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wild bill Prowler Enthusiast From:USA Registered: Mar 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 02:22 PM On this one turn from an underpass on to an on ramp I like to see how fast I could take it. It is about 110 degree turn and I usually get a little sideways but able to correct. Well, my front tires were pretty bald when I tried it one day and when I went to a slide the front tires didn't get traction and I headed straight for the curb I was freak'n. Well I hit the curb snapping all the linkage that holds on the front wheel. The car was still going 30 to 35mph and I had no brakes(pulled the brake line out). So here I sliding on the nose and the right wheel with the left wheel banging against the the side of my cat like a true Indy car. Well after alot of sparks I finally slid to the side of the road and get out and look at the car YIKES! I knew I wasn't going anywhere so I get on cell phone and get a wrecker to come get me fast before I got a ticket from Johny Law. It was weird watching my tire flop all around like a fish on land when it was being pulled up on the flat bed with a wench. Well after 4 weeks and alot of stress, body work, some freak'n expensive parts, and $8,000 dollars my cat was ready again. Farmers canceled me so I went with progressive(they were pretty cheap I'd get a quote). I was scared to death it would handle bad after that but they fixed it right and it rides fine. Oh and btw I take that dreaded corner now at 25mph instead of 60+. Have any of you had any bad luck with your cats as far as wrecks? Because these kitties are not cheap to fix. Just the top wheel linkage was $600 bucks the fender was $650. ------------------ This message has been edited by wild bill on 08-02-2001 at 03:53 PM
Todd Cameron unregistered Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 02:26 PM Dam Bill... and that's why I never push the envelope on my kitty's. ------------------ 2000 Black, 2001 Black Tie, 2001 Orange
jpo350 Prowler Junkie From:Denton, TX USA Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 02:26 PM ZOOM ZOOM BILL mechanics need to make a living too ------------------ Joe Powell Denton, TX
cwatsonjr unregistered Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 03:21 PM The other day I was goofing around and went to make a u-turn at the end of our street (it is really a 2-way stop, 4-way intersection). There is NEVER anyone around so I look first and then from a complete stop, hit it and start the u. About halfway through the turn, my front tires lost traction and I was going straight, so I backed off, got traction and continued the u. I never thought about the front wheels losing traction before the back ones but I guess that makes sense since they are smaller. Uhmmmmmmmmm - no damage done. ------------------ Cliff Watson
Steve Marcus Prowler Junkie From:Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 03:40 PM How many miles on your tires that were bald?....One of my cats had 15000 miles on it and all tires looked new. ------------------
wild bill Prowler Enthusiast From:USA Registered: Mar 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 03:50 PM Steve, About 30,000 when the fronts went bald. One the back I went throught the first set at about 8,000 miles. With nitrous the back tires LIGHT up! I went another 2 or 3 thousand with the back ones pretty bald. But at $450 a pop I wanted to get all my lead footness out on them. Been pretty easy on the new set. Cwat, I'm glad you got control back curbs and cats don't mix. ------------------
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 03:51 PM Yeah, Steve, I wondered the same thing? How old is the cat and how many miles to have bald tires? Or, uhmmmmmm, is it the way you drive it?? LOL! I'd have been sick....... ------------------ CJ - The One and Only - 1999 Black Mopar Exhaust System Splash Guards Matching Prowler Trailer PProwler Vanity Plate Classic/Beautiful - I'm referring to the Cat!
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 07:56 PM I have broken the rear loose several time but never the front. I have just under 11,000 miles and my tires are like new. If that had that happened to me I would have lost it and probably had a stroke. ------------------ Rich Ware 1999 Purple People Meeter POA Windshield Banner, Front & Rear Fender Flaps, Borla Exhaust, Raybestos Brakes, Logo Caps, Air Patrol, Painted Bumpers, Cracked Ice Bumper Shimmers, Front Signal Assemblies Mounted in Rear Bumpers, Pin Stripes and Pinstripe Flames(lavender and blue), $9 Dollar Chrome Grille, K&N Filter, Mopar Hitch and Cat Trailer(matched to car pinstripes) and SL complete Bra Package.
Ray unregistered Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 08:35 PM You guys are amazing ... you wouldn't try hat with a old T-bucket or a Duece that was restored ... or heck, maybe you would ... ha ha ... thi is a street rod, not a sports car ... want handling at curves at 60 mph+ get a Viper, Vette or Porsche ... Just my opinion, but I love reading these wild mishaps while pushing this non-sports car to it's limits ...
