How do F/G bumpers and hoods affect a crash? |
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How do F/G bumpers and hoods affect a crash? |
JmuRiz |
Nov 29 2004, 11:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,433 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I was wondering how the car and I would be affected, by having F/G lids and bumpers, in a crash. I would love to have the weight savings of F/G for if I do track days etc but I don't know if it'd be worth it from a safety standpoint on the street. Since my car mostly a streetcar. Thanks for any advice. I know there are C/F lids too, those are a lot of $$ however and they might splinter in a crash anyway (not sure though).
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machina |
Nov 29 2004, 11:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,030 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Miami Beach, FL Member No.: 848 |
I don't think the issue would be safety. The structure of the tub is not changed.
Biggest problem I see would be low speed damage. Even a light tap on a FG bumper could cause lots of damage. Happend to a member here who had FG bumpers. Little tap bent the hood, headlight, etc... |
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