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Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-11-2011, 06:21 AM

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CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

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Posted By trollbait

Re: CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

The downside to boron steel is the cost and training required to fix it. With labor costs, it just works out to be more financially sound for the insurance to total it.

Seems wasteful when looking...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-07-2011, 02:27 PM

Replies: 31

CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Views: 2,765

Posted By trollbait

Re: CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

I think the Smart actually shunts a majority of the force around the occupants. It's the same principles used for building building bridges and skyscrapers. It does well crash tests, and weights...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-07-2011, 06:24 AM

Replies: 31

CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Views: 2,765

Posted By trollbait

Re: CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Don't forget the lack of head restraints, so the back of your head can smash the rear window.

The Matrix's roof pillars were rated for 3 times the car's weight.
Boron steel is three times...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-05-2011, 10:31 AM

Replies: 31

CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Views: 2,765

Posted By trollbait

Re: CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Lightening vehicles doesn't automatically equate to more deaths.

Half of crashes involve just one vehicle. Depending on the specifics of the crash, the weight of the vehicle will be used against...

Forum: General Discussion (Off-Topic)

09-04-2011, 02:37 PM

Replies: 31

CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Views: 2,765

Posted By trollbait

Re: CARB rules cause more traffic deaths

Depends on what is the stationary object. If it is truly stationary and doesn't give, then all the force is going into the vehicle. How physics views such a crash isn't any different than a head on...

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