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-02-2001 08:39 PM Not really pushing it to the limit. Wasn't trying to break the rear loose. I just hit the gas a might too hard in the middle of a sharp turn. Back will kick out, but let off the gas and it hooks up again. Probably doing maybe 20 to 25 mph when I hit the gas. I had a 29 Model A Highboy Coupe with a stock 289 and automatic. The Prowler handles much better. I did enjoy lifting the left front wheel when coming off the line. I had N50 15's on the rear and 78 series on the front. It had instant grip off the line, just like the Prowler. Fond memories. ------------------ Rich Ware 1999 Purple People Meeter POA Windshield Banner, Front & Rear Fender Flaps, Borla Exhaust, Raybestos Brakes, Logo Caps, Air Patrol, Painted Bumpers, Cracked Ice Bumper Shimmers, Front Signal Assemblies Mounted in Rear Bumpers, Pin Stripes and Pinstripe Flames(lavender and blue), $9 Dollar Chrome Grille, K&N Filter, Mopar Hitch and Cat Trailer(matched to car pinstripes) and SL complete Bra Package. This message has been edited by BeWare on 08-02-2001 at 08:47 PM
fred2 Prowler Enthusiast From:Daytona Beach florida USA Registered: Nov 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 08:34 AM yikes
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: Sep 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 09:00 AM ------------------ Yellow is DCOOLEST
Joe Rad Prowler Junkie From:Orlando, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 09:20 AM Wow, good to know what the limitations are of your car. Bill, guess you found out the hard, expensive way. I have slid the cars at slow speed. I feel real uneasy sliding cars at speeds over 40. A High School buddy died in a roll-over, and I will never forget him or that accident. My cars are toys, so I don't really push them. They are more for looks than performance. I plan to get a viper..for performance, but when it comes to running fast, I go to the Richard Petty driving schools, expensive, but I know the cars handle well.
jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 09:29 AM quote: Originally posted by Butchee: Your getting pretty good with your posts Butchee. Must be all the free time you've been having. Hope your up and running soon. I agree with Ray on this one. The car may handle fine at speed on freeway and country road, but it is not a sports car. Last summer we ran against Porsches and BMW at a Auto Cross. We were respectable but still over a second behind for the fastest Cat. ------------------ See me WAX a Roush See me WAX a Cobra CAR & DRIVER of The Month
PROWLER-KEITH POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:British Columbia\ Canada Registered: Jun 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 10:28 AM Well I had my rush making a left turn onto the free way on a green light, it's a long hard left turn too. Punched it about 2/3rds into the turn dry road too. Well it did not one 360 but 2 and now I'm heading for the big cement devider, lock up the brakes just in time the light has changed by now I'm heading straight at the on coming traffic. I'm really freaking out now so punch it again smokin up the tires fish tailing all over the place and god do you think those cars we're slowing down NO THEY wanted me. Thank god no smokey was in that line of cars. All that line of cars seen from that moment on we're my tail lites. Had to have a serious talk with the 16 yr old side of me after that LOL. It's not an Indy car
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: Sep 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 11:19 AM I think the handling is pretty darn good. Close to .9 g aint no slouch-and this is with the small fronts. Like anything else, you have to know your limits. Finding the limit without damage is the trick. ------------------ Yellow is DCOOLEST
wild bill Prowler Enthusiast From:USA Registered: Mar 2001 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 12:09 PM butchcee, I agree with you I think they handle good too. I can't believe the comment people are saying they are more of a hot rod than a sports car. I disagree I think they are more of a sports car that looks like a hot rod. I mean they didn't have the trick suspension on old hot rods like we do on the cars. Also the car is pretty envenly balance which makes it do great on turns. I have got on it on 2222(the most dangerous road in Texas they say) around Lake Travis Tx constant hilly curves and it was a blast! ------------------
jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 12:46 PM These cars walk on curves, period. Your right Butchee, find the limit. But the limit is less than 90% of the sport cars out there. IMO. Walking to me is, cornering at speed, hit a bump or rock on the road. The car doesn't recover quickly. It seems to want to walk or skip, not hold the corner. I've had it done to mine many times. Seen many Prowlers do it. I've put the Mac braces on. It lessens it but it is still there. I'm not saying the isn't fun, far from it. ------------------ See me WAX a Roush See me WAX a Cobra CAR & DRIVER of The Month
Todd Cameron unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 02:39 PM It's a factory hotrod, that also happens to handle decent and go decently fast, which, a hotrod should, be seldom did, at least handeling. Personally... if all I wanted was a go fast, I would have bought something else... like a Ferrari or Diablo... but those don't have the looks of a Prowler. You want to push the limit, be ready to pay repair bills, or, worse, pay with your life. ------------------ 2000 Black, 2001 Black Tie, 2001 Orange
Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 03:58 PM I'm happy with the handling. I've been sideways twice. Both times in the rain, both times my own dumb fault. Forunately I didn't encounter any obstacles ------------------ Dave
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. Registered: Sep 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 05:20 PM JD, if we want to go faster around bumpy corners, I think we would have to lose the run flats. Pretty heavy and hard to control the rebound as you say. When I went to check out my car, the front was suspended at the front jack points. I noticed the front panels were out of alignment which is a sure indicator the there is bigtime frame flex. This is another reason this thing is jumpy and prone to body squeeks. Still, I will accept the faults and cruze on. ------------------ Yellow is DCOOLEST
jd2ksilver POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Mt. View, CA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-03-2001 07:02 PM Im with ya Al ------------------ See me WAX a Roush See me WAX a Cobra CAR & DRIVER of The Month

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