mr_pr
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 05:28 PM |
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Hot Exhausts and Bare legs...
Well, after finishing the striping up of my 7 I decided to go for a blat to show it off. After getting the exhaust about as hot as it gets I then
touched it with my bare leg, accidently of course. Next comes lots of swearing and the smell of burnt hair/flesh. I wouldn't recommend it. Looks
good though eh? The car, not my leg!
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m8kwr
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 05:32 PM |
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hope the exhaust is ok 
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SeaBass
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 05:41 PM |
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Yep - you only do it once! That looks f'ing sore!
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02GF74
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 05:42 PM |
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uncanny! 
just goes to show the SVA can be an arse - the exposed exhaust can burn legs yet the test is more concerned about some minor jaggy points in the track
rods 
BTW - an 1 mm alloy sheet drilled with holes attached usingt jubilee clip will prevent that happening again.
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BenB
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 06:06 PM |
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Ouch! Put some flamazine on it 
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big_wasa
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 06:19 PM |
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Thats why mine is on the other side
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Flamez
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 06:26 PM |
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Did my arm last week, it will blister and form a nice scab...
my build mac1motorsports
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Guinness
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 06:47 PM |
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Yow!
That's gonna smart.
Get it treated properly, just because it's not bleeding doesn't mean it isn't a serious injury. Burns can and do turn nasty.
When I took the Indy into the local garage to get the emissions checked, the owner called all the young lads around and said watch this.
As he leant over the carbs, there was a distinct smell of burning trouser! Then a very animated garage boss jumping around the garage screaming!
Mike
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GeoffT
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 06:54 PM |
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That's another advantage of the R1 carbon can - the outer surface remains remarkably cool and doesn't burn. Still hot to the touch but
gives plenty of time to remove the offending limb......
Can't say the same for the downpipe though, which is why I made a cover for mine....
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nib1980
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 07:01 PM |
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looks awesome, who did the graphics for you?
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Andi
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 07:47 PM |
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A couple of months ago I was out of the car talking to a mate when her kid ran and jumped into the car despite me shouting no. He got his leg burned
and it turned nasty the next day at school and he ended up in casualty.
He`s ok now though and the damage should disappear within 12 months.
Good point about the sva/iva though eh?
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daviep
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 08:23 PM |
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Yep, did exactly the same thing 3 months ago and the scars are still visible. Don't believe anyone who says "you'll not do that
again" I did it twice in one day
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 08:41 PM |
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I wonder if you can get these things for legs?
Kevlar sleeve
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 09:22 PM |
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I know it sounds mad, but DEEP HEAT really works on burns.
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mr_pr
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 10:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
looks awesome, who did the graphics for you?
They were cut by Rivington Signs then I applied them today! They will apply them for you, but he
is a friend and did me a favour! Thanks though, really pleased with it and your comments are appreciated!
With regards to the burn and treating it, I kept it nice and cool and followed all the FA that has been drilled into me at work for the last 5 years!
I'll keep tabs on it though!
[Edited on 22/8/09 by mr_pr]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 26/8/09 at 09:20 AM |
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My daughter (then 3) burnt her leg on my old car about 18 months ago. Still has a nasty mark now. We had to take her to doctors to get it treat
properly. I get a lot of stick off the wife still for that.
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