03-19-2008 | #1 |
Presidente
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Smart Car not so Smart
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03-19-2008 | #2 |
Commies Beware
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maybe I'm not getting the title, but wasn't that a controlled crash? To see what would happen?
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03-19-2008 | #3 |
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Wow. That dinky car has like a built-in roll cage.
70 mph into a brick wall and it looked like a very survivable collision. Keep your ears buttered up while I set fire to the rain! |
03-19-2008 | #4 |
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do you guys have Smart cars in the US?
they are quite funny to see driving by DatGuy "doubts my connections". |
03-19-2008 | #5 |
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Yes, but they are sold through specialty dealers. I think they are $25K or so.
We don't have many. Keep your ears buttered up while I set fire to the rain! |
03-20-2008 | #6 |
Presidente
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I don't think you would survive that crash, and if you did you would be in a world of pain. Remember its not just the you hitting the hard concrete object, its also your head smacking off the windows and other near objects, which in the Smart car is everything.
For instance check this video out: Oh and Chenzo I was just saying if you own a smart car and you get into an accident you may not feel very smart. |
03-20-2008 | #7 |
Lima Oscar Lima!
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No one is ever happy about getting into a crash.
That crash test was amazing. It did look survivable. As far as hitting things in the car...I did see an airbag. Softer to hit than a windshield, steering wheel, or anything else. I actually have one of those as a resident in my one cow town. Not sure who owns it but I see it at the post office and grocery store often. They are so cute! cheerleade shiftyeyes |
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