from what little knowledge i have of composite bodied cars is that they absorb impact energy better than tin cars
as a kid i used to mess about in my uncles’ scrap yard during summer holidays at the far end was all the really scrap cars that would eventually just end up being crushed as they were of no use for parts, in the same area there was a big limp hammer that i could just about lift and swing about and i was almost encouraged to knock the living hell out the cars, as a 10 year old it was great fun, there was this funny old blue car though that no matter how hard i hit it just wouldn’t dent or damage in any way no matter what i did to the poor thing it just never looked any diferant, so once the windows had gone i gave up, the funny blue car was a reliant kitten but at the time i didn’t know that to be honest i dont have any idea what i may or may not have just proved other than out cars should be safe from sledge hammer wielding 10 year olds :-) On Mar 23, 8:02 pm, barnacle <nailed.barna...@gmail.com> wrote: > 'Not crashing' is indeed the best option. > > Modern cars are designed with very complex crumple zones, the idea > being to absorb impact energy in deformation and thereby to increase > the stopping distance, and so the deceleration time, of the driver - > resulting in much lower g-forces and associated injuries. In a car > like the Quantum, I want the engine surround to compress and then > force the engine downwards, while the strength of the tub keeps the > passenger area intact and the doors still openable - but I bet the > designers didn't crash one to find out! > > Neil > > On Mar 23, 6:30 pm, Matthew Wastell <matt...@wastell.eu> wrote: > > > > > Then there was the pug 205 that flipped three times in my road in reading > > writing off several cars and the bloke simply walked away without any > > scratches. There is always some survival stories if you look ;-) > > > Stay safe boys and girls and don't crash ;-) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
