How do F/G bumpers and hoods affect a crash? Options

[JmuRiz]

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).

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

I run F.G. bumpers and decklids and do not "feel" any less safe. Of course I also ride motorcycles, power boats, ATVs, etc. so what do I know about safe?

Even if the chrome blades were not officially designed the offer protection they are metal and certainly can take a lot more abuse than F.G. Like someone else said they also somewhat help distribute the forces into the crumple zone.

Not sure about '75-'76 cars with the differnet bumpers with full rubber covers. Those may or may not be significantly better than earlier bumpers. I am sure the data is out these somewhere.

I doubt the deck-lids make any difference. It is possible they could absorb some energy in an impact but my guess is not enough to make a differnece extcept that one in a million crash. Hopefully no one here ever has to find out.

Luckily we have two trunks between us and the world... maybe fill 'em with foam or something if it makes you feel better. What I would be more worried about is getting t-boned. I'm guessing our doors would hold up like tin-foil on a JiffyPop.