it to be full, I look around and see that the pump did not stop and ••••, gas is everywhere, it's still on ( The stupid pump did not stop when the tank got full )By the time I got the pump out of the car it was to late. By then gas got onto the engine bay and immediatly after it was on fire. ( hot engine and gas not a very good combo, I learned it first hand ) I mean flames on top of the car. I ran inside grabbed the fire extinguisher and put the fire out only for it to start again and again until the fire dept. showed and floded the car. I was very lucky it didn't blow. Because, there it is full tank, the cap was off and fire all over. So right now I feel like very very lucky person. One last word, do not trust the pump to stop. I will post pictures later. | ||
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