251.org posted these actual crash test photos of vanagon vs. volvo wagon. Makes me feel better about driving a vanagon. http://v-dub.musa.com/volvocrash.html Peter
In a message dated 4/7/02 10:21:31 PM, paulmayfield@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Karl, give us an idea of the position on impact and speeds. In a head-on, I would think the SUV would win because of the greater crushable mass area in front. How did your Vanagon react- did it move upward over the hood of the SUV, or what? I believe that my Land Cruiser (or any full-size Chevy SUV) would take out a Vanagon in a frontal or 3/4 collision. I'm still thinking of a Bar for the front... Paul '87 westy - it replaced a '76 because of safety concerns.
> Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 10:16:24 -0700 > From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> > Subject: Re: positioning of headrests... > > I've had two frontal collisions with truck/SUV type vehicles. My van won > both. > > Karl Wolz > >> |
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