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No silverstate this time around for the Gallardo

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by G-force, Apr 22, 2004.

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  1. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    Looks like I'm going to give up going
    in May...First lamborghini dealer wouldn't install 5 point harnesses. Legal liability. Then
    I contacted FX performance (a full blown race oriented shop. They said sure no problem..I buy Simpson system had them drop ship to FX. Fx came out picked up my car Tuesday.This morning the head mechanic calls..Sorry we are not going to be able to install belts. We spent several hours
    going over drawings and then our attorney told us for legal liability reasons we should not
    do the job." That plus race organizer is dragging his feet on rollbar waiver. Bummed out!
     
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  2. Napolis

    Napolis Three Time F1 World Champ Honorary Owner

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    Now I bet those F cars will show up.
     
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  3. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    Don't count on it Ferrari turnout at Silverstate is a joke. 1 or 2 cars out of 200+ entrants.15-20 Porsches,15 or so Vipers ton of Corvettes.
     
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  4. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Wayne, how about that shop in Houston Texas?? ;)
     
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  5. FLATOUTRACING

    FLATOUTRACING F1 Rookie

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    Wayne,

    Is this something peculiar to California. Here on the East Coast most shops will do it. Even my authorized dealer Ferrari of Washington will do this work and I have never heard of this being an issue at aftermarket performance shops.

    Regards,

    Jon P. Kofod
    www.flatoutracing.net
     
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  6. G-force

    G-force F1 Rookie

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    Probably peculiar to lawsuit prone California. I had same problem getting
    Factory rollcage for 996TT installed Porsche dealer refused. Small independant
    Porsche shop did the work...um Maybe I'll call him.. thanks for jarring my memory.
     
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  7. G-force

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    Well it looks like it may work yet? FX had my seats out carpet removed
    when "Ferrari" rep in the shop gave him some legal advice.He is an authorized Ferrari Frame and paint shop.n He is also an authorized Lamborghini frame shop.

    Now as it stands FX will take the car to my Porsche guy to install belts. He will get the car back to FX for re-fitting of seats and carpets.
    Even a simple thing can be made difficult.
     
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