Bride & Grits Limo Fire Cause Revealed! (Blown Air Shocks)

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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:33 PM
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Bride & Grits Limo Fire Cause Revealed! (Blown Air Shocks)

Limo Fire That Killed Bride And Four Friends Given Mechanical Cause



TLDR: Blown air shocks + Bridal party in the back + gas tank failure due to dragging = poof.

Still seem like a good idea?

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Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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I'm guessing that they were also poorly maintained.

Poorly maintained spring/strut will result in a bouncy ride.

Poorly maintained air suspension will result in full droop and bounce.

So if you want air suspension, you gotta maintain it better.
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Driver had 9 passengers on board. Weight limit is 8 max. Driver is ****ed.
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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Also take a look at AutoJim's comments in the discussions.
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pho_shizzle
Also take a look at AutoJim's comments in the discussions.
So really... the bridal party was lighting up and it got outta hand....
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Indian's probably own that limo. So not surprised they didn't maintain it, if that's the case.

Also not surprised the driver didn't do anything to help the women inside. Brake the windows bro... Drag them through the window at the front of the limo. DO SOMETHING!

Sometimes I hate my kind... Reminds me a lot of those brothers from the zoo mauling.
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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I've seen few Limo company's that weren't total scumbags... we'll see if they were even insured
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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How ironic though when Kron4 aired that cell phone video the passer by driver just happened to be listening to "This girl is on fire" playing in the background. It was edited out later.
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Haven't seen a subie catch on fire with air suspension yet......... Jourdan air bags!! Lets gooooooo!!
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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Too bad they aren't giving the name of the Limo co
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Manny408
How ironic though when Kron4 aired that cell phone video the passer by driver just happened to be listening to "This girl is on fire" playing in the background. It was edited out later.
That's some final destination **** right there. Gnarly.



The driver and the company are screwed no doubt.

Over max. Poorly maintained vehicle. Lack of proper safety equipment. Etc.


The gas tank is double walled and tucked up. For it to puncture and blow like that you're talking about a long term issue that should have been caught by tech BEFORE it was rented out.
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Yes it is a great idea. Hate on. haha

Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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Whats the deal with people taking pictures of their cars near train tracks and shipping containers?
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:25 PM
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Whats the deal with people taking pictures of their cars near train tracks and shipping containers?
The cars are ghetto and like something's broken when sitting so low, so they take pics that look like they're in Oakland to remind them of their ghetto roots?
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Concillian
The cars are ghetto and like something's broken when sitting so low, so they take pics that look like they're in Oakland to remind them of their ghetto roots?
LOLOL



Idk it was a last minute shoot while we were in LA for Wekfest, pictures came out great though



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