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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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You know how the 92-95 bumpers were rated up to 5 mph and no damage (source: cassette tape I found yesterday), well, they still work. My possessed car decided to roll into a Lumina yesterday. Didn't hurt mine or the Lumina, but still teed me off.
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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You know how the 92-95 bumpers were rated up to 5 mph and no damage (source: cassette tape I found yesterday), well, they still work. My possessed car decided to roll into a Lumina yesterday. Didn't hurt mine or the Lumina, but still teed me off.
yes it was a safety feature....it was also listed on the window sticker
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Mandatory in all cars in the USA (and Canada I believe) as of 1974...poor Trans Am, Camaro, Corvette...
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Originally Posted by Ryan
Mandatory in all cars in the USA (and Canada I believe) as of 1974...poor Trans Am, Camaro, Corvette...
Nope

Most cars from like 88 on, once the Metal bumpers went away SUCK!..

Most cars now adays cant take a 5mph hit without damage. most get 500-1000$ just from a 5mph hit

iv seen plenty of crash test online and on tv.
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