Things to Add to Your Travel Checklist.. Check Those Safety Wires

Safety Alert: So What Does Losing a Wheel on a MKIIII While Driving Look Like?

::Click Image to View Larger ::Ykes.  Seriously, how many of us take time to check the safety wires on our MKIII's? Probably not many is our guess.. maybe adding this to your checklist before hitting the open road on that next fun run or cruise isn't such a bad idea, right?  A couple of things to note here.. if the safety wires are wound too tight or too loose it can cause stress & tension, which could snap the wire. Although this particular MKIII isn't one of our Gear 6 build-outs.. we will be routinely inspecting saftey wires on every MKIII that comes thru our shop.

Thankfully the owner of this SPF MKIII was only traveling about 10 mph while turning a corner when the wheel came off, pushing it through the fender.  It could have been so much worse and life threatening as well.

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What To Take on a Fun Run?

The dilemma.. what to take on a fun run with your favorite car club. We thought we'd post some suggestions for you week-end warriors who may be traveling some distance on Fun Runs throughout the season.. keep in mind, the Cobra obvious only allows a condensed number of items to store on board. Safety & function are first, looking really good whilst traveling in an open cockpit is essential, oh yes.. it really is. ((LOL!)) Everything else is probably considered just uh.. extra weight. See List after the jump..

